Kingston Farmers' Market

Kingston Farmers' Market frames itself around more than weekly shopping, with programming that includes the Power of Produce Club, Market Greens, community groups, sponsors, and a mission-and-staff structure alongside its vendor roster. Founded in 2000 by the Kingston Uptown Business Association, the market began as a way to draw people to Uptown Kingston on Saturdays and has since defined its role around shopping, conversation, and learning in Kingston. That mission shows up in a winter market format on Wall Street in Uptown Kingston, where the seasonal schedule keeps food access and local farm commerce active through the colder months.

Why it matters locally

Founded in 2000 by the Kingston Uptown Business Association, Kingston Farmers' Market was created to bring people to Uptown Kingston on Saturdays. Its stated goals go beyond sales: the market says it supports the community socially, physically, and economically, maintains a balance of fresh produce and related products from the Mid-Hudson region, and helps sustain regional family farms by providing a local farm market outlet.

That local role is reinforced by the programs attached to the market itself. The market runs Food Access and Currency Guide information that includes SNAP/EBT, Fresh Connect Checks, FMNP Checks, Power of Produce bucks for kids, and Market Greens. In practice, that means the market is set up not just for direct farm purchasing, but for broader access to fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, and other grocery items through participating vendors.

What you'll find there

The winter mix leans wide rather than narrow, with certified organic vegetables, orchard fruit, meats, seafood, bread, pastries, pantry staples, prepared foods, and a few non-food stands all represented in one market. Kingston-based businesses appear throughout the lineup, so the selection includes both Mid-Hudson farm goods and prepared foods made in or around the city.

• -Long Season Farm brings certified organic mixed vegetables from Kerhonkson.
• -Pick up apples and ciders from Maynard Farms, a family-run orchard with year-round availability.
• -Find organic sprouts and micro-greens from Kingston-based Solid Ground Farm.
• -Shop native plants and flowers from Ulster County Native Nursery, focused on northeast varieties favored by local pollinators.
• -Liberty Farms offers certified organic, animal welfare-approved beef, pork, chicken, and eggs.
• -Northwind Farms sells free-range poultry and livestock raised without hormones, antibiotics, or additives.
• -Pura Vida Fisheries stocks New York and Connecticut seafood, including ocean-caught fish, live lobsters, crab cakes, and chowder.
• -Take home sourdoughs, whole wheats, baguettes, challahs, and pastries from Kingston Bread + Bar.
• -Look for seasonal pies and pastries at Little Rye Bakehouse.
• -Rising River Bakery specializes in babka and bialys out of Kingston.
• -Sitsirya focuses on Filipino fusion baked treats.
• -Bee Hollow Farm sells honey from its organic apiary.
• -East Branch Farm prepares kimchee and Bento-style boxes to go.
• -Golden Tulip makes Arabic and Mediterranean specialties including hummus, babaganoush, spinach pies, soups, pastries, cookies, and breads.
• -Land of the Tamales serves Oaxacan tamales, moles, salsas, fruit drinks, and horchata.
• -Samosa Shack cooks Indian street-food dishes using Hudson Valley seasonal ingredients.
• -Yeah Dawg! focuses on locally sourced vegan BBQ comfort food.

Past events have included a Pie Dough Workshop with Little Rye Bakehouse at Old Dutch Church and an Autumn Clothing Swap with Trans Closet.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at the market. For winter market visits, head to Old Dutch Church at 272 Wall St in Kingston. The listed entrances are on John Street, between Crown and Wall, and on Wall Street, between Main and John, which matters if you're walking up from a side street or trying to meet someone at the door.

If you're driving, the market also lists the outdoor market location as the County Courthouse parking lot at 285 Wall Street. Restrooms are not available on site. With the winter schedule centered on Saturdays and a compact four-hour window, arriving with your location and entrance in mind will make the visit more straightforward.

Payments & SNAP

The market accepts SNAP/EBT, Fresh Connect Checks, FMNP Checks, Power of Produce bucks for kids, and Market Greens. SNAP benefits are redeemed at the market tent from 9am to 1pm and can be used with vendors for items including fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, and other grocery staples.