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Local farmers markets open in abundance BY SABRINA KAHWATY
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ne WNY staple the pandemic hasn’t been able to take down are farmers markets. With warmer weather upon us, there is no shortage of locations to obtain fresh, locally grown produce, jams, jellies, baked goods, and more. Listings are alphabetical. (In addition to the contact information listed, many of the markets can be found on Facebook.) ERIE COUNTY Alden Farmers Market 13119 Broadway (Route 20), Alden Open: May 8-October 9 Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: aldenny.org; 937-6177 Broadway Market 999 Broadway St., Buffalo Open: Year-round Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Information: broadwaymarket.org; 893-0705 Clarence Hollow Farmers Market 10717 Main St., Clarence Open: June-October Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Information: clarencefarmersmarket.com Clinton Bailey Farmers and Flea Market 1443-1517 Clinton St., Buffalo Open: Year-round; hours vary by season (see website for winter hours)
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Information: clintonbaileymarket.com; 208-0003 Colden Community Farmers Market 8745 Supervisor Ave., Colden Open: May-October Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Information: breadoflifecolden.org; 941-3550 Downtown Country Market Main St. between Court and Church Streets, Buffalo Open: June 10-October 21 Hours: Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: buffaloplace.com; 856-3150 East Aurora Farmers Market Aurora Village Shopping Center, 123 Grey St., East Aurora Open: May 1–November 24 Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7a.m.–1 p.m. Information: eastaurorafarmersmarket.com
A selection of fresh produce from the East Aurora Farmers Market Photo by kc kratt
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Eden Farmers Market 2912 Legion Dr., Eden Open: May 4-October 5 Hours: Every other Tuesday, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Information: edennyfarmersmarket.com Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Bidwell Park, between Elmwood and Delevan Avenues, Buffalo Open: June-November Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: elmwoodmarket.org; 691-7553