Local farmers markets ............................. Sabrina Kahwaty

FEATURE

Local farmers markets open in abundance

BY SABRINA KAHWATY

One 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

Hamburg Farmers Market

Hamburg Moose Lodge, 45 Church St., Hamburg Hours: Saturdays 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Open: May 1-October 30 Information: hamburg-chamber.org; 649-7917

Holland Farmers Market

49 N. Main St., Holland Hours: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Open: May-November Information: townofhollandny.com/ farmers-market; 537-9590

Kenmore Farmers Market

2919 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open: June 13-October 10 Information: villageofkenmore.org; kenmorefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Peaceful SOUL Farmers Market

11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving Open: June 15-October 26 Hours: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: peacefulsoulfarmersmarket.com; peacefulsoulfarmersmarket@gmail.com

South Buffalo Farmers Market

Cazenovia Park, Buffalo Open: June-September Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Information:

southbuffalofarmersmarket.com; 851-5158

Springville Farmers Market

Gentners Auction, 341 W. Main St., Springville Open: Year-round Hours: Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 592-4062

West Seneca Farmers Market

Union Rd. & Main St., West Seneca (next to West Seneca Town Hall) Open: May 13-August 26 Hours: Thursdays, 4-7:30 p.m. Information: westseneca.org; 674-4900

Williamsville Farmers Market

Amherst Town Hall Lot, 5583 Main St., Williamsville Open: June-October Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Information:

williamsvillefarmersmarket.com; 984-6572

NIAGARA COUNTY Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market

Academy Park, Portage Rd., Lewiston Open: May-October Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Information: lewistonfarmersmarket. com; 579-4838

Lockport Community Market

57 Canal St., Lockport Open: Year-round; hours vary by season (see website for winter location/hours) Hours: Saturdays, June –October, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Wednesdays, July 7–September 29, 2–6 p.m.

Information:

lockportcommunitymarket.com; 434-0212

Newfane Methodist Farmers Market

2699 Main St., Newfane (corner of Main and East Ave.) Open: July 7-September 29 Hours: Wednesdays, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: newfanemethodist.org; 778-7011

Niagara Falls City Market

Market Square, Pine Ave between 18th and 19th Streets, Niagara Falls Open: Year-round Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 946-7473

North Tonawanda Farmers Market

Corner of Payne Ave. and Robinson St., North Tonawanda Open: Year-round Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 984-3046

Pendleton Station Market

Pendleton Station at Campbell Blvd., in front of the Pendleton Water Tower Open: May 16-October 17 (no market July 4) Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: pendletonstationmarket. com; 291-3311

Wilson Community Farmers Market

Corner of Lake and Young Streets, Wilson Open: June-September Hours: Tuesdays, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Information: 751-0165 FY

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