MV Community Market

from Mohawk Valley Living #84 NOV 2020

Tales from Shawangunk, Part 72

Mohawk Valley Community Market in herkimer

There is a new shopping destination on in Herkimer: Mohawk Valley Community Market. The anchor stores, Renewed & Rescued and Wakefield Furniture, have been in residence for a while. Recently, the market, which is housed in the former Munger’s Department Store on Main Street, has expanded into a vendor mall, including woodwork, books, decorations, honey, maple syrup, art, and more.

I was encouraged to check out the new market by one of the vendors, my friend, Gil Schaeffer, of One of a Kind by GS. I admit, his space is one of my favorites. There were tables of different sizes and shapes, mirrors, shelves, and a display case for models. All of it was beautifully polished, beautifully put-together wood. Everything is handmade and unique.

Moving around the vendor space, I also enjoyed looking through Jilted Books. I love books and I found it delightful to think they were looking for a good home. You can also find local honey and maple syrup. I admired a lot of local art and jewelry.

Renewed & Rescued also carries locally-made jewelry and art. Their main claim to fame is their restored furniture. You can check out their Facebook page for before and after pictures of desks, dressers, tables, and more.

When I was there, the owner told me there were currently twelve vendors in addition to Wakefield and Renewed & Rescued. However, six more were expected soon. That is the delightful thing about vendor malls: you can always find something new. •

Mohawk Valley Community Market 140-142 N. Main St., Herkimer Open 9am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday

Cynthia M. Quackenbush, a.k.a. “Mohawk Valley Girl,” writes a daily blog about her everyday adventures in the Mohawk Valley. Follow her frugal fun at: mohawkvalleygirl.wordpress.com Bibliophiles will love the used book shop, Jilted Books, at Mohawk Valley Community Market.