Warrensburgh Farmers’ Market kicks off season with rhubarb

The Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market launched its 26^th season away from the riverfront. The popular season opener, the Rhubarb Festival, was held under the pavilion at the Warrensburg Recreation Field on Library Avenue, a space that offers more parking, more room for vendors, and better protection from the elements.

In addition to bundles of fresh rhubarb, rhubarb for planting, and free rhubarb recipe sampler plates, vendors sold fresh produce, eggs, organic poultry, fresh baked goods, craft spirits, garlic, maple and honey products, fudge, and gourmet popcorn. Arts and crafters sold their wares including jewelry, pottery, and woodcrafts.

Women serving food samples at Warrensburgh Farmers' Market — *Visitors to the Warrensburgh Farmers’ Market Rhubarb Festival could sample a variety of baked goods and jams made with rhubarb.*

Shelby Burkhardt, Director of Richards Library led children in a hands-on craft project and Warren County Master Gardeners were on hand to answer horticultural questions and provide growing information. Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Department employees, as part of a campaign to make the public aware of the hospital’s Stroke Center, handed out leaflets on the symptoms of strokes and heart attacks. The New York State Department of Public Service also attended the festival to inform the public of their services to ensure New Yorkers have access to safe and affordable utilities.

man playing a guitar and harmonica — *Mike Grazioso of Schroon Lake provided live music* *at the Warrensburgh Farmers’ Market.*

Musician Mike Grazioso of Schroon Lake provided the music, playing his guitar and harmonica, and singing popular songs as shoppers browsed the vendor stalls, sampled goods and enjoyed free coffee.

The Warrensburg Riverfront Farmers’ Market will return to its riverfront home on River Street, across from Curtis Lumber, for its regular market and will be open each Friday from 3-6 p.m. The Market will be held again at the Recreation Field for each festival this season.

Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market 2024 Festival Schedule

Rhubarb Festival – June 7
Strawberry Festival – June 21
Blueberry Festival – July 19
Gathering of Artisans – August 16
Apple Festival – September 13
Garlic Festival – October 11

Festival hours are 3-6 p.m. Contact Market Manager Teresa Whalen at (518)466-5497 or taawhalen@yahoo.com for a vendor application and market information.

Correction notice: In the original version of this article, we inadvertently provided the wrong date for the Blueberry Festival. The article has been updated. July 19 is the correct date.