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The City of Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers' Market provides quality food to customers of all income levels, support to local farmers and producers and a venue for positive community interaction in downtown Poughkeepsie.

New in 2008!

  • Use Your Card! Credit, debit, and food stamp cards are now accepted throughout the City of Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers' Market.
  • Announcing NY Fresh Checks! Customers who spend $5 using EBT (food stamp) tokens receive an additional $5 NY Fresh Check to spend at the market, limited to one per Friday. That's $5 in free food!

These new programs are a perfect complement to growth in the market this year. Customers will find a wide variety of food choices at the market this year, including grass-fed meat, fresh-baked bread, local eggs, fruits, vegetables, baked goods and an array of hot lunch options.

Dates: Fridays, June 6th–October 31st
Time: 10am–3pm
Location: Main Street in Mural Park (1/2 block East of Market Street)

2008 Community Events

Event sponsorship opportunities available! For information on the benefits of sponsorship, contact susan@farmproject.org or 845-473-1415.

Musical performances made possible through the support of:

June 6th: GRAND OPENING
Ribbon cutting ceremony at 12pm
Welcome new and returning vendors!

June 20th: HEALTH FAIR
Representatives of local community and health centers
$1/minute massages

July 4th: KIDS' DAY
*Musical performance by Dog on Fleas
Free ice cream sundaes for the first 100 kids (sponsored by Stewart's)
Free face painting
Free crafts
Event sponsored by: Wellcare

July 18th: MERCADO LATINO
*Musical performance by Zenote
Latino artists
Latin American prepared foods
Free information about community services
Event sponsored by: Rhinebeck Savings Bank

August 15th: AFRO-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
*African drumming by Moustapha Diedhiou
Traditional Jamaican and Caribbean juices

September 12th: HARVEST & ART FESTIVAL
*Live music TBD
Featuring work of local artists

October 31st: FALL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR
Local environmental and educational organizations
Halloween games and treats
Event sponsored by: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Through these community events, the market hopes to provide the community with fun, family friendly activities, information regarding local social and recreational services, a forum to strengthen community bonds, cultural awareness and of course, local and accessible food.

The City of Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers' Market has more vendors, customers, sales and community events with each passing year. With fresh food, a feel-good atmosphere and a central location, the market attracts businesspeople, local residents, and visitors alike. Live music, theme days, cooking demonstrations and other events draw diverse customers. A variety of farm products and prepared foods are represented. Fees for vendors to participate are reasonable, and vendors' sales are supported through season-long publicity through multiple sources.

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