Summer Pop-up Market debuts at Amenia Town Hall parking lot

Summer Pop-up Market debuts at Amenia Town Hall parking lot

Awash in flowers within the Piecemeal Farm booth at the season’s first Amenia Farmers’ Market were vendor Ross Pforzheimer, left, with Town Supervisor Leo Blackman and NECC Food Program Coordinator Katie Cariello.

Photo by Leila Hawken

AMENIA — Brimming with colorful fresh seasonal produce, a pop-up farmers market welcomed shoppers on Friday, June 27 at the Town Hall lower parking lot. Choices were varied, including seasonal harvests of leafy greens and flowers, cheeses and meats, French crepes, and plants, all accompanied by live music and crafts for youngsters.

Sponsored by the North East Community Center and the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization, the event will repeat on the second and fourth Fridays of each month through Sept. 5. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m.

“I’m excited to see it,” said Town Supervisor Leo Blackman. “We’ve been meeting with the NECC for a long time.”

  Having brought playful black lab puppies to the season’s first Amenia Farmers’ Market on Friday, June 27, Mark Hussey was pleased to show one particularly patriotic puppy that was a big hit.Photo by Leila Hawken

Pleased with the collaborative effort between the sponsoring organizations, Danielle Mollica of the AWCO said that the pop-up market idea was a great way to bring the community together.

Vendors who wish to participate at the farmers market should contact Katie Cariello, Food Programs Coordinator at the NECC. For information, go to katie@neccmillerton.org or phone 518-407-7030.

For general questions about attending the farmers market, call 845-863-4862 or email danielle@ameniawassaic.org.

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