Great Barrington Farmers’ Market opens its 35th season
“We are fully supported by the people who live here, including the farms that grow really amazing food," Market Manager Dennis Iodice told The Berkshire Edge. "We appreciate the support that our community has given us.”
Some of the many vendors taking part in this year’s Farmers' Market in Great Barrington. The market opened its 35th season on Saturday, May 10. Photos by Shaw Israel Izikson.
Great Barrington — The 35th season of the town’s Farmers’ Market opened on Saturday, May 10.
The market sets up shop at 18 Church Street and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until November 8.
Over 20 vendors from all throughout Berkshire County will be taking part in the weekly event, including local farms, restaurants, and vendors.
“The reason why this market has lasted for 35 years is because Great Barrington is an amazing community,” Market Manager Dennis Iodice told The Berkshire Edge. “We are fully supported by the people who live here, including the farms that grow really amazing food. We appreciate the support that our community has given us.”
Great Barrington Farmers’ Market Manager Dennis Iodice. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.
The market includes vendors from local farms, including Indian Line Farm, Chaseholm Farm, Off the Shelf Farm, and Cricket Creek Farm, along with bakeries including Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Our Daily Bread Bakery, and Pastries by Hannah.
Zack Munsell and Zack Santoro, employees from Our Daily Bread Bakery of Chatham, N.Y. “I love being in this community,” Santoro said. “I love making everyone’s day with the fresh pastries that we made last night.” Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.Sarah Stosiek, daughter of Martin and Christa Stosiek, owners of Markristo Farm of Hillsdale, N.Y. The farm sells perennials, flowers, and other plants. The farm has taken part in the Great Barrington Farmers’ Market for over 30 years. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.Deb Rocque and Kelly Auer, co-owners of Justamere Tree Farm in Worthington, Mass. The farm sells a variety of maple products, including candies and syrup. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.Several new vendors have joined the Farmers’ Market this year, including Ayakito Japanese Kitchen of Great Barrington, selling a variety of authentic Japanese cuisine including rice balls. Standing at the booth are employee Patrick Kaplan and owner Ayako Otoshi. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.After Hours Hospitality, LLC from Great Barrington will be at the market each week selling Sicilian pizza, tacos, and other seasonal treats. Pictured: Founder and owner Kevin Kelly (left) and After Hours employee Chris Boudrow (right). Photo by Shaw Israel IziksonMike Dell’Aquila, co-owner of Pittsfield’s Hot Plate Brewing Company. The brewery is a new addition to this season’s market. “For us, this is an opportunity to reach a new audience and remind people that beer is an agricultural product,” Dell’Aquila said. “We make a lot of our beers with local ingredients, including Massachusetts-grown hops and malted barley.” Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.This year’s market will include an artist market featuring work for sale by multiple artisans from Berkshire County, including Great Barrington artisan Molly de St Andre. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.Great Barrington-based artist Harry Levenstein with his pottery for sale at the Farmers’ Market. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.Ava Rogers from Hudson Valley, N.Y., and some of her jewelry. Photo by Shaw Israel Izikson.
For more information about the Great Barrington Farmers’ Market, visit its website.
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