MAY 13TH - OPENING DAY / MOTHER'S DAY
Free Seedlings for all Mothers. Bring your Mom to the market and we'll give her a free seedling. Special Thanks to The River Garden for donating the seedlings.
Special Thanks to The River Garden for donating the seedlings.
MUSIC:
Josh Tyler Band - Americana mix of folk, rock, blues, country, and jazz.
MAY 20TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
Wilderstein Historic Site - Hudson Valley Victoriana at its best. Exquisite Queen Ann style mansion, 1888 interiors, grounds designed by Calvert Vaux. Home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, cousin and confidante of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. House Tours, walking trails and remarkable Hudson River views.
MUSIC:
Steve Chizmadia - Steve is an award winning artist from the Hudson Valley with strong roots in the singer songwriter tradition, country and rock.
MAY 27TH
T-Shirt Sale to Benefit the John Honey Scholarship Fund - In 2010, the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market Board of Directors began awarding the John Honey Scholarship, named in honor of founding member on the Board of Directors, John Honey. The $1500 award is granted to a graduating Rhinebeck or Red Hook High School senior or a graduating senior who is the child of a Rhinebeck Farmers' Market vendor who will be attending college to major in agriculture, food science, environmental studies or a related field.
MUSIC:
Acoustic Medicine Show - Welcome to the travellin' medicine show, come on people, come on, let's gooooo.
JUNE 3RD
Book Signing sponsored by Oblong Books with children's author & illustrator Iza Trapani. Her newest book is The Bear Went Over the Mountain, a picture book for ages 2-5.
MUSIC:
Strawberry Hill Fiddlers - Kids of all ages playing traditional music, directed by Carole and Emily Schaad
JUNE 10TH
Spring Harvest - Garden to Wok Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with Norma Chang, author of 2 user-friendly Chinese cookbooks, "My Students' Favorite Chinese Recipes" and "Wokking Your Way to Low Fat Cooking"
MUSIC:
David Temple - Classical Guitarist, composer and recording artist, David Temple has performed throughout the country, featuring music from Brazil and Spain in addition to original arrangements and compositions.
JUNE 17TH - FATHER'S DAY
It's strawberry season! Bring Dad to the market for a free strawberry shortcake compliments of the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market. Starts at 11am
MUSIC:
Jazz & Blues with Brian Madden and the Neo Trio
JUNE 24TH
Book Signing sponsored by Oblong Books with children's illustrator, Elwood Smith. His newest book is Zoo Ah-Choooo, a picture book for ages 3-6.
MUSIC:
Matt Turk – Singer / Songwriter
JULY 1ST
Hudson Valley BBQ - Chef Demonstration and Tasting with Chef Joseph Dalu of Le Petit Bistro.
MUSIC:
Steven Michael Pague & Friends - Steven's original and collected uplifting songs express the true commonalities of the experience of being human; feeling, dreaming, waking, wanting, needing, hoping, loving, losing, finding oneself, letting go, and being thankful. Voice and guitar. Folk, pop, reggae, country, skiffle.
JULY 8TH
Book Signing sponsored by Oblong Books with children's author & illustrator Peter McCarty. His newest book is Chloe, a picture book for ages 2-5.
MUSIC:
The Pamelech Klezmer Orkester - A devoted crew of mid-Hudson Valley musicians who love the magic of making music together. With an appreciation for Eastern European folk music, an emphasis on Klezmer, and a healthy dose of humor they crank out the tunes with heart from playful freylekhs to soulful horas and an more lot in between!
JULY 15TH
Summer Berries - Jam Making Demonstration and Tasting with Jammer Julia Sforza of Half-Pint Preserves. Julia will go over the basics of canning berry jams from berry prep to ladling hot jam in jars and then processing in a boiling water bath to make them last until the cold winter. There is nothing like opening a jar of jewel-toned local berry jam in the dead of February. Make sure you capture the local season this summer!
MUSIC:
10am - David Baggett - Singing traditional, modern folk, blues or original compositions and playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki or ukulele.
11:30am Kyle Esposito - Americana-infused rock. Kyle is currently at work on his first solo project, bringing together acoustic and electric sensibilities, folk roots and pop branches, and both slightly off-center narrative and emotionally impressionistic lyrics.
JULY 22ND
COMMUNITY GROUP:
The Town of Rhinebeck Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) - The CAB examines and recommends measures to improve and protect Rhinebeck's natural environment. It also reviews applications before the Planning Board and makes recommendations on environmentally sensitive aspects of those applications. The nine-member Board operates in an advisory role only. The CAB meets monthly at Town Hall and their meetings are open to the public.
MUSIC:
Bob Capowski - From Robert Johnson to Robert Plant: heartfelt renditions of 20th century songs from popular, blues and folk traditions, for children of all ages.
JULY 29TH
HandPicked Nation Dollar Day - HandPicked Nation will be in the market to promote awareness of the Farmer's Market shopping experience for kids age 6-14. Kids sign up to receive HandPicked Nation Dollars redeemable at each of the participating farmer's booths. They'll document what the kids buy through video, stills and interviews and post it on HandPicked Nation.
MUSIC:
Eric Erickson - Acoustic guitar-based originals and classic covers.
AUGUST 5TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
Winnakee Land Trust - Winnakee Land Trust works to protect open space, farmland and forests and establish public-access trails in northern Dutchess County. This season visit Winnakee's parks! The 76 acre Burger Hill Park in Rhinebeck and the 102 acre Winnakee Nature Preserve in Hyde Park are both perfect for hikers and nature lovers.
MUSIC:
Cathy Young - A Rhinebeck native, Cathy is a singer/songwriter, performing acoustic rock/contemporary country originals, and a wide variety of covers from the 70's to today.
AUGUST 12TH - TOMATO DAY
Chef Demonstration and Tasting with Gigi Hudson Valley featuring ripe, juicy, local tomatoes. Stop by Gigi Trattoria for brunch and then head to the farmers' market.
MUSIC:
10am David Baggett - Singing traditional, modern folk, blues or original compositions and playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki or ukulele.
AUGUST 19TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
Art Studio Views - Stop by to find our more about their annual event dedicated to promoting the work and talent of local artists in the area.
MUSIC:
Michelle DeDominicis
AUGUST 26TH - KIDS' DAY
Kids paint your own Rhinebeck Farmers' Market T-shirt. Starts at 11am
MUSIC:
Kidz Town Rock - Fun and educational music for children of all ages.
SEPTEMBER 2ND
COMMUNITY GROUP:
Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission - A volunteer group established by the newly created Tree Preservation Law to protect and maintain street trees and trees on public lands in the Village of Rhinebeck. Stop by find out more about the new law and bring your questions about choosing, planting and pruning trees as well.
MUSIC:
Jason Waters - Jason brings forth a contemporary folk-rock sound that represents a blend of British rock (The Beatles, Coldplay) and American folk (Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Ray LaMontagne) influences. Heart-felt and emotionally driven, his music seeks to speak to the dreamers and lovers in all of us.
SEPTEMBER 9TH
Book Signing sponsored by Oblong Books with Marie Iannotti, author of The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables: The 100 Easiest-To-Grow, Tastiest-To-Eat Vegetables for Your Garden.
MUSIC:
Fred Gillen Jr. - Part folk singer, part indie rocker, and part poet, Fred Gillen Jr. writes and sings songs about the human experience, honestly and fearlessly addressing pain, injustice, and isolation in his work, but also acknowledging and celebrating the hope in everyday existence.
SEPTEMBER 16TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
TBD
MUSIC:
Cleoma's Ghost - Sweet as a Georgia Peach spicy as a Chili pepper, Cleoma's Ghost plays old time Cajun music from the heart. Blending in some of their own original songs, they are a dance party contained in a duo. Sweet vocal harmonies.They will make you want to get up and dance and swoon. Sometimes at the same time!
SEPTEMBER 23RD
Taste of the Market - Stop by for a market wide tasting of the very best of the harvest.
MUSIC:
Perry Beekman: Jazz Guitarist and Vocalist - Perry Beekman is a guitarist & vocalist deeply rooted in the classic tradition of jazz. His repertoire features tunes from the Great American Songbook, many of which comprised the repertoires of such greats as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme. The warm sound of Perry's jazz guitar beautifully complements his rich baritone voice. His music is a wonderful combination of sophistication, excitement, and fun.
SEPTEMBER 30TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
TBD
MUSIC:
Todd Young
OCTOBER 7TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
Catskill Animal Sanctuary - A safe haven for abused, abandoned, and neglected horses and farm animals while heightening public awareness of the treatment of these animals and its impact on humans, animals, and the planet we share through innovative on and off-site programming, and serving as an educational resource to schools and youth organizations. Stop by to talk to us about volunteer opportunities, providing an adoptive home, and for more information about our educational events.
MUSIC:
TBD
OCTOBER 14TH
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OCTOBER 21ST
COMMUNITY GROUP:
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OCTOBER 28TH - PUMPKIN DAY
Kids paint your own pumpkin. Pick up your pumpkin from one of our vendors and then bring it to our Pumpkin Decorating Booth to spruce it up for FREE. Starts at 11am
MUSIC:
Spiral Up Kids - Organic free range children's music the whole family can groove to.
NOVEMBER 4TH
Book Signing sponsored by Oblong Books with Vegetarian Cookbook Author, Nava Atlas.
NOVEMBER 11TH
COMMUNITY GROUP:
Sinterklaas - Get ready for Sinterklaas 2012! Visit their table at the market and find out more about this old Dutch Tradition in Rhinebeck. Bring your baubles, ribbon, "jewels", lace, buttons, bows, and other shiny stuff for this year's Crowns and Branches. That's right, the Sinterklaas parade and fun are coming back this winter!
NOVEMBER 18TH - PRE-THANKSGIVING MARKET
We know it can be chilly to do your Thanksgiving shopping on the last day of the market, so we will be offering free Butternut Squash Soup to our shoppers.
