Farmers’ Market Announces Holiday Market and Holiday Stroll

COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, a program of Otsego 2000, will hold a special Holiday Market from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. Other retailers in Cooperstown will have extended hours as well that evening to accommodate holiday shoppers.

Vendors featured at the Holiday Market will include Black Willow Pond Farm, Wildwoods Woodturning, Girasole Farm, Straight from the Hive, Mountain View Dairy, Sasha Glinski Studios, ARK Floral, Laura’s Chocolates, Tech Tamer Woodworks, Nectar Hills Farm, Empire Natural Foods, Crystal’s Customs, Mimikis Wooly Bears and Dutchayr Fibers, Arabeth Farm, Elk Creek Farm, Traveling Herb Farmer, Chatty Wren Coffee Roasters, Mill Hollow Maple, Middlefield Orch-ard, Rock Hill Farm, Terracotta Republic and Origins Café. Dave and Pam Tisch will perform on the market stage, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance after 5 p.m. following a session at their cottage from 3-5 p.m.

Otsego 2000 Executive Director Ellen Pope coordinated the Holiday Market and participation with other local shop owners.

“We’re calling it a Holiday Stroll and welcome everyone to participate in this festive tradition that celebrates local farmers, artisans, makers and businesses,” she said.

Pope also noted that shoppers will have two after-work opportunities to enjoy Main Street in December, thanks to the Stroll the Streets event organized by the Welcome Home Committee.
Local businesses participating in the Holiday Stroll will include Cooperstown Art Association, Willis Monie Books, Bridgette and Main, Kate’s Upstate, J. Gorman Fine Jewelry, Tin Bin Alley, Rudy’s Liquors, The Local Bird, Cooperstown Distillery, Cooperstown Wine and Spirits, Riverwood, Cooper Country Crafts, All About the Girls, Silver Fox, Irwin and Lane, Grand Slam Guitars and Stagecoach Coffee.

There will be complimentary mulled cider at the farmers’ market. It is open during regular hours each Saturday in December from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.