Where to shop the last of the harvest, and where the markets go for winter.
Fall is the sweetest stretch of the market year, with apples, squash, greens, meat and bread all at their peak and the growers happy to talk. Here is where to shop through the season, plus which markets keep going indoors once the cold sets in.
Curated by Millana Snow · Updated
A year-round Sunday market run by the nonprofit Common Ground Farm, right on Main Street. It is a reliable place to find pasture-raised eggs, greens and baked goods even in the dead of winter. Make a morning of it with the galleries and coffee shops nearby.
A long-running Saturday market a block off Warren Street with Columbia County farms at their best. Shop for apples, root vegetables and meat, then walk down Warren for antiques and lunch. Past winters have brought an indoor market, so check before you go once the season turns.
The heart of Uptown on a Saturday morning, with farmers, bakers, cheesemakers and makers lining Wall Street. Come hungry, grab breakfast, and leave with greens, mushrooms and a loaf of good bread. The winter market keeps the community going indoors with music and workshops.
A small-town market run by the North East Community Center, with growers from the Harlem Valley and nearby Connecticut. Go for the produce, meats and baked goods, and stay to browse Millerton's bookstore and shops. Its outdoor season runs later than most, right up to Thanksgiving weekend.
A mountain-town market on a field at the foot of the Tanbark Trail, so you can shop and hike in one morning. Look for Catskills honey, maple, produce and prepared food from the high-peak farms. In past winters it has moved indoors to Pine Hill.
A friendly village market a short walk from downtown shops and cafes. Stock up on late-season vegetables, eggs and baked goods, then wander Partition Street with coffee in hand. The season wraps in late October, so catch it while you can.
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