The Warrensburg Riverfront Farmers’ Market will hold its first Annual Strawberry Festival this Friday, June 23, 3 – 6 p.m., at the Historic Mills District Park on River Street (across from Curtis Lumber.) The event will feature locally grown, freshly picked strawberries, strawberry-infused beverage tastings and free sampler plates of baked goods incorporating strawberries.
For those seeking to grow their own, the market will have strawberry plants for sale, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to give growing advice.
The Strawberry Festival vendor list includes local farms, bakers and artisans offering freshly picked berries, preserves and fudge, Microgreens, duck and chicken eggs, strawberry pies, cakes, cookies and artisan cheeses with a strawberry influence from Nettle Meadow Farm.
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Hand-crafted items available will include PennyCreek Candle Company’s hand poured Strawberry & Cream soy candles, gemstone jewelry, plants in decorative containers, fabric crafts; natural soaps, salves and lotions; hand-carved pipes and more.
Shoppers can enjoy free coffee and live music by Courtly Music in the gazebo. Richards Library Director Shelby Burhardt is providing craft activities for children. Shoppers will have the opportunity to win $20 in “Farmers’ Market Bucks” to be spent at the market.
For more information about the Strawberry Festival and the Warrensburgh Riverfront Market, contact Market Manager Teresa Whalen at (518)466-5497 or email taawhalen@yahoo.com. The Warrensburgh Riverside Farmers’ Market, which is celebrating its 25th year, is sponsored by Warrensburg Beautification, Inc.
