Honey Bee Day at the Market
The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will celebrate National Honey Bee Day on Saturday, August 20, 9 am to 2 pm. Along with 30 farmers, artisans, and food producers, the Market will feature free honey tastings and pairings, special honey-themed products, and a honey-themed gift basket raffle. An education table will feature an observation hive and information about the life cycle of a honey bee.
Honey Bee Day Specials include:
Honey Bread from Nectar Hills Farm
Honey Cold Brew From Chatty Wren Coffee Roasters
Honey on Tap from Straight from the Hive
Honeycomb, Cheese and Berry Pairings from Mountain View Dairy and Straight from the Hive
Panini Special from Rock Hill Farm
Beeswax Candles from L’ouvriere
CBD honey granola bite samples from Elk Creek Farm
Honey Spirits tasting from RevSpirits
Pollinator Plants from ARK Floral and Girasole Farms
Pollinator Bouquets from Art Farm Flowers
Handmade Ceramic Honey Jars from Terracotta Republic
Hand Knit Wool Bees and Fingerless Gloves from Mimikis/Dutchayr Fibers
Handmade Glass Garden Bees from Crystal’s Customs
Locally pollinated produce from Heller’s Farm, Lapps Produce, Gaia's Breath Farm, Nectar Hills Farm, and Rock Hill Farm.
“I am happy that the Market can honor the amazing honey bee and recognize its importance in our local food system, as well celebrate all the beautiful and delicious products that bees provide," says Karrie Larsson, Market Manager at Otsego 2000, which started the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market in 1991.
A Raffle Basket will feature including a beeswax candle from L’ouvriere, native pollinator plants from Girasole Farms, local honey from Straight form the Hive, and other honey themed items from the Market. Tickets are $5. All proceeds go to support the Farmers’ Market.
Jack Cooper will perform on the Market Stage from 10 am to noon.
Located at 101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley, the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays throughout the year. Saturday hours are 9 am - 2 pm, May through December, and 10 am – 2 pm January through April. In addition, during July, August, and September, the Market is open on Tuesdays from 12 pm – 5 pm. SNAP/EBT is welcome at every Market. With the support of the Cooperstown Lions Club, the Market offers SNAP Match, providing up to $15 in matching funds when customers shop with SNAP. More information on the Market go to the cooperstownfarmersmarket.org or call 607/547-6195.