Opening day of the Kenmore Farmers Market, Sunday, June 16!

It’s the most exciting time of year for many Western New Yorkers: farmers market season! The Kenmore Farmers Market is a catch-all for a plethora of growers and producers of handcrafted food products. Stop by the intersection of Delaware Road and Delaware Avenue this Sunday morning as the Village of Kenmore kicks off the 2024 farmers market season. Sundays from June 16 to October 27, the Kenmore Village Green ( located at 2919 Delaware Ave.) comes alive under the tents of the region’s best food producers and many enthusiastic community members. They even have picnic tables for eating and visiting! This farmers-only food market offers a fantastic range of over 40 fresh and prepared foods with a strong commitment to artisan production.

Market Manager Lauren Willett-Benson says: “We continue to grow and get stronger every year, with more to offer our neighbors! The Kenmore Farmers Market is a special type of community market. Visitors are warm and supportive, and our collective of suppliers is diverse, innovative and collaborative. Our core mission is to provide WNY neighbors with the opportunity to shop directly from friendly small businesses and connect with local makers, growers and growers while learning about their products and processes.

Fan favorites include fresh local produce (everyone loves berries, peaches, tomatoes, corn, melons and greens!), raw honey and New York maple syrup, superb pastries including warm, handmade loaves of bread, bagels, cookies and sweet treats. dumplings and knishis, small batch coffee, freshly squeezed juices, pantry staples such as olive oil, pickles, toasted nuts, pet treats, health products plants and CBD, wine and spirits, and even beautiful cut flower bouquets for the table or hanging baskets for the porch. Hungry? Grab a hot breakfast sandwich, mini pancakes, a nutrient-rich date bar or visit the mobile creperie. New additions to the market include hypoallergenic (v/gf) baked goods, wildflower mead, pizza, ice cream, empanadas, cricket protein, and a new farm on wheels! Each week, the market welcomes a small selection of guest vendors as well as two local artisans for gift-worthy purchases.

The market opens this Sunday morning and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until the fall. Featuring live musicians every week, a second Sunday story time hosted by the Kenmore Branch Library (and tours from the Erie County Library bookmobile), a balloon artist, face painter and other special pop-ups, it’s a family event you won. I don’t want to miss. There is ample parking within walking distance of the market, including public parking available in municipal lots behind the businesses that line Delaware Avenue, as well as on surrounding residential streets.