What to Expect at the Market in January
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market continues to be open throughout January at Wilton Mall, located in the Food Court, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Each week, shoppers can enjoy offerings from 44 local farms and vendors representing a wide range of products, including agricultural goods such as meats, eggs, and produce, along with honey, maple syrup, dairy products, baked goods, ready-to-eat foods, specialty items, arts and gifts, and locally produced spirits.
Photos by Pattie Garrett.
Composting Continues All Winter
Our commitment to sustainability continues through the winter market season. The market composting program remains in place thanks to Halfmoon Harvest, one of our valued local vendors, helping keep food waste out of landfills year-round.
Wellness Week at the Market – Saturday, January 10th
The market is excited to partner with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce as part of their Wellness Week activities. Visitors can look forward to a variety of engaging and educational experiences. The market will join the festivities on Saturday, January 10th providing the following;
• Receive a FREE shopping bag when you visit
• 10:30 AM – Learn how to make a specialty mocktail that aids digestion with Awakened Tonics, part of the FRESH EATS partnership with CDPHP
• 10:30 AM – FREE yoga kicks off for 2026 with Yoga Mandali in the market’s pop-up studio (a closed space behind the Market Information Table)
• 11:30 AM – Enjoy a live gluten-free cooking demonstration with Katie Bakes GF, also presented through the FRESH EATS partnership with CDPHP
Weekly Activities (starting January 10th)
Free Yoga
• Every Saturday at 10:30 AM
• Hosted by Yoga Mandali
• Held in the market pop-up studio behind the Information Table
Live Music in January
• January 3 – Simon Elijah
• January 10 – Brandon Newell
• January 24 – Far Eye Reggae
• January 31 – Selah Eiler
Kids’ Activities
• January 3 – Visit the Saratoga Springs Mobile Library table for a fun, hands-on activity and make Snowman pompom poppers
• January 17 – The Saratoga Springs Mobile Library returns
(Activity details to be announced)
January is a great time to shop local, stay active, and connect with your community at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. We look forward to welcoming you all month long!
To learn more about Wellness Week visit https://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/wellness-week-2026-42242
Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wilton Mall, Food Court, at 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs
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@SaratogaFarmersMarket. And, don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables
Yields: 4 servings | Prep & cook time: 3 hours and 20 min
INGREDIENTS:
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
· 3/4 pound of potatoes, diced*
· 6 oz carrots, peeled and sliced*
· 1 teaspoon canola oil
· 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
· Salt and pepper (to taste)
· 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
· 3 Tablespoons cider vinegar*
· 2/3 cup honey*
· 5 teaspoons garlic, minced*
· 5 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
· 1 cup chicken broth
· 4 Tablespoons corn starch
· 3/4 cup broccoli florets*
· 3/4 cup stringless snap peas, chopped*
Instructions:
· In a medium microwave-safe bowl, toss together potatoes, carrots and canola oil (or oil of choice).
· Microwave on high for 7 to 9 minutes, until somewhat tender (about half-cooked).
· Add chicken breasts to a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker and top with potatoes and carrots. Season with salt and pepper.
· In a medium bowl, stir together tomato paste, vinegar, honey, garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth and corn starch.
· Pour half of the mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Keep the other half in the fridge.
· Cover slow cooker and cook for three hours on high (or about six hours on low).
· Add broccoli and snap peas to the slow cooker (don’t stir, they will steam), cover and cook for another 30-40 minutes until tender-crisp and chicken is cooked through.
· Meanwhile, pour remaining sauce into a small pot and cook over medium heat, whisking often, until thickened. Serve chicken and vegetables with extra sauce.