Weekends are market days for many farmers. But the Saratoga Farmers’ Market would like to let you in on a secret – there’s a midweek market, as well.

Tucked into a corner of the Wilton Mall parking lot is the Wednesday market, featuring about 15 local farmers and prepared food vendors. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., they offer eggs, fresh produce, plants, baked goods, and prepared foods.

“It’s our best-kept secret,” says market board president Beth Trattel. “A simple way to pick up the freshest foods in a safe, no-fuss environment.”

In years past, the market association promoted its Wednesday market as a family-friendly space to gather for music, children’s games, and food purchases. This year, with COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings in place, live music and games are on pause. But farmers are still coming.

Who’s there and what are they bringing? 

Here’s a snapshot.

As you enter the market from the former Bon Ton parking lot, flowering plants and other seedlings from Burger Farm greet you. Nearby, Shushan Hydro Farm offers hydroponically grown herbs and vegetables. Surrounding Shushan are baked confections from The Chocolate Spoon, casseroles from The Food Florist, and Mediterranean meals to go from Euro Delicacies.

Further into the market are more farmers: Owl Wood Farm and Gomez Veggie Ville with their colorful piles of vegetables; eggs, chicken, and more vegetables at Squashville and Greenjeans farms; mushrooms and lavender at 518 Farms; and apples and cider of both the sweet and hard type from Saratoga Apple. On another end, you’ll find My Dacha Slovenian Café with its meals-to-go offerings. And tucked in between other stalls are Saratoga Garlic with its pickled garlic and aioli offerings, Gifford Farms with produce and baked goods; and Mister Edge’s popular knife sharpening service.

More vendors will start attending as the state eases its COVID-19 restrictions.

For now, Wednesday remains a great space to get the fresh ingredients for one or two meals, perhaps a prepared meal for Friday, and a few sweet treats. Try carrots dipped in aioli, scrambled eggs with arugula, radishes and lettuce tossed in a salad, and more.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/weekly-newsletter

Wednesday Market Vendor List

Wednesday’s Market Offers: Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit, Mushrooms, Meat, Poultry, Eggs, Handmade Goods, Jams & Jellies, Flowers, Bedding Plants & Potted Plants, Honey, Maple Syrup, Baked Goods, Take-Home Meals & Ready-to-Eat Foods, Knife & Tool Sharpening

• 518 Farms 
• Burger’s Market Garden
• Euro Delicacies
• Gifford Farms
• Gómez Veggie Ville
• Goode Farm 
• Green Jeans Market Farm 
• Left Field 
• Mister Edge Sharpening
• My Dacha Slovenian Café
• Old World Farm
• Owl Wood Farm 
• Saratoga Apple
• Saratoga Garlic Company 
• Scotch Ridge Berry Farm 
• Squashville Farm
• The Chocolate Spoon 
• The Food Florist
• Underwood’s Greenhouse / Shushan Valley Hydro Farm