The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
EASING RESTRICTIONS
People attend sixth annual Cottage Lawn Farmers’ Market
The sixth annual Cottage Lawn Farmers’ Market hosted by the Madison County Historical Society will soon be in full swing.
The market is held every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. in front of the Madison County Historical Society at 432 Main St. in Oneida and will run until September 1.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the market has had to halt special programs and limit the market to “essential” vendors only. Now, as restrictions ease up, the market is welcoming craft vendors back to share their treasures.
Local produce and products featured at the market include vegetables, maple syrup, baked goods, jams, cheese, hand sanitizer, wooden decor, face masks, potted plants, and more.
According to the market’s website, current vendors include:
• 7 Trees Dairy Goats: Offers fresh goat cheese products from aged cheeses, semi-hard cheese, soft cheeses, and cheese curds made right on their farm in Canastota. They also produce goat milk soap and lotion. Eggs and cutting boards will also be available each week.
• Stone Brothers Farm & Greenhouses: A 400-acre family farm in Canastota, Stone Brothers Farms and Greenhouses will present a variety of seasonal vegetables from lettuce greens, arugula, baby chard, kale, pea shoots, leeks, scallions,
parsnips, baby beets, eggs, and more.
• Cedar Grove Farm: This vendor is a certified organic produce farm in Verona that is committed to growing organic, non-gmo, healthy produce.
• Choose Life Farm: Walter and Alex Krueger of Choose Life Farm of Smyrna are new to the market this year. A variety of seasonal produce from fresh greens, root vegetables, kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, peppers, tomatoes, poultry, jams and jellies, seasonal flowers, soap, and other skin products will be available each week.
• Sprinkles with Debbiepink Zebra: Deborah Tillman is an independent consultant with Pink Zebra. Available products include face masks, antibacterial soaps, sprinkles (soft soy wax), simmering lights, home décor, soaks, reeds, and more.
• D & S Krafts: Sylvia and Douglas Rink of Eaton are new to the market this year and will offer homemade fudge, pies, cookies, cakes, and face masks.
• Perill’s Design: This vendor offers a variety of bedding plants, face masks, and other handcrafted items.
• Brake from the Grind: A farm to truck experience that offers fresh, local selections of salads, soups, sandwiches, and snacks. They will have a rotating menu based on availability of seasonal produce, meats, and breads from their partners in the growing NY agri-business. Brake from the Grind will be at the market o June 30, and July 7.
• Oscar’s Gourmet Steak and Crab: Named after King Oscar II of Sweden, this food truck offers their namesake sandwich, the Oscar, which includes shaved ribeye topped with asparagus, crab, and hollandaise on a hoagie. Lobster rolls, crab cakes, and vegan options are also available. Oscar’s Gourmet Steak and Crab will be at the market on June 23, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, and Sept. 1.
• Bob Faduski’s Wooden Trivets: This vendor will be rejoining the market with wooden trivets and other wooden products.
• Blooms and Blossoms: From Oneida, this florist offers fresh flowers daily. The local business has been operating since 1985, and their team has over 30 years of experience. Recently they expanded their shop to offer workshops and more. At the market this year, they will have fresh flowers, tonics, and ice cream.
Craft vendors are encouraged to apply. Applications can be found online or by emailing history@mchs1900.org.
Market Manager Colleen Donahue shared that the market gets an average turnout of 200-250 persons, and participation is expected to increase as more restrictions are lifted. Just last week there were over 300 in attendance, Donahue reported.
Attendants must wear a face mask at all times when social distancing cannot be maintained.
To learn more and for updates, visit the Cottage Lawn Farmers’ Market Facebook page.