Montauk Farmers Market Kicks Off Season Soon

MONTAUK, NY — It's a sure sign of summer: The Montauk Farmers Market on the Green will kick off its season on June 7.

The popular farmers market will set up on the Green every Thursday during the summer months, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market is organized and run by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, with some proceeds donated to the Montauk Food Pantry each year, the Chamber said. Last year’s market raised $9,240.57 for the pantry.

The market will also be open on Fridays on September 21 and 28.

The bountiful array of delights for sale includes fresh produce from local farmers, baked goods, gourmet specialties and a selection of local wines.

This year, 37 vendors are participating, including four newcomers, Chez Hedwige, Crepe Beach, Hometown Bake Shop and Mana Sauces.

“Our farmers market serves not only as a way for our residents and visitors to purchase locally grown and produced fresh fare, but also as a way for them to connect with each other within Montauk,” Laraine Creegan, the Chamber’s executive director, said. “Purchasing local goods is an experience that promotes a sense of place, important in making citizens feel tied to their community, plus it is good for business.”

A Montauk Farmers Market Facebook page features recipes for products sold at the market and spotlights market vendors.

Participating vendors include:

Amagansett Sea Salt Co. – Solar evaporated artisanal sea salt and blends.

Amber Waves Farm – Organically grown vegetables, herbs, wheat berries, and whole wheat flour.

Arlotta Food Studio — Organic olive oil, flavored organic olive oil, balsamic vinegars, tapenades and artisan pasta.

Balsam Farms – Naturally grown produce, cut flowers and corn.

Bambino Ravioli and Fresh Pasta Co. — Artisan fresh filled pastas and flavored pastas; mozzarella cheese.

Bhumi Farms — USDA certified organic heirloom and open-pollinated tomatoes and tomato plants.

Chef Giovanni — Hand-seasoned Marcona almonds and cashews in many flavors, Crushed-Pepper hot, wing, and BBQ sauces.

Chez Hedwige — Gluten soy dairy free desserts, baked goods; also vegan nor vegan Paleo.

Clarkson Ave Crumb Cakes — Assorted crumb cakes.

Crepe Beach — Artisan crepes, and crepe cakes.

Dawn’s Delicious Delights — Cookies, gluten free cookies, pie in a jar, scones, brownies.

East End Apiaries — Specialty honeys and local honey in season.

Gianni's Chicken Burgers — All natural, GMO free, antibiotic free chicken burgers in five flavors. A healthy alternative to hamburgers.

Goodale Farms — Dairy and cheese products, pastured beef and pork, produce and fruit.

Hamptons Brine — Raw fermented sauerkraut with different flavors.

Hayden's Orchards — Peaches, plums and hybrid fruit, sangria mix.

Hometown Bake Shop — Savory and sweet pies scratch made desserts with a twist.

Horman’s Best Pickles — Third generation artisanal pickles.

Island End Farms/Wesnofske Farms — Fruits and vegetables.

Josephine’s Feast! — Artisanally crafted preserves made with local fruits; spice rubs; condiments, organic BBQ sauce.

Knot of This World Pretzels — Gourmet hot pretzels.

Laurel's Butter — Handcrafted nut butters; tantalizing and nutty flavors.

Mana Sauces — Pesto, hummus and other dips.

Mecox Bay Dairy — Farmstead artisanal raw milk cheeses, grass fed beef and pastured pork.

Montauk Scallop Co — Fresh local day boat sea scallops.

Monty Breads — Stuffed meat and vegetable breads, rolls and pizz.a

Montauk Brewing — local artisan beers.

Montauk Scallop Co. — Fresh day boat sea scallops.

Monbrewcha || Montauk Brewed Kombucha — Kombucha is a fermented tea rich in probiotics, antioxidants, and B vitamins.

North Fork Smoked Fish Co. — Smoked fish and smoked fish pate, fish burgers and more.

Open Minded Organics — Naturally grown fresh and dried mushrooms; herbs; flowers and produce.

Pierpont’s Blossoms Farms — Assorted plants, flowers and cut flowers.

Pindar/Duck Walk Vineyards – An assortment of locally produced wines.

Stoked Granola by Surfer Gal — Handmade granola.

Talk to me Treats — One ingredient dog treats.

TerraNut — All natural cold presses, snacks.

Wolffer Estate Vineyards — Wine, vinegar, and ciders.

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