New Rochelle Grand Market Set To Open This Weekend

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The wait is over. The New Rochelle Downtown Grand Market opens for the season this weekend with new vendors, including a coffee roaster, dumpling maker and cheesemonger, and returning favorites. Presented by the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District, the market opens Saturday, June 2 and will continue every Saturday through Oct. 27.

The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ruby Dee Park at Library Green, which is along Huguenot Street between Lawton Street and Memorial Highway.

According to organizers, there will be more family friendly attractions and activities for adults and children this season.

“At five years old, the Grand Market keeps getting better,” said BID Executive Director Ralph DiBart.

“Our exciting new foods and activities will add even more attractions to a weekly festival that has delighted loyal fans and new visitors week after week, year after year,” he said.

Returning vendors include Migliorelli Farm and R&R Produce with their healthy produce; the Walter’s Hot Dog truck, serving Westchester’s favorite franks, split and grilled; Farm Eats, with a variety of grass-fed meats; and the Luscious Little Dessert Company with its signature sweet potato pie.

Among the new vendors are:

• Asian Farmer offering savory dumplings
• Big Bang Coffee Roasters vending organic, fair-trade brews
• The Cheese Guy carrying brie, goat cheese, Manchego and others
• Bambino Ravioli Pastifico: fresh pasta products, along with a selection of sauces and fresh mozzarella
• Naturally Naz: all-natural, often-organic hair and skin products
• Dr. Pickle: providing a variety of pickled items
• Sonny Orza Bread Factory: artisanal, made-by-hand breads in all styles

Following this week’s grand opening, there will be special events every Saturday through August. The Grand Market’s Birthday Party will be held June 9 and a Pre-July 4 Celebration will take place June 30.

For a full list of special events, plus a list of vendors and more information, visit the Grand Market’s website here.

Photo credit: New Rochelle Grand Market.