HUDSON – Every Tuesday afternoon, the front lawn of Hudson’s Town Hall transforms into a buzzing farmers market.
Rain or shine, the market will run each week until Sept. 24 and operates from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m.
Hudson’s annual farmers market has been a major hit for both customers and vendors since it first opened eight years ago. With the talents of local farmers and business owners, customers are able to browse and purchase a variety of handmade goodies, produce and much more.
Sarah Cressy has been the Hudson farmers market manager over the last six years, and she finds great value in showcasing the tremendous work accomplished by local farmers and businesses.
“The market is really important because this is where people learn how to price and sell. The next step for these farmers and businesses is to get their distributors license. This market is a stepping stone for these people to advance their businesses, it’s a learning curve. It’s also just such a great way to get fresh produce and support your local farmers,” said Cressy.
Some of the products visitors can expect to see at the market include local meat, spices, honey, soap, lemonade, desserts, bread, produce and Indian vegan food. Katie Desko operates one of the booths called Shady Sips where she sells freshly squeezed lemonade. As a young high school teacher, she originally created her lemonade business to help pay off her student loans.
This was Desko’s first year participating at the market, and she said she has had a great experience connecting with customers.
“I really like meeting everyone, both customers and fellow booth owners. It’s also especially nice to see familiar faces saying they came back to the market just to see our booth again,” said Desko.
If you are unable to attend this year’s summer market, there are year round seasonal markets also located at Hudson’s Town Hall. These are in operation around the holidays in the months of November and December, as well as the spring market which will be open during April and May.
