by Barbara Arnstein
The Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is back for its second year, offering produce, flowers, baked goods, beer, wine and handmade goods.
The Village of Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market will reopen for its second year of family-friendly fun in a beautiful lakeside setting on May 29th. The market is located at the village park (Sunset Park) at 1 Lakeside Drive in Bemus Point, NY. On that Friday, and on every Friday until September 4th, it will be open from 9am-3pm. Brittany Mulkins, the Market Manager (who is the Village Clerk and Treasurer as well) had this exciting news to share about it: “This year it will be bigger and better! There are over double the number of vendors from last year.” The items offered by its vendors include produce from local farmers, flowers, baked goods, products from local breweries and wineries, and handmade items.
“During the Grand Opening on May 29th, there will be Dirty Sodas, henna tattoos, free face-painting and live guitar music by Campfire Junkie from 11am-1pm.”, she continued. “Plus, the first 100 shoppers will get shopping bags with the Market’s logo on them. It will happen rain or shine. Hopefully shine!”.
For your shopping convenience, here is the full list of vendors: 716 Woodwicks (Soy Wax Candles) and Sisterly Scents (Essential Car Fresheners, Potpourri Bags), they are: Abers Acres (Fruit, Vegetables and Plants); Wendys Pies N More (Pies, Cookies and Donuts); Knotty Notions Handicrafts (crocheted items);The Hazel Mark (Laser-cut jewelry and macrame); Rick’s Wood Crafts (Shaker boxes, trays, Lazy Susans); Barbie Pierogi (frozen packaged pierogi); Scott’s Farm and Greenhouse (Flowers, Strawberries and Corn); Buffalo Gift Works (Stained and Etched Glass); Four Hands Farm (Produce and Herbs); Vaseplace (Glass Plant Suction Vases); On the Stem (Fresh Cut Flowers); Bee Happy Farm (Honey, Candles, Flowers and Cutting Boards); Bone and Pearl Alchemy (Pressed Flower Jewelry); Burr Road Butt Nuggets Farm and Hatchery (Eggs, Jams and Jellies, Breads); Chain and Linked (Permanent Jewelry); County Fancies (Fresh Fruits & Vegetables); Buona Cucina Oils and More (Oils, Vinegars and Herbs) and Four Pillars Farm (Microgreens, Swiss Chard and Broccoli).
Village Wide Garage Sale, June 6
On Saturday, June 6th, there will be a village-wide yard sale in Bemus Point, NY, beginning at 9am. To shop during this interesting event, check out the map designating the various houses involved, and the vendors at the Village Park. Those selling at their homes pay five dollars to be included on the map, while a Village Park Space costs $20. The map will be posted prior to the event. For more information about the sale, call (716) 386-4398
Vendors of handmade goods, food or unique products can sell their products at the market this season by messaging or emailing: clerk@bemuspointny.org. Unlike many other markets, vendor spaces are free! For more information about the Bemus Point Farmers’ Market, go to: bemuspointny.org.