Feb 27th is the last day of Winter Market!  Thank you to all of you that supported Winter Market 2010!   Laughter, Good Food, Music & Arts, and Friends!  All sights and sounds of this years Indoor Farmers Market at the Womens Community Building (on the corners of Cayuga & Seneca St in Ithaca  11-2PM)    Thanks to the Community for” Keeping it Local” !  …..See you all at Steamboat Landing April 3rd                                            

Attention Musicians:  the lottery for the Ithaca market music will be Thursday, February 25th at 6:30PM.  Please remember to bring your calendars and a print out of the emailed agreement.  Make sure that your agreement is signed and that you have retained a copy for your records.  Thank you and see you soon!

Winter Market is located at the Women’s Community Building, on the corners of Cayuga and Seneca St. in Ithaca. Every Sat.  11:00 til 2:00pm

Winter Market is off and running with Success!  ”Indoor Winter Market” opened  Jan 2nd, with Joy and Excitement from both Vendors and Customers alike, with many attending! Come out Sat Jan 9th and support your own community, while staying  healthy this winter eating well!  Perhaps you will find a hand-made treasure to be passed down through generations of loved ones. Keep winter fun, by getting out and enjoying what is available locally!

Market Office - Want to get a useful, fun, and locally-made gift this year?  Give the gift of an Ithaca Farmers Market gift certificate!  From paintings to pottery and flowers to food, everyone can find something wonderful at the Ithaca Farmers Market!

Art of Dee - The perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list!  Mermaid and angel paintings, prints, and cards.  Also, custom pet portraits for the pet lover!

Frosty Morning Jewelry - Functional and fun handcrafted watches, bracelets, and pins!  A nice selection still available for the last day of Market.

Veronika’s Pastries - While you shop, don’t foret to grab yourself a treat.  Veronika’s coconut brownies and poppyseed rugalach are a Market favorite.  And don’t forget, they serve hot coffee to keep you warm!  For bulk or special orders, visit http://www.veronikaspastriesandcakes.com.

This Sat Dec. 19th join in the fun at the 12th annual “RUTABAGGA CURL”.  Starts at “High Noon”! Registration 10:30 - 11:45  www.rutabagacurl.com  This will also be the last Sat. Market of the season at Steamboat Landing. Enjoy this years  fresh farm foods, and meet the farmers growing it. “ Shop Locally” for all your Holiday needs!

Join some of our Market vendors at the Holiday Store on the Ithaca Commons, and look for other Market vendors at the Womens Community building starting on Jan 2nd!  

The following vendors can now be found at the Holiday Spirit Store :

Christi Sobel - Products: Notecards, prints, limited edition etchings, original paintings, calendars, gift cards.

Polly Joan Photography - Products: Fine Art Photography, particularly of the Finger Lakes Region, also, flowers and animals. Framed in a variety of sizes, matted prints, and artist-signed blank greeting cards. Custom orders welcome.

RainTree Farm - Products: A variety of mostly native wood products and aquatic plants + flowers, including fancy cutting boards, jewelry, coasters, and assorted household and novelty items.

The Holiday Spirit Store is located at 130 Commons in Ithaca, NY.  For unique and handcrafted gifts, remember to buy local!

First week of Dec. is  ”NATIONAL BUY LOCAL WEEK” !  Join in support of our Ithaca Farmers Market, eat well, and shop “Locally”, while keeping money in our own community! Ithaca Farmers Market is open at Steamboat Landing until Dec. 19th. Get out in the fresh air on the waterfront, and enjoy some Holiday Cheer!!   

Veronika’s Pastries - Looking for something good to eat?  Stop by Veronika’s this Saturday and try poppyseed, walnut, or chocolate rugelach!  And don’t forget the crepes and coffee!

17th Century Suds - Organic knitting cream; sooths & smooths, great for keeping knitters hands shag free, absorbs quickly, will not stain yarn.  Wonderful for face & feet, too.  1 oz. tin $3.75 ea.  3 for $10.

Mt. Pleasant Woodworks - Bud vases now in!  Beautifully turned local and exotic hardwoods.  Perfect for the office gift or the hard-to-buy-for person!

Ever Green Farm - Joe is still selling CSAs for vegetables, eggs,  and chickens!  Don’t wait till they’re gone.  Support a local farmer today and save money tomorrow!

RainTree Farm - Much of Ginny’s work is in the “Holiday Spirit Store” at 130 The Commons.  New items come to Saturday market first and then end up at the store so you can find it seven days a week!  New items include: several smaller cutting boards, stir sticks, spreaders, and a new domino set!

Christi Sobel - Christi is in the Holiday Spirit Store with 20 other local artists and craftspeople for the months of November and December!

Littleflowers - Evergreen wreaths, Red winterberry, dried flower bouquets and wreaths!  Decorate this holiday season naturally!

Frog Hill Pottery - ATTENTION: Annual 2nd’s sale will be this Saturday 11/28!  Three hundred plus pots at $5, $10, and $20!  Come early because Scott is usually sold out at noon!  Booth #30.

Polly Joan Photography - Polly’s photography is now being displayed at the Holiday Store (the old Plantations location).  Stop down and shop today!

Ithaca Farmers Market Vendor Ellen Knapp and her daughter Anna (from Knapp Farms), and several Wineries participated in the Pride of NY Harvest Fest in Syracuse this past weekend. Harvest Fest was a huge success with over 4,000 people attending. Many of our Market Members have a Membership in Pride of NY, which supports our farmers in keeping our food supply local. Ellen Knapp and several Wineries, were able to represent the Ithaca Farmers Market, and showcase their small Fingerlakes businesses.   

Veronika’s Pastries - Looking for something different this holiday season?  Veronika has just the thing!  Her pastries and cakes are created from authentic Hungarian recipes!  Baked fresh daily, these delicious desserts will be the talk of your next party!   www.veronikaspastriesandcakes.com.

Frosty Morning Jewelry - Unique, handcrafted jewelry is Sandra’s speciality!  Each piece is made from pressed metals and local stones.  Check out her new earring and necklace matching sets!

Rainbow Valley Ranch/Fingerlakes Popcorn- Ed has got the beef!  Locally raised meat to make any meal perfect.  And don’t forget, popcorn is a healthy, tasty snack and Ed sells the very best ready-to-pop-popcorn!

Mt. Pleasant Woodworks - Jolene’s local hardwood  wine bottle stoppers are now on sale!  Stop by this Saturday to see the new selection.  And just in time for the holidays, check out the beautiful Holly stoppers!

Eve’s Cidery - Stock up on cider and fruit wine for your fall parties from booth #74!   Delicious and local!