The Fredonia Farmer's Market
2023-03-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Fredonia Village Hall, 9 Church St, Fredonia, NY, 14063, United States
The Fredonia Farmer’s Market
Our Fredonia Market moves back indoors beginning in October. Farmer’s Market is located in Barker’s Common in the center of downtown Fredonia, NY. Hours are 10am-1pm every Saturday.
Even if you are a Buffalo area resident, the 45 minute trip to Fredonia will be worth it! Support local food where ever you are!!!
Farm freshness that can’t be beat! The healthy way to build delicious meals for you and your family.
Fresh Poultry and Beef

Local Produce

Earth Day Nature Walk
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Earth Day Walk: Fungi, Foraging & Feathers
Saturday, April 22 10am – Noon
If you’re in the neighborhood this weekend, then we’d love to have you join us here in Sherman for an Earth Day Woods Walk with Julie, Harold and Domenic. It will be all kinds of FUNgi, with discussions touching on spring foraging, nesting birds and shiitake mushrooms on the farm. Plan to meet us at The Heron Farm Store at 10am.

Composting 101 Workshop
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Come celebrate National Composting Week with us!! Have you ever wondered about the science and magic behind turning unwanted organic matter into wonderful healthy soil? Join the collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners and Green Heron Growers for a LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm) workshop all about composting! This workshop is being hosted at Green Heron Growers which provides the opportunity to see the process in real life and ask any questions you might have from people that work with the soil every day! Come with questions and dressed ready to learn out in the field! Be sure to visit the Heron Farm Store while you are there and scoop up some locally grown goods!
$5 fee paid to CCE

Williamsville Farmers Market
2023-05-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-27 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-03 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-17 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Amherst Town Hall, 5583, Main St, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
We will be at this market every Saturday morning till the end of October. Hours are 8am-1pm. It’s easy to find right on Main St with ample parking behind the Library and Amherst Town Hall.
There’s vendors of all kinds! Come visit us soon!

Mushroom Inoculation Day
2023-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Do you want to learn about mushrooms? Green Heron Growers and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Chautauqua County’s LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm) workshops are partnering up to host a mushroom inoculation day! Join us as Julie and Steve from Green Heron Growers lead us on a hands-on experience to show how to grow shiitake mushrooms. Come prepared to learn about mushrooms while exploring the woods on the premise! Dress to travel uneven terrain and ready to get dirt on your hands and clothes! Be sure to visit the Heron Farm Store while you are there and scoop up some locally grown goods!
Fee $5 to CCE

Celebration of Life for Tammy Rayborne
2023-05-27 17:00 - 22:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Let’s get together to honor this amazing soul! Tammy would want us to have a blast and hug a lot!
Meet at the Mother Tree (Tammy’s favorite) at 5pm to make a prayer bundle for her. We’ll walk to the Fire Circle from there and send our prayers to her through the fire.
The rest of the evening will be a time of reflection for this amazing woman who gave so much love to this place and all of us. She’d be pleased if we had a joyful time!
We’ll have a finger food potluck at the Cafe around 7pm. Josh will make pots of chili and we’ll make sure to have some of the sweet wine that Tammy loved so much!
Plan to camp overnight, if you can. Volunteers can camp for free, others can book on our HipCamp page (www.theheron.org/camping-farm-stay/.
Join in the Heron MayDay Celebration the next day!, drumming,

Heron May Day Celebration
2023-05-28 14:00 - 18:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Enjoy live music by members of the Probables! Drum & dance as we decorate this year’s Maypole! Music and potluck start at 2pm. Maypole dance 3:30. Bonfire to follow.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring friends & family who might be interested in getting to know the Heron better. Kids love MayDay!!! Bring the whole family, except pets.
Overnight camping is available through our Hipcamp, or Airbnb. Book here: https://theheron.org/camping-farm-stay/
2023 Blue Heron volunteers can camp for free! Aak for a link to the sign up: volunteers@theheron.org
On the evening before MayDay, there will be a Celebration of Life for Tammy Rayborne. Please join us!The evening starts at 5pm. There’s a separate event page for that.

Intensional Camping Weekend
2023-06-16 13:00 - 2023-06-18 18:00 | The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Rd, Sherman, NY, 14781, United States
Get ready for a weekend of intentional camping!
Join us Friday June 16 to Sunday June 18th at The Heron for an unforgettable experience!
Our goal:
Create a transformative camping experience that fosters personal growth, deep connections, and a sense of well-being. Embrace nature, engage in mindfulness, and cultivate a supportive community. Leave refreshed, empowered, and inspired.
What to Expect:

Nourishing Connection
Balancing Movement
Facilitated Introspection + Meditation
Community Created Feasts
Group Music Making
Laughs, Love, and MORE!

What to Bring:

Tent, Sleeping bag, Pillows – Air BNB options available at TheHeron.org
Your favorite fresh ingredients to be added to the meals below
An open heart
Water bottle, mug, plate/bowl, and T stupperware
Instruments of any kind
Comfortable clothes for 2 nights, 3 days, layers suggested to adjust for weather needs
Swimwear, towel, sunscreen
Shoes/boots/sandals if you wear them
Personal hygiene items (4 showers available) – towel/robe
Camp chair / yoga mat / blanket / cushion to sit on
ANYTHING that makes you feel good: flow toys, a book, journal, oracle deck, flowers, kite, crystal, tea, candles, essential oil, herb bundle, cool item, photos of pets, anything

Make sure to reserve your spot soon, space is limited. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event is a family friendly environment, children, elders, and all of you is welcome!

Chautauqua Bestor Plaza Farmers Market
2023-06-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Bestor Plaza Market, 67 Bestor Way, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
This farmer’s market features to best of the best local farmers on Tuesday mornings bringing local foods to the people of Chautauqua Institution. You can also visit the market from outside the CHQ grounds. Ask at the Front Gate for a short term pass.
