Events
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2026 Farmers Market Season
St. Lawrence County Farmers Markets are here! Farmers Market Season is a fantastic time to get acquainted with the experience of eating with the seasons. The market is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on local produce, meats, maple syrup and farm fresh eggs, get transplants for your personal garden, or pick up some delicious baked goods! Our county’s Farmers Markets are also wonderful places to find gifts for your loved ones as well! GardenShare will again be hosting Winter Farmers Markets this November and December. Learn more here!
Past Events
In 2026, GardenShare hosted two dinners to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The first was our Farm Gala, a celebration of our local food community and of GardenShare’s growth over the last 30 years.
The second dinner was our Fall Harvest Celebration, where we focused on honoring all past Growing Community Award winners. The GardenShare Board of Directors also presented Executive Director, Carlene Doane, with the inaugural Roots of GardenShare award in recognition of her dedicated service to the GardenShare mission.
GardenShare’s Orchard Adventure Day is becoming an end of summer tradition for many local families. Hosted at Applewood Orchards, this event is full of family fun and activities to help attendees enjoy the outdoors while learning more about apples grown locally.
Freezin’ For A Reason is a growing winter fun event, to help the community support GardenShare as farmers market season approaches. Details for the 2027 event are being in process and more information will be available soon!
Growing Community Award
Each year, GardenShare recognizes an individual or organization whose efforts strengthen food security in northern New York with the Growing Community Award. Past recipients have included farmers, food service staff, a food bank, community groups and others. The award is presented at our Fight Hunger Fair in September that welcomes all interested in and passionate about working together to ensure a healthy local food system.