GRAND ISLAND, New York — The Taste NY Market at the new Western NY Welcome Center has gathered an array of local artisans to host a Holiday Makers Market for the community.
The event will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 2-7 p.m. inside the Western NY Welcome Center. Browse and sample a wide selection of New York State products and unique gifts from Taste NY vendors! Enjoy crafts with the whole family as well. Check out Taste NY gift baskets for personalized holiday gift giving.
The Market showcases a wide variety of dairy products; craft beer and other specialty beverages; local, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables; New York sauces, snacks, and syrups; preserved and pickled products; locally made ice cream; sandwiches and baked good; coffee and tea; and artisan gifts.
Participating vendors offering local food and gifts include: Nando’s Pizzelles, Every Good Herb, Thompson Farms, Mimi’s Posies, Herb’N Garden, Coop Bakery, Everything Grand Island, Buffalo Gals, Wrights Homestead, Alpine Made, Jim’s Metal Kettle, and Go Veggies.
The Taste NY Market is actively seeking new vendors for the store and special events. For more information email erietasteny@cornell.edu.
About Taste NY
Taste NY, launched by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2013, highlights the quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages grown, produced, or processed in New York State. The program, which is overseen by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, has created opportunities for local producers to showcase their goods at a variety of venues throughout the State and at large public events, such as the Great New York State Fair and the Barclays Tournament at Bethpage State Park. It has also helped the farms and companies participating in the program to reach more customers, increase online sales, and expand the processing capacity of their business. Taste NY’s food and beverage businesses also support the State’s farmers by using New York grown and produced ingredients in their products.
New York products sold under Taste NY branding are available in more than 70 locations throughout the State.
About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County (CCE Erie) uses local experience and research-supported solutions to build stronger communities. CCE Erie provides educational programs to county residents in Agriculture and Food Systems, 4-H Youth Development, Nutrition, and Consumer Horticulture. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities; and provides equal program and employment opportunities. For more information visit erie.cce.cornell.edu
Taste NY Store at the Western NY Welcome Center
1999 Alvin Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072
Facebook: @WESTERNNYWELCOMECENTER
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities; and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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