BASILICA FARM & FLEA SPRING MARKET 2017
Another Spring, Another Market!
BUY LOCAL, FARM FRESH, VINTAGE & HANDMADE
SATURDAY May 6, 10 am – 6 pm
SUNDAY May 7, 11 am – 5 pm
$5 entry for the entire weekend // children under 12 FREE
The “superlative farmers’s market” of Hudson, NY – Condé Nast Traveler
For Immediate Release
Hudson, NY – Farmers, artisans, vintage collectors, chefs and makers of handmade goods will converge at the annual Basilica Farm & Flea Spring Market, the little sister goddess of the large-scale Holiday Market that takes place every Thanksgiving weekend.
“As Spring ushers in a new season at Basilica Hudson, we are thrilled to jump into our seventh year of programming with our second annual Basilica Farm & Flea Spring Market, in time for Mother’s Day gifts and the end of hibernation season celebration,” said Melissa Auf der Maur, Basilica Co-Founder and Director. “With a broad variety of makers, collectors and farmers harnessing the spirit and beauty of the Hudson Valley in their own way, Spring Market will be a dynamic weekend of celebration and renewal. Picture spring dresses, vintage garden sets, wild edibles and maybe even a maypole.”
Basilica Farm & Flea markets launched in 2013 as a holiday alternative to Black Friday shopping, and Basilica Farm & Flea Spring Market, which premiered in 2016, will be an annual bookend to the holiday markets. Both markets seek to promote the talents and resources within the Hudson Valley and provide an alternative to mass manufactured products. Set against the beautiful, industrial setting of Basilica Hudson’s 1880’s repurposed factory, the market is a perfect way to jump into Spring to find an extraordinary array of local, vintage and handmade objects, representing the abundance and splendor of the Hudson Valley.
The marketplace will be open Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 (Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm). Visitors can shop handmade and vintage goods, purchase locally-made added value food products and eat farm-fresh food. General admission for the whole weekend is only $5 and free for children under 12.
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Items include hand-carved and turned cutting boards, bowls and spoons; gorgeous handcrafted jewelry; ceramics; wild-foraged health, wellness and beauty products; textiles and paper goods; furniture, light fixtures and elegant home decor; and vintage clothing and objects, paintings, home goods and collectibles.
All participating vendors are independent artists and designers or collectors of high quality vintage wares who espouse the “no bar code” ethos of Basilica Farm & Flea. The superlative selection of vendors includes disciplined craftspersons and community-minded collectors like Luxxor Vintage, Jonathan Weil, Artemesia, Tandem Ceramics, Grant House Press, Fahari Bazaar, Catskill Glassworks, Lowland Studio, and PetitFelts.
The agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley harvest is a highlight at Basilica Farm & Flea, and we’re proud to introduce a few newcomers to our marketplace including V Smiley Preserves, Olsen Family Farm, Soukup Farms, and Corona D’oro alongside market vets Good Fight Herb Co., Chaseholm Farm, Maple Leaf Sugaring, Weathertop Farm, Breezy Hill Orchard, and Maya’s Jams once again purveying everything from produce, meat, dairy, grains, mushrooms, seeds, herbs, soaps, ciders, tinctures and added value products.
FOOD & BAR
Basilica Hudson is excited to welcome beloved and talented neighbors WM Farmer & Sons as the hosts of the bar for this Spring Market, and partnering with Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, offering attendees specially crafted cocktails and coffee! while a sumptuous assortment of farm-to-table eats will be available in our food court from Basilica’s resident chef Nicole Lobue of Alimentary Kitchen and farmers Ruby and Sather Duke of Raven and Boar.
OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES
Hudson based non-profit education center Kite’s Nest will have a kid’s retail booth & experiential workshop space where kids and adults alike can try their hand at fun projects. Margot Becker of MargotHandwovenwill host a community fabric dye workshop Saturday + Sunday 12-4, we will have canvas swatches on hand for experimenting or feel free to bring your own clothing item & have a go!
MUSIC
Hudson-based artist & community activist DJ Fulathela will be setting the vibe both days of the Spring Market from 1 – 4pm.
VOLUNTEER & 2016 APPLICATION INFO
Basilica Farm & Flea is currently seeking a few more able-bodied volunteers to pitch in during event days. Those interested may fill out our volunteer form at basilicahudson.org.
Vendors interested in applying for Basilica Hudson’s 5th annual Holiday Market, taking place November 24-26, are encouraged to sign up to the mailing list at basilicahudson.org and will be notified once applications are open.
SPONSORS & SUPPORT
As always, an event on this scale is not possible without the generous support and like-minded spirits of our sponsors. Deep thanks to our leading supporters for our 2017 Spring Market:
Green Mountain Energy is returning for the 2017 season as a now 5-year supporter of Basilica Hudson! Basilica Hudson is a solar-powered venue with a commitment to green energy, making Green Mountain Energy’s mission of alternative and earth-friendly energy solutions a perfect match, and we are honored to be able to host them in our factory.
We are also honored to have the support of community sponsors Stair Galleries, a Hudson-based auction house; Hudson advocates Columbia County Tourism; ADI’s Catskill-based groundbreaking new contemporary performing arts organization Lumberyard; and our community partners Perfect 10 After School.
Media sponsorship was provided by All Over Albany, representing the savvy readers of the Capital District.
About Basilica Hudson
Basilica Hudson is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts center in Hudson, NY, supporting the creation, production and presentation of arts and culture while fostering sustainable community. Founded in 2010 by musician Melissa Auf der Maur and filmmaker Tony Stone, Basilica Hudson makes its home in a spectacular solar-powered reclaimed 1880s industrial factory on the waterfront of the historic City of Hudson. Weekend destination events comprise the core of Basilica Hudson’s music, performance, film, food and literary programming, alongside regular film screenings series, art exhibitions, and other community gatherings.
Deeply rooted in its community, Basilica Hudson has evolved in tandem with the City of Hudson’s ongoing transformation and has drawn inspiration for its mission and programs from the city’s eclectic and epic history, as well as the regional geography and history. Through its programs, Basilica Hudson invites audiences to discover Hudson and the region, and strives to forge experiences that aspire to the scale, grit and beauty of its surroundings. Historic Hudson serves as a gateway to the riches of the Hudson Valley, and reflecting the historical and agricultural spirit of the region, the city is increasingly recognized as a destination for music, food, art, antique, vintage and history enthusiasts.
Basilica Hudson’s artistic program has taken shape through collaborations with many partners, visiting artists, and friends, supported by adventurous audiences and community members. Drawing inspiration from its location – from explorers and industries past, to farmers, makers, artists and chefs present – a range of community programs, like the Basilica Farm & Flea Marketplaces, which reach into the admirable history and resurgence of agriculture and farming in the Hudson Valley are regularly presented alongside avant garde arts programs.
Visit basilicahudson.org for more information.
