Essex Initiatives and the Whallonsburg Grange are joining together this year to Make Merry in Essex with two Saturdays of holiday delight. On December 11, the annual Holiday Market takes place at the Grange and Whitcomb's from 12-3 with food and gifts from local farms and producers to fill your holiday table and shopping list. Fireside music and stories at Whitcomb's at 3:00.

HOLIDAY MARKET from noon-3pm

The Hub Cafe — Lunch available in the Grange dining room from 12-2pm:
Macaroni and Cheese, Red Lentil Soup, Chili with Italian Sausage. Cornbread, Buckwheat Biscuits and Brownies

Fireside stories and music at Whitcomb’s at 3:00

Farms, Food Producers, and Crafters include:

The Hub on the Hill — produce, bulk food, Hub sauces, dips, dressings, cheeses, prepared foods
Red Oak Food Company — bread, miso
Spring Hill Farm — maple syrup, granola, candy, and other maple products
Boquet River Jelly Mill — jams, jellies and mustard
Crown Point Bakery — bread, cookies, pastries
Bucksberry Farm — garlic, onions, root vegetables, micro greens, and barn crafts
Mace Chasm Farm — roasts, sausages, ham, pork chops, broths
Black Kettle Farm — dried mushrooms, candied ginger, garlic pepper salt, eggs
Tangleroot Farm — root vegetables and greens
Essex Eats — cookie boxes

Handmade gifts and crafts from:
Sew Surprised! ADK
BRand Crafts
Mary Heald
Court in the North Creations
India Carson
Darlene Gough
Randall Boutillier