Flea market offers free space to farmers

BETHEL, NY — As part of a new “Help Thy Neighbor” campaign for 2009, Fiddlers Flea Market on Route 17B in the town of Bethel is offering free vendor spaces to farm vendors. A number of 10-foot-by-10-foot spaces on the lot will be made available free of charge for the remainder of the season, which ends in October. Shelter, tables, tents and any other vendor equipment must be provided by the farmers themselves.

The market is open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine. However, the farmers’ market will be weather permitting with no obligation on rainy days. Next year, the organizers will establish an annual membership fee for minimal charge to each vendor of the farmers’ market. They are thinking along the lines of $200 and would appreciate feedback.

For more information visit fiddlers-flea-market.com or call 845/583-6375.