2026 Market Schedule
Every Thursday market has its own mix of local vendors, food, music, and community activity. Some weeks also include a special theme, workshop, kids’ activity, or seasonal celebration.
Details may be added or updated through the season, so check back before you visit or follow the market on Facebook and Instagram for weekly updates.
Thursday, September 10
Apple Week
Live Music: Marcell Symonds 3:00-5:00, Jorden Conrad 5:00-7:00
Celebrate apple season with local vendors, market activities, and a back-to-school community evening in Kingston. Try out the Apple Scavenger Hunt! Tell one of the welcome booth volunteers the locations of the hidden apples and enter for a chance to win KFM Market bucks. There will be three winners each at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00! That’s 9 chances to win!
Don’t forget! Next week, after the regular Stone Soup market, we are having the FIRST EVER MARKET AFTER DARK featuring Colrain! Get your tickets here
Thursday, September 17
Stone Soup at the Final Market
Live Music: Hunter Bushell 3:00-5:00 and Jim ‘N I 5:00-6:45
Help us close out the 2026 Kingston Farmers Market season with one final Thursday evening of local food, handmade goods, music, activities, and community gathering. Come for the live reenactment of Stone Soup at 4:00 and enjoy free soup for everyone at 6:00!
New this year: MARKET AFTER DARK starting at 7:00
As the regular season comes to a close, join us for **Market After Dark**!
Celebrate the heart of Kingston with an evening of twinkling string lights, cozy campfires, and live music from **COLRAIN**—so bring your dancing shoes! This event honors the volunteers, vendors, and community members who bring our town to life every Thursday.
Tickets include a bowl of warming chili and a drink, along with games and prizes for all ages. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate another wonderful year of the Kingston Farmers Market.
**Pricing:**
* Adults: $11
* Children (12 and under): $5
Thursday, June 4
Opening Day Kickoff!
Live Music: West Kings Drumline and Happy Anywhere
Join us for the first Kingston Farmers Market of the season. We’ll kick off the summer with local vendors, music, activities, and a relaxed Thursday evening market atmosphere.
Thursday, June 11
Hats Off to Grads
Live Music: Black Rock Buoys and Damian Brennan
This week we’re celebrating local graduates with music, market vendors, and grad-themed fun for the community.
Thursday, June 18
Classic Market Week
Live Music: To be announced
A classic Thursday market with local vendors, prepared food, handmade goods, seasonal offerings, and community gathering on the Aurora Inn grounds.
Sunday, June 21
Solstice Yoga Fundraiser
Time: 10–11 AM
Join us for a special solstice yoga fundraiser. Please note that this is a special event outside the regular Thursday market schedule.
Thursday, June 25
Strawberry Week
Live Music: The Fog
Celebrate strawberry season at the market with local vendors, live music, seasonal treats, and strawberry-themed fun.
Thursday, July 2
Pollinator Party
Live Music: Brian Passmore
Learn more about birds, bees, and pollinators while enjoying a summer market evening with vendors, music, and family-friendly activities.
Thursday, July 9
Steer BBQ Week
Live Music: Tim V
Join us during Kingston’s Steer BBQ celebrations for a lively market evening with local vendors, food, live music, and community spirit.
Sunday, July 12
Running of the Steers
Time: 9 AM
A special Steer BBQ event for the community. Please note that this is listed as a special event outside the regular Thursday market schedule.
Thursday, July 16
Dirt Don’t Hurt — Composting
Live Music: To be announced
This week is all about composting. Learn more about turning kitchen scraps, yard waste, and garden leftovers into something useful for your backyard.
Thursday, July 23
Paws at the Market — Pet Week
Live Music: To be announced
Bring your four-legged market companion for Pet Week. Dogs are welcome on leash, and the market will include pet-themed activities and fun.
Thursday, July 30
Classic Market Week
Live Music: To be announced
A classic Thursday market with local vendors, seasonal food, prepared meals, handmade goods, and a relaxed summer evening atmosphere.
Thursday, August 6
Pages and Picnics
Live Music: Kim Doolittle
Bring the kids, bring a teddy bear, and enjoy an evening built around books, local food, picnics, and summer market fun.
Thursday, August 13
The Art of Preserving
Live Music: To be announced
Learn more about preserving the harvest with canning and food preservation activities, along with local vendors and a summer evening at the market.
Thursday, August 20
Corn Week
Live Music: To be announced
Celebrate corn season with a market evening built around one of summer’s best local foods. Expect vendors, music, corn-themed activities, and family-friendly fun.
Thursday, August 27
Classic Market Week
Live Music: To be announced
A classic Thursday market with local vendors, food, handmade goods, seasonal offerings, and music on the Aurora Inn grounds.
Thursday, September 3
Classic Market Week
Live Music: To be announced
A late-summer market with seasonal produce, prepared food, local makers, and community vendors.
Thursday, September 10
Apple Week
Live Music: Marcell Symonds 3:00-5:00, Jorden Conrad 5:00-7:00
Celebrate apple season with local vendors, market activities, and a back-to-school community evening in Kingston. Try out the Apple Scavenger Hunt! Tell one of the welcome booth volunteers the locations of the hidden apples and enter for a chance to win KFM Market bucks. There will be three winners each at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00! That’s 9 chances to win!
Don’t forget! Next week, after the regular Stone Soup market, we are having the FIRST EVER MARKET AFTER DARK featuring Colrain! Get your tickets here
Thursday, September 17
Stone Soup at the Final Market
Live Music: Hunter Bushell 3:00-5:00 and Jim ‘N I 5:00-6:45
Help us close out the 2026 Kingston Farmers Market season with one final Thursday evening of local food, handmade goods, music, activities, and community gathering. Come for the live reenactment of Stone Soup at 4:00 and enjoy free soup for everyone at 6:00!
New this year: MARKET AFTER DARK starting at 7:00
As the regular season comes to a close, join us for **Market After Dark**!
Celebrate the heart of Kingston with an evening of twinkling string lights, cozy campfires, and live music from **COLRAIN**—so bring your dancing shoes! This event honors the volunteers, vendors, and community members who bring our town to life every Thursday.
Tickets include a bowl of warming chili and a drink, along with games and prizes for all ages. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate another wonderful year of the Kingston Farmers Market.
**Pricing:**
* Adults: $11
* Children (12 and under): $5