The Outdoor Farmers’ Market is Back!

This Wednesday, May 1st, from 10am-2pm, marks the beginning of the outdoor Delhi Farmers’ Market. We want to take a moment to thank the vendors who kept us supplied with delicious food and local products all winter long. Now, even more vendors will join the market as it moves outdoors to Courthouse Square. The Delhi Farmers’ Market is a reliable way to source local groceries. There will be produce you can feel great about, local meat that has been pasture-raised with love, baked goods nearly warm from their morning bake, herbal remedies for all your ailments, and much more.

The Delhi Farmers’ Market is more than a place to shop. It is also a place to meet friends and enjoy lunch. It is a meeting ground to begin your adventure for the day while stocking up on items you enjoy. Not only is shopping at the farmers’ market beneficial to you, but it is also imperative to local farmers and producers in sustaining their business and all their hard work. 

We are so excited for the start of the outdoor market as it creates a joyful buzz in the town of Delhi each Wednesday. So mark your calendars and rearrange your schedule to accommodate your weekly grocery shopping at the Delhi Farmers’ Market!

Upcoming Chamber Meeting: May 14th at 11am

The Chamber meets every second Tuesday at 11am at the E-Center which is located at 5 1/2 Main Street. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 12th at 11:00am.

We welcome members to come discuss their ideas for strengthening our business community as well as share information on upcoming events and more.

Chamber Member Spotlight: River Rock Events & Suites

Photo courtesy of River Rock Inn & Suites

River Rock Events & Suites is situated on a beautiful 215 acre farm that sits along the Delaware River. The property includes an original 1900 dairy barn that has been reimagined as a multi-purpose venue. The event facility can be used for a variety of functions such as art shows and exhibits, celebrations, community events, and more. 

River Rock Events & Suites also boasts two beautiful suites that are available to rent throughout the year. The suites offer visitors miles of hiking trails, kayaking, fishing, biking and other outdoor adventures. Learn more on their Facebook.

Farmers' Market Feature: Pearls by Peg

Pearls by Peg is a Farmers’ Market regular, selling handmade jewelry that is one-of-a-kind. Find an array of different items such as bracelets, necklaces with lavish pendants, earrings, and other accessories. Visit the market on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm to find out more and to browse the collection.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Bluestone Restaurant at the College Golf Course

Photo courtesy of Bluestone

Bluestone is a restaurant and pub located at the College Golf Course at Delhi on Scotch Mountain. The restaurant is a partnership between the SUNY Delhi Hospitality Management Department and the College Association at Delhi, Inc (CADI). The restaurant and pub offers breathtaking views of the golf course and rolling foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Golfers and community members are welcome to dine at the restaurant and enjoy outdoor seating when the weather permits. 

Learn more on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Farmers’ Market Feature: Hipstitch Academy

Photo courtesy of Hipstitch Academy

Hipstitch Academy is a sewing school started by Megan Avery as a way to encourage people to make their own clothing and alter thrifted clothes as alternatives to fast fashion. The school is online, in-person in Harpersfield, and at the Delhi Farmers’ Market.

At the Delhi Farmers’ Market, Megan accepts items that need to be hemmed, altered, and more. Items can be left at the market with Megan and picked up at a later time. Hipstitch also has a line of alternative fashion pieces that are made with repurposed items. Find out more about Hipstitch Academy on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.

Family-Fun Day in Delhi

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

On Saturday, June 1st, spend the day in Delhi, NY, with your family for the Delhi Bridge Run and World Wide Family Festival. The race begins and ends at Hoyt Park starting at 9am. Immediately following the race, an awards ceremony will take place at the park. When the race festivities conclude, the World Wide Family Festival will begin in Courthouse Square. This fun event will engage the children of Delaware County while they experience cultures around the world through food, crafts, and games. 

Learn more about the Annual Delhi Bridge Run here and learn more about the World Wide Festival here.

World-Wide Family Festival

World-Wide Family Festival 
June 1, 2024
11am-2pm
Courthouse Square 

Every First Saturday in June, on the same day as the Annual Delhi Bridge Run, WIDE (Womxn for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) hosts an amazing multicultural festival that educates the children of Delaware County about the World using crafts, music, food and fun! Every child receives a passport to travel from table to table to experience activities from countries such as Iran, Mexico and Ukraine, as well as sports from Brazil and the Native Americans. This event was a huge success last year with a lot of fun had by all attendees. 

If you are interested in sharing an activity, food, or craft from your country or heritage, please reach out to Jenine.Osborn@gmail.com.

Photos courtesy of WIDE

Spring Hiking in the Greater Delhi Area

Warmer weather is finally here, at least for this week, and it is prime time to get those legs moving by hiking in the greater Delhi Area. If you know where to look, there is no shortage of beautiful hiking locations within a quick drive of Delhi. 

Photo of the SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center

The Gribley Trail is a 3 mile trail located on Sheldon Drive passing behind Delaware Academy. This trail makes a loop yet provides options to connect with Frightful Falls Trail and Bulldog Run Trail depending on the length and elevation you would like to hike. Together these three trails make up the Delhi Trails at Mt. Crawford. 

The Smith Pond Trail is an easy 1.1 mile hike with its trailhead on Route 28 opposite of Delaware Academy. It follows the West Branch of the Delaware River through grasslands and mixed forest. 

For a trail intended to provide a full body workout, visit the Community Fitness Trail. This half mile trail has six fitness features and two picnic tables. 

The SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center is a 40 acre park with trails that meander through old farm fields and dip down to the Delaware River. There is a labyrinth, a butterfly garden, fishing access, picnic tables and education markers sharing knowledge of native trees. 

The Bramley Mountain Trail is a 4 mile loop that passes through an abandoned bluestone quarry, past small cliffs and caves, with expansive views at the top. 

Spring is a unique time to hike as the undergrowth is still matted from the winter snow and the leaves have yet to arrive. This allows for wonderful views that wouldn’t otherwise be visible. Take advantage of this time of year and the gorgeous trails that the Catskill 3500 Club have worked so hard to establish. See you out there!

View from the Bulldog Run Trail

Chamber Member Spotlight: MR DIY Consulting

Photo and logo courtesy of MR DIY Consulting

If you are working on a home renovation project and need some guidance, MR DIY Consulting is here to help. After years as a contractor, Mark Riordan is offering consulting services, customized to each homeowner's experience. Mark will make recommendations based on each client's specific problem or situation, helping to expedite the construction process and focus on the best quality DIY renovation experience possible. Available to help with any renovation project either through a Zoom call or in person (locally), save time and money by having an expert with you through every step of the renovation process. 

Learn more about MR DIY Consulting on their website or Facebook.

Farmers' Market Feature: Charlotteville General Store Coffee Roastery

Photo courtesy of Charlotteville General Store Coffee Roastery

The Charlotteville General Store is a quant shop that offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches and roasts its own coffee beans in the hamlet of Charlotteville in Summit, NY. Each Saturday they roast organic Guatemalan and Peruvian fair-trade coffee beans that are used to brew coffee served in the general store or packaged to be sold elsewhere. Charlotteville General Store Coffee Roastery coffee blends can be found in stores around New York and New Jersey, and each week at the Delhi Farmers’ Market. 

Learn more about them on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Chamber Member Spotlight: SUNY Delhi’s Office of Continuing Education

SUNY Delhi’s Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development helps businesses or organizations create, sustain, and retain a viable workforce to support current and future business and industry goals. The office has experience working with various industry sectors to support sustainable economic growth for the Catskill region and beyond.

The Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development also serves the area as an events space. If you are looking to host professional development training, meetings, or conferences; partner with the office and they can provide space on and off campus. Learn more about them on their website.

Farmers’ Market Feature: Burn Ayr Farm

Photo courtesy of Burn Ayr Farm

Burn Ayr Farm is a multigenerational farm located on Route 28 in Delhi, NY. This farm has gone through a variety of iterations since its 1890 beginnings. It was once an active dairy farm, and throughout the early 90’s a high-profile organic vegetable producer in New York City Markets. Now the focus of Burn Ayr Farm is 100% grass-fed Highland Beef cattle and Heritage Hogs. You can purchase their products at the Delhi Farmers Market every Wednesday from 10am-2pm or everyday of the week at the farm stand on Route 28 beginning in May. From May-October their farm stand is open with local seasonal vegetables, honey, dairy products, herbal remedies, and other locally made and produced products. 

Find them at the Delhi Farmers’ Market every Wednesday from 10am-2pm, on Facebook and Instagram.

Chamber Member Spotlight: O’Connor Hospital

Photo courtesy of O’Connor Hospital

O’Connor Hospital, on Andes Road in Delhi, NY, is designated as a critical access hospital with acute care/surgical beds, including extended care beds for patients who need additional time and therapy to recover from illness or surgery. The hospital offers a variety of services such as cardiology, optometry, orthopedics, reconstruction surgery, and more. O’Connor is part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, making its services accessible to people in the Bassett Network. Learn more about O’Connor Hospital on their website.

Farmers' Market Feature: Bakers Grimm

Photo courtesy of The Reporter

Delhi Farmers’ Market regulars have found a new home and dedicated baking space on Main Street in Delhi. Bakers Grimm, known for their crocodile bread and pretzel bagels, among other delicious baked goods, has a new location in the heart of town. Once the bakery is in full swing, it will offer sandwiches, espresso, coffee, and its renowned baked goods from the cozy shop at 116 Main. Don’t worry, Bakers Grimm will still be selling their items at the Delhi Farmers’ Market! Learn more about their new endeavor on their Facebook page.

Monthly Chamber Meeting, April 9th on Zoom

The Chamber meets every second Tuesday at 11am at the E-Center which is located at 5 1/2 Main Street. This month’s meeting will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, April 9th at 11:00am.

We welcome members to come discuss their ideas for strengthening our business community as well as share information on upcoming events and more.

Join the Zoom Meeting:
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Visit Local Farms for Maple Weekend!

This weekend is the start of Maple Weekend, a two-weekend event where maple farms across the state have their doors open for tours, demonstrations, maple samples, and pancake breakfasts. We have five participating farms in the greater Delhi area and we hope you take this wonderful opportunity to visit the farms and get to know why New York State is the second top maple producing state in the US! The event takes place March 16th & 17th and March 23rd & 24th. Browse the participating farms below:

Brookside Maple
Matthew & Micah Scobie
2544 County Highway 2
Delancey, NY 13752
607.746.6618

Brookside Maple & Farm is a 4th generation beef farm and a 3rd generation maple farm with 3,000 taps and counting! Visit them for demonstrations, tours, and maple samples.

Catskill Mountain Maple/Kaufman Farm
Tom & Jo Ann Kaufman
65 Charlie Wood Road
Delancey, NY 13752
607.746.6215

Pancake breakfast 9am-1pm! Enjoy sugar bush tours and boiling demonstrations, maple cotton candy and a pancake breakfast. Enjoy Pure NYS Maple Syrup on your pancakes from 9am-1pm with sausage, applesauce, and drinks such as maple coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice.

Dar-View Maple
Brad Darling & Charlie Darling
2818 Fall Clove Road
Delancey, NY 13752
607.435.1657

Experience Dar-View Maple’s Tradition of six generations of Pure Maple Syrup Production. Taste free samples of Maple Products and enjoy free farm tours.Ongoing demonstrations of how pure maple syrup is made, starting from the maple tree all the way to your table. Walk
among the maple trees and watch the sap
dripping in the sap buckets. Tour the working
dairy farm and pet the farm animals.

Maplewood Farm & Orchard
Duane & Karen LaFever
596 Miller Avenue
Bovina Center, NY 13740
607.832.4726

The farm will be operating the evaporator and demonstrating the process of syrup making. On-site maple sugar candy making– you can stir your own! Enjoy coffee, tea, and lemonade as well as maple product samples.

Reed’s Maple Products
1071 Reed Road
Hamden, NY 13782
607.363.2738

Visit this family farm and witness tree tapping and equipment demonstrations, enjoy hayrides and try samples of their maple products.

Chamber Member Spotlight: Interwoven Wellness Collective

Chamber Member Spotlight! By now you may be familiar with Interwoven Wellness Collective on Main Street in Delhi, NY. They offer massage, acupuncture, infrared sauna treatments, and other practices to bring balance, ease, and pain relief to their clients. Interwoven Wellness Collective was founded by Kelsey Adams and Tobias Maendel, who have been partners in wellness and life for over 11 years.

For the rest of March, Interwoven is offering $20 off acupuncture and massage with the code SPRINGWELLNESS to be used during booking. Learn more about the services they offer on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Farmers’ Market Feature: Elsewhere Farm

Elsewhere Farm is located in Hamden, NY, and specializes in microgreens and playfully potted succulents. The farm offers dried flower bouquets, handmade jewelry, and crafted items with a personal touch. Elsewhere Farm offers a variety of items depending on the season. Visiting them at the farmers’ market is always worth the stop. 

Learn more about them on their Website and Facebook!

Chamber Member Spotlight: Harry W. Hawley, Inc.

Since 1961, Harry W. Hawley has been serving the real estate community in Delaware County and adjoining counties with professional title and abstracting services. 

The business offers a high degree of knowledge, competency and integrity in the real estate profession with a number of highly trained and committed personnel who assist clients in matters of title insurance, title abstracting and closing services.

Their goal is to provide you with optimal one-stop title services, giving you what you want the most; excellent service, accuracy, and timely fulfillment of your work order so you can proceed to closing in the shortest time possible. Learn more on their website.