Ancestors Remembered is a service located in Delhi, NY, that specializes in personally and properly cleaning gravestones and markers. They use the proper materials to bring the gravestone or marker back to its original form without causing damage or harm. Learn more on their Facebook page.
Farmers' Market Feature: Nectar Hills Farm
Nectar Hills Farm is a biodynamic farm focusing on regenerative farming while exploring creative ideas inspired by the land. At the Delhi Farmers’ Market they sell pestos and hummus, baked goods, and medical vinegars. Pick up apple cider vinegar and fuego cider to help beat the colds of winter or to use for salads and cooking. Learn more about Nectar Hills Farm on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Delhi Farmers' Market, Year-Round!
The Delhi Farmers’ Market was a huge success this summer! With Courthouse Square filled with local vendors every Wednesday, rain or shine, the patrons of the market were supplied with their weekly groceries. Local farmers were selling fresh produce, meat and eggs, and on top of that, there were amazing vendors selling jam and preserves, hot sauce, herbal remedies, hand-carved wooden items, jewelry, cheese, flowers, baked goods, and much more.
This past Wednesday at the farmers’ market, the vendors celebrated the success of summer with a pot luck lunch and a lovely group photo! The market will continue outdoors until October 30th. On November 6th, the market will move indoors at the Delhi American Legion at 41 Page Avenue.
Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors and all of the patrons of the market who continue to make the Delhi Farmers’ Market one of the biggest in the area!
Harvest Festival 2024
The 39th Annual Delhi Harvest Festival was a huge success this year! On the weekend of the fall equinox, 77 vendors offering food, festive crafts, delicious baked goods, and local food, gathered on Courthouse Square and Main Street in Delhi, NY, to welcome community members, visiting families, and everyone in between for a day of festive fall shopping. The weather could not have been better with clear skies, warm sun, and a slight breeze that ushered fall into the Greater Delhi Area.
Families gathered to browse the market while music by Bobby Curious filled the square. Picnic tables in the middle of the square were filled with happy kids snacking on baked goods and sipping on local cider. Setting up and breaking down took place without a hitch thanks to the coordination of Christina Viafore and the helping hands of the brothers from Kappa Sigma Epsilon.
Overall the day was beautiful, filled with community, apple cider donuts, and quality products made by local vendors. Thank you to all of the volunteers, vendors, and members of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce Board who helped make this event a success!
Chamber Member Spotlight: The Delaware County Historical Association
Photo courtesy of Delaware County Historical Association
The Delaware County Historical Association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the history of Delaware County. They continue this work today and offer a variety of events and workshops that shine light on the ever evolving culture of the area. Currently on display until Sunday, September 29th, is Quilts Along the Delaware, a show displaying quilts made by the Delaware County Town and Country Quilters. Learn more about the show by visiting the Delaware County Historical Association website and Facebook.
Photo courtesy of Delaware County Historical Association
Farmers’ Market Feature: Double Z Farm
Double Z Farm is a family-farm in Delhi, NY. They offer a special variety of items at the Delhi Farmers’ Market including lamb, beef, chicken, and rabbit. Double Z offers alpaca yarn and suet feeders stuffed with alpaca fur that provide nesting birds soft materials to add to their nests. They also sell wooden cutting boards and “Spit Happens” shirts along with other items. Find them at the market to learn more!
Delhi's 2nd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest
Delhi's 2nd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest has been announced! Organized and hosted by a Delaware Academy student, this spooky and fun contest invites businesses and residents of the Village of Delhi to adorn their storefronts and houses with Halloween decor that will wow or horrify all who bear witness.
Businesses and homes are judged in separate categories and prizes will be awarded to those in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Enter to join the contest by emailing: delhishalloweencontest@gmail.com. Final judging will take place on October 27th!
Rules are outlined by the contest organizer below:
Decorating Rules
Residential
To have fun
Decor must be visible from street
Homes must be in or close to the village
Single properties only
Businesses
To have fun
Decor must be visible from street
Businesses must be in or close to the village
Follow village/town rules
Judging Criteria
Residential & Business
Over all wow factor
Houses judged on “their style” of decorating ( a house that uses blow ups should not be given a bad score because they are not scary)
Use mean average (all scores added up then divided by number of judges)
Judging scale 1-10 “points”
If you have any questions about the contest or would like to participate, email delhishalloweencontest@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing how the town will transform as we approach Halloween!
Chamber Mixer & Star Award Celebration
Thank you to all who attended the Chamber Mixer at Strickland Hollow Farm this past Tuesday, September 10th! We had a fantastic turnout, delicious wine, beer, and cocktails, and food prepared by the SUNY Delhi Hot Foods Culinary Team. We cannot thank our hosts Strickland Hollow Farm enough for hosting a wonderful get together for the business community of the Greater Delhi Area.
At the event, we had the honor to present Lauren O’Leary with a Star Award for her generous and thoughtful work with the community organization W.I.D.E. NY. The organization promotes the inclusion and equality of all people through education and community outreach in the Greater Delhi Area. O’Leary received the award and shared a thoughtful speech highlighting how the support from the local community fueled her efforts.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to Strickland Hollow Farm for being such generous hosts. We look forward to inviting you all to the next one!
Upcoming Chamber Meeting: Tuesday, October 8th 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, October 8th, 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: Maplewood Farm & Orchard
Photo courtesy of Maplewood Farm & Orchard
Maplewood Farm & Orchard has a rich history on Miller Ave in Bovina Center, NY, dating back to 1832. This family owned farm and orchard grows apples and pumpkins, and continues their ancestral family tradition by producing Maple Syrup on the 104-acre property. Maplewood goes all out with fall festivities including U-Pick Apples and Pumpkins, sap house tours, hayrides, games, and a festive fall shop with honey, cider, donuts, maple syrup and more. This fantastic family adventure is available each weekend through October 14th. Learn more on their website and Facebook.
Photo courtesy of Maplewood Farm & Orchard
Farmers' Market Feature: East Branch Farm’s Kimchee Harvest
East Branch Farm’s Kimchee Harvest is a family-owned and operated farm in Roxbury, NY. They host occasional dinners at the farm and grow a variety of produce. Their specialty is kimchi and banchan with a delicious variety available at the Delhi Farmers’ Market. Whether you get a disco studded container or plate to enjoy at the market, Kimchee Harvest is a must when visiting the farmers market. Learn more on their website and Instagram.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Steady Slope Fields & Forest
Photo courtesy of Steady Slope Fields & Forest
Steady Slope Fields & Forest is a place to stay, either camping, glamping, or in the suite, a place to sauna, and a place to come for events. A special opportunity for those local is the community sauna nights. On Mondays, there is a free communal gathering for women, and on Thursday, a gathering for men. Both nights are from 7pm-8:30pm and offer an outdoor shower or cold plunge to indulge in as well. Learn more about Steady Slope and this unique opportunity by visiting their website and Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Steady Slope Fields & Forest
Farmers' Market Feature: Succurro
Succurro is a collaborative, experimental creative project in East Meredith, NY, that began in 2017. As a farm, they cultivate food in alignment with the natural patterns and cycles of the ecosystem, putting the needs of the animals first. They offer events and feasts at their farm and offer bread, chicken, and pork at the Delhi Farmers’ Market. The sourdough bread is made in a wood burning stove by hand each week. Learn more about Succurro by visiting their website and Instagram.
39th Annual Delhi Harvest Festival!
The 39th Annual Delhi Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 10am-4pm! This annual event celebrates all of the labors of summer while basking in the bountiful harvest, beauty, and festivities of fall! Delhi’s Main Street and Courthouse Square will be full of vendors, producers, herbalists, craftspeople, and live music. This event brings the community and visitors together for a festive day in the heart of Delhi. Come shop with us while snacking on an apple cider donut!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Sign-up here!
Chamber Member Spotlight: Maple Shade Farm
Photo courtesy of Maple Shade Hootenanny
Maple Shade Farm is hosting their annual two day fall festival on October 12 and 13th. Once known as the Taste of the Catskills, the festive event is now called the Maple Shade Hootenanny! The event is fit for people of all ages with live music, workshops, a huge vendor market with beer and cider tastings, local food, games, art, and much more. Learn more about this upcoming extravaganza of fall by visiting the website and Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Maple Shade Hootenanny
Farmers' Market Feature: Zeep Naturals
Zeep Naturals, located near the Pepacton Reservoir, offers artisanal vegan soaps inspired by the Catskills. They also offer handcrafted Turkish towels, throws, blankets, bedding, and a variety of kitchen items and accessories. Their products are amazing quality and add the perfect touch to your home! Discover more about Zeep Naturals at the Delhi Farmers' Market or on their website and Instagram.
Chamber Member Spotlight: Lalaland Flower Farm
Photo courtesy of Lalaland Flower Farm
Lalaland Flower Farm is a certified organic flower farm located in Hamden, NY. They specialize in growing a wide variety of flowers that they sell in various shops and directly from their farm. The farm creates floral arrangements for weddings, special occasions, and even offers corporate accounts to bring natural beauty to office spaces. Lalaland offers workshops and hands-on gardening sessions to teach about the art of flower farming. Learn more about Lalaland Flower Farm on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Lalaland Flower Farm
Farmers Market Feature: Hollow Winds Farm
Hollow Winds Farm creates traditional tallow soap, olive oil soap, hand-dipped beeswax candles, herbal salves, and other goods. Depending on the season, find a variety of items at their table such as greens, edible flowers, mushrooms, and berries. You can always count on a variety of soaps made with local, trusted ingredients. Find them each week at the Delhi Farmers’ Market and learn a bit more by following Hollow Winds Farm on Instagram.
Upcoming Chamber Meeting: Tuesday, September 10th 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, September 10th, 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.
Family Farm Day in the Greater Delhi Area
Family Farm Day is taking place this weekend in the Greater Delhi Area! The event takes place across multiple counties and we have four wonderful farms participating in the open farm tour on Saturday, August 24th. These family farms will have their doors open for tours, tastings, and family fun. Read more about the participating farms below:
Photo courtesy of Brookside Maple & Farm
Brookside Maple & Farm
(607) 746-6618
2544 County Highway 2
Delancey, NY 13752
Brookside Maple & Farm is a small family farm that provides Pure, New York Certified, local maple syrup, grass fed & finished Hereford beef, Romney sheep and wool products, pasture raised chickens, and turkeys.
Visit the farm to talk to the producers about the process of making syrup, enjoy free samples of maple syrup and cream, and other products. Witness yarn spinning demonstrations and browse products available for purchase.
Photo courtesy of Burn Ayr Farm
Burn Ayr Farm
(607) 746-7287
21031 State Highway 28
Delhi, NY 13753
Burn Ayr Farm is a 5th generation farm in the foothills of the western Catskills. The first generation came from Scotland in 1890 and settled on the farm in Delhi, NY. The farm’s meat can be purchased year round at the farm or at the Delhi Farmers’ Market. The farm store is open Memorial Day until October every weekend. Fruits and vegetables are available daily on a self-serve basis.
When you visit their small multi-generational family farm you’ll see the grazing Scottish Highland cattle for beef production and heritage breed hogs for pork production. The seasonal farm store will be open and will showcase their meat and other local farm products.
Photo courtesy of Del-Rose Farm
Del-Rose Farm
(607) 538-9633
9635 County Highway 18
Bloomville, NY 13739
Del-Rose Farm began as a 60 cow dairy. The Hanselman family raised seven children, and three of the sons have returned to work the farm as the next generation. Today, in addition to their Holstein and Brown Swiss cows producing milk, the Hanselman family produces and sells sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, and pumpkins, and The Farmer’s Wife baked goods. They also grow row crops for other farmers. Del-Rose Farm takes pride in their farm, and believes in only the freshest and the finest for you- with a little bit of love!
At Family Farm Day participate in guided tours of their barns all day long. Leave the farm with fresh veggies and The Farmers’ Wife famous baked goods!
Photo courtesy of Maplewood Farm & Orchard
Maplewood Farm & Orchard
(607) 746-6339
596 Miller Ave
Bovina, NY 13740
Maplewood Farm & Orchard is a 104 acre family-owned farm located in Bovina, NY. In the fall the farm offers u-pick pumpkins and apples, cider pressing, hiking and hay rides. At their market and store, they have a nice selection of jack-o-lanterns and specialty pumpkins, bagged apples, gourds, winter squash, corn stalks, honey, pies, pie slices, cider donuts, and freshly pressed cold and hot mulled cider.
Visit the sugar house and learn how sap is collected and how maple syrup is made. Free tastings are available and you can stir your own maple candy, shop the farm store, enjoy a tractor hay wagon ride and refreshments. Maplewood Farm will offer tastings of syrup and explain how cream and candy are made. The store has many different sizes and grades of maple syrup for sale along with a large selection of maple treats. The children will want to stop at the activity area for fun and games. Many photo opportunities are waiting for you all throughout the farm.
Photo courtesy of Sunrise Mountain Orchard
Sunrise Mountain Orchard
(201) 655-1985
1173 Sunrise Mountain Road
Bloomville, NY 13739
Sunrise Mountain Orchard is a boutique U-Pick orchard offering over 20 varieties of apples, fresh, sweet cider, honey, and small batch maple syrup. U-Pick begins in late August and continues through late October as varieties ripen.
Visit the orchard for an orchard or apiary tour. Purchase honey, maple syrup, and early variety apples at the orchard stand.