The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will host its second‑annual Peach Festival on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa. The event marks a return of the summer peach celebration organized by the market’s staff.
Attendees can expect a variety of peach‑themed foods and beverages prepared by local vendors. Offerings will include fresh peach slices, baked goods such as peach cobbler and muffins, as well as drinks ranging from iced peach tea to peach‑flavored smoothies.
The festival is timed to coincide with the peak of the regional peach harvest, giving growers an opportunity to showcase their fruit in fresh preparations. By highlighting the season’s bounty, the market aims to reinforce the connection between residents and the area’s agricultural producers.
The event is open to the public and is expected to draw both Ballston Spa residents and visitors from surrounding towns. In addition to food and drink, the park setting will provide space for families to gather, enjoy the summer weather, and explore other market stalls that may be present nearby.
Organizers view the peach festival as a continuation of the market’s broader effort to celebrate local harvests throughout the year. Past programming has included seasonal fairs and farm‑to‑table demonstrations, and the second‑annual peach celebration builds on that tradition by offering a focused, community‑focused experience centered on one of the region’s signature fruits.