Community Grant applications are due in TWO WEEKS on May 5!
You can find more details and apply at:
https://www.livestockfoundation.org/community-grant-program
Photo courtesy of our 2024 grantee Franklin Stage Company
Old Soul Botanicals will be back at the Bovina Farmers Market with flower essences and salt scrubs made right here in Bovina.
Ooh Fudge It returns this season with their delicious homemade fudge in up to 50 flavors and Dutch pastries like almond cookies and stroopwaffels.
The Wood Butcher will be selling hand-crafted wood products, including bowls, pens, signs, cutting boards, and other unique creations.
The official Bovina Farmers Market soundtrack is back, courtesy of our friend, Mike Herman! He’ll be joining us to play his signature country blues guitar to get your toes tapping as you browse the market. Mike will be live with us every Friday from May 23 to August 29.
Save the date! The Bovina 5K returns on Saturday, July 26, raising money for the Bovina playground improvements. Registration is live on https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/BovinaCenter/TheBovina5kRun. To volunteer, please contact thebovina5k@gmail.com.
We’re thrilled to announce that Chinese Take-Out and Kenny Bauer BBQ are returning as food vendors for this season’s Bovina Farmers Market!
Last season, Chinese Take-Out served up bao buns, Malaysian satay, dumplings, teriyaki chicken, braised spare ribs, and chana masala. This season, they’re back with more creativity and awesome variety. We will post their innovative menu on our Facebook and Instagram ahead of each market, so be sure to follow us for updates!
Chinese Take-Out will be at the market on the following dates:
5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/20, 7/11, 8/1, 8/8, 8/29
You probably already know and love Ken Bauer’s BBQ. If you joined us last season, then you got to try smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, stuffed pork loin, and meatloaf (of course with all the fixins). We’re so thrilled that Kenny will be back; follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with what he’s serving.
Kenny Bauer BBQ will be at the market on the following dates:
6/13, 6/27, 7/3, 7/18, 7/25, 8/15, 8/22
It’s the first day of Spring and you know what that means... Bovina Farmers Market will be here before you know it.
And we have big news, the market is moving just up the road to the brand new pavilion at Creamery Park!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates on vendors and more.
Thank you to The Mountain Eagle and The Reporter newspapers for sharing our Community Grant Program.
Livestock Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Community Grant Program.
The Community Grant provides project-based financial support to local organizations that share our goal to protect and promote the human, economic, and natural resources of Bovina, NY, and its surrounding communities. The grant program was created to inspire collaboration amongst local organizations in order to further our shared missions.
Two or more $5,000-10,000 grants will be awarded for qualifying projects submitted by Delaware County, NY based registered 501(c)3 nonprofits or tax-exempt public charitable, religious, or municipal organizations through our open-call process.
Applications are due May 5, 2025.
Full details and application can be found at:www.livestockfoundation.org/community-grant-program
Learn about our 2024 Community Grant awardees at: livestockfoundation.org/community-grant-recipients
Photo courtesy of 2024 Livestock Foundation Community Grant recipient Catskills Agrarian Alliance
During the holiday season, we take the time to reflect on the local organizations that work tirelessly to make our community a better place.
This year Livestock Foundation is proud to provide support to the Bovina Fire Department, Bovina Public Library, Bovina United Presbyterian Church, Saint James Church Lake Delaware, Pure Catskills, Catskill Mountain Club, Catskill Forest Association, WIOX Radio, Catskills Agrarian Alliance, Kidskill Fund, and Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.
Livestock Foundation wishes everyone a happy holiday and we look forward to connecting with our community in the new year!
Christkindlmarkt is this Saturday, December 14 from 2-7 PM at Saint James Church Lake Delaware!
Join us for an indoor/outdoor Old World style Bavarian Christmas market featuring 30+ local farmers & artisans selling handcrafted goods, fun activities for all ages, and festive food and music.
The market is FREE to attend. Come out and support local makers!
For a full list of vendors, please visit saintjameslakedelaware.org.
After the outpouring of community support for our first annual Christkindlmarkt, we are thrilled to return on Saturday, December 14 from 2-7 PM at Saint James Church Lake Delaware!
Join us for an indoor/outdoor Old World style Bavarian Christmas market featuring 30+ local farmers & artisans selling handcrafted goods, fun activities for all ages, and festive food and music.
Follow us on Instagram @christkindlmarktstjames for more updates leading up to the event!
Come down to Creamery Field to cheer on Bovina Dairymen Vintage Base Ball and teams from across the East Coast as they face off at this two-day event. Games begin at 11 am on Saturday, October 5, and continue on Sunday, October 6.
Saturday's games are followed by the official Cowtown Scramble after-party live concert with Micky & the Motorcars ft. Pispoure just up the road at Chico's Barn (124 Bob Hall Rd, Bovina, NY 13740).
Doors open at 6 PM with Baby Smoker will be selling BBQ, so bring your appetite! BYOB.
You can find full details at: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../micky-the-motorcars-live...
