November 30, 2025

Shop local this holiday season with unique selections from Taste NY

The New York State Department of Ag & Markets encourages shoppers looking for that perfect holiday gift item to support local growers and producers this year by shopping at a Taste NY Market.

New York’s regional Welcome Centers’ Taste NY Markets and other Taste NY stores located around the state, in addition to the online marketplace ShopTasteNY.com, offer a wide selection of local food and beverages, locally crafted specialty items and even customized gift baskets.

Several locations are running holiday sales on their distinctive selection of NYS-made products, including up to 30% off in-store and online purchases of regional brands, local foods, beverages and unique gifts.

State Ag Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is supporting local farmers and businesses. Whether you’re shopping for holiday dinners, stocking stuffers or special keepsakes, our Taste NY program offers a wide variety of high-quality products that showcase the best of New York’s rich agricultural tradition. Through Taste NY, we invite you to find fun, unique products – everything from local artisan crafts to decadent chocolates, maple syrup, beverages and more – that make perfect additions to your holiday meals or thoughtful gifts for loved ones. There’s no better time than now to visit one of our Taste NY Markets or ShopTasteNY.com and explore everything Taste NY has to offer.”

Goods from Kayla’s Home Bakery are available at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center.

Taste NY Markets

New York’s regional Welcome Centers and Taste NY Markets across the state offer a diverse selection of foods and beverages perfect for creating fresh, delicious holiday meals, including charcuterie meats and cheeses to local wines and ciders. Additionally, many Taste NY Markets are offering limited-time sales on their specialty gift items as well as pre-made and customized gift baskets, making it easy to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

Some examples of holiday specials are listed below:

Capital Region Welcome Center (operated by CCE Columbia & Greene) – The Capital Region Welcome Center will be offering gift boxes and charcuterie boxes in the retail market as well as pre-order charcuterie board catering services for pick up – perfect for office holiday parties!

Central NY Welcome Center (operated by Visit Syracuse) – The Central NY Welcome Center is offering shoppers a 10% off coupon for any purchase over $10. These will be redeemable any time after Jan. 1, 2026.

Hudson Valley/Catskills Welcome Center (operated by CCE Sullivan) – The Hudson Valley/Catskills Welcome Center is offering a variety of holiday promotions this season, including 20% off the entire store on New Year’s Day; 20% off kosher items during Hanukkah; and 20% off holiday gifts and candy from Dec. 1 – 28. Additionally, the Welcome Center is hosting a variety of tasting and sampling events throughout the season and is giving away a free NY bottle opener magnet with a purchase with the Simon+ app.

Mohawk Valley Welcome Center (operated by the Montgomery Co. Chapter of NYSARC) – The Mohawk Valley Welcome Center will be offering special promotional products this holiday season, including a holiday coffee mug gift basket, peppermint bark, chocolate peppermint biscottini, a holiday cookie pack and an Oatmilk Peppermint Mocha Latte from Sail Away Coffee Company.

Taste NY at the Equal Rights Heritage Center (operated by CCE Cayuga) – At the Equal Rights Heritage Center, shoppers can receive 10% off specialty gift baskets on Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

Taste NY at Front Street (operated by CCE Broome) – Taste NY at Front Street offers a variety of gift baskets. The location’s year-round farmers market will feature an artisan market Dec. 11 and 12, featuring over 40 craft and artisan vendors.

Western NY Welcome Center (operated by CCE Erie) – The Western NY Welcome Center Taste NY Market is celebrating local makers and seasonal traditions with a full lineup of in-store promotions and events. Shoppers can enjoy daily food sampling, explore an expanded selection of pre-made and themed gift baskets or work with staff to create a custom basket tailored for everyone on their list. On Dec. 11 from 5 – 7 p.m., the market will host its annual Hands-On Holiday workshop, where visitors can make festive door swags from real fir boughs with guidance from CCE Erie Master Gardeners.

Taste NY gift stores and product displays can be found in travel and tourism hubs across the state, such as service areas along the NYS Thruway, airports and train stations. For a complete list of Taste NY Market locations, hours of operation, contact information and special holiday offers, visit the Taste NY website.

ShopTasteNY.com

Launched in 2020, ShopTasteNY.com is an online shopping portal that allows for consumers to have NY-produced products delivered right to their door. The site offers an expanded selection of products with more than 100 food, beverage and gift items sourced from farms and agri-businesses in every corner of the NYS, which makes it even easier for consumers to buy local for their holiday meals and for gift-giving. In celebration of the holidays, a variety of deals will be offered throughout the season:

Dec. 2 – 25 – 20% off most items with select items at 30% off
Online orders placed through Dec. 25 will receive an additional coupon valued anywhere from 5% off to $40 off to be used for an upcoming purchase

Orders should be placed by Dec. 15 to ensure delivery for Christmas.

ShopTasteNY.com is operated by CCE Sullivan on behalf of Taste NY and the Department of Ag & Markets. A full list of current companies with products available by region can be found at ShopTasteNY.com. For more information, email info@shoptasteny.com.

Jenna Gangel, ShopTasteNY.com market manager, said, “It’s a special experience to be a part of a marketplace that focuses on reaching out and including New Yorkers on a national level while also welcoming other Americans to explore food, beverage and gift items sourced from all over New York State.”

Allyson Towndrow, manager of the Central NY Welcome Center, said, “We have new items for the holiday season in addition to new experiences here at Destiny USA. Shop local has never been easier here at the Welcome Center.”

Hank Rose, co-owner of Saratoga Chocolate Co., said, “Taste NY has been an incredible supporter of local makers like us, and we’re proud to have our chocolates help bring a little extra warmth and sweetness to the holidays.”

About Taste NY

Taste NY highlights the quality, diversity and economic impact of food and beverages grown, produced or processed in NYS. Taste NY aims to create new opportunities for producers through events, retail locations and partnerships, such as the Great New York State Fair, Saratoga Race Course and Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park.

Taste NY has grown significantly since its launch in 2013, bringing over $100 million in economic impact to NYS producers over 10-plus years of the program. Over the last decade, Taste NY has supported over 2,500 food and beverage producers participating in the program through retail outlets, events and sponsorships. Taste NY’s food and beverage businesses also support the state’s farmers by using NY grown and produced ingredients in their products.