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412 Broadway
Albany, NY, 12207
United States

(518) 818-0105

A lifestyle and home goods gift shop in Albany, NY. 

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holiday pop-up: 17 & Orchard
Dec
22
12:00 PM12:00

holiday pop-up: 17 & Orchard

Join us on Friday, December 22nd for some last minute holiday shopping! Michelle from 17 & Orchard will be in the shop from 12:00PM-6:30PM selling her handmade luxury candles, carefully sourced and formulated with the conscious consumer in mind. Every candle from 17 & Orchard is thoughtfully poured by hand with sustainable ingredients in her small Upstate New York Studio.

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holiday pop-up: the vintage oven
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

holiday pop-up: the vintage oven

Join us on Saturday, December 9th for a holiday pop-up event with The Vintage Oven! The pop-up will take place during regular store hours from 10AM - 5PM inside our shop at 412 Broadway.

Leah will be here showcasing her beautifully designed sugar cookies custom made for the holiday season. Support your local maker community and enjoy a treat for yourself or someone you love!

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small business saturday pop-up
Nov
25
10:00 AM10:00

small business saturday pop-up

Join us this year on Small Business Saturday for a holiday pop-up event on November 25th! The pop-up will be located inside our store during store hours featuring two of our favorite makers: Breakout Press Co. & The Grey Birch Studio!

Kick off your holiday shopping with us and support your local maker community while giving the gift of something locally and thoughtfully made.

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6th Anniversary Weekend
Jul
7
to Jul 9

6th Anniversary Weekend

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Receive 20% off your purchase and receive a free FOGS tote bag when you spend $50 or more!* We’ll also be welcoming back Skin Deep Naturals for a pop-up in our store on Sunday, July 9th. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

*One tote per customer. Qualifying purchase must equal $50 before tax and after all discounts. Qualifying purchase cannot be split. Promotion valid in-store only. Promotion not valid on previous purchases.

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Tulip Festival - 75th Anniversary!
May
12
to May 14

Tulip Festival - 75th Anniversary!

The annual Albany Tulip Festival will be held in the historic Washington Park, the 81-acre "crown jewel" of the City on Saturday May 13th and Sunday May 14, 2023. Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business.

While you’re in town, visit Fort Orange General Store for a great local souvenier! We’re open all weekend with normal hours.

For more information, visit: https://www.albanyevents.org/events/albany-tulip-festival/

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First Friday Albany
May
5
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday Albany

Free and open to the public, First Friday Albany features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month at dozens of galleries, retailers, and nonprofits throughout the City of Albany. First Friday has always provided an economic boost to the city, and organizers are hoping to grow exponentially, especially now after the pandemic, when our artists and small businesses need it the most.

FORT ORANGE GENERAL STORE: Join us from 5-7pm for 10% off all purchases and a FREE Fort Orange General Store tote bag! In-store only. Limit one per customer.

For more information, visit: https://nippertown.com/firstfridayalbany/

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Pop-Up: Skin Deep Naturals by Octavia Maxwell
Feb
11
11:00 AM11:00

Pop-Up: Skin Deep Naturals by Octavia Maxwell

We’ll be welcoming Octavia Maxwell back to Fort Orange General Store for a very special Valentine’s Day pop-up. Skin Deep Naturals’ products are produced here in Albany and you’ll have the chance to view their full selection of body butter, face masks, scrubs, serums, and candles - all made with all-natural products. For this special event, Skin Deep Naturals will also have some Valentine’s Day bundles available for purchase!

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Uptown Holiday Pop-Up
Dec
10
10:00 AM10:00

Uptown Holiday Pop-Up

Join us for a holiday pop-up market at our UPTOWN location with one of our favorite local makers, Nini’s Sicilian Salsa! If you haven’t tried this delicious “salsa” created from a select combination of imported Italian cheeses chopped to perfection and blended with only the finest fresh garlic, scallions, and spices, then you are missing out!

Get your hands on some of this incredible salsa - which is also great for cooking some of the best mac and cheese and chicken recipes - at our pop-up event!

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Hot Chocolate Stroll
Dec
3
12:00 PM12:00

Hot Chocolate Stroll

The third Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll takes place Saturday, December 3 from Noon-4:00 PM. With ticket purchase, you'll receive a passport allowing you to try gourmet beverages from participating locations and vote for your favorite hot chocolate! For an additional cost, various locations will offer grown-up hot chocolate cocktails as well. Each ticket purchase also includes an exclusive Downtown Albany x Upstate of Mind hot chocolate mug designed by CompasLife!

 

Tickets | $20 advance, $25 day-of


Pick up your passport and a map of participating locations at The Kenmore Ballroom (76 N Pearl Street) between Noon and 2:00 PM

 

Participating locations:

  • Banh Mi 47

  • Broadway Plaza Liquor

  • Discover Albany

  • Hilton Albany

  • Loch & Quay

  • Stacks Espresso Bar

  • The Enchanted Florist & Gifts of Albany

  • The Excelsior Pub

  • The Kenmore Ballroom

  • The Olde English Pub

  • The Skinny Pancake

  • The Vandy Thrift Shoppe

  • The Yard Hatchet House & Bar/Boozy Moo

  • Wellington's Bar & Lounge


For more information, please visit www.downtownalbany.org.


There is FREE on-street parking in Downtown Albany throughout the day, and event parking validation will be available at the Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia Street) for the duration of the event. Show us your parking slip at the registration table to receive your validation. Validations are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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Holiday Pop-Up
Dec
3
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Pop-Up

Join us for a holiday pop-up market with some of our favorite local makers, Albany Distilling Company, Black Kettle Soap Co, and Rage Cakes! Enjoy samples of locally made spirits, treat yourself to some incredible cheesecake, and pamper yourself or a friend with some amazing handmade soap and bath bombs.

This event takes place in conjunction with the Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll.

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Albany Distilling Fridays!
Nov
25
to Dec 23

Albany Distilling Fridays!

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Join Albany Distilling Company every Friday at Fort Orange General Store! They’ll be popping up in-store with their delicious and locally made spirits each Friday from Black Friday until Christmas Eve, with the exception of December 2nd (they will instead be popping up on Saturday, December 3rd).

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Beaver Alley Market: August
Aug
20
11:00 AM11:00

Beaver Alley Market: August

BEAVER ALLEY MARKET: AUGUST

Saturday, August 20 2022
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fort Orange General Store 
(map)

Visit us on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for the Beaver Alley Market!

The vendor line-up includes:
H Squared Designs
Jovilla White

The Beaver Alley Market will be located adjacent to the Fort Orange General Store along Beaver Alley. While you’re in the area, check out the new Vandy Thrift Shoppe, Loch & Quay, and the new Albany Skyway!

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Uptown: Free Gift with Purchase Event
Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00

Uptown: Free Gift with Purchase Event

$10 GIFT CARD WITH A $50 PURCHASE
SATURDAY JULY 23
10-2 PM
FORT ORANGE GENERAL STORE, UPTOWN
1766 WESTERN AVE, ALBANY NY 12203


On Saturday, July 23rd, receive a $10 gift card with any $50 purchase to use on a future visit!

ONE gift card per customer. Uptown location purchases ONLY qualify. Not applicable to downtown location purchases. Gift card cannot be used on prior or qualifying purchase.

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Beaver Alley Market
Jun
18
11:00 AM11:00

Beaver Alley Market

Visit us on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for the first of our summer outdoor market series, the Beaver Alley Market!

The vendor line-up includes:

The Beaver Alley Market will be located adjacent to the Fort Orange General Store along Beaver Alley. While you’re in the area, check out the new Vandy Thrift Shoppe, Loch & Quay, and the new Albany Skyway!

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beaver alley holiday outdoor market
Dec
4
to Dec 11

beaver alley holiday outdoor market

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Coinciding with the Lark Street Chili/Chowder Stroll on Saturday, December 4th and the Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll on Saturday, December 11th — we will be hosting two mini, outdoor Maker’s Markets in Beaver Alley (located just between Fort Orange General Store and Loch & Quay).

Visit us between 12 PM - 4 PM on either Saturday, December 4th and Saturday, December 11th for some outdoor fun and one-stop holiday shopping!

Check out the line-up:

Chili/Chowder Stroll - Saturday, December 4 from 12 PM - 4 PM:

Solulu Handmade

Breakout Press Co.

Jennifer Hoertz Millinery

The Grey Birch

H-Squared Designs

Taste of Troy Food Tours

Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll - Saturday, December 11 from 12 PM - 4 PM:

Hedonic Tonic

Drawings by Shoham

Kossack Art

Taste of Troy Food Tours

H-Squared Designs

Alison Cordero Designs

Albany Distilling Co.

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holiday pop-ups
Nov
27
to Dec 24

holiday pop-ups

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Join us this year for our in-store Holiday Pop-Ups! The pop-ups will be located inside our store & coincide with our holiday store hours. In order to insure safety for our customers, vendors, and staff - please remember to wear a mask and maintain 6’ distance.

WHERE: Fort Orange General Store, 412 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207


WHEN: During Holiday Store Hours

Tuesday-Friday: 10 AM - 7 PM

Saturday - Monday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Christmas Eve: 10 AM - 5 PM

Christmas Day: Closed


WHO:
Local Makers

HOLIDAY POP-UP SCHEDULE:

Saturday, November 27 — H-Squared Designs & Black Kettle Soap

Thursday, December 2 — Taste of Troy Food Tours & North Country Classics

Friday, December 3 — North Country Classics & Albany Distilling Co.

Saturday, December 4 - OUTDOOR MARKET — Solulu Handmade, Breakout Press Co.., Jennifer Hoertz Millinery, The Grey Birch, H-Squared Designs, Taste of Troy Food Tours

Thursday, December 9 — Alison Cordero Designs & Albany Distilling Co.

Friday, December 10 — Cooper’s Daughter Spirits & PhD Design

Saturday, December 11 - OUTDOOR MARKET— Hedonic Tonic, Drawings by Shoham, Kossack Art, Taste of Troy Food Tours, H-Squared Designs, Alison Cordero Designs, Albany Distilling Co.

Sunday, December 12 — Creative Craven Studio & Kossack Art

Monday, December 13 — ARCHAIC

Friday, December 17 — Cooper’s Daughter Spirits & PhD Design

Saturday, December 18 — Albany Distilling Co.

Sunday, December 19 — Motor Oil Coffee & Alison Cordero Designs

Thursday, December 23 — PhD Design & Albany Distilling Co.

Friday, December 24 — Albany Distilling Co.

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Holiday Pop-Ups and Hot Chocolate Stroll Market - Vendor Application
Nov
10
to Nov 14

Holiday Pop-Ups and Hot Chocolate Stroll Market - Vendor Application

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Sign up for our second year of holiday pop-ups at our store! We will host two vendors each day inside our store between Black Friday-Christmas Eve.

We are also working with the Downtown Albany BID to host a Mini Outdoor Holiday Maker's Market on Saturday, December 4 from 12 PM - 4 PM in Beaver Alley! We estimate we will be able to take 10 vendors for this date and it will coincide with the popular Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll.

Here's how you can participate:

  1. Review our guidelines and pricing schedule here
    We have lowered the prices for this years pop-ups. Pop-Up vendor fees vary based on previous years' sales and transaction volumes. We fully expect it to be another busy holiday season!

  2. Apply by Sunday, November 14
    Please check off the boxes of any date(s) you are available to participate in a pop-up. We will follow up with a pop-up schedule to confirm date(s) you've been selected for.


If you have any questions or would like to request to be paired with a specific maker, please email Elizabeth at fortorangeevents@gmail.com.

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Fall Maker's Market at June Farms
Oct
30
11:00 AM11:00

Fall Maker's Market at June Farms

Fort Orange General Store is excited to announce the second annual Maker's Market at June Farms in collaboration with our Compas Life! June Farms in West Sand Lake offers the perfect autumn retreat just miles from our downtown location! 

The market will take place on Saturday, October 30. Carriage rides, farm tours, delicious food & cocktails at June Farm's Pony Barn, and entertainment will create the perfect setting.

Market Date and Time
Saturday, October 30 from 11 AM - 5 PM

Click here for a full list of vendors.

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fall pop-ups
Sep
4
to Nov 20

fall pop-ups

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Join us on Saturdays from 11 AM - 3 PM as we host different local makers! Makers will be set up outside, but in the case inclement weather - they will be set-up inside the store. For indoor shopping, please wear a mask and maintain safe distance.

September

September 4 - Stoop Flowers, Hedonic Tonic

September 11 - Little Yellow Desk, H-Squared Designs

September 18 - Creative Craven Studio, H-Squared Designs

September 25 - PhD Design, Creative Craven Studio

October

October 2 - Great Exbaketations Bakery, Meaty Max Vegan Meats

October 9 - Hedonic Tonic, Shop Archaic

October 16 - 17 & Orchard, Skin Deep Naturals

October 23 - Pottery by Beth Joslin, PhD Design

October 30 - Fall Maker’s Market at June Farms

November

November 6 - Breakout Press Co., Vixen Mercantile

November 13 - Pottery by Beth Joslin, Abby Kirkman Quilts

November 20 - Little Yellow Desk, Creative Craven Studio

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June Farms Maker's Market - Vendor Application
Aug
31
to Sep 17

June Farms Maker's Market - Vendor Application

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Now accepting applications for our second Maker’s Market at June Farms! This year we are collaborating with our friends Compas Life to host over 20 makers for a Fall Maker’s Market at June Farms on Saturday, October 30th, 11 AM - 5 PM.

If you are a maker interested in applying, please fill out this application.

Applications all require a $10 application fee. Applications are not considered complete until your $10.00 application fee payment is made. Application fees are non-refundable. 

Vendor applications are due September 17th at 11:59 PM EST. Final vendor decisions will be announced no later than Tuesday, September 28. 

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