An Essential Guide To Shopping Local This Thanksgiving
From the turkey and the trimmings to the table, everything you need is here in Beacon
A glorious, sunny day before Thanksgiving in Beacon, 2024.
Tick tock—the countdown to Thanksgiving is on! And if you haven’t started planning, chances are it’s somewhere at the back of your mind (or keeping you up at night). If you’ll be home for the holidays, the good news is help is here in the form of our handy guide to shopping local in Beacon—everything you’ll need for the big day right here on Main Street. After all, our local businesses will be grateful for your support. And gratitude is what this season is all about.
Whether you’re a chef extraordinaire or you prefer shortcuts, Beacon has everything you’ll need for the big day.
The main dish
No need to drive miles for a turkey when there are high quality, local options right here on Main Street. Save time, effort, and gas by going to Dave The Butcher (232 Main Street)—a classically trained, whole animal butcher who sources directly from local Hudson Valley farms. Email the shop at info@davethebutcherny.com for more details and to reserve. Hurry, though, since supply is limited.
You can also stop in-store and order a turkey from Barb’s Butchery (69 Spring Street) if you’re looking for meat sustainably farmed by small Hudson Valley producers. This nose-to-tail butcher has offered Beacon locally sourced, grass fed, and pasture raised meats for more than 10 years.
Turkeys and other meats are also available at Beacon Natural Market (348 Main Street, can be pre-ordered) as well as at Key Food Marketplace (268 Main Street).
Don’t forget the veggies
An abundance of organic veggies are available at Beacon Farmers Market.
The final Beacon Farmers Market (223 Main Street) before Thanksgiving will be on Sunday, November 23rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. Stock up at this award-winning weekly farmers’ market for the freshest, most delicious veggies and produce. Don’t worry if there’s a line; it moves quickly and it’ll be worth the short wait. Here you’ll find an abundance of organic vegetables, meat, fish, baked goods, honey, fresh flowers, and more for the Thanksgiving table.
Beacon Natural Market and Key Food Marketplace also offer a wide selection of fresh produce, and each location accepts SNAP benefits.
Make Thanksgiving prep work a little easier this year
If you’re more interested in preparing a pretty table than cooking, or if it’ll just be dinner for one or two, then these local businesses are here to help. They offer everything from prepared turkey and meats, side dishes, to breads and desserts.
Hugely popular and family-owned, The Beacon Daily (29 Teller Avenue) has an incredible Thanksgiving catering menu of brined and smoked turkey breast, double-smoked bacon stuffing, bourbon sweet potatoes, brussels and crispy prosciutto, cheesy mac, and much more. For vegetarians, there’s butternut squash and sage lasagna. Their dessert menu includes three types of pie—apple crumble, pecan, and pumpkin dulce de leche. See their website to order.
A staple on Main Street since 2014, Beacon Bread Company (193-195 Main Street) has recently announced its Thanksgivings Most Wanted menu. Mouthwatering offerings include Bread Pudding with Bourbon Glaze, Chocolate Bundt Cake, vegan cranberry citrus loaf, and an assortment of breads. See their Instagram for full details.
You can also order every type of bread and pie your heart desires from All You Knead Artisan Bakers (308 Main Street) for Thanksgiving, as long as it’s by Friday, November 21st. Here you can choose from the traditional breads you would expect plus treats like walnut gorgonzola sourdough, and cranberry, raisin and walnut. There’s a selection of scrummy pies as well as vegan onion bialys, assorted cheese and fruit puffs and potato and caramelized onion knishes. Stop by to order.
A vegetarian & vegan-friendly Thanksgiving
Vegan pumpkin pie from Kitchen & Coffee, 420 Main Street.
Gluten-free and 100% vegetarian (and often vegan, we’re thrilled to share), Kitchen & Coffee (420 Main Street) has delicious pies, breads, sweets, and soup for Thanksgiving. They’re taking pre-orders until Thursday, November 20th by email, in person, or on the phone (845.765.0778).
Mouth-watering pie choices (8” serves 8 people) include pumpkin, vegan pumpkin pie, apple crumble pie, and vegan apple crumble pie, as well as a coffee cake loaf and vegan cranberry orange coffee cake. All bread options are vegan and include dinner rolls and demi-baguettes. Finally, there’s a vegan butternut squash soup offered by the quart. It will be top notch if it’s anything like last year!
More appetizers & desserts
There’s always room for cheese at the Thanksgiving table, whether it’s a pre-dinner appetizer or for dessert. Beacon Cheese Shop (378 Main Street) specializes in gourmet cheese, charcuterie, and all types of provisions. Choose from small to large cheese boards or a combination of cheese and charcuterie.
Order online or stop by the store to place your order by Saturday, November 22nd. Pick up is on Wednesday, November 26th. And be sure to take home some of their delicious fresh-baked baguettes to accompany your selection while you’re there. Plus, they deliver locally.
Noble Pies (137 Main Street) is known for its incredible range of pies, as its name suggests. With three storefronts in the Hudson Valley, Noble Pies came to the west end of Main Street in 2023 and has become somewhat of an institution here, selling slices and whole pies.
In addition to traditional Thanksgiving pies like pumpkin, pecan, and apple, this season’s flavors include Key Lime and Black Dirt Chocolate Cream. There are also gluten-free and sugar free options. Pre-order is available online and in-store. Order soon, as they often sell out quickly.
Chocolate turkey cookies from The Chocolate Studio, 2024.
Ever heard of a Gourmetible? Created by The Chocolate Studio (496 Main Street), a Gourmetible is a crispy cracker layered with buttery caramel, rich chocolate, and toppings including walnuts, toasted pecans, s’mores, or salty peanut butter pretzel.
You can also order a vast assortment of cookie trays with flavors including funfetti, chocolate chip, coconut macaroons, vegan maple chocolate chip, and raspberry pecan. Stop in the store for more details.
Family owned and operated since 1922; Alps Hudson Valley (269 Main Street) is a Beacon icon that sells artisanal and seasonal chocolates and sweets made right there in their Main Street factory. They’re offering delicious chocolate turkeys in all sizes for Thanksgiving, so stop by and pick one (or two, or three) up before they sell out.
While they haven’t yet announced anything specifically for Thanksgiving, Håkan Chocolatier (462 Main Street)—created by award-winning chocolate master Håkan Mårtensson—offers divinely-flavored bonbons, chocolate bars, and more. You can’t go wrong by serving some of these delicious little bites at the end of the meal.
A tipple or two
No festive meal is complete without a little tipple accompanying it. Main Street once again makes it easy to pick up a bottle or two with little hassle and lots of choice.
Visit Artisan Wine Shop (180 Main Street) for an extensive selection of high quality, beautifully curated international and US wines to suit all price points. You simply can’t go wrong with the expertise of the wine-savvy Artisan team.
Head to Paul Brady Wine at 344 Main Street if you want to support the New York state wine industry. Paul Brady curates the best New York wines, spirits, beers, and ciders from more than 50 producers around the state.
Those with an adventurous palate will enjoy unique wines from around the world at Dirty Bacchus (380 Main Street). Every wine here is low-intervention, organic, biodynamic, sustainably farmed, and vegan.
Finally, those planning to start the Thanksgiving Day celebrations with an elegant cocktail should go to Dennings Point Distillery (10 N. Chestnut Street) and stock up on locally made, finely crafted essential spirits including their award-winning Beacon Bourbon as well as their Beacon Apple Brandy, Great 9 Gin, and Viskill Vodka.
Tablescapes, décor, & gift destinations
A tasty Thanksgiving feast deserves a beautifully dressed table. Plus, if you’re lucky enough to be a guest at Thanksgiving, you’ll want to bring a gift that ensures you’ll be invited back next year. There’s an abundance of locations on Main Street that come to mind for those perfect finishing touches to décor and host gifts at all price points.
Cult Icelandic fragrance brand, Fischersund at Witch Hazel, 176 Main Street.
Witch Hazel (176 Main Street) is a great destination for host gifts, especially for those with a passion for cruelty free products. Choose a beautiful, scented candle by Dilo or Fischersund, Moonstone Rituals Incense Sticks, or a Nopalera Hand Cream. To really get in the Holiday mood, order a stunning custom Holiday wreath. (Author’s note: We have two that we purchased last year, and they have pride of place in our home.) You’ll have it in time for Thanksgiving if you place an order by Friday, November 14th. And it’ll be adorning your home in time for Christmas if you order by December 12th.
Visit The Floral Society (161 Main Street)—a welcome new addition to Beacon’s Main Street this year—for stunning, earthy, botanical-themed taper candles, napkins, table runners, kitchen towels and all-round elegant gifts.
Lily & Marigold (163 Main Street)—also new to Main Street this year—has everything you need for beautiful table settings, center pieces, aprons, planters, and other charming home accents. You’ll find some beloved and familiar names here too, including Chilewich and Fishs Eddy.
Not only is Raven Rose (474 Main Street) a helpful resource for gorgeous tablescapes and taper candles, it’s also ideal for gifting. Here you’ll find charming and elegant jewelry, stunning fresh and dried flowers, and a wide range of soy candles from the Brooklyn Candle Studio and the P.F. Candle Co.
At Sybil (504 Main Street) you’ll discover all sorts of gorgeous linens, tableware, fall-themed placemats, and glassware as well as soaps and covetable European and Japanese home goods.
Finally, visit Utensil Kitchenware (143 Main Street) for simple, charming tableware and serving bowls, and all the practical cookware you’ll need for stress-free entertaining.
Visiting Beacon Over Thanksgiving
Of course, cooking will likely be the last thing on your mind if you’re planning a long weekend visit to Beacon for the Holiday. In that case, we recommend exploring our Eat & Drink Directory for more than 90+ choices from diner breakfasts to fine-dining and everything in between. See our Shop Directory for every store to explore (there are more than 90 of them!) and our Events Guide for what’s on over the holiday weekend.
Turkey On Every Table community fundraiser
While Thanksgiving should be a special time of tradition, togetherness, and an abundance of food, this isn’t the case for everyone. To help those who may struggle to give their family the holiday they’d wished for, local nonprofit I Am Beacon is hosting its annual Turkey on Every Table Thanksgiving meal distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in partnership with Key Food Marketplace and Salem Tabernacle Church.
The goal of the program is to make sure local families can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, whatever their circumstances. This program can really be a lifeline to those Hudson Valley households struggling to put a holiday meal on the table. You can help by donating $65 to provide a family with a turkey and a full bag of fixings. Visit I Am Beacon to donate, while families in need of assistance can sign up by Tuesday, November 18th at Salem Tabernacle Church.
Fill up the Tiny Pantries
You also might be familiar with the Tiny Pantries at multiple locations across Beacon, inviting us to “take what you need, give what you can.” These small but mighty installations also provide relief to those in need of good quality food. The program is operated by Fareground, a charitable 501(c)(3), women-run food justice, anti-hunger organization dedicated to nourishing our community. When shopping for Thanksgiving, why not add a few extra items to your shopping trolley to donate to a pantry near you?
Tiny Pantry locations include Binnacle Books (321 Main Street); Tompkins Terrace Laundry Rooms (194 Tompkins Terrace); Howland Public Library (313 Main Street); First Presbyterian Church (50 Liberty Street). Plus, Fareground will host two “Welcome Table Community Dinners” during Thanksgiving week: one on Monday, November, 24th and the next on Friday, November 28th. Follow them on Instagram for the details.
That’s it for now! If you have recommendations you’d like to share, shoot us an email (hello@thebeaconbeaconny.com) and we’ll consider adding them as an update to this feature as we get closer to the big day.
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