Park Square Market Brings Artisan Goods and Local Flavor to Franklinville
Park Square Market Brings Artisan Goods and Local Flavor to Franklinville
Husband-and-wife duo opens thriving artisan consignment shop featuring local vendors, handmade goods, and specialty foods.
Almost six months into its opening, Park Square Market, an artisan consignment shop located in the village of Franklinville, NY has become a destination in its own right among locals and visitors alike. Opened last fall by husband-and-wife duo, Nick and Rebecca (“Becky”) Messer, the boutique has finally found its footing as the go-to source for hostess gifts, thank you gifts, bridal gifts, and everything in between, with a wide array of products ranging from wellness and beauty products, to jewelry, leather goods, earthenware, handmade cards, and more. They also carry a selection of locally grown and produced foods, like maple syrup, honey, milk, baked goods, and quality meats. EllicottvilleNOW caught up with Nick Messer to get the scoop on what’s in store.
“We opened the store in October 2025,” said Nick. “We opened quietly without a grand opening because we didn’t know how much support to expect from the community. We have been so blessed with a lot of support from the local community since then.” The support has been very positive since opening, and the store has already amassed a Facebook following of over 1,300.
The Messers, who are originally from southern New Jersey, moved to Western New York close to seven years ago for a work opportunity. Nick said that the couple lived in the town of Franklinville for almost six years, before moving to the village coming up on two years ago. Inspiration for the consignment store concept ran in the family, which, according to Nick, Becky’s sister runs a similar store in south Jersey. “We took a lot of inspiration from that,” he said.
In terms of selecting the location, Messer said that they felt the village of Franklinville could really benefit from a similar business, adding that they wanted to bring some life back to Park Square, the focal point of the historic downtown.
As for curating local artisans, Nick said that the couple sources through local outreach and word of mouth. “Some of our current vendors include Sweet and Sour Homestead of Franklinville, who provide our sourdough backed goods, Highland Acres Farm of Franklinville provides our frozen meats and gluten-free baked goods, Crazy Craft Ladies of Franklinville make all our crocheted and sewn items, and Eden Valley Creamery of South Dayton provides our milk and cheese.” As of early March, the store added ORK Leather, a local leatherworker and producer of zippers, keychains, and belts, among other goods, to its roster of artisans. “We have so many other great vendors that we are so thankful to have,” Nick said.
Indeed, they do, and the couple are always looking to add more. The store’s well-curated website (https://parksquaremarketplace.com/) allows for convenient shopping with the following categories: Gifts Under $20, Maple products, Made in Franklinville products, and Buffalo Bills-themed products. With a secure check-out platform, online shopping is a breeze, and guests can choose to ship their goods or hold for in-store pick up.
“We believe small communities like this one should be brought together and able to showcase all the talented crafters in our area,” said Nick. “We are passionate about keeping our hard-earned money in local small businesses. Getting to know more members of our community has been a fun bonus, too!”
When asked what the future has in store for Park Square Market, Nick said that adding new vendors is a priority. “We are looking forward to growing our business in the coming months and bringing even more local vendors together.”
Park Square Market is located at 22 Park Square in the village of Franklinville. Store hours are currently Mondays and Fridays from 5:00-8:00pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am-5:00pm. Visit the shop in-person or shop their wares online at www.parksquaremarketplace.com. To contact the shop, email management@parksquaremarketplace.com, call 716-806-951, or check out the Park Square Market Facebook page.