Happy Halloween Harvest

PARKING NOTE: The Memorial Plaza parking lot is closed this Saturday to accommodate Village Ragamuffin Parade activities. There are SIX alternate parking lots near the Market. Review them by clicking here to view a parking map.

One of the best harvests of the year arrives Saturday to the Pleasantville Farmers Market with fresh squash, root vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, pears, apples and many other fall items. The Ragamuffin Parade arrives too, at 11:30am, so kids can enjoy special activities in the Plaza and the Market. Also, the Market has special, seasonal vendors arriving during the next four weeks, starting with Living Edge Designs this Saturday (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18). In subsequent weeks they will be joined by Tree Juice Maple Syrup (11/4), Alpacatrax (11/4, 11/18) and Harper Keehn Knife Sharpening (11/4, 11/11). See you at the Market!

Congratulations to Ella Petroni! Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health hosted last week's Giant Pumpkin Carving Demo by artist Jessica Manfro. Ella was the lucky recipient in the raffle drawn from a Market shopping bag at 11:30am by Phelps representative Amy Ferraro.

Who's In This Week?

View our Map of the Market to see where vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace. You can also have a look at our Vendor Page by clicking here -- note that each vendor's "Frequency" is listed, clarifying how often they will visit the Indoor Market each month.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday.

• Dancing Spirits Herbs
• Demi Olive Oil
• Living Edge Designs
• North Winds Lavender Farm
• Red Barn Bakery
• SallyeAnder
• Tousey Winery

NOTE: Campanelli's Poultry Farm and Krazy for Kazu's are absent this Saturday

Open When, and Park Where?

The Outdoor Market is open Saturday from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Where to park? There are SIX parking lots open this Saturday, October 28, all near the Market. Review them by clicking here. Note the Memorial Plaza parking lot is closed this Saturday only.

Thanks For Your Contributions!

Last Saturday the Market held it's second Hillside Donation Day of 2017. Highlighting the generous, weekly donations our farmers make to help eradicate food insecurity in Westchester (almost 9500 pounds of fresh food so far this year), the event gave shoppers an opportunity to "buy an extra item of produce" to make donations of their own. Representatives were on hand from the Pleasantville Community Garden (their volunteers collect vendor donations every week) and from Hillside Food Outreach (including Kathy Purdy, the Executive Director and Founder of this Pleasantville-based charity which delivers foods to over 1600 men, women and children throughout Westchester County). As for the results, they were incredible! Shopper and farmer contributions totaled 945 pounds of food (a record one day total), with 514 pounds donated by shoppers, and another 431 donated by farmers and bakers. All foods were delivered promptly to recipients. On behalf of the Market, the Garden and Hillside Thanks again for all your contributions!

Using SNAP At The Market

The Pleasantville Farmers Market welcomes shoppers using SNAP EBT. To use SNAP benefits begin at the Manager's Tent, located at the north end of the marketplace. A Market Manager will help you to redeem your benefits as tokens. And due to a generous grant from Market Sponsor The Pleasantville Lions Club, you'll receive 40% more value as "Bonus Bucks", enhancing your ability to purchase nutritious, farm fresh foods for you and your family. Learn more about SNAP benefits by clicking here.

Phelps Health Tip:

Apple Cider Vinegar

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: “Apple cider vinegar (ACV) contains acetic acid, vitamin C, and B vitamins. Acetic acid can increase the body’s absorption of important minerals from the foods we eat. Several studies have shown ACV consumption in patients with Type 2 diabetes improved their blood sugar control, insulin levels, and high triglyceride levels. Apple cider vinegar also has various other non-health related uses like hair conditioning, skin care, dental care, pet use and as a cleaning agent (to name a few)”.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Living Edge Designs

Kicking off four weeks of visits to the Pleasantville Farmers Market
by regional craftspersons Living Edge Designs arrives with terrific
cutting boards made from regional woods Saturday. They will also be in
11/4, 11/11 & 11/18.

Tousey Winery

Tousey Winery grows Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir grapes to create their unique, estate bottled, Hudson Valley wines. Stop by to taste their wines at the Market this Saturday.

Kiernan Farm: Ham Steak SALE

This week Kiernan Farm has a SALE on their their extra thick, nitrate free, smoked ham steaks at $9.75/lb (reg. $12.75). And their beef chuck tender steaks, and ground beef (when a bulk purchase), are discounted too.

Cluck! Campanelli's Is Absent

This week Yellow Bell Farm (parts and whole birds) and Cowberry Crossing Farm (Certified Organic/Biodynamic whole birds) will bring extra product.

Cowberry Crossing Farm: Pork

Cowberry Crossing Farm will have a fresh batch of Certified Organic/Biodynamic Pork. Customers can

call ahead by Friday at 5:00pm to have them pack/reserve a preferred cut.

Spice Revolution

Spice Revolution is featuring coupe saffron threads, the highest grade of saffron. These come from La Mancha, the most desired region of Spain, and they're sold in vials sized for 2-3 uses. Spice Revolution will also feature local thyme in all sizes, and their unique cookies are in full swing.

Trotta Foods: Fall Soups

Stop by and check out seasonal soups including Pasta & Fagoli, Italian Wedding soup and more.

Pumpkin Challah

Flavor alert: Pumpkin Challah from Orwasher's Bakery is in.

Bread Alone Pumpkin Pies & Pumpkin Muffins

Bread Alone's seasonal Hudson Valley Pumpkin Pies & Pumpkin Muffins are back. They source gourds from Mead Orchards, roasting and pureeing them in house, enhancing that autumnal flavor with a house blend of seasonal spices.

FREE Pickle-on-a-Stick for Kids In Costume

Pickle Licious is serious about pickles, kids, and kids in costumes that like pickles. Saturday have your child stop by Pickle Licious in costume for a Halloween treat: one free pickle-on-a-stick. Compliments of Pickle Licious!

Dancing Spirits Herbs

Check out the wide range of infused vinegars produced by Dancing Spirits Herbs. They'll be highlighting the return of Elderberry/Thyme Oxymel, and Fire Cider, to prepare for the changing seasons or make some delicious cocktails!

EVENTS AT THE MARKET

Visiting Organization 8:30am - 12:45pm

Our local Axial Theater, which operates out of St. John's Episcopal Church, will visit to highlight their upcoming show Nectar. Stop by Saturday to learn more about the Axial Theater and their programs.

Ragamuffin Parade Arrives At 11:30am

Pint-sized vampires, princesses, storm troopers and more will arrive at Memorial Plaza at 11:30am, hungry for fun. They'll find rides, games, craft activities and a whole Market full of treats!

EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

Tina Gambino 5K Run/Walk

Haven't registered? You can arrive Saturday between 7:30am - 8:45am to register on race day. The starting location is the Pleasantville High School. For more information click here.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week: 10/30- 11/12

Enjoy great dining and great deals at restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley. No tickets or passes are required, although reservations are strongly encouraged. HVRW features prix fixe, three-course dinners for $32.95 and lunches for $22.95 (plus drinks, tax and tip). For a list of participating restaurants, that you can sort by cuisine type, or town, click here.

We're A Year-Round Market Of Course

Our Indoor Market has growers with fresh winter-grown vegetables and well-stored root vegetables, apples, cheeses, honey and more. So note the Market's transition into the Pleasantville Middle School for the winter months and keep creating delicious meals while supporting regional farms each week.