Memorial Day Weekend: Full Market & Fun Events

The Pleasantville Farmers Market is back at Memorial Plaza this Saturday, May 27, and running at full strength. The growing season is gaining momentum and the Market welcomes back its full roster of Weekly Vendors. The organization The School of Rock will visit (8:30am - 12:30pm) and a summer of great programming also begins with Nutrition Bits And Bites (8:30am - 12:30pm), performances by Marco the Magician in the Kids area (performing at 9:30am, and at 11:00am), and the Pleasantville Farmers Market Music Series presents live music by The Bottoms Up Dixieland Jazz Band (10:00am-12:00pm).

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• Hours And Where To Park
• Phelps Health Tip
• Using SNAP At The Market
• Vendor Highlights And Sales
• Events At The Market

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 following Rotation Vendors will also be in this Saturday:

• Dancing Spirits Herbs
• Demi Olive Oil
• Krazy For Kazu's
• North Winds Lavender Farm
• Red Barn Bakery
• Tousey Winery

Open When, and Park Where?

The Outdoor Market is open Saturday from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Where to park? Get to know the "hidden parking lots of Pville". There are 7 parking lots within a few blocks of the Market. Review them all by clicking here to view a parking map.

Phelps Health Tip:

Listen To Mom

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "For centuries, moms have told children that vegetables are good for them. And they were right! Based on some estimates, vegetables supply over 50% of vitamins C and A, and much of our B6, magnesium, niacin, thiamin, and iron. Eating a variety of seasonal plant food, which supplies these and many more nutrients, can help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease."

Edible Hudson Valley Issues Saturday

Edible Hudson Valley has delivered complimentary copies of their newest, super thick summer issue this week. Collect a copy at the Market's south entrance (while supplies last). If you want to learn more about Edible Hudson Valley click here.

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 our 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.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

J&A Farm Is Back!

J&A Farm will start their season with us this Saturday. Stop by to welcome them back.

Red Barn Bakery

Red Barn Bakery will have Organic strawberry rhubarb pies and ramp tarts this week.

Edgwick Farm

Edgwick Farm has a sweet pairing of Cantebury soft goat cheese with seasonal strawberry jam for Memorial Day weekend celebrations.

Spice Revolution: Grilling Spice

This weekend Spice Revolution will feature some great grilling spices: shallot pepper, garlic pepper, smoked sweet Spanish paprika, their New Mexican fiesta blend and maple garlic seasoning. All great seasonings for fish, chicken, squash, pork, beef, tofu, asparagus, mushrooms and just about anything you want to grill.

Pickle Licious: Holiday Weekend Essentials

Kick off Memorial Day with the ultimate BBQ. Pickle Licious has all your weekend essentials including sweet pickle chips, sauerkraut and Krelish ($6.00 per 1/2 pint) which is made with sauerkraut, mustard and relish.

Simply Planted

Simply Planted will have a big selection of 5" annuals (buy three, get the fourth FREE) and Heat Lovers drop & grow planters are $20 each, or two for $35.

Dancing Spirits Herbs

Visiting Saturday with their unique vinegars, natural salves, and more.

Tousey Winery

Tousey Winery, in Clermont, New York, overlooking the picturesque Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, grows Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir grapes to create their unique, delicious, Hudson Valley wines. Stop by to have a taste.

Kiernan Farm: SALE

Kiernan has SALES on burger patties (quarter pound or third pound), and beef back ribs, and discounts are available on ground beef and all sausages when buying bulk. Stop by their tent to learn more, and to plan the a great BBQ for this weekend.

Cowberry Crossing Farm:

Fresh Organic Chicken

For the first time this season Cowberry Crossing Farm will have fresh (as opposed to winter's frozen) Certified Organic whole chickens -- and they'll continue offering fresh chicken through Thanksgiving.

EVENTS AT THE MARKET

Visiting Organization: 8:30am - 12:00pm

The School Of Rock

The School of Rock will visit with information about their camp and on-going programs. Stop by to speak with them in person Saturday to learn more about the school.

Kids Market Sprouts Event: 9:30am - 11:00am

Marco the Magician kicks off another rewarding season of Market Sprouts programming (literally - children that sign in receive a reward every third event they attend). With too much blow-your-mind magic for just one show, Marco Frezza has offered to perform at 9:30am and at 11:00am. Please bring the whole family, all your friends, even distant cousins to help us build a great crowd for Marco. He'll leave them all guessing. (Note: In addition to offering performances for children, Marco Frezza is an instructor of magic. If your kids are interested in learning magic speak with Marco for more information.

Music Series: 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Bottoms Up Dixieland Jazz Band

The Bottoms Up Dixieland Jazz Band brings to life the energetic romps of 1920s New Orleans, a la Louis Armstrong and Kid Ory. Featuring some fun modern twists, this band will have people singing, clapping, and dancing in the Market aisles.

Health & Sustainability 8:30am - 12:30pm

Stop by the Health & Sustainability Tent to speak with nutritionist Marina Stopler MS, RD, IBCLC, of Lehman College for her first Nutrition Bits And Bites event. Her theme is "Let's Shop!". She will also provide farmers market shopping tips, ideas for shopping on a budget, discuss nutrient-dense diets, and offer recipes that incorporate seasonal ingredients available at the Market this month.

To keep on top of over 60 events at the Market throughout the season view the website's calendar page by clicking here.