Memorial Weekend Market!

The Pleasantville Farmers Market is open at Memorial Plaza this Saturday, May 27. We're kicking off a new summer season, with seating in the Village gazebo and shaded Music Series area, an exciting vendor roster, and the return of the Market's popular events including this week's Market Sprouts kids event (WonderSpark Puppets!), Music Series performance (Isra-Alien!), and our Community Tent (featuring Village Trustees and the Mayor!). Details about this week's events are listed further below.

The growing season is gaining momentum so the Market welcomes back more seasonal produce each week: asparagus! rhubarb! crisp spring greens! Snap peas! Wright's Farm will be making their first visit of the season this Saturday and next week Dobler Farms returns to complete our roster of regional growers. Our farmers and food artisans have plenty of ingredients and treats for to help you create memorable meals this holiday weekend. See you at the Market!

It's 7:00 pm Tuesday:
PFM-O is now OPEN!

To begin shopping with Pleasantville Farmers Market Online CLICK HERE. Preorders can be made Tuesday 7pm - Thursday 7pm. PFM-O is easy, quick, and convenient!

WHO'S IN THIS WEEK?

View our Map of the Market to see where all vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace.
In addition to Weekly vendors the following Rotation vendors will also be in this Saturday:

• Bohemian Baked
• Bombay Chutney Company
• Demi Olive Oil
• Dancing Spirits Herbs
• Forward Roots
• Manor Sangria
• Merchant’s Daughter Ciderworks
• Red Barn Bakery
• River Valley Community Grains
• SallyeAnder

Lead Sponsor Northwell Health Tip: Rhubarb!
"Eating rhubarb, which is an Anthocyanin-rich plant, provides your body with chemicals that work to get rid of cell damage. Rhubarb boasts anti-inflammatory properties and is linked with cancer protection, improved cognitive function and heart-health". Brought to you by Northern Westchester and Phelps, your local Northwell hospitals.

Market Intern Program
The Market is accepting applications from area students, grades 8 - 12, for the our spring/summer/fall Intern Program. For information email info@pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org.

The Zero Waste Composting Station is seeking youth volunteers (shifts are valid for community service hours). The composting station helps decrease the amount of trash produced by the Market. To assist a teen to volunteer CLICK HERE and add their name to whichever weekends they can volunteer. If you have any questions you can contact our Zero Waste Station Coordinator Jadyn Serebin at jadyn@serebin.com.

BIG SNAP UPDATE!

Visit Pleasantville Farmers Market and double your SNAP dollars! Thanks to a generous grant from local Phelps Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital, both part of the Market's Lead Sponsor Northwell Health, shoppers using their SNAP benefits now receive a free SNAP dollar to spend at the Market for every SNAP dollar redeemed (up to $40). Visit the Managers Tent for assistance and double your ability to purchase nutritious, farm fresh foods for you and your family!

PARKING UPDATE:
Plaza parking lot is FREE between 8am - 1pm

The Village of Pleasantville's Memorial Plaza parking lot is now FREE between 8am - 1pm on Saturdays. After 1pm the parking lot requires payment for any cars present. Note that all street parking locations still require payment on Saturdays at all times. The Village's Pango smartphone app and two pay stations are available to make payment.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Both Woven Stars Farm and Hilly Acres Farm are ready with meats for your grill! Andy of Hilly Acres highlights, "Since this is the official start of the summer grilling season, we have a large assortment of pork sausages, and beef steaks (porterhouse, t-bone, rib-eye, sirloin). If you're having a large crowd, try grilling a london broil as an average 2lb London broil will feed 4-5 people -- it's the best bang for your buck!" Both farms also have poultry parts too.

Spice Revolution is on theme too, featuring three NEW grilling and BBQ spices: Sichuan BBQ (spicy & rich), Lemongrass Griller (salt free, bright & floral), and Sweet Southern BBQ (sweet & smoky).

Returning Wright's Farm says they will be all about RHUBARB: fresh rhubarb, rhubarb syrup, rhubarb jam and rhubarb pie!

Puras Paletas is back with their yummy ice pops. Get your pops home still frozen: buy a Puras Paletas insulated bag!

Edgwick Farm has two seasonal pairings this week with their fresh goat cheese. One is strawberry rhubarb jam layered under the cheese. And now that green garlic is finally being harvested, the other one is a pesto made from the organic green garlic (using sunflowers seeds so nut allergies are not triggered) and layered under the cheese. Take your pick -- sweet or savory -- or try both!

Dancing Spirits Herbs will be in for her May visit on Saturday with a unique line of vinegars and balms. Herbalist Clare is highlighting that she has a new lip balm formula that is fantastic!

Gajeski Produce has plenty of asparagus, rhubarb, and snap peas this week. Brian Gajeski will also begin to carry his own annuals and other potted items from his greenhouse, helping to fill the void left by Simply Planted's retirement.

Demi Olive Oil is in and they're highlighting that in addition to their normal smaller bottles, the big 1500ml bottles are back.

Claudia Kenny of Little Seed Gardens is highlighting that she has a good supply of Little Gems lettuces. She says, "I am especially loving Alison Romans' recipe. I served it three times this week to delight miscellaneous dinner company."

River Valley Community Grains is in with heirloom varieties of corn for popping, cornmeal, corn flour, and varieties of oats, rye and wheat, all grown using regenerative agriculture methods.

Tivoli Mushrooms has blue oyster, lions mane, cremini and portobello mushrooms and a set of interesting wild edibles too.

SallyeAnder is in with their line of balms and beautiful soaps.

Bohemian Baked has their line of wheat-free cookies, cinnamon buns, croissants, breads, and more this week.

Bombay Chutney Company will be in with authentic chutneys, simmer sauces, and frozen meals like samosas, kofta, saag, Rajma, Chana Masala and Dal Tadka.

Maple View Farm has its first fresh beets of the season. Also enjoy sweet baby carrots, head lettuce, escarole, green garlic, arugula, baby bok choy, kale mix, lettuce mix, spinach, and pea shoots.

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer and sip some Merchant’s Daughter Hard Cider this weekend -- goes great with BBQ and the poolside! Stop by the Market for 20% off a 750ml Semi Dry bottle!

EVENTS AT THE MARKET

Market Sprouts Kids Event:
WonderSpark Puppet Performances
starting promptly at 9:45am & 10:15am
Have the kids join us for 15 minute performances of Aesop's Fables with WonderSpark Puppets, an interactive puppet show featuring playful creatures that will spark the imagination. A “The Lion and the Mouse” performance starts promptly at 9:45am and a performance of “The Tortoise and the Hare” starts at 10:15am. REMEMBER: Have your child sign in at the Market Sprouts table each time they attend a kids event -- children that sign in receive a reward every third event they attend. Our Market Sprouts kIds events are made possible thanks to generous support from our Sponsor Kiwi Country Day Camp.

Community Tent:
8:30am - 12:15pm
Trustees of the Village Board and our Mayor will be available to discuss ongoing municipal projects and future plans with members of the community. Our Community Tent is made possible by the support from our Sponsor Patty Anker and her A Team at Howard Hanna / Rand Realty.

Music Series Performance:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Isra-Alien!
Opening a new season of the Pleasantville Farmers Market Music Series, we welcome Isra-Alien for a high-energy acoustic guitar performance featuring innovative compositions and imaginative arrangements. Our Music Series performances are made possible in 2023 thanks to generous support from our Sponsor the Jacob Burns Film Center.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Spring Hours: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Avoid the Market if you're sick. Especially so if you exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus (temperature of 100° or above, a cough, a sore throat, shortness of breath).

IN THE COMMUNITY:

May 30: Donate Blood!
1:00 - 7:00pm
Pleasantville Emanuel Lutheran Church
197 Manville Rd, Pleasantville, NY
To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-933-2566 or sign up online.
Appointments Appreciated - Walk-ins welcomed!

June 3: Hudson Valley Fermented
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Save $ by purchasing your tickets before 6/1!
Enjoy an afternoon tasting of regionally produced craft beers, wines, and more presented by the Rotary Club of Pleasantville to benefit local and global charitable projects. Held at Pace University, Pleasantville, NY. For more information and to purchase tickets click here

Shop Local:
The Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce can help you stay connected to the small businesses that make Pleasantville such a wonderful place to visit and to live. Check out the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce website for a full member directory, an event calendar, and a feature to help find parking spots when visiting.