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Pleasantville Farmers Market Celebrates 25 Years Of Saturdays

The market runs year-round.

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As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Pleasantville Farmers Market, Legislator Margaret Cunzio declares Saturday, September 3rd "Pleasantville Farmers Market Day" in Westchester County.
As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Pleasantville Farmers Market, Legislator Margaret Cunzio declares Saturday, September 3rd "Pleasantville Farmers Market Day" in Westchester County. (John F. Kramer)

PLEASANTVILLE, NY — The Pleasantville Farmers Market celebrated 25 years in operation Saturday with festivities and a special proclamation.

The market draws shoppers from all over central Westchester as well as the village where it's located in a parking lot filled with commuter cars on weekdays.

The festivities included the ever-popular corn roast, kids' activities and live music.

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As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Pleasantville Farmers Market, local author Joe Wallace helps a young shopper apply a 25th anniversary "Straw Barry" temporary tattoo. (Pleasantville Farmers Market)

The village also presented Mead Orchards, which has been at the market for a quarter-century, with a proclamation declaring Sept. 3 Mead Orchards Day.

As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Pleasantville Farmers Market, Pleasantville Mayor Peter Scherer declares Saturday, September 3rd "Mead Orchards Day," in recognition of Mead Orchards being the only Market farmer who has been with the Market for 25 years, presenting Chuck Mead and Scott Blasdell with the proclamation. (John F. Kramer)

Legislator Margaret Cunzio presented a proclamation declaring Sept. 3 "Pleasantville Farmers Market Day" in Westchester County.

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As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Pleasantville Farmers Market, Minority Leader of the Westchester Board of Legislators Margaret Cunzio declares Saturday, September 3rd "Pleasantville Farmers Market Day" in Westchester County, presenting Pleasantville Farmers Market manager Steve Bates with the proclamation. Also pictured: Musicians Martin Aronchick, Nancy Carmichael and Richard Brooker. (John F. Kramer.)

Check out what's coming to the market every week in Steve Bates' column on Patch. SEE: Pleasantville Farmers Market is 25!

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