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Hastings Farmers' Market
Hastings, New York (Westchester County)
914-923-4837

When: Saturdays, June 5 until Dec. Rain or shine, all the stands are under tents.
Hours: 8:30a - 2p
Where: Library parking lot off Maple in Hastings, NY (behind the public library) -- directions and map
Parking: Along street, feed the meters, they're hungry.
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Aristo-Cat Monica & I boarded the Swiftboat for a covert mission to the Hastings Farmers' Market. We motored down the scenic Hudson River, only to come under hostile fire from yet another Westchester County Government tax increase. The concussion from the sales tax increase actually knocked Aristo-Cat overboard, but I deftly manuevered the Swiftboat around to scoop her out of the water, hence qualifying myself to be President someday. (What a bonus!)

But as we waded ashore, it was obvious this Swiftboat expedition was worthwhile: great vendors and a fantastic selection of goodies to plunder.

Bobolink Dairy -- grass-fed cheeses and wood-fired breads. Only at the market June 19 and July 3, 17 and 31

Bombay Emerald Chutney Co. -- hot and sweet chutneys.

Bread Alone -- great organic breads and pies

Dines Farm -- you can also order online or buy their all-natural pork & poultry at NY Naturals in Brooklyn. And here's an article about Dines Farm from the Journal News, including an FYI about the difference between free range and pasture raised chickens.

Grammy's Gardens -- flowers

Lena Mae Soaps -- handmade soaps.

Lenny's Bee Productions -- smoked trout, including free samples

Meredith's Bread -- pies and pastries too, some organic breads

Morgiewicz Produce

Paisley Farms

Red Jacket Orchards

Solomon's Rose -- jams and preserves

The Orchards of Concklin -- (beware of the annoying flash website... an example of neat technology run amuck.) -- fresh fruits and veggies

Warwick Valley Winery -- great wines. They also have pick-your-own peaches (mid-Aug) and apples (mid-Sept).

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Special events at the Hastings Farmers' Market.

Other Farmers' Markets in Westchester County, New York:
Bronxville Farmers' Market
Hartsdale Farmers' Market -- [Fat Cat Chef review]
Mount Vernon Farmers' Market
New Rochelle Farmers' Market
Peekskill Farmers' Market
Pleasantville Farmers' Market -- [Fat Cat Chef review]
Rye Farmers' Market
Southwest Yonker's Farmers' Market
Tarrytown Farmers' Market -- [Fat Cat Chef review]
White Plains Farmers' Market
Yonker's Farmers' Market

Westchester County Farmers' Markets from the Farmer Market Federation of New York