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Westchester’s favorite farmers’ markets are gearing up for a sensational season of selling, serving, and bringing communities together.
With COVID-19 restrictions relaxing and world of opportunity waiting in the great outdoors, Westchester’s favorite farmer’s markets are gearing up for a sensational season of selling, serving, and bringing communities together — albeit with masks and distancing guidelines still in place.
Chappaqua Farmers’ Market
Chappaqua Train Station Parking Area, Chappaqua
Grand opening May 8
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Specialty Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (frontline workers, elderly, immunocompromised)
Preregistration Required: No, but some vendors do offer preorder services
Hastings Farmers’ Market
Commuter Parking Lot across from Hastings-on-Hudson Metro-North Station
Grand opening May 22 (Sneak peek May 15, 9:30a.m. to 1p.m.)
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Specialty Hours: First hour is reserved for shoppers who are over 65+ and/or immunocompromised
Safety Protocol: The wearing of masks is mandatory for both vendors and shoppers; only one member per family at a time; shoppers cannot touch any produce, bread, or other items that are not sealed or packaged; all vendors must wear gloves and accept credit card payments to minimize handling of cash; shoppers should pre-order and pre-pay as much as possible to cut down their time spent at the market; shoppers must stand six feet apart if a vendor line forms; shoppers must keep their dogs and, if possible, children at home; shoppers waiting online to get into the market stand on the markers spaced seven feet apart.
Preregistration Required: No, but offers three ways to shop (express table, timed entry, and standby)
Irvington Farmer’s Market
Dows Lane School Parking Lot (6 Dows Lane, Irvington)
Grand opening June 6 (Sneak peak May 9 & May 23; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Masks required. Pre-ordering is encouraged. Express pickup available.
Preregistration Required: Yes
John Jay Homestead
400 Jay St, Katonah
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
New this Year: Member-only first pick 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Safety Protocol: While most of the buildings are still closed due to safety protocols, the Carriage Barn Education & Visitor Center will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 62-acre park is open to hike the perimeter trail, fish in the ice pond, take a self-guided landscape tour, and enjoy the beauty of various gardens.
Preregistration Required: Yes; Pre-registration opens Mondays at 9 a.m. for the following Saturday.
Larchmont Farmers’ Market
Metro-North parking deck off Chatsworth, Larchmont
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Masks must be worn in the market area at all times. Customers must abide by social distancing rules.
Preregistration Required: No, but you can pre-order from vendors using the website or app from WhatsGood. Look for Down to Earth Rye Farmers Market after you login.
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Muscoot Farm Market
51 Route 100, Katonah
Opening day on Sunday, May 9 (until the Sunday before Thanksgiving)
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Safety Protocol: By appointment only; 45-minute appointments; one person per family can register; mask and gloves mandatory; verification of registration required (printout or phone) and must be shown upon arrival; one-way circulation; shopping time is limited to 30 minutes, though 20 minutes is encouraged (leave enough time for payment); credit/debit card or contactless form of payment is preferred, though cash is acceptable as an alternative; arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
Preregistration Required: Yes; via website and Eventbrite
New Rochelle Farmers’ Market
Thomas Paine Cottage Museum
Opening June 11 (running until November 19)
Fridays, 9 a.m – 2 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Masks mandatory; leave six feet of space between you and others; send just one person to the farmers market to shop; social conversations must take place outside the market area; do not touch or lean over displays; food is prepackaged by vendors; no food sampling or cooking in the markets; bikes and dogs must be outside the market area; bring pre-order summaries to speed up pickup.
Preregistration Required: No, but available through the app WhatsGood Marketplace.
Ossining Farmers’ Market
Parking lot on the corner of Spring St & Main St
Saturdays, year-round, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Masks mandatory; leave six feet of space between you and others; send just one person to the farmers market to shop; social conversations must take place outside the market area; do not touch or lean over displays; food is prepackaged by vendors; no food sampling or cooking in the markets; bikes and dogs must be outside the market area; bring pre-order summaries to speed up pickup.
Preregistration Required: No, but available through the app WhatsGood Marketplace.
Peekskill Farmers’ Market
Bank St, Peekskill
Open June 5 (running until November 20)
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Specialty Hours: Seniors 60+, people with disabilities, and individuals with compromised immune systems are encouraged to come during the less crowded early hours of 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Safety Protocol:Face masks will not be required at the market but we still recommend wearing a proper face covering if you have not been vaccinated (provided upon entry if needed); maintain six feet between yourself, other market-goers, and vendors; no food sampling permitted; contactless payment methods will be offered if available; those who feel ill are encouraged to stay home; some vendors will allow customers to make their own selections this year while others may not allow customers to touch items.
Preregistration Required: No, but some vendors are encouraging preorder (check Facebook for updates)
Pelham Market
Harmon Avenue at Fifth Avenue next to Gazebo Park
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Safety Protocal: Social distancing is still in effect.
Preregistration required: No.
Pleasantville Farmers’ Market
Metro-North Parking Lot (10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville)
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Single entrance to the market; well-spaced line forms at the south end of the Memorial Plaza for visitors seeking entry; cash accepted, card accepted by some vendors; Market Bucks service paused until further notice; masks mandatory; no-touch shopping; portable handwashing stations; contactless shopping options (online); no social events; no tables and chairs. Shop online at Pleasantville Farmers Market Online Tuesday 7 p.m. to Thursday 7 p.m. and pick up at the Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Preregistration Required: Only for online ordering
Ridge Hill’s Market on Market
Market St, One Ridge Hill Blvd, Yonkers
Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Safety Protocols: Distancing, masks for the unvaccinated
Preregistration Required: No.
Rye Farmers’ Market
Parking lot off Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Masks must be worn in the market area. Customers must abide by social distancing rules.
Preregistration Required: No, but you can pre-order from vendors using the website or app from WhatsGood. Look for Down to Earth Rye Farmers Market after you login.
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The TaSH
Returning to Patriots Park
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Masks and social distancing are required. Contactless payment available at all vendors. No eating in the immediate market area. Preordering is available for many vendors at tashfarmersmarket.org.
Preregistration Required: Pre-order and pickup available, but not required
White Plains Farmers’ Market
Court St. Between Martine Ave and Main St, White Plains
Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Safety Protocol: Follow signs for entry and exit points; mask required, gloves encouraged; contactless shopping; social-distanced barrier between vendors and customers; one family member at the market to shop at a time; controlled capacity with line at entrance to await entry; single use bags encouraged
Preregistration Required: No, but offered on the site by select vendors.