March 28, 2020

Once again, it will be held in the commuter lot at the Hastings train station where we have ample space to spread out our vendors and shoppers. Under normal circumstances, we would not be open on a fourth Saturday. But since the Irvington Farmer's Market has had to cancel its remaining winter markets, we are holding the alternate week markets in Hastings for as long as we can. Most of your favorite Hastings vendors will be here along with a few Irvington add-ons, like Madura Farms which will be bringing their wild assortment of culinary mushrooms for lockdown risotto (try this one).

Since Governor Cuomo listed farmer's markets as an "essential business" that can remain open during the crisis, we will try to bring you a farmer's market each week as long as our safety protocols are honored and our incredible staff of volunteers is up to the task. We could not do any of this without their efforts. To control the number of shoppers who can be in the market at one time, we are asking that you please sign up here .

We are limiting the number of shoppers who can enter the market to about 30 at a time. To be clear, just because you sign up for a 10:20 a.m. slot doesn't mean you will be able to shop exactly at 10:20 a.m. As one shopper leaves we will allow one shopper in and while we are banking on most shoppers staying 20 minutes on average, we cannot hold them to that. Please be patient with us as we try to regulate the flow of traffic.

The good news is that The Good Witch Coffee Bar will open as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday so that shoppers can grab a coffee drink, bagel or muffin BEFORE they head to the market to enjoy while waiting in our "safe" line. Shoppers can pre-order these (and coffee beans, too!) at goodwitchcoffeebar.com

We would like to encourage everyone to pre-order as much as possible from your favorite vendors to help you shop more efficiently. A list of participating vendors and the best way to reach them for pre-ordering is below.

Arlotta Food Studio

www.arlottafood.com

802.379.8181 (call Arlotta)

Anthi's Greek Specialties

anthisgreekfood@gmail.com

917.560.1494

Bambino Ravioli Pastificio

info@bambinoravioli.com

Bien Cuit Bakery

973.393.4200 (call/text Joey)

Cooperstown Cheese

cheznous98@hotmail.com