Happiness Happens

Did you know that August is national “Happiness Happens” month? I didn’t (before looking it up), but how absolutely perfect for the Hastings Farmers Market – a place where happiness truly happens! Whether it’s cheerful shoppers patiently waiting in line until we open at 8:30am or friendly vendors smiling and cracking jokes or happy dogs checking out our market doggie water bowl, a Saturday morning in the Zinsser Lot is just a super fun place to be. We’ve got fabulous local produce, delicious grab-and-go food, locally-sourced libations, and live music; what's not to love?!

Here are just a few things that “spark joy”:

  • Painted Goat’s herd of 70 goats, which have over 100 acres of rolling hills to graze and play. The entire cheese-making process is done on their farm and the magical transformation from fresh goat’s milk to stunningly earthy and vibrant aged cheese is done naturally in an underground “cave” located twelve feet below ground level.
     

  • Annie’s Ginger Elixir is super-charged with organic hibiscus, cranberries, elderberries, blueberries, and currants for a healthy gut and immunity boost. Got a bit of a tummy ache? Feel a summer cold coming on? Annie’s potion will cure what ails you.
     

  • Fleur Piton Candles are created in heavenly scents evocative of founder Thanie’s native St. Lucia. Hand poured and crafted here in Westchester, they provide the perfect aromatic escape.
     

  • Windridge Farm Mushrooms uses 100% organic materials and regenerative farming practices to bring us nutritious, colorful, and flavorful mushrooms. What’s your favorite color oyster? Blue? Brown? Gold? Pink? No matter,  pick your favorite for this King Oyster Mushroom Scallops Salad.
     

  • Great Joy Farm can’t help but bring the joy with their just-picked succulent beefsteak tomatoes (as well as eggplants, onions, and Purple Chief potatoes and much more). Try this watermelon and tomato salad for a cool and refreshing summer treat.
     

  • Relative new-comer Simple Motive Brewing Company has quickly become a market favorite. Pick up some Lake Kolsch or Perpetuity India Pale Ale for your next backyard BBQ. They've also added Prospect to the family – this Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo & Trident IPA has been TRIPLE dry hopped to perfection. 

All of this, and The Fearless Cook Food Truck and live music from Jasper Zimmerman. It’s going to be a great day and we look forward to having you join us to help create another happy market!

Fer Franco