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The Ultimate Guide to Pittsburgh Farmers Markets: 2019
http://www.goodfoodpittsburgh.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-pittsburgh-farmers-markets-2019/
May 4, 2019 by Madeline Quigley
Photo: Monongahela Farmers Market
Ah – a true sign of the season in Pittsburgh is the return of the city's Farmers Markets.
Spring through fall, Pittsburgh is fortunate enough to have Farmers Markets all over the city, every day of the week. Below we have rounded up a day-by-day guide to these markets. Enjoy!
Back again this year, local non-profit Just Harvest has a Fresh Access program at 21 different farmers markets around the city, where they offer a token exchange that allows shoppers to use credit, debit and food stamp cards at the farmers market. For those who have food stamps or SNAP assistance, Just Harvest offers an extra $2 to spend on fruits and vegetables for every $5 they spend at the farmers market.
Know of any farmers markets that we missed? Share with us in our comments, and we'll update the post!
Pittsburgh Farmers Market day-by-day guide:
Saturdays
Swissvale Farmers Market
Every Saturday, June 1 – October 26
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
2036 Noble Street
At the Swissvale Farmers Market, you'll find locally-grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, plus a variety of hand-made crafts and gift items. Vendors include: Jodikinos Farms, Hawk & Hen Gardens, Catchfly Gardens, Pitaland, Great Harvest Bread, Park Street Treats, Cobbler World, Just Harvest, Knitting By Pam and Donna, Meem's Knits, and Sky Blue Sky Studio.
Monroeville Lions Farmers' Market
Every Saturday, May 11 – November (Mother's Day – Thanksgiving)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Monroeville Community Park,
2399 Tilbrook Road.
Vendors selling local produce, baked goods, meats and preserves. Vendors in the past have included: Pitaland, Paul's Apple Orchard, McKinney Family Farm, Larry Musser's Produce, Mish Meats, Ruk's Preserves and Harvest Valley Farms. A new vendor this year is Bushy Run Winery.
Sewickley Farmers Market
Every Saturday from April through November
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. James Parking
Lot, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA.
Typically, Merchants sell meat, locally-grown fresh vegetables, local honey, organic farms products, pierogies, pasta and more.
Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 11 – October 26
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Located in the Uptown Business District on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.
The Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers Market features 20+ weekly vendors of local produce, breads, meats, olive oil, honey, cheeses, arts and crafts.
Beaver Farmers Market
Every Saturday May – December
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Beaver Courthouse Parking Lot, 4th & Market Streets.
The Beaver Farmers Market is one of five Beaver County Markets open May through November. They feature fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, honey, fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants.
Butler City Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 25 through October
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
205 S. Chestnut Street, Butler
The Butler City Farmers Market takes place in an open-air space, featuring local produce, baked goods, crafts and more.
Mars Farmers Market
Saturdays, May through October
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Woodland Valley Church,
225 Crowe Avenue
Local vegetables and fruits, eggs, breads, baked goods, jams, jellies, crafts, jewelry, bedding plants, potted plants, flowers and more.
Ellwood City Farmers Market
Every Saturday, June 1 through October
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Beaver Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, 500 Block of Beaver Avenue, Ellwood City, PA
Vendors include farms with local fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, snacks, live music and kids activities. The market is part of the Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) project.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
Every Saturday, May 18 – November 2
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
5050 Liberty Avenue
The Bloomfield Saturday Market features fresh fruit, vegetable, and locally-made goods, plus an event calendar loaded with special dates, follow their Facebook for updates on programming. This year, they're welcoming vendors such as: Barlow Bakes cookies,
be.wild.er farm, Bitter Ends Garden, City Fresh Pasta, Freedom Farms, Gryphon's Tea, Hannah's Honey, Mediterra Bakehouse, Mill Creek Trout Farm, Paul Family Farms, Pigeon Bagels, The Pittsburgh Juice Company, Prohibition Pastries, Wise County Biscuits, Zeke's Coffee Pittsburgh, and more!
Ligonier Country Market
Saturdays starting May 18
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
110 Andi Lane, Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15759
The market has over 130 vendors. Find all kinds of fresh picked produce, flowers, farm beef, poultry and eggs, specialty breads, pastries, hot cooked foods, honey, maple syrup, jewelry, purses, country crafts, wood items, pet items, dog treats, candles and much more.
Farmers Markets of Greensburg
Every Saturday starting April 27 – November
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Lynchfield Recreation Park & Rt 66N
A ton of local produce, as well as pork, jam, eggs, and more can be found at this market.
Sundays
Shadyside Farmers Market
Every Sunday, starting June 2 through September
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Liberty School lot (corner of Ellsworth and Ivy Streets, entrance at
635 Filbert Street).
The Shadyside Farmers Market will feature fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, chicken, beef, pork, fish, hummus, honey and flowers.
City of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill
Sundays, May 12 – November 24
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Beacon/Bartlett parking lot
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
Monthly market in Larimer
4th Sunday of each month
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Location: Larimer Avenue Greenspace, Larimer Ave. & Carver St.
This market will run: June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27 and November 24.
Keystone Farmers' Market
Every Sunday May 19 – September 29
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
1150 Keystone Park Road, Derry, Pennsylvania
Come by the Keystone Farmers Market for jams, vegetables, candles, soaps, fruit, and much more!
Mondays
City of Pittsburgh East Liberty
Mondays, May 13 – November 25
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: NEW LOCATION! Garland Parklet Lot on N. Euclid Ave.
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market
Every Monday, starting June 3 through October 14
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zelienople Community Park
Fresh fruits, vegetables from McKinney Family Farm, along with a rotating list of guest vendors.
Robinson Farmers Market at Holy Trinity
Every Monday, starting May 13 – October
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Holy Trinity,
5718 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks
Many vendors participate weekly, including: produce, dairy, ice cream, hummus, wine, whiskey, kettle corn, shaved ice, honey, baked goods, pasta, coffee, pressed juice, smoothies, goat cheese, gyros, jerky, olive oil, bread, and more. There will also be food trucks, prepared food vendors, live entertainment and more. In the past this market has been closed Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Beaver Falls Farmers Market
Every Monday, May 6 – November 18
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Municipal parking lot, corner of 8th Ave. & 12th St.
Features fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, honey, fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants.
Photo: Ellwood City Farmers Market
Tuesdays
Lawrenceville Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, June 4 – October 29
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Arsenal Park, between 39th and 40th Streets, and between Butler and Penn Streets.
The Lawrenceville Farmers Market has moved to Tuesday, and the date change comes as a result of a cooperative partnership with the Bloomfield Saturday Market. This new partnership will connect a small cohort of shared farmers and producers that will participate in both the Lawrenceville Farmers Market and Bloomfield Saturday Market, allowing community members two opportunities to shop with their favorite vendors.
City of Pittsburgh South Side
Tuesdays, May 14 – November 26
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: 18th Street & Carson Street parking lot
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
New Brighton Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, starting May 7 through November
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: 5th Avenue & 12th Street, New Brighton, PA.
The market, located in the parking lot next to the Family Dollar, features fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, and prepared foods.
Chippewa Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from May 7 – November 19
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Chippewa United Methodist Church at the corner of Darlington Road and Shenango Road
Features fruits and vegetables about at the Pittsburgh farmers market, plus baked goods, meat, honey, fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants.
Latrobe Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from June 4 – September 24
Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Legion Keener Park (at Chestnut and Irving Streets)
Latrobe's farmers market features local vendors with produce, baked goods, popcorn, crafts and more.
Bethel Park Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from May 7 – September 24
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: South Park VIP Parking Lots, directly off Corrigan Drive near the ice skating rink.
The Bethel Park Farmers Market offers items like Gyros, freshly made salads, BBQ sandwiches, cakes, cookies, breads, Kettle Corn, hummus, BBQ sauce, wine, whiskey, shaved ices, granola, breads, milk, cheese, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, and more!
Wednesdays
City of Pittsburgh Carrick Dairy District
Wednesday, June 19 – November 27
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location:
1529 Brownsville Road
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
Mt. Lebanon Lions Farmers Market
Every Wednesday June 5 – October
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church,
975 Washington Road
Find local produce, fresh-baked breads and other food products. Previous vendors have included Wood Street Bread, Matthews Family Farm, Nellie's Middle Eastern Foods, Cinco de Mayo salsa, Gosia's Pierogies, Herbold Farm, Dilner Family Farm, and Pisarcik Greenhouse.
Peters Township Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, May 22 – September 25
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. David's Episcopal Church,
905 E. McMurray Rd., Venetia, PA.
Vendors will include Country Hammer Moonshine, Freedom Farms, Fresh From the Farm Juices, Garden Caravan, Wild River Kettle Korn, Wu's Shaved Ice, Hello Hummus, Kern Farms, Loafers Bread, The Olive Tap, The Pie Place, Simmons Farm, and more!
Ross Twp. Farmers Market
Every Wednesday through October, starting May 15
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church parking
lot, 920 Perry Hwy.
Vendors will farms and greenhouses, prepared foods, baked goods, and local businesses.
Bellevue Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, June 5 – October
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bayne Park,
34 North Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA
A variety of fresh, locally-grown food as well as hand-crafted items sourced from local ingredients.
Aliquippa/ New Sheffield Farmers Market
Every Wednesday starting May 1 – October 23
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church, 2816 Brodhead Road
Features fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, honey, fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants.
Tarentum Farmers Market
Wednesdays starting June 12 – October
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Parking lot across from MedExpress and Dunkin' Donuts on East 10th Avenue.
Produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, pierogies, baked goods, BBQ, and more can all be found at the market.
Fox Chapel Farmers Market
Wednesday, June 12–Oct. 23
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m
Location: Shady Side Academy Senior School,
423 Fox Chapel Road
Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, perennials and potted plants, gourmet baked goods, raw, unprocessed honey, old fashioned lemonade, small batch coffee, chocolate covered fruits and cheesecake, wood-fired pizza, herbal infused cleaning products, fresh mushrooms and more at this market! Some of the produce is from Shady Side's very own on-campus SSA Farm.
Thursdays
Market Square Downtown Farmers Market
Every Thursday, May 16 – October 31
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Market Square
The Downtown Market Square Farmers Market is celebrating its 15th season! Over 30 weekly vendors sell fresh fruit, vegetables, organic milk and cheese, honey, breads, cakes, fresh-pressed juices, and other homemade food products are available for sale in Market Square every Thursday. The market also includes free afternoon concerts from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and special events, including Christmas in July, Irish Day, Navy Week, and the year-end Halloween bash.
City of Pittsburgh Beechview
Every Thursday, June 20 – September 12
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Broadway Ave. & Beechview Ave. parking lot.
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
Green Tree Farmers Market
Every Thursday from May 23 – October
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Green Tree Park, Lower Level,
905 Greentree Road.
The Green Tree Farmers Market features a stellar lineup of vendors, with local produce, plus jams, jellies, pies, olive oil, small-batch hummus, grass-fed beef and meats, flowers, plants, homemade fudge, kettle corn, fresh bread, and baked goods. In the past, vendors have included Simmons Farm, The Pie Place, Jose Quiroz Farm, Hello Hummus, Pennsylvania Dutch Foods and more.
Washington Main Street Farmers Market
Every Thursday, May 16 – October 31
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 139 S. Main Street, Washington, PA.
The market offers fresh, locally-grown produce, including organic options, meat, eggs, dairy products, breads, pastas, salsas, and other prepared foods. Live music is also scheduled for more weeks. In the past, vendors have included BadAzz BBQ, Bread Spreads by Susan, Conover Organic Farms, Headacres Farm, Jodikinos Farms, Kern's Farm, Peanut Butter Bones and more.
Wilkinsburg Open Market
Every Thursday, June 18 – November 19
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:
733 South ave (South Avenue Methodist Church parking lot)
Farmers, crafters, artisans and prepared food vendors will be selling products, like fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. After the market, enjoy live music, food, and art on Thursdays for "Art in the Park" from 6:30-8:30pm in the Penn Avenue Parklet located on Penn Avenue between Wood St and Center St.
Murrysville Farmers Market
Every Thursday, June 6 – September 26
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location:
3235 Sardis Road, Murraysville, PA
Featuring farm-fresh produce and vendors with baked goods, snacks, prepared foods and more. There will also be *new* Artisan Days at the Murrysville Farmers' Market on June 27, July 25, August 29, and September 26.
Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary Farmers Market
Every Thursday, starting May 16 – September 26
Hours: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location:
2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair
Lots of local vendors make their home at the market. Previous vendors include Wild River Kettle Corn, Dillner Family Farm, The Paddy Wagon, Swope's Berries & Bees and more. The Market is held rain or shine.
Etna Farmers Market
Every Thursday, June 6 through October 31
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
437 Butler Street
The Etna Farmers' Market has been serving the community since 2007. The market sells farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, prepared foods, crafts, jams, pickles and more. Vendors include: Dillner Family Farm, Stein's Apiary, Just Right Sice, Nedal Gyro, and more.
Ambridge Farmers Market
Every Thursday from May 2 through November 26
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Route 65 & 6th Street
Features fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, honey, fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants.
Verona Farmers Market
Every Thursday from June 6 through October
Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Verona Railroad Park,
736 E. Railroad Avenue
Verona's farmer's brings a great selection of local vendors to the Railroad Park. Additionally, in the past, the market has offered monthly "free yoga in the park" from 7-8 following the market.
Fridays
City of Pittsburgh Mellon Square
Every Friday, May 10 – October 25
Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Mellon Square, Smithfield Street & Sixth Avenue
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
City of Pittsburgh North Side
Every Friday, May 17 – November 22
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave.
Features farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods.
Monongahela Farmers Market
Every Friday June through September
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Farmers set up on the cobblestone side street that runs along the side of Chess Park in Monongahela's Main Street District
Vendors include: Aunt Kims Jellies, Gimme Some Sugar cupcakes, Jimmy's Italian Ice, Sam's Gyro, Harden Farm, Triple B Farm, and more!
The Original Farmers Market (Bridgeville area)
Open every Friday in May, and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from June through September, and every Monday and Friday in October and November
Hours: Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Location:
151 Parks Road, McDonald, PA
Vendors include Bayer Farm, Simmons Farm, Janoski Farms, George Bartkus Cheese, Debbies Deluxe Cookies & Cakes, Tim Wu Shaved Ice, Victoria's Fudge-A-Licious, and more!
Forest Hills Farmers Market
Every Friday, starting May 24 – October
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Forest Hills Presbyterian Church parking
lot, 1840 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA.
Managed by the Late Bloomers Garden Club, the Forest Hills Farmers Market features home grown produce, baked goods, and unique products for sale. Vendors include: Cherish Creamery, Bates & Hayes Concessions, Billy's Country Smokehouse, Harvest Valley Farms, Hello Hummus, Logan Family Farms, Monroe's Coffee, Olive & Marlowe, Pasta Bill, Sandhill Berries, and Wood Street Bread Company.
Farmers Market at The Block Northway
Every Friday June 21 – October 25
Location: The Block Northway, near DSW Shoe Warehouse in the South Atrium, Upper Level
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Plenty of vendors, including Freedom Farms, Vibo's Italian Bakery, Wigle Whiskey, The Olive Tap, handmade wares, and on the first Friday of each month a tasting with Farm to Table. There are also activities like Kids Day and Fall Fest.
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