Find the freshest fruits and vegetables at your local farmers market.
Pennsylvania is home to several great markets offering visitors the best selection of fruits, vegetables and other farm-fresh items.These markets play a vital role as a resource for locals who desire eat healthy by purchasing fresh, home-grown products. Check out these five great markets across Pennsylvania.
Broad Street Market
1233 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA
With nearly 40 vendors, this market offers something for everyone. The Broad Street Market is a midtown landmark experiencing rapid growth.
West Erie Plaza Farmer’s Market
1 West Erie Plaza Drive
Erie, PA
This weekly farmer’s market is open on Saturdays from June 1 through October 31 from 9 a.m. to close. Find local produce and artisans from the area.
Citiparks – City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation
Various locations
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburghers never had to leave the city to find fresh fruits and vegetables. Throughout the summer visitors can find a variety of farm-fresh foods—from fruits and vegetables to meats and cheeses. Click the link above to view the summer 2016 schedule.
The Lancaster Central Market
23 North Market Street, Lancaster, PA
Lancaster,PA
Hailed as the country’s oldest continuously operated farmer’s market, the Lancaster Central Market is one of the premier places to meet up with friends and family while shopping for a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and meats. Find regional specialties like Pennsylvania Dutch sausage, scrapple and headcheese. The market is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round.
Co-op Farmers Market
900 Barring Ave
Scranton, PA
For over 75 years, the Co-op Farmer’s Market—the only open-air market of its kind in Northeast Pennsylvania—has served locals with fresh, home-grown produce sold to patrons directly from local farmers. The market is open from noon to 6 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July through November.
Reading Terminal Market
51 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Operating for over 100 years, the historic Reading Terminal Market hosts more than 75 small businesses that sell fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood and more. The market is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m – 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
To locate a market near you, visit PA Preferred.