Philly Homegrown™: Farmers' Markets
Philadelphia’s markets make fresh, local food more accessible than ever.
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Situated amidst richly fertile farmland and home to innovative urban growing projects, Philadelphia is a market-goer’s dream. The open-air stalls dotting the city and countryside—from the sleek urban gathering place known as The Piazza at Schmidts to the gingham-clothed tables of the Phoenixville Market—collectively connect consumers to freshly grown and produced food every day of the week. With many now accepting electronic payments and ACCESS food stamp cards, Philly’s growing roster of markets has made eating fresh, local food a way of life for its residents.
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IPM Produce @ Jefferson Farmers’ Market
Chestnut Street east of 10th Street Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Jefferson University has partnered with Farm to City to offer the Jefferson Farmers’ Market featuring IPM produce, pastured beef and eggs, jams, honeys, baked goods and plants. Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May through October.
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Produce @ Norristown Market
Swede Norristown, PA
Situated on the sidewalk just by the courthouse, the Norristown Market features all manner of produce from June through October. Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Local Cheese @ Reading Terminal Market
51 North 12th Street Philadelphia, PA
The only farm market open on Mondays, the indoor Reading Terminal Market also happens to be a one-stop shop for everything from local produce and Amish pickles to cheeses, seafood and meals to go. While the market is open seven days a week, the Amish vendors, a huge draw for visitors and locals, sell their goods Wednesday through Saturday. Reading Terminal is actually considered a public market rather than a farmers’ market since many of the people selling produce are not the growers of the product. Sundays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
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Fair-trade coffee @ Upper Merion Farmers’ Market
175 W. Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA
The Upper Merion Farmers’ Market is a new open-air market featuring a variety of sustainable goods from more than 20 local farmers and producers. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. through November.
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Fresh Produce @ bryn mawr market
Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA
IPM fruits and vegetables are on offer at the Bryn Mawr Market, in addition to European baked goods and plants. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Produce @ doylestown market
25 S. Hamilton Street Doylestown, PA
In Bucks County, the Doylestown Market, located in the center of town, gathers more than 20 vendors selling produce, chicken stock, vegan foods, baked goods, bedding and beeswax candles. Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 noon., seasonally.
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Amish Pies @ East Falls Farmer’s Market
Midvale Avenue near Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA
Amish vendors proffer melons, corn, berries, pies and other goods at the tented East Falls Farmer’s Market. Fridays, 3:00-7:00 p.m., seasonally.
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Fresh Produce @ Schuylkill River Park Market
25th & Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA
Joggers can take a detour off the riverfront trail to browse the weekly market at Schuylkill River Park, with its appealing displays of fresh produce and other edibles. Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m., seasonally.
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Local Cheese @ Headhouse Farmers' Market
2nd Philadelphia, PA
Held May through December at Headhouse Square, Headhouse Farmers’ Market boasts more than 25 farmers and producers, all displaying their fresh produce, baked goods and local meats, cheeses and wines, as well as food trucks selling tacos and artisan sausages. Sundays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., seasonally.
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Pasture-raised Bison @ Oakmont Farmers Market
2419 W. Darby Road Havertown, PA
At the Oakmont Farmers Market, vendors sell fresh herbs, pasture-raised bison, pork and lamb, goat’s milk soap and flowers, among other things. Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m., seasonally.
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Gluten-free Baked Goods @ Rittenhouse Square Market
Walnut Street between 18th & 19th Streets Philadelphia, PA
At the bustling Rittenhouse Square Market, vendors offer everything from organic produce and pastured meats to artisan cheeses and gluten-free baked goods. Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in summer; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in winter.
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Raw Milk @ Phoenixville Farmers Market
Phoenixville, PA
Organic produce, mushrooms, maple syrup, grass-fed meats, cookies from Marci’s Morsels and raw milk fresh from the dairy are just some of the reasons to visit the weekly Phoenixville Market held under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Through the winter months, the market is held every other Saturday.)
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Eggs @ Suburban Station Farmers' Market
16th Street Concourse, between Market Street & John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA
The Suburban Station market is a solid season-round player with biweekly displays of integrated pest management (IPM)—using low or no chemicals—fruits and vegetables and beef and eggs from pastured animals. Thursdays, 12 noon-6:30 p.m.
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Grass-fed beef @ market at the piazza at schmidts
2nd Street Philadelphia, PA
In the stylish Northern Liberties Piazza at Schmidts complex, the farmers’ market sells the essentials (grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, organic vegetables, orchard fruit) and the luxuries (flowers, wool, artisan cheese, baked goods). Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 noon-7:00 p.m., year-round; First Fridays, 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (April through September).
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Dried Herbs @ Clark Park Market
43rd Street & Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, PA
Amish pastries, heirloom vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and dried herbs are just a few of the goodies available at the popular Clark Park Market in West Philadelphia. Thursdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m. (June through Thanksgiving); Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (10 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Thanksgiving through April).
