Though things may look a little different this year, farmers markets throughout western Pennsylvania are opening for business… with some new restrictions in place, of course.
Although there’s a big push for placing orders ahead of time this year, and this season, you won’t be able to choose your own individual produce, farmers markets are still one of the best ways to connect to local farms and shop sustainably.
While many farmers markets have pushed back their opening dates to better prepare for new social-distancing regulations, some have been able to open on schedule. These 14 farmers markets are now open weekly for your go-green shopping!
Looking for your favorite market’s opening date? Our 2020 guide can help!
Monroeville Lions Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May 16 – November 21
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 and Bushy Run Winery.
Beaver Farmers Market
Every Saturday May 16 – December 19
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Beaver Courthouse Parking Lot, 4th & Market Streets.
The Beaver Farmers Market is one of six Beaver County Markets open May through December. It features locally-grown agricultural products (including plants, fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and honey), along with wine, baked goods, hot prepared meals, bagels and breads.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
Every Saturday, May 9 – November
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: 5050 Liberty Avenue
The Bloomfield Saturday Market is officially open every Saturday, with new COVID-related precautions. The market still features fresh fruit, vegetable, and locally-made goods, and pre-ordering is encouraged. Vendors include Freedom Farms, Who Cooks for You Farm, Sturges Orchards, Tiny Seed Farm, Pittsburgher Highland Farm, Old Time Farm, Paul Family Farms, and Sol Patch Garden.
Farmers Markets of Greensburg
Every Saturday starting April 25 – November
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Lynchfield Recreation Park & Rt 66N
This year, the Farmers Markets of Greensburg is operating as a ‘drive thru’ market, asking shoppers to stay in their cars while vendors bring items to your car door. Each week, a new map of vendors will be provided, with produce, breads, eggs, plants, cookies, salsa, and more.
Ligonier Country Market
Saturdays starting May 23
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. New 2020 guidelines for the market (based off of CDC recommendations) are listed here.
11th Street Farmers Market (AKA) Market Square Downtown Farmers Market
Temporary Day & Location: Sundays starting May 17
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: A parking lot at 11th Street and Waterfront Place
The Downtown Market Square Farmers Market is going through some big (but temporary) changes this year, including a temporary move to a new location for the beginning of the season, in order to allow more space for vendors and guests. About 20 weekly vendors are scheduled to participate, featuring products like fresh-cut flowers, produce, honey, yard, breads and baked goods and more.
Robinson Farmers Market at Holy Trinity
Every Monday, starting May 18 – October 12
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. This year, social distancing guidelines will be in place, including masks required, ‘one-way’ traffic throughout the market, and no eating permitted on-site.
Beaver Falls Farmers Market
Every Monday, May 11 – November 23
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. Vendors change regularly, and include Enon Country Gardens, Oakspring Farm, and PJ’s Deli.
New Brighton Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, from May 5 through November 17
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: New location: Diamond Milling Company, 313 5th Avenue, New Brighton, PA
The weekly market features fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, and prepared foods.
Chippewa Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from May 12 – November 17
Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Chippewa United Methodist Church at the corner of Darlington Road and Shenango Road (2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls)
Features locally-grown plants, fruits and vegetables, along with food products like biscotti, baked goods, and hot prepared meals.
Ross Twp. Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from May 13 through October
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church parking lot, 920 Perry Hwy.
Vendors will include farms and greenhouses, prepared foods, baked goods, and local businesses. 2020 vendors include Leeper Meats, Yvonne’s Handmade Pasta, Mazur’s Greenhouse & Farm, Sam’s Gyros, Daugherty Orchards, Yoder’s Amish Baked Goods, Colombino Farms and The Flame BBQ.
Peters Township Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, May 27 – September 29
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Rd., Venetia, PA.
2020 vendors include City Fresh Pasta, Cherish Creamery, Fresh From the Farm Juices, Hello Hummus, Jose Quiroz Farm, Kern Farms, Loafers Bread, Logan Family Farms, the Olive Tap, P3 Grain Free, the Pie Place, Simmons Farm, Swopes Honey, Wild River Kettle Korn, Wu’s Shaved Ice, Bad Azz BBQ, Pitaland, Wood Stoked Oven Pizza and Caustelot Creamery.
Ambridge Farmers Market
Every Thursday from May 14 through November 24
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 624 Park Road, Ambridge
Features fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, honey, fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants.
Forest Hills Farmers Market
Every Friday, starting May 22 – 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. Previous vendors have included: Cherish Creamery, Bates & Hayes Concessions, Billy’s Country Smokehouse, Harvest Valley Farms, McElhinny Farm, Hello Hummus, Logan Family Farms, Monroe’s Coffee, Olive & Marlowe, Pasta Bill, Sandhill Berries, and Wood Street Bread Company. New COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect for the 2020 season.
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