Now that we’re beginning to enjoy some warmer weather, those of us who like their produce fresh and grown locally can look forward to shopping at Delco’s eight outdoor farmers markets.

“These markets are more than just a place to pick up something for dinner and buy a few items off a grocery list,” writes Peg DeGrassa of the Delaware County News Network. “Rather, they’ve become destinations. People linger, talk to neighbors and others they run into there, and stop and talk to the vendors to find out more about the local businesses.”

According to DeGrassa, many of the markets have local entertainment and special attractions for kids.

The vendors vary each week. In addition to the food, which ranges from barbecue and ethnic foods to gourmet cupcakes, they peddle wine, crafts, t-shirts, jewelry, and more.

The following is a list of Delco’s farmers markets to check out this year:

• Media Farmers Market: Vendors include Maiale Deli’s homemade sausages, Larry’s Backyard Barbecue Catering, Canter Hill Farm in Malvern, Firehouse Donuts, Big Sky Bread Co., and Waffatopia.
• Aston Township Farmers Market: Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, baked goods, BBQ, and much more.
• Oakmont Farmers Market (Havertown): Features locally farmed vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs and poultry, bison, beef, lamb, wine, and flowers.
• Lansdowne Farmers Market: Vendors sell everything from free-range eggs, hormone-free cow and goat milk, yogurts and cheeses to freshly baked breads and pastries, honey, coffee, soaps, and fruit butters.
• Newtown Square Farmers Market: Local offerings include soups, sauces, turkey chili, baked goods, breads, baguettes, Bavarian pretzels, pies, freshly roasted coffee beans, Mid-Eastern cuisine, and kabobs.
• Ridley Park Farmers Market: Vendors include Linvilla Orchards, Talluto’s, LaPorchetta Food Truck, Yards Brewing Company, Casey’s of Ridley Park, Double Decker, Judy’s Homemade Ice Cream, and Penns Wood Winery.
• Swarthmore Farmers Market: Vendors include Bendy Brook Farm, Berry Patch Produce, Blue Band Coffee, Blue Mountain Vineyards La Divisa Meats, and Sweet Salvation Truffles.
• Tinicum Township: Vvendors include Zajus Gourmet Smoothies/Funnel Cakes, Taste of Puebla, Sweet Inc. Bite Size Bakery, Plum Pit Food Truck, Kissing Angels, and Lew’s Lanyards.

Click here to read more about Delco’s farmers markets from the Delaware County News Network.