Farmers markets start with locally grown fruits and vegetables, add in fresh meats and cheeses, handmade and hand-grown products and feature live music from local bands.
Here’s what’s available in Delaware County, writes Ben Silver and Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today.
Booths Corner is open year-round, but only on Fridays and Saturdays.
It’s been featuring the products of the Amish and other merchants since the 1950s, with 80 vendors offering fresh foods and a whole lot more.
The outdoor stalls of the Bryn Mawr Farmers Market is open on Saturdays.
Favorite merchants include Birchrun Hills Farm, Deer Creek Malthouse, Philly Fair Trade Roasters, Aunt Mamie’s, Pleasant Corner Produce and Taste of Puebla.
The Media Farmers Market in Media Borough is open the first and third Sundays.
It supports a “Eat Fresh, Buy Local” movement so everything sold must be raised, grown or handmade within 150 miles of Media.
Oakmont Farmers Market in Havertown is open year-round on assorted Wednesdays.
It’s features locally-grown food, and more.
Swarthmore Farmers Market is open Saturdays.
All vendors must be based within 100 miles of the area. The market also spotlights one new local artist each week.
See the entire list of markets in the region in Main Line Today.
