I love shopping locally whenever possible. It's a great feeling to know my purchase is directly benefiting farmers & craftspersons right here in my own community. My kids have learned so much about where their food comes from, how it was raised or grown and what to look for in good quality food.
Here are some great options for farmers markets, farm stands & orchards in the Harrisburg & West Shore area.
Adams- Ricci Farmers Market operates a seasonal farmers' markets that provide access to fresh, local and nutritious meat, cheese, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bread and other items to residents of South Central Pennsylvania communities. The regular outdoor market season runs every Thursday, May 18 - October 26, from 3 pm-7pm and is located at Adams-Ricci Park at 100 East Penn Drive in Enola, PA.
The Broad Street Market is your source for locally-grown and organic produce, meats, baked goods, and freshly prepared meals. With nearly 40 vendors, the market has something for everyone from Jamaican cuisine, to coffee, baked goods, meat & more. Broad Street Market is conveniently located in Harrisburg at North Third and Verbeke streets. Ample parking is available in the market. Thu & Fri: 7AM - 6PM and Sat: 7AM - 4PM
Dillsburg Farmers Market features more than a dozen local vendors offering fresh fruits & vegetables, honey, tea, alpaca products, plants & flowers, dairy goods, mushrooms, candles & much more. Saturdays: 8a-12p, May - October, rain or shine at the Dillsburg Senior Activities Center, 1 N. 2nd Street, Dillsburg.
Oak Grove Farms is a family run farm with a farm store offering fresh fruits & vegetables, plants and flowers in a retail greenhouse, pick your own strawberries, pick your own snap peas, fresh baked goods, soups & much more. Oak Grove also offers a seasonal CSA during their growing season. Monday - Saturday: 8a-6p at 846 Fisher Rd Mechanicsburg, Pa.
PA Open Air Farmers Market offers 25 plus vendors include farmers and producers selling homegrown, fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, European style breads, wine, ice cream, cheese, homemade baked goods including pies, cakes, cookies and whoopee pies, pasture raised meats, poultry and eggs, as well as fantastic condiments including hot sauces and barbecue sauces, that can be used in hundreds of creative ways to spice up your everyday cooking. Healthy, Pennsylvania-grown native plants and other perennials are available throughout the market season, while spring brings an abundance of annuals, herbs and hanging baskets. Fall mums begin to appear in late August. May to Nov (rain or shine), Tues & Fri from 9-6 in the Farm Show parking lot, with free parking.
Paulus Farm Market & Farm Park features the finest locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, Paulus Farm Market is a family owned and operated open air market and family farm. Kids love to visit our barnyard animals, the play areas, and to enjoy a visit to the farm. Parents love the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, deli items, home raised beef, soups, fresh bakery items, candies, mixes, fresh cut meats and sausages, and freshly frozen take and make meals. Monday - Friday: 9a - 7p, Saturday: 9a - 5p, Sunday: 11a - 4p. Paulus Farm Market is located at 1216 S. York St, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Strites' Orchard is a 300-acre farm that offers sustainably grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers & plants & more. Strites' also offers pick your own strawberries, cherries & pumpkins. Strites' Orchard also offers a seasonal CSA featuring their very own produce & fruits. Market is open Mon-Fri 8a-7p, Saturday 8a-5p, Sunday 11a-4p. Strites' is located at 1000 Strites Rd, Harrisburg, Pa.
West Shore Farmers Market offers fresh meats, produce, cheeses, vegetables, seafood, poultry, deli items, baked goods, candies, plants, dried foods, wines and doggie treats. PLUS many also offer Ready-to-Eat Foods and Beverages. The Shoppes "Upstairs at the Market" offer high-quality unique products perfect for gift giving or decorating your home. Tuesday: 8:00am to 3:00pm (select vendors only), Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm & Saturday: 8:00am to 2:00pm, Upstairs Shoppes open daily with varied hours. 900 Market St, Lemoyne, PA.
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