Where are the Bucks County, Yardley, Newtown Farmers markets?
If you live in Bucks County, you have probably noticed how many more, seasonal farmers markets there seem to be.
In fact, there are currently at least 10 seasonal farmers markets, offering all sorts of locally grown fruits, plants and vegetables. In addition, many of the local farms, offer farm stands, as well.
According to Robin Hoy, executive director of Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, the number of farmers markets in the County, has quadrupled since 2006.
Many of the farmers markets, have special events every week, that really create a festive atmosphere.
Farmers Market in Lower Makefield Township, Pa.
Here is a list of the Bucks County Farmers Markets, that I am aware of. Be sure to check them out:
Lower Makefield – Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 through October 14th. Edgewood & Heacock Roads.
Langhorne - Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. June 28th through October 26th. Jesse Soby American Legion Post, 115 W. Richardson Ave, Langhorne.
Wrightstown Farmers Market – Saturday’s, 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Through November 20th. 2203 Second Street Pike .
Warrington Farmers Market at Valley Square – Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Valley Square, Routes 611 & 132 , Warrington.
Doylestown Farmers Market – Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Through November 20th. Hamilton Ave, near West State Street .
New Hope Farmers Market – Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Through November 18th. NHS high school, 180 W. Bridge Street .
Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market – Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Through Oct 30th. Near 611 & Kellers Church Road.
Ottsville Farmers Market at Linden Hill Gardens – Fridays 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Through Oct 29th.8230 Easton Road.
Springtown Farmers Market – Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Through September 30th. Springtown Firehouse, 3010 Main Street.
Indian Valley Farmers Market – Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Through October 16th. Penn Ave & Main Street, Telford.
In addition to the above, there is a wonderful, indoor farmers market, in Newtown, that is worth checking out. The Newtown indoor farmers market offers a great variety of vendors, from Amish to Middle Eastern, Asian and Mexican.
Be sure to check the following website, to get more information about which farms offer farm stands: Penn State Cooperative Extension.
If you know of other, interesting, local farmers markets, please let me know.
Enjoy the best of local foods!
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