Shiloh Farm Stand
Address : At the corner of Homewood Avenue and Thomas Boulevard , Point Breeze Contact : growpittsburgh . org , or 412.362 . GROW Date : Opens in June *
Fresh and affordable produce grown by organic standards courtesy of Grow Pittsburgh ’ s Shiloh Farms ! Enjoy a wide variety of vegetables and herbs for sale during the growing season . Visit the website for more information .
Swissvale Farmers Market
Address : 7421 Church Street , Swissvale Contact : swissvalefarmersmarket . org Date : Opens in May *
Coming together for fresh food ! The mission of the farmers market is to provide healthy , fresh produce , improve local food security , support the entrepreneurial efforts of local businesses , support local farmers and promote a sense of community . Take advantage of the fresh fruits , vegetables and other surprises available for sale close to home ! Visit the website for more information .
Verona Farmers Market
Address : 736 East Railroad Avenue , Verona Contact : 412.721.0943 Date : Opens June 9 * Time : 2 p . m . to 6 p . m .*
A treat for all of the senses ! Come and savor the smells , sounds and excitement that only an open-air farmers market can provide . Buy food the way nature intended ... FRESH , DELICIOUS and HEALTHY ! Call for more information .
The Wilkins Farmers Market
( Tentative . Check the website for more information .) Address : Former Brewstone ’ s Lot , Penn Center East , 3466 William Penn Highway , Wilkins Township Contact : wilkinstownship . com , or 412.824.6650 Date : Opens Wednesdays starting June 15 * Time : 3:30 p . m . to 6:30 p . m .
Enjoy fresh produce from Bridge ’ s Farms , along with homebaked goods , plants and more ! Anyone who wishes to sell his or her wares at the market should contact the Municipal Building at 412.824.6650 . The cost each week is $ 20 .
Wilkinsburg Thursday Open Market
Address : Behind the South Avenue Methodist Church , 733 South Avenue , Wilkinsburg Contact : wtom . wilkinsburgchamber . com , or 412.242.0234 Date : Opens on June 16 * Time : 3 p . m . to 6:30 p . m .
So much more than fresh fruits and vegetables ! Farmers , crafters , artisans , prepared food vendors and more . Visit the website for more information .
OTHER AREA FARM MARKETS JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY
East Liberty Farmers Market
Address : Station Street and North Euclid Avenue Parking Lot , East Liberty Contact : pittsburghpa . gov / citiparks / farmers-market , or 412.422.6523 Date : Opens in mid-May *
One of Pittsburgh Citiparks ’ seven farmers markets , this producer-only farmers market features over 20 vendors selling a large selection of locally grown , fresh , nutritious fruits , vegetables , cut flowers and bedding plants , jams , jellies , plants , shrubs , honey , baked goods , bread and many other valuable products . Visit the website for more information .
The Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty
Address : 344 Sheridan Avenue , East Liberty Contact : farmersmarket cooperativeofeastliberty . com , or 412.661.4414 ( Saturday ) Date : Every Saturday , year-round . Time : 5 a . m . until noon
The Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty is a permanent , indoor farmers market . It is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh , making it the only year-round market operating in the city . The market is one of the only sources of locally grown meat and fresh produce during the winter months . Visit the website for more information .
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