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: farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.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 yearround 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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