SUMMER’S
LOCAL
HARVEST
Take advantage of this
summer’s vibrant organic
bounty from farmers
markets, where you’ll find
the sweetest corn, the ripest
tomatoes and the juiciest
berries. Here is a list of
just some of the farmers
markets in your community.
Enjoy!
BY KATHY RUDOLPH
* Due to the uncertainty of the weather, dates and availability may change. Call or visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
FARMERS MARKETS
Aspinwall Volunteer Fire
Department Flea Market
Address: Municipal Parking Lot,
Freeport Road, Aspinwall
Contact: facebook.com/AspinwallVFD,
or aspinwallvfd.org
Date: Farmers Market produce available
in June*
Support your local volunteer fire
department and your local farmer!
Besides providing a variety of local
vendors selling their wares, this openair market features Freedom Farms of
Butler offering fresh fruits and vegetables
for purchase. Visit the website for more
information.
Butler Farmers Market
Address: 901 Evans City Road, Renfew
Contact: butlerfarmmarket.com, or
724.486.2194
Date: Open year-round*
Farm fresh! Providing customers with
the best-quality products, competitive
pricing and personal service since 1983.
Customers enjoy the fresh approach to
meat, produce and deli with a variety
of choices. Visit the website for more
information.
Ciderhouse Farmers Market
Address: 497 Perry Highway, Harmony
Contact: 724.504.6162, or
ciderhousemarket.com
Date: Open May through Nov.*
Local produce and so much more!
Seasonal fruit, vegetables, plants and
crafts. Honey, jam, farmstead milk and
cheese. Crafts include hand-loomed rugs
and birdfeeders. Most products come
from within 35 miles of the market. Visit
the website for more information.
Cranberry Township
Farmers Market
Addresses: Behind the Cranberry
Township Municipal Building, 2525
Rochester Road, Cranberry Township
and Behind the Fire Station on Route 19,
Cranberry
Contact: cranberrytownship.org, or
724.776.4806
Dates: June* on Friday evenings
(Municipal Bldg.), Saturday mornings
(Fire Station)
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Municipal
Bldg.), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Fire Station)
What could be better than eating
fresh produce that was grown in, or
near Cranberry Township? Supporting
local farmers and other vendors! Fresh
fruits, vegetables and other homemade
products are available at this market. Visit
the website for more information.
Eichner’s Farmers Market
Address: 285 Richard Road, Wexford
Contact: 724.935.2131
Date: Open year-round*; call for
seasonal hours
Call for more information on seasonal
produce and plants. Poultry, eggs, butter,
sugar, and vegetables, including sweet
corn and tomatoes, and fruits like apples,
cider and peaches are available. There is
also a smokehouse for maple, sweet and
hot sausages, bacon, hams and a bakery
for homemade pies and cookies. The
greenhouses have annual and vegetable
plants, herbs and hanging baskets. Call
for more information.
Etna Farmers Market
Address: Located across from the Etna
Borough Building, 437 Butler Street,
Etna
Contact: Facebook.com/ETNAlive,
etnalive.org, or 412.781.0569
Date: Begins on June 2*; every
Thursday
Time: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A delicious bounty of summer goodness
awaits you at Etna Farmers Market!
Freshly picked fruits and vegetables,
homemade jams and jellies, honey, baked
goods, hot foods, candy and so much
more. Visit the Facebook page for more
information.
Fox Chapel Farmers Market
at Shady Side Academy
Address: 423 Fox Chapel Road,
Fox Chapel
Contact: shadysideacademy.org
Date: Opens in June*
Managed, in part, by Shady Side
students and recent alumni! Featuring
locally sourced seasonal produce, food
and specialty items from farms, and
vendors within a 120-mile radius of
campus. In addition to fresh fruits and
vegetables, vendors offer cheese, honey,
eggs, grass-fed meats, desserts and
handmade items. Visit the website for
more information.
Kaelin Farm Market
Address: 2547 Brandt School Road,
Franklin Park
Contact: kaelinfarms.com, or
724.935.6780
Date: Opens in mid-March*
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