Get Fresh This Summer—Shop Your Local Farmers' Market

The hot days of summer mean different things to different folks—from sunny days at the beach to long hikes in the woods, there are a lot of ways to enjoy the season. In Montgomery County, residents have many opportunities to enjoy the region’s bounty with local farmers' markets.

Throughout the county, throughout the season, there is a wide variety of farmers' markets to choose from to do some local shopping. Here is a quick guide to your bounty of choices:

Norristown Farmers Market

• When: Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., now until October.
• Where: Swede and Main streets, Thursdays
• What it has to offer: Fresh produce from Pemberton, NJ
• What’s unique: Montgomery County’s Community Action Development Commission gives out $20 vouchers to county residents over age 60 who meet income requirements.
• Website: www.localharvest.org/norristown-farmers-market-M5321

Upper Merion Farmers Market

• When: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., now until Nov. 19.
• Where: 175 West Valley Forge Road, behind the township building.
• What it has to offer: Locally grown, seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; natural soaps; natural candles; face painting and games for children; cupcakes; lemonade stand.
• What’s unique: MacDougall’s Bakery sells Irish Victory Cakes, rich, butter cakes that come from an old family recipe.
• Website: www.uppermerionfarmersmarket.org

Phoenixville Farmers Market

• When: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., now through November.
• Where: Under the Gay Street Bridge, with parking off Taylor Alley.
• What it has to offer: Locally grown, seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; natural candles; natural soaps; coffee; bee products; dairy products; fresh flowers; locally raised beef and chicken; chocolate; loose tea, music entertainment.
• What’s unique: Mompops, from Chester County, sells gourmet popsicles that are dairy, gluten and nut free, as well as vegan.
• Website: www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org

Lansdale Farmers Market

• When: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., now until Nov. 15.
• Where: Railroad Avenue, off Main Street, across from the train station.
• What it has to offer: Locally grown, seasonal produce; locally raised beef and chicken; fresh baked breads; cupcakes; homemade organic soaps; fresh plants and herbs; jewelry
• What’s unique: Cardinal Hollow Winery offers wines from the North Wales vineyard, including their spicy jalapeño wine.
• Website: www.lansdalefarmersmarket.org

Collegeville Farmers Market

• When: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., now until Nov. 19
• Where: 460 E. Main St., in the parking lot behind the AmeriGas station.
• What it has to offer: Locally grown, seasonal produce; fresh baked breads; cupcakes; homemade cheeses; chocolates; winery; homemade candles; handmade clothing; live entertainment for children.
• What’s unique: Joe Paws Dog Bakery in Boyertown sells homemade, all-natural dog treats, including cupcakes.
• Website: www.collegevillefarmersmarket.org

Skippack Farmers Market

• When: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., now through October.
• Where: Montgomery County 4H and Penn State Extension Center, 1015 Bridge Road, Creamery.
• What it has to offer: Locally grown, seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; locally raised beef and chicken; cupcakes; winery; jewelry and bags; gourmet ice cream; dog treats.
• What’s unique: Yellow Spring Farm sells aged and fresh goat-milk cheeses, using fresh herbs, honey and nuts for different flavors.
• Website: www.skippackfarmersmarket.org

Glenside Farmers Market

• When: Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., now through November.
• Where: Glenside train station, Easton Road and Glenside Avenue.
• What it has to offer: Locally grown, seasonal produce; loose tea; honey and beeswax products; coffee; baked goods; jewelry.
• What’s unique: Hohenstein Pottery sells hand-thrown earthenware pottery.
• Website: theglensidefarmersmarket.com/index.html