Montco's Beloved Zern's Farmers Market To Shut Down

GILBERTSVILLE, PA — Regional landmark and Montgomery County favorite Zern's Farmers Market has announced that they will be closing their doors for good after nearly a century.

The Gilbertsville establishment announced over the weekend that the market has been up for sale since Dec. 2016. Citing an unsustainable financial situation, owner Bobbi Gail said that they had struggled to find appropriate new ownership for the market. The market will close on Sept. 30.

Gail is still hopeful a new owner can be found by then.

"Serious offers from potential buyers will be considered until the very day we close," Gail added. "We are hopeful in light of this decision, the right person will come forward and purchase the market."

The year-round market, located on Philadelphia Avenue near Bartram Avenue, not far from Route 100, has long been a staple for fresh fruits and vegetables, antiques, auctions, clothing, candy, furniture, and more.

"Zerns Farmers Market has taken pride in supporting everyone from a single entrepreneur with a dream to multiple generations of family-owned enterprises featuring local products and merchandise, as well as generations of customers," Gail wrote.

Zern's will be holding a special promotion for vendors beginning July 1 for the final three months of operation. Contact Bill Shaner will questions at zernsmarket@aol.com.

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