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More berries, loads of lettuce + great grillables 🍓 Friday 3–6pm |
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The spring season keeps growing at KSQ, and each week brings more variety to enjoy. Beat the holiday rush at stores, and gather your groceries direct from your local farmers + producers at market on Friday!
You'll find more strawberries (Troy is back!), loads of lovely crisp lettuces, spring greens + roots, asparagus, fresh chicken, a sale on turkey sausages, choice cheeses, and more. Plus abundant breads, baked goods, gluten-free pastas, fresh Mexican fare, hard cider, kombucha, maple syrup, olive oil, nut butters, soaps, plants, and wood goods!
As we continue to grow and add producers, this newsletter continues to be the best source for details about who + what to expect since the lineup varies a bit week to week.
We look forward to seeing you this (and every) Friday 3–6 PM just outside The Creamery!
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TABLE TALK this Friday! |
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with Julia Steiner + Kennett Library |
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Our Beautiful Earth is back for its third year!
Come talk seeds, seed saving, and seedlings with our featured guests + Kennett Library this Friday! Unlike past seasons, guests will not give a formal talk but will be available during market hours to chat and share their expertise.
First up on our roster is Julia Steiner, Environmental Educator for the Brandywine Conservancy and avid organic gardener. She looks forward to sharing simple tips and tricks to make native plants more accessible for your unique time and space constraints while improving the ecological function of your space.
Come with questions or just stop by to listen in + learn together!
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Helping Neighbors in Need |
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Ongoing Food Drive for KACS
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We continue to accept non-perishables every week for Kennett Area Community Service, as the need is great.
Look for a table with a KACS Food Drive sign near market entry, and we'll make sure your donation gets to them. All food items should be new/unopened + unexpired.
To donate $ or learn how to volunteer or start your own Food Drive, visit their website here. Thank you!
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Artful Gardens & Design |
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GUEST 5/26 ONLY |
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Jennifer Cauffman of Artful Gardens & Design, a local flower farmer and artist in Unionville, is popping up this Friday with dahlia tubers for sale. All proceeds will be donated to the Kennett Community Grocer.
The tubers, ranging from $5–$9 are from her garden...ready to be planted in yours!
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Kombucha Bliss |
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BI-WEEKLY
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This Friday we welcome Kombucha Bliss to KSQ bi-weekly! Liz Sullivan has been brewing kombucha since 2012, sharing her knowledge on YouTube for a while before launching her business in 2022.
“My two favorite things about my business are making new flavors and meeting new people! Coming up with new flavors never gets old and the possibilities are endless. I change some flavors with the seasons so I can support local farmers, and I have 3 staple flavors that I make year-round because they are loved so much. Pineapple/Ginger, Dragonfruit, and Koffucha (coffee kombucha- regular and decaf).”
This week's flavors: Pineapple Ginger, Dragonfruit, Berry Lavender, Grape with Fig Leaf, and Strawberry Rhubarb
Stop by to welcome Liz & Brent this week while tasting some samples!
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo
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Rex Farms Orchard + Big Hill Ciderworks |
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Troy is back to his seasonal weekly schedule 🙌 with a variety of fruit and hard ciders direct from his family farm + orchard in Adams County, PA.
This week's harvest: strawberries + asparagus plus apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Goldrush)
Their award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders are all grown, pressed, fermented, bottled & distributed right from their orchards! Check out varieties & flavor profiles here.
Payment: Cash, Card, or S/FMNP for produce only
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Birchrun Hills Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Jesse Miller brings a variety of cheese made on his family's small dairy farm in Chester County.
From their famous Birchrun Blue to raw milk cheddars (plain, smoked & habanero) to a range of cave-aged wedges and rounds, Birchrun has options for all tastes and uses. Also look for Pimento cheese spread, fromage blanc, feta, halloumi, cheese curds, fresh spreads & créme fraîche!
New this season: Fresh butter 🧈 + buttermilk!
Payment options: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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Brewer's Hideaway Farm |
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WEEKLY
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New to market this season, Brewer’s Hideaway is bringing a beautiful variety of spring greens and more each week. Just look for the Veggie Bus! 🍃🚌
“At Brewer’s Hideaway, we care for the land we have been entrusted with in a way that is respectful to the soil and all who are part of the farm. The qualities of sustainability, recycling, and simplicity help to guide our decisions. Our farm is a place to gather together to celebrate the richness that the Earth gives us.”
This week's expected harvest: a variety of greens, lettuce, and roots — stop by to see what's fresh from the fields this Friday!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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Family Tree Plants |
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WEEKLY |
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Nick Castelli is back for 10 weeks this season, and he always brings a beautiful variety of plants and flowers for your beds and containers, succulents and cacti, vegetable and herb starts that he grows and tends to in his Oxford greenhouse.
Payment options: Cash, Check
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Full Table Farm |
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5/26 then 1st/3rd/5th Fridays
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
New to KSQ last week, Full Table is a small vegetable farm established in 2020 when Liam Miller, an experienced farmer, and his partner Tim put down roots in Kennett. Liam utilizes organic and low-till practices to grow around 25 different crops on 2 acres with a small but mighty seasonal crew. Full Table will be at market again this Friday, then you can expect them on regularly 1st/3rd/5th Fridays starting in June.
This week's expected harvest: “We will have sprouting broccoli, baby spinach, bibb + butter + romaine lettuce heads, french breakfast and round red radishes, kale, salad turnips, and very limited strawberries.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Order by emailing us by Thursday at 8pm.
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Lindenhof Farm |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Lindenhof Farm is a small, multi-generational farm owned by Axel & Susan Linde. Located in Kirkwood, PA, just 30 minutes west of Kennett, they raise all-natural, grass-fed, poultry, beef, lamb & hogs on healthy open pasture.
Featured this week: “This week we are having a *SALE* on all of our turkey sausages, in person only. Here is a sampling of some of our turkey sausage varieties: spinach feta grillers, apple onion grillers, mild Italian links, breakfast patties, sage sliders and more!
Stock up on items to grill for your picnics this weekend. We will have a lot of fresh chicken. In addition, we’ll have a wide variety of pork, lamb & beef products! Get your farm fresh eggs from us and handmade delicious pot pies!”
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Find all options for the "Kennett Square Market" here.
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Locust Hollow Sheep Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Locust Hollow brings a variety of sheep milk cheeses crafted on their Chester Co. farm from the milk of their own East Friesian ewes. They also have handcrafted fiber arts, wool dryer balls, and yarn!
Featured this week: “Besides the regular favorites, we have some first of the season appearances this Friday! Berry season has started, so we’ll have strawberry yogurt. Our first blue: Cypress Blue (a soft, creamy, mild blue) will be available. Our ash ripened bloomy rind Grey Skye will also be on hand.
And for yarn lovers, we’ll have a brand new batch of beautiful yarns in an array of natural colors.”
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder Note: Once in your cart, select "Pickup". In next screen, under "Customer Details" note KSQ for pickup location. You will get an email to confirm your order.
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Swallow Hill |
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WEEKLY |
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Elizabeth & Douglas use organic and regenerative practices on their farm in Cochranville, PA, to bring incredibly fine produce home grown with love to KSQ every Friday.
This week's expected harvest: “The looming drought is challenging Swallow Hill's farmers and crops, but at least we've been able to make nice hay!
This week's harvest of resilient vegetables includes red cipollini scallions; a variety of head lettuce—green romaine, red butter and Tendita cosberg; asparagus; limited spinach and Peppermint Swiss chard.”
Payment: Cash, Check, S/FMNP (NO CARDS)
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Whiskey Hollow Maple |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Locals Kyle & Sara Dewees bring pure maple syrup harvested and bottled from their property in northern PA, along with a variety of the maple-goodness they create with it—infused syrups (vanilla, cinnamon, hot pepper, smoked), rum and whiskey barrel-aged syrups, maple cream, maple mustard, maple sugar, low-sugar preserves made with locally-sourced fruit, maple-sweetened applesauce, hot cocoa mix, and maple cotton candy.
Payment: Cash, Card
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Cocky Gourmet |
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5/26 + 6/2 then bi-weekly
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
With a range from sweet + salty to sweet + spicy, AJ makes a wide variety of brittle with an array of nuts & seeds. Also, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Popcorn Munch, and dark or milk butter toffee (with or without almonds)!
This week: “Memorial Day is upon us and with it the unofficial start of the summer and what better way to celebrate but with the ‘World's Best’ Toffee and Brittle. Be sure to pick up a couple of bags for your barbecue, picnic or trip to the shore!”
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Green Lion + Heart Stone + Pear Tree |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Get freshly baked, local-grain breads + bagels from Green Lion, a variety of sweet + savory pastries from Heart Stone, plus freshly roasted coffee from Pear Tree every Friday.
Featured this week: "Stop by to see what the 'Baker's Choice' is from Green Lion and try the seasonal pastries from Heart Stone. Preorders are welcome and help ensure we have exactly what you want when you get to market!"
Your purchase directly supports Partners Creating Community, a Phoenixville-based nonprofit creating inclusive, therapeutic, and real employment opportunities for adults of all abilities through these three artisanal food businesses.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Mediterranean Delicacy |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
The Bensalem's bring their rich & flavorful organic/unfiltered olive oil from family groves in Tunisia. Also organic argan oil, unique spice blends (harissa, za’atar etc), cured olives, spreads and preserved lemons as available. Plus beautiful olive wood cutting boards, bowls & utensils!
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: ADD NOTE for "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Nutty Novelties |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Nutty Novelties nut butters range from classic peanut, cashew, almond, or pistachio to fun flavors like white chocolate walnut, and more. Stop by for a taste, and find your favorite for spreading, making smoothies, cooking, or enjoying straight from the jar.
Featured this week: “Want a treat that is low in sugar but still tastes amazing? Try out our Cinnamon Almond Butter! It's a smooth and creamy texture that goes great with oatmeal, smoothies, pretzels or graham crackers!”
Payment: Cards, Cash
Preorder Note: At checkout, select PICK UP. In the NOTE section, write KSQ Farmers Market + the date of market (5/26)
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Settantatre Pasta Co. |
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BI-WEEKLY |
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Settantatré Pasta Co. is here bi-weekly with their gluten-free pastas!
Settantatré was born from Matt's experience as a chef, Genna's celiac diagnosis, their shared Italian heritage, and a love for fresh hand made pasta.
They also have vegan + GF options, and variety of sauces to pair with the pastas.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Just email or message us on Facebook or Instagram to order by Thursday before market. We can only take preorders for our GLUTEN-FREE pastas + sauces (menu here) at KSQ.
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Taste of Puebla |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Taste of Puebla brings their fresh Mexican fare made in Kennett Square, with lots of options for weekend snacks + easy meals!
Weekly selection typically includes: corn chips, guacamole & salsas, queso dip, tamales (to reheat), flautas, burrito packs, chicken enchiladas, jalapeno poppers, pulled pork, mole poblano, Mexican rice, refried beans, black beans, Al Pastor, Nacho Kits, Taco Kits, hibiscus tea, plus soups (Chicken Tortilla, Pozole, and Mexican Lentils)
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Tat's Yummies |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Melina is an expert baker specializing in European patisseries that reflect her heritage and family traditions. Every week she has a wide variety of sweet + savory delicacies made with simple, natural ingredients.
“Going back to my roots, we have beautiful French desserts — new Hazelnut cake, Dark Chocolate Mousse cake, Opera cake, Raspberry Tart, French Macaron, Strawberry Shortcake and more to come!
Also we specialize in making unforgettable cakes for your future event. We use French butter cream and other flavors. Preorders for custom cakes is needed a week before your event."
Preorder instructions:
- Call Melina @ 302.480.0444 with what you'd like to order by Thurs @ 5 PM. (Custom cakes order a week ahead.)
- Provide name, contact info & note pickup @ KSQ Farmers Market.
Payment: PayPal or Cash
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Botanical Bubbles |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Sherri brings a wide range of handcrafted home + body care products – something for everyone in the family!
Featured this week: “Botanical Bubbles will have all your favorite seasonal scents this week including Heaven Scent [Honeysuckle], Lavender Dream, and Dandelion, Honey, Thyme soap as well as Lotions, LIp Balms, Salves and Sprays. There will be Room/Body sprays and, of course, Bug Off! spray.”
Payment: Venmo, Cash App, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: The site will check you out through PayPal. Be sure to. click on "Pickup $0.00". Look for an email confirmation.
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Kennett~B~Turned |
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MONTHLY (4th Fridays)
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Mert & Lauren LaBare visit once a month with their useful + beautiful locally-crafted wood bowls, platters, pens, ice cream scoops, pizza cutters, and bottle stoppers.
“We are a husband and wife team who own and operate a local tree care company. We started Kennett~B~Turned as a way to showcase the amazing woods that we naturally come across in our business. Because of what we do, almost all of our wood is locally sourced. Our mediums include all types of wood and resin, and we find interesting ways to use these mediums. Stop by to see what we’ve been working on since last year!”
Payment options: Cash, Card
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Rain or Shine!
We're committed to being a rain or shine market! If there are any changes due to extreme conditions, we will provide updates via email and social media. Check Facebook & Instagram if you're uncertain on market day.
Location & Parking
Find us in the parking area of The Creamery of Kennett Square @ 401 Birch St. The Creamery opens for drinks + dining at 4pm on Fridays.
FREE PARKING is available on the WEST side of 226 Birch St (across the street from Braeloch Brewing) or at the office adjacent to The Creamery @ 455 Birch St. We encourage you to use the lots versus the street to be respectful to residents on Birch.
ACCESSIBILITY: Two designated accessible parking spaces are located at the WEST end of The Creamery building. Please note that the lot is not an entirely smooth paved surface, though it is relatively flat. If you need any assistance to shop, please let us know how we can help!
Market Shopping Tips
- Preorders continue to be helpful for both producers & customers, so take advantage of that option as available to secure exactly what you need for the week.
- BRING CASH as not all vendors accept cards or have a minimum for card use. (And cash is always appreciated, as the fees for card use add up for small businesses!)
- PA-based produce farms accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC) + Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks from June–November.
- BYO reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste.
- BYO cooler or insulated bag to help keep things fresh and safe on hot days.
- Feel free to use the red wagons at market entry to help carry your load as you shop — just return when done!
- Stop by the Market Info tent or ask one of the vendors to point out Ros, the Market Manager, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions!
Market Manners for Dogs
- Well-behaved pups kept on a short, non-retractable leash are welcome at market!
- Please be sure your dog is comfortable walking calmly past people and other pups of all sizes without lunging, barking, or growling. If you are unsure, please be kind to your dog and others by not bringing them to market.
- If your dog becomes stressed or uncomfortable, please quickly step out of the market area.
- Mind your dog's manners while at vendor tables.
- We appreciate your consideration to keep all safe and happy!
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Follow us on Facebook + Instagram for more information throughout the week! We enjoy seeing what you're enjoying from market, so tag @ksqfarmersmarket on Instagram posts to share the love!
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Thank you to our welcoming host!
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Learn how you or your business can support the KSQ Farmers Market + other community programs of Kennett Collaborative!
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