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The new weekly season starts this Friday with extended hours (3-6pm) in our NEW LOCATION at 600 S Broad St, the parking lot of Borough Hall. Find the market in the southern end of the lot towards South St, and the rest of the lot is available for free customer parking!
We are excited to welcome many favorite producers back and also introduce you to some new ones this season! Since some of our producers are bi-weekly or monthly, you may not see them in the lineup this week, but most of our usuals will be back. This newsletter continues to be your best source for all the details each week.
We have lots of fresh spring goodness from our farmers this week, and you can expect market to naturally grow as the season grows! A few updates for the weeks ahead:
- Swallow Hill Farm: returning next week – asparagus needs the week to grow! 🙌
- Brandywine Blooms: maybe this week but definitely next with Mother's Day flowers 💐
- Rex Farms Orchard: when the berries are ripe 🍓
- King's Sweet Corn & Produce: probably June, as usual!
Keep reading for all the amazing local producers in the lineup this Friday, and we can't wait to kick off our 25th season of growing community with you in Kennett Square!
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| Lineup at-a-glance for May 3 |
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Keep reading to learn more about each producer: how frequently they attend market, what they plan to have this Friday, and how to preorder as available.
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Quick tip: If this email is clipped, be sure to click on "View in browser" at the top –or– “View entire message” at the bottom to see updates for every producer.
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| Weekly Food Drive |
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Kennett Area Community Service
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We are excited to expand our partnership with KACS this season to help provide greater food access for neighbors in need.
Look for the KACS table at market each week to learn more + donate as you're able. Thank you!
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Bike Kennett
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Bike Kennett is popping up at market regularly on 1st Fridays with bike repair services! 🚲 Examples of repairs performed at these events include fixing flat tires, adjusting brakes, replacing brake pads and chains, adjusting shifting, and replacing tires. Donations are accepted for these services but not required. We can also take your used bike donations when we're there!
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Might Writers
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Stop by to talk with Molly from Mighty Writers, and learn about their work with families and youth in the local and regional community. She will also have free books to share, and you can make a bookmark! 📚
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| Madi's on a Roll |
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MONTHLY (1ST FRIDAYS)
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Madi's on a Roll is bringing homemade specialty egg rolls to market on 1st Fridays each month! Husband & wife duo Madi McShane & Brian Coble roll them by hand and load them with a variety of homemade fillings. They're perfect to keep on hand in the freezer for easy appetizers, fun snacks, or part of a quick meal.
“Stop by our stand and try one of our many flavors, including cheesesteak, buffalo chicken, bacon chicken ranch, apple pie and many more! All of our egg rolls come frozen to reheat at home and take about 10-15 minutes in the air fryer.”
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Revolution Bees Mead |
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MONTHLY (1ST FRIDAYS)
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Welcome Revolution Bees to market once a month with small-batch meads! Beekeepers Steven Occhiolini, Walt Talunas, and George Datto carefully craft the meads with honey sourced from their own local hives.
“Our meads are session strength (7% ABV), canned, carbonated, and gluten free. Lighter than a cider, our meads are fermented to dryness to produce an effervescent bubbly delight. We use whole natural ingredients to flavor the meads.”
Stop by to say hello, and find a refreshing new drink for the season!
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo, Apple Pay
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| Wastewell Composting |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Wastewell is at market with bi-weekly drop-off composting service + garden-ready compost.
Wastewell makes kitchen composting super easy! Purchase a $10 Wastewell bucket at market, collect accepted compostables. Bring your full bucket back in two weeks, and dump it for a $5 flat fee.
Stop by to meet John, ask questions, and start composting! Home pickup service is also available.
Payment options: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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| Birchrun Hills Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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The Miller family of Birchrun Hills brings a variety of cheese made on their small Chester County dairy farm.
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.
Stop by to see Jesse, and welcome Birchrun back to market bi-weekly!
Payment options: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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| Brandywine Bee Co. |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Find Michael Langer at market bi-weekly with pure, raw wildflower honey sourced directly from his own local Chester County hives.
He also brings handcrafted beeswax-based products like hand salves, soaps, wood preservative, and a beautiful variety of pure beeswax candles as well as some scented candles in returned honey jars!
Payment options: Cash, Card
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| Brewer's Hideaway Farm |
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WEEKLY
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Brewer’s Hideaway brings a beautiful variety of naturally-grown produce from their farm just down the road in Rising Sun, MD! Find farmer Rachel Brewer and her daughter Daisy at market every week!
This week: “We hope to have chard, kale, salad mix, green onions, fennel, cilantro, nettles, and some veggie plants for your own gardens!” 🌱
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Fiddle Creek Dairy |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Jonna of Fiddle Creek brings the best Greek & Swiss yoghurts around—all natural, no fillers, no sweeteners—made with 100% grass-fed milk from their micro-dairy in Quarryville. Plus exceptionally rich vat pasteurized whole milk, Camembert-style cheese, and grass-fed beef.
She also has lacto-fermented vegetables (kraut, kimchi, curtido, ginger carrots) and pickled beets from friends at Gap View Homestead.
Payment options: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square" as pickup location.
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| Full Table Farm |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Full Table is a small 2-acre vegetable farm on the edge of Kennett Square utilizing organic and low-till practices to grow healthy, beautiful food with a small but mighty seasonal crew. Find farmer Liam at market every Friday!
This week: “We will have strawberries!! strawberry 🍓 Plus a big variety of salad greens, pea shoots, kale, rainbow chard, cilantro, radishes, salad turnips, and probably a few other springtime goodies.”
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder note: Email us to preorder!
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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 located in Kirkwood, PA, and owned by Axel & Susan Linde. They raise all-natural, grass-fed, poultry, beef, lamb & hogs on healthy open pasture. Find farmer Axel & daugher Sara at market each week!
Featured this week: “This week to start the summer markets off strong we will have so much FRESH CHICKEN: boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, wings, drumsticks, whole chickens, spatch cut chickens (great to lay flat on the grill) and plenty of fresh eggs!! Our chickens are free range, raised outdoors on clean pastures, eat local grains, and get lots of fresh air + sunshine.
We will also have a variety of pork, beef, lamb, turkey and pot pies as well. Next week is Mother’s Day so if you’re planning ahead, pick up something this week!”
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Find all options for the Kennett Square Market here.
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| Brandywine Valley Bread |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Each week Fran brings sourdough breads + baguettes plus bagels, and pastries fresh from Brandywine Valley Bread, the Downingtown bakery he owns and operates with his wife Maria.
Fran's breads are naturally-leavened and made with organic, locally-grown, freshly-milled grain. Choose from 7 different bagel options plus several kinds of beautiful croissants as well as morning buns, scones, and cookies.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Preordering is helpful to get exactly what you want. Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Mediterranean Delicacty |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Abdel is back bi-weekly this Friday with his rich & flavorful organic/unfiltered olive oil from family groves in Tunisia. Also unique spice blends (harissa, za’atar etc), cured olives, spreads, and preserved lemons as available.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: ADD NOTE for "Kennett Square Farmers Market" for pickup location.
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| Nutty Novelties |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Nutty Novelties brings a variety of fresh nut butters every other week 🥜 Perfect for spreading, making smoothies, cooking, or enjoying straight from the jar!
Featured this week:
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Looking to be more creative and think outside the box in the kitchen? We have just the ingredient for you, come try our Pistachio Butter, which is super unique and delicious! You can use it in a savory or sweet dish!”
Payment: Cards, Cash
Preorder Note: At checkout, select PICK UP. In the NOTE section, write KSQ Farmers Market + date of market.
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| PC Grow Organics |
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MONTHLY (1ST FRIDAYS)
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PC Grow Organics is a small, home-based business located in West Grove, PA, specializing in homegrown herbs and botanicals used to make nourishing teas. Patrice also offers a variety of sustainably sourced black and green tea.
SPECIAL this week: “Tea Sampler Gift Boxes will be 20% off for Mother's Day!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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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!
SPECIAL this week: “Celebrate this weekend with our Cinco de Mayo special! Come by market to get 1 large guacamole + 1 pico de gallo + a bag of chips for $19!”
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" for 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.
Preorder instructions: Call or text Melina @ 302.480.0444 or email with your order + contact info by Thurs. For custom cakes, please allow a week in advance. We can make whatever size and style you need!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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| Fifth Dimension Farm |
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MONTHLY (1ST FRIDAYS)
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Fifth Dimension Farm is a cricket farm based in Landenberg at market once a month on 1st Fridays only. They make dog treats using a few simple ingredients combines with the crickets they raise! Crickets are high in protein and other nutrients dogs need, and they are a sustainable and environmentally friendly protein source!
Featured this week: “In addition to our original peanut butter + sweet potato recipe, we now have a carrot + flaxseed recipe. Bring your pup by for a taste this week!”
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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| Tree of Life Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Amber handcrafts lovely herbal soap + body care products from Tree of Life Farm, her family's home in Elkton, MD. Tree of Life farm values the goodness of mother nature by infusing herbs and plants into everyday products free from parabens and phthalates.
Featured this week: “I'll have new spring scented soap, sun blocking lip balms, aromatherapy sprays, and the usual full variety of soaps and more. See you Friday!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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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.
Shopping Hours
We open "our doors" at 3 PM, and we need every minute until then for all vendors to be fully ready. If you arrive before 3 PM, please wait by the entry signage, and listen for the bell to ring to welcome you in. We truly appreciate your cooperation!
Market closes at 6pm May–October.
Location & Parking
Find us in the south end of the parking lot at 600 S. Broad St, Kennett Square, PA.
FREE PARKING is available on site!
ACCESSIBILITY: The parking lot is a flat, paved surface, and market entry is accessible. 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 CA$H as not all vendors accept cards or have a minimum for card use. (Cash is always appreciated, as the fees for card use add up for small businesses!)
- BYO reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste.
- BYO cooler or insulated bag to help keep things fresh and safe on warm days as you travel.
- Feel free to use the red market wagons to help carry your load as you shop — just return when done!
- Stop by the Kennett Collaborative 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 shopping.
- 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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Many thanks to our generous sponsors this season!
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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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