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This Friday’s forecast is full of crisp sunshine and incredibly fresh harvests from the fields of your local farmers ☀️ Swing by from 3-6pm, and fall in love with fall at the farmers market!
Heads up: There will be extra tents in the lot for Saturday's Kennett Brewfest (Kennett Collaborative's biggest fundraiser 🍻), but there will still be plenty of free on-site parking around the Borough building.
Other bites of news:
We can't wait to see you there, Kennett Square!
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| Lineup at-a-glance for October 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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| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Will from Amazing Acres always brings a variety of goat cheeses including fresh and mild Fromagina, a wide assortment of chèvre varieties from sweet to savory, and several bloomy rind options — all made on their farm in northern Chester County.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as pickup location.
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| Brandywine Blooms Farm |
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WEEKLY
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Brandywine Blooms is at market weekly with seasonally curated floral bouquets picked fresh daily from their Kennett Square farm! The Tucker/Nussbaumer family pays special attention to sustainable farming practices avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to provide florist quality flowers at farmers market prices.
This week: “Our pumpkin bouquets — both fresh + dried — are now in season!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Brewer's Hideaway Farm |
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AWAY THIS WEEK
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Rachel is away for a family event this week.
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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 broccolini! Plus arugula, power greens mix, spinach, Butterhead lettuce, green cabbage, rainbow chard, kale, watermelon radishes, round red radishes, Hakurei salad turnips, beets, scallions, dill, parsley, cilantro, garlic, onions, fresh ginger, winter squash (delicata, acorn, butternut), zucchini, cucumbers, Italian eggplant, and cherry tomatoes.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, S/FMNP
Preorder note: Email us to preorder by Thurs @ 6pm!
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| King's Sweet Corn & Produce |
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FINAL WEEK (probably)
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The Kings are winding down their season as the corn harvest slows down. This could be their last week unless they decide they have enough to bring next Friday, too. Be sure to get your favorites from them while you can!
This week: “We'll have our fresh bi-color sweet corn 🌽 plus Dr. Martin's pole limas, tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, a variety of peppers (hot + sweet), potatoes, butternut + spaghetti squash.”
Payment: Cash, Card, S/FMNP
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| Lindenhof Farm |
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WEEKLY
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Lindenhof Farm is a small, multi-generational farm located in Kirkwood, PA, and owned by Axel & Susan Linde. They take pride in raising all-natural, grass-fed, poultry, beef, lamb & hogs on healthy open pasture. Find farmer Axel & daughter Sarah at market each week!
This week: “It's time to duck into the kitchen to try a fresh new protein source! We are bringing duck breast, duck leg quarters, wings and whole duck. Or stick with fresh chicken or fresh turkey or fresh eggs, and don’t forget to take home a pot pie for the kids after school!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select Kennett Square Farmers Market as your pickup location in checkout.
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| Moore Meats |
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AWAY THIS WEEK
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Moore Meats will return with their American waygu next Friday!
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| Rex Farms Orchard + Big Hill Ciderworks |
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WEEKLY
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Troy is at market every Friday with a seasonal variety of fruit and hard ciders direct from his family farm, orchard + cidery in Adams County, PA.
This week: “Apple harvest is in full swing with a wide variety for enjoying fresh or baking — Gingergold, Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Crimson Crisp, Evercrisp, Cox Orange Pippin, Ashmeads Kernel, Calville Blanc, Mystery, and Esopus Spitzenburg 🍎🍏 Plus fresh sweet cider + all of our hard ciders!”
His award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders are grown, pressed, fermented, bottled + distributed right from the orchard. Check out varieties & flavor profiles here.
Payment: Cash (preferred), Card (minimum), S/FMNP
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| Sirius Mushrooms |
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WEEKLY
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Sirius Mushrooms is a gourmet mushroom farm in West Chester dedicated to rehabilitating and growing cultures using concepts derived from Korean Natural Farming. (KNF) is an organic farming method using indigenous microorganisms to improve health and crop productivity without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Our goal is to cultivate the healthiest and most beautiful mushrooms possible.
Come chat with Aron, and learn about the delicious, health varieties he grows including Blue Oyster, Lion's Mane, Pioppino, Chestnut, and Shiitake. Varieties offered will depend on what's ready to harvest fresh for market day.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Swallow Hill Farm |
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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 the KSQ community every Friday.
This week: “We are harvesting fennel, red head lettuce, honeynut and butternut squash, red cabbage, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, and Lehigh potatoes.
Pick up some honey-sweetened elderberry jelly, blueberry jam, and pickled sweet onions made by Coddiwomple Canning Company with produce from our farm.”
Payment: Cash, Check, S/FMNP (NO CARDS)
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| Brandywine Valley Bread |
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Come get your favorite sourdough breads + baguettes plus bagels, foccacia, and pastries fresh from the Downingtown bakery Fran McLaughlin owns and operates with his wife Maria. Fran's breads are naturally-leavened and made with organic, locally-grown, freshly-milled grain.
“Call us to preorder: 484-698-8172 ☎️ Bianco, Seeded Ancient Grain, Miche, Complete, Rye, Semolina, Baguettes, Croissants, Bagels, Pretzels, and Scones!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Casa Carmen |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Casa Carmen is a family-owned winery producing small lot dry wines and Spanish style vermouths made from local grapes and sustainably farmed botanicals. They have a beautiful tasting room at their farm and vineyard in West Grove.
Stop by to taste, and pick up a bottle or two for the weekend! 🍷
Payment: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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| Hangry Bear Creamery |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Located in Kennett Square, Hangry Bear Creamery makes their premium, PA Preferred ice cream in-house incorporating local Chester County ingredients. Enjoy a scoop at market, or pick up a pint or two for home! 🍨
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder note: Pint preorders are welcome! Use this link, and select Kennett Square with this week's market date.
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| JVB Brothers Co. |
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WEEKLY
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JVB Brothers Co. brings a variety of gourmet ready-to-eat + heat-and-eat jarred specialty foods. Joel also makes small batch pickles and hot sauces using as much of his homegrown and locally-grown produce as possible.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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| Mediterranean Delicacy |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Abdel brings rich, flavorful organic, unfiltered olive oil from his family groves in Tunisia. Also traditional spice blends (harissa, za’atar etc), cured olives, and preserved lemons as available.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: ADD NOTE for "Kennett Square Farmers Market" for pickup location.
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| Mother Nature's Sun |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Chef Michael Meyers of Mother Nature's Sun has a lifetime of experience in the food industry, discovering his calling working in his father’s Delco restaurant, The Lobster Pot. He uses fresh and local ingredients to handcraft his crab cakes, soups, and more with the mantra Small Batch, Just for You!
This week: “Gourmet Crab Cake Dinner for Two is $32 – includes, starch, veggies + sauce. Sale: Kennett Square Wild Mushroom Bisque is $10!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder Note: Fill out the Farmers Market form here with what you'd like by Thurs @ 8pm, and we'll have it ready for Friday's market. Also any special requests you might have, we'll try to address. Thank you!
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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.
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 always has fresh Mexican fare made in Kennett Square, with lots of options for weekend snacking and easy to heat-and-eat meals — from fresh chips + guacamole to empanadas, tamales, burritos, soups, taco kits, salsas, and more!
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 Swiss heritage and family traditions. She always has a wide variety of sweet + savory delicacies made with simple, natural ingredients.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder instructions: Call or text Melina @ 302.480.0444 with your order + contact info.
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| Fifth Dimension Farm |
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MONTHLY (1st Fridays)
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Fifth Dimension Farm makes dog treats using a few simple ingredients combined with the crickets raised at their Landenberg farm. 🦗 Crickets are are a sustainable and environmentally friendly protein source, high in protein + other nutrients dogs need.
Bring your pup by for a taste!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Tree of Life Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Amber handcrafts lovely herbal soaps + a wide variety of skin 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.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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Many thanks to our generous sponsors this season!
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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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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 need every minute until opening time for all vendors to be fully ready. If you arrive before opening at 3pm, please wait by the entry signage at either end, and listen for the bell to ring to welcome you in. We truly appreciate your cooperation!
During the main season (May–Oct), our usual hours are 3–6 PM.
We are open year-round — stay tuned for extended/winter season hours!
Location & Parking
Find us in the south end of the parking lot at 600 S. Broad St, Kennett Square, PA.
Plenty of FREE PARKING is available on site!
ACCESSIBILITY: There are a few parking spots near the first entry reserved for those with limited mobility. 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!)
- PA-based produce farms accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC) + Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks from June–November. Participating farms: Full Table Farm, King's, Rex Farms Orchard, and Swallow Hill
- 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 + black shopping baskets to help carry your load as you shop — just return to the Kennett Collaborative tent 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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