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We are excited to be back at market this first Friday of December and look forward to seeing you there! Plan to restock your fridge and pantry with 100% local produce, dairy & cheeses, meats & poultry, honey, maple syrup, grains, breads & baked goods, prepared foods, and more. So many local gifts can be found at market in the next few weeks, too! See our Gift Guide for this week below, and preroder as you're able.

A few notes for 12/4:

  • Be sure to stop by Swallow Hill and wish Elizabeth & Douglas well for the winter, as they wrap up a long, delicious season at KSQ this week. We are so grateful for them and the amazing produce they grow!
  • Thank you for your consideration in allowing only Seniors + others at-risk to shop in the first half hour, from 3–3:30pm. All others are welcome from 3:30–5pm!
  • We appreciate your continued cooperation with distancing and mask wearing while shopping to help keep everyone healthy.
  • Preorders are highly encouraged when possible (note dealines for each vendor listed). Get exactly what you need, and make your market trip faster with minimal contact!

Holiday Gift Guide for 12/4

Share your love for local this holiday season!

Next week (12/11) we will have some special guest vendors with additional gift options—handcrafted pottery, locally-grown lavender products + more!

Farms & Growers
Birchrun Hills Farm
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Birchrun Hills is a small dairy farm with an on-site creamery in northern Chester County operated by the Miller family. Jesse Miller brings a range of cheeses every other week—from their famous Birchrun Blue to fresh, mild spreads, with a wonderful variety in between. Fresh spreads, fetacréme fraîche are also available this week.

Looking for a unique holiday "gathering" or gift for cheese lovers? Check out their VIRTUAL cheese tastings!

Payment: Card, Cash, Check, Apple Pay, tap-to-pay

Preorder Note: Be sure to select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
Brandywine Bee Co.
Walk-Up Sales Only

The Langers bring pure, raw wildflower honey from their own local hives every other week. Also, beeswax-based products like clean-burning candles, hand salves, soaps, leather dressing and wood preservative.

Holiday gift baskets are available! Beautiful, locally made baskets filled with Brandywine Bee honey and other gifts from the hive.

Payment: Card, Cash or Check

Canter Hill Farm
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Pasture-raised poultry & eggs, pork, and grass-fed beef & lamb. A wide variety of cuts along with an assortment of sausages made from pork, chicken, lamb & turkey. Every Friday.

Payment options: Card, Venmo, Cash, Check

Preorder note: Email order list, name & pickup location as KSQ for the date of market to canterhillfarm@yahoo.com. If you want to be invoiced & pay in advance, please request that in your email.

Preorder by Wed @ midnight
Fiddle Creek Dairy
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Every other week, Tim Sauder brings 100% grass-fed milk from his family's micro-dairy in Quarryville. And the best Greek & Swiss yogurts around—all natural, no fillers, no sweeteners. Plus Camembert cheese. Ask him what cuts of grass-fed beef are available!

Tim also brings a selection of lacto-fermented foods from friends at Gap View Homestead—delicious ginger carrots, sauerkraut, a mild gingery kimchi, dilly beans & beet kvass. Also pickled beets (not fermented.) From friends at Livengood Family Farm, Strawberry Jam & Grape Jelly.

Payment options: Cash or Check

Preorder Note: Be sure to select "Kennett Square" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
Flying Plow Farm
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Seasonal greens, vegetables & herbs from their certified organic farm in Rising Sun. Every market week through Winter!

This week's harvest: Leafy greens! Bok choi, escarole, curly kale, radicchio, rainbow chard, cabbage, spinach, lettuce mix, arugula, greens mix, red Russian kale.

Also: garlic, butternut squash, kohlrabi, Hakurei turnips, carrots, broccolini, cabbage, broccolini, radishes, watermelon radishes, celeriac, scallions, sweet potatoes (all-purple, white Murasaki)

They also have onions, shallots, potatoes & other local items from Lancaster Farm Fresh available by preorder only.

Payment: Card, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: Be sure to select "Kennett Square" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Wed @ midnight
Medina Mushrooms
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Medina Mushrooms brings a variety of fresh, nutritious mushrooms every week from their own Honeymoon Farm in Oxford. Take home some white button, crimini, shiitake, oyster, king oyster, maitake, lions mane, portobellos, and honey mushrooms. Or choose a bag of mixed varieties. Bulk boxes also available by preorder.

They also have chicken & chicken parts available by preorder only.

Payment: Card, Cash, Apple & Google Pay

Preorder Note: Be sure to choose "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location. Orders are accepted until Thurs at 7am in the week prior to market days.

Preorder by Thurs @ 7 AM
My Greens
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

David Arias is a Kennett-based microgreens grower, bringing them to market every other week. Microgreens are young stages of traditional vegetables and herbs. Despite their small size, microgreens are loaded with nutrients & flavor!

This week's micro harvest: (may vary) Sunflower shoots, Broccoli, Kale, Beet, Arugula, Basil, Cilantro & Rainbow Chard

Payment: Card, Venmo, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: Preorder details in link below. Email mygreenslocallygrown@gmail.com or text 302.766.3453 and provide name, contact info, selection & note Farmers Market pickup.

Preorder by Thurs @ 11 AM
Swallow Hill Farm
Walk-Up Sales Only

FINAL WEEK!

Elizabeth & Douglas use organic and regenerative practices on their farm in Cochranville, bringing incredibly "fine produce home grown with love" to KSQ. Wish them well for winter as they close out their season this week!

This week's harvest:

Brussels sprouts, red Savoy cabbage, winter squash (Autumn Frost + butternut), spinach, beautiful radicchio, and anything else ready to harvest!

Payment: Cash or Check only, S/FMNP

Food Artisans
Aunt Mamie's Italian Specialties
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Mike & Theresa Vaccaro use all-natural ingredient in making their fresh pastas & other Italian specialties from scratch. Preorders are recommended!

For the holidays, they now have options for easy Family Meals & Catering!

  • Fresh pasta: cavatelli, spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fettuccine & pappardelle. Plus fresh wheat fettucine & spaghetti.
  • Gncocchi: potato, ricotta + pumpkin
  • Ravioli: 3 cheese, spinach & cheese, butternut & gorgonzola
  • Heat + Eat meals: see all the options here
  • Stromboli: Italian, Pepperoni, Sausage & Pepper
  • Sauces: alfredo, marinara, rosa, basil pesto, vodka sauce

Payment: Card, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: BE SURE TO SELECT "Kennett Square Market" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Thurs @ 3 PM
Brandywine Valley Bread
Walk-Up Sales Only

Fran bakes naturally leavened sourdough breads using all local & organic grains milled in-house, crafting flavorful & more easily digestible breads. Find the McLaughlins at market every week with a selection of Baguettes, Boules (unsliced and sliced), Bagels, and Pastries (morning buns, croissants).

Call the bakery by Friday morning to items set aside for you!

Payment: Card, Cash or Check

Deer Creek Malthouse
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Deer Creek will be at market bi-weekly for now, offering baking ingredients, a variety of grains (whole kernel, coarse or stone ground), home-brewing ingredients and kits, craft foods and beverages - all made from 100% locally grown grain.

  • New beer! Loophole, a full-bodied Mexican chocolate stout brewed with cacao nibs, ancho peppers, cinnamon, Mexican allspice and coming in at a robust 7.9% ABV. A collaboration ale brewed with friends at East End Brewing.
  • West Coast IPA is back by popular demand!

Payment: Cards or EXACT CASH only

Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
Mediterranean Delicacy
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Find the Bensalem's at market most 1st & 3rd Fridays with 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!

Order a case of olive oil and get 15% off—great for gifts!

Payment: Cards, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
Sunset Park Baked Goods
Walk-Up Sales*

Fred’s gluten-free/vegan/nut-free/soy-free baked goods can be enjoyed by anyone! He always has a variety of cookies (molasses, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodles, lemon, sugar-free); sweet breads (zucchini, pumpkin, banana, chocolate chip, carrot); and sweet-tooth satisfying whoopie pies (pumpkin, chocolate, lemon, mocha).

Payment: Cards, Cash or Check

*Preorder Note: Fred takes special or advance orders with payment at market—just reach out! sunsetparkcookies@gmail.com

Taste of Puebla
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Stock up on your favorites for the weekend! Corn chips, guac, salsas, beans, rice, tamales (cold only), pozole, burrito packs, chili poblano, Mexican lentils, pulled pork, mole poblano, Mexican rice, black beans, etc. They also have Taco Kits & Nacho Kits! Plus homemade tortillas! All freshly made with care in their commercial kitchen here in Kennett Square.

Payment: Card, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
Tat's Yummies
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Ask Melina about Christmas cookie & dessert trays or custom needs!

Melina has a wide variety of sweet delicacies including macarons, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and pies—made with simple, natural ingredients. Also tender, savory foccacia & mini quiches! She also creates custom cakes for special occasions, so reach out in advance for your needs.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON

  • Select from Melina's menu HERE
  • Email or call: tatsyummies@aol.com / 302.480.0444
  • Provide name, contact info & note pickup @ KSQ Farmers Market.

Payment: PayPal or Cash

Valentine Chocolate Co.
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Sandy Valentine handcrafts small batches of unique chocolates using the highest quality ingredients in her chocolate kitchen located at the Malvern Train Station. She will be at KSQ this week 12/4 + 12/18 with her fresh boxed chocolates, perfect for delicious gifts or personal indulgence!

Payment: Card, Cash or Venmo

Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location in checkout.

Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
Whiskey Hollow Maple
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Locals Kyle & Sara Dewees bring pure maple syrup sourced from their property in northern PA, along with a variety of the maple-goodness they create with it—infused syrups (vanilla, cinnamon, hot pepper), barrel-aged syrupssmoked maple syrup, maple cream, maple mustard, maple sugar, and more.

Check out their special holiday gift box options this week! They also ship to all 50 states...perfect for distanced holiday celebrations.

Payment: Card or Cash

Preorder Note: At checkout, enter promo code KSQ  (This will eliminate shipping costs & indicate market pickup location.)

To preorder but pay at market, email or call: whiskeyhollowmaple@gmail.com or 484.695.8664

Preorder by Thurs @ 10 PM
Local Makers
Bee Our Guest Wraps
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Adriana & Peter make the most beautiful & functional food wraps using a beeswax blend applied to locally-sourced fabric to keep foods fresh. Easy to use & easy to maintain, their beeswax wraps help you reduce single-use plastic in your kitchen every day. They also have cloth masks!

The wraps should be good for a year's worth of use, but once the beeswax wears down, bring them back to have them restored!

Payment: Card, PayPal, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: At checkout, select "PICKUPS" & email beeourguestwraps@gmail.com to let them know you'll pickup at the KSQ market this week.

Preorder by Thursday @ 10 PM
Botanical Bubbles
PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales

Sherri's handmade soaps, hand sanitizer, soothing salves, oil blends, insect repellent, beard care, laundry butter, cleaners, and other products help you take care of body & home naturally.

Sherri has a wide selection of holiday Gift Baskets available, ready for giving. Custom baskets are also possible—just ask!

Payment: Venmo, Cash App, Cash or Check

Preorder Note: Her site will send up to checkout through PayPal. Be sure to click on "Pickup $0.00"

Preorder by Thursday @ 12 NOON

Seasonal Market Hours

Please help us by respecting these designated hours.

  • 3–3:30pm is reserved for seniors & other at-risk customers
  • 3:30–5pm is for all customers

Rain or Shine!

We're committed to being a rain or shine market! Check Facebook & Instagram for updates 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 is open starting at 3pm on Fridays. FREE PARKING is available on the WEST side of 226 East Birch St (across the street from Braeloch Brewing). We encourage you to use the lots versus the street to be respectful to residents on Birch.

We greatly appreciate our market community's continued cooperation with distancing as much as possible while shopping and wearing a mask. Our producers also appreciate your respect as you interact with them! Let's continue to work together to keep each other healthy through the holiday season. Thank you!

Safe Shopping Guidelines
  • We continue to require masks per the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Unless you are a senior 60+ or at higher riskPLEASE WAIT until 3:30pm to arrive!
  • Follow our signs to ENTER at the EAST end of The Creamery lot near the vintage pickup truck.
  • When using cash, change IS available from most vendors at this point, but we encourage you to pay with exact change as much as possible. Bring plenty of small bills.
  • PLEASE only handle product you are purchasing.
  • Clean, reusable bags are OK, but please pack them yourselves.
  • Of course, stay home if you have any signs of illness.
  • THANK YOU for your continued support & cooperation!
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