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| Happy, healthy 2025! 🍃 Bi-Weekly Fridays 3-5:30pm |
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Happy New Year! 🎉 We're looking forward to getting back into a market routine with our Bi-Weekly Winter Season starting this Friday!
If you set healthy intentions for 2025, there's no better place to start then shopping the farmers market year-round for fresh, locally-grown, seasonal ingredients to help you enjoy simple, nutrient-dense, and delicious meals. Plus getting some fresh air as you connect with your local producers and neighbors gives your spirit a lift in the heart of winter 💛
The market lineup is naturally smaller in the Winter Season, and some of our regulars are on well-deserved vacations at the moment with plans to return soon. We have a small-but-mighty lineup of favorites this Friday along with a one new producer (mushrooms!!), and they can't wait to see you there!
Come find what you need for the next two weeks on Friday from 3-5:30pm at 600 S Broad St. As usual, there is plenty of easy, free parking on site!
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Mark you calendar with these Bi-Weekly Winter Season dates so you don't miss a market!
- January 3 + 17 + 31
- February 14 + 28
- March 14 + 28
- April 11 + 25
Some producer schedules change with the seasonal changes. Reading this weekly newsletter continues to be the best way to keep up with who + what is at market each week.
Thank you for supporting local through ALL seasons at KSQ!
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| Lineup at-a-glance for January 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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We're excited to welcome and introduce Sirius Mushrooms this Friday!
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 that uses 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 meet grower Aron Desert, and learn about the delicious, health varieties he grows including Blue Oyster, Lion's Mane, Pioppino, Chestnut, and Black Pearl. Varieties offered will depend on what's ready to harvest fresh for market day, and he will have shiitakes in the near future.
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| Barking Dog Farm |
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WINTER SEASON REGULAR
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Barking Dog Farm is a small acre market farm in Kennett Square utilizing regenerative organic practices to provide nutrient dense, chemical-free food direct to the community. Father and son team, Carl and Gavin Rosier, will be at each market through the Winter Season!
This week: “We plan to have fresh assorted greens, carrots, onions, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and a variety of winter squash.
For the winter pantry, we also have some canned goods like tomato sauce, pickled eggplant, pepper jelly, applesauce, pickled peppers + onions, and candied hot peppers made by JVB Brothers Co. with our locally-grown ingredients!”
Payment options: Cash, Card
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| Brewer's Hideaway Farm |
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WINTER SEASON REGULAR
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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 plan to have greens of all sorts🍃, sweet potatoes, and anything else ready to be enjoyed right now!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Fiddle Creek Dairy |
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WINTER SEASON REGULAR
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Jonna of Fiddle Creek brings the best Greek & Swiss yoghurt 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, and grass-fed beef.
She also has lacto-fermented vegetables (kraut, kimchi, curtido, ginger carrots as available) and pickled beets from friends at Gap View Homestead.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square" as pickup location.
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| Lindenhof Farm |
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WINTER SEASON REGULAR
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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!
This week: “We’ll have steaks, roasts, and ground beef! We’ll also have a wide assortment of lamb as well as smoked ham slices, chicken and turkey meat.
Plenty of farm fresh eggs, bacon and sausages to start your new year.” Payment: 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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| WINTER SEASON REGULAR |
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Fran brings your favorite sourdough breads + baguettes plus bagels, foccacia, and pastries fresh from 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 a variety of bagels plus several kinds of beautiful croissants as well as morning buns, scones, and cookies.
Payment: Cash, Card
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| Johnson's Charcuterie Artistry |
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MOST WINTER MARKETS
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Lindsy Johnson of Johnson’s Charcuterie Artistry creates artisanal charcuterie boards featuring local ingredients, including jam from fellow market producer LC Farms.
This week: “Come explore the offerings from our charcuterie cart featuring premium artisanal meats and award-winning local cheeses from The Farm at Doe Run. Let us custom build Individual Cups, Individual Boards and Small Rectangles for you to go!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Go to our website, and make sure to add the date of the market to the comments section before you check out.
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| Mediterranean Delicacy |
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WINTER SEASON REGULAR
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Abdel returns this week with rich, flavorful organic/unfiltered olive oil from his family groves in Tunisia. Also unique 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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| Taste of Puebla |
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WINTER SEASON REGULAR
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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 and easy meals — from fresh chips + guacamole to flautas, soups, taco kits, salsas + more!
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" for pickup location.
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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 is now operating with Winter Season hours, closing at 5:30pm.
We are open year-round! The bi-weekly Winter Season is open on the following dates:
January 3 + 17 + 31
February 14 + 28
March 14 + 28
April 11 + 25
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 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.
- 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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