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August is heating up, but the fresh, local goodness you find at market can help you keep your cool. Tomatoes, cantaloupe, cucumbers, plums, peaches, summer squash, lettuce, and more are very hydrating and in-season now! 🍅 Summer produce is so full of flavor, it takes little prep in the kitchen to pull together a delicious, healthy meal on hot summer nights. You'll also find plenty of cheese and pasture-raised meats along with breads, brews, and more!
A few things to note for 8/5:
- Currently storms are a possibility on Friday, but we'll be there ☔️ -or-☀️! As always, we may pause sales as needed to keep everyone safe.
- We welcome non-perishable donations for KACS every week! See details below.
- Flying Plow Farm now accepts SNAP payments!
Keep reading for what's fresh from all producers scheduled to be at market this Friday, 3-6pm.
See you there, Kennett Square!
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Helping Neighbors In Need |
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Food Drive for KACS
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We accept non-perishables for Kennett Area Community Service to help stock the Food Cupboard on a weekly basis. There has been a 30% increase in need from last year, and they feed 1500 neighbors per month. Donations are very needed!
If you don't see their blue tablecloth and a volunteer, just look for a crate 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.
Find the full list of items needed HERE.
To donate $ or learn how to volunteer, visit their website here.
Thank you for helping KACS feed neighbors in need!
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Birchrun Hills Farm |
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Walk-Up Sales Only
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BI-WEEKLY
Jesse Miller brings a variety of cheese made by his family on their 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, Pimento cheese spread, fromage blanc, cheese curds, fresh spreads & créme fraîche.
Featured this week: “The creamy saltiness of our feta and halloumi pair perfectly with summer’s seasonal fruits and salads!”
Payment options: Card, Cash, Check, Apple Pay, tap-to-pay
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Fiddle Creek Dairy |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
Tim Sauder brings the best Greek & Swiss yoghurts around—all natural, no fillers, no sweeteners—made with 100% grass-fed milk from his family's micro-dairy in Quarryville. Plus whole milk and Camembert cheese. And cuts of grass-fed beef, ground beef + all-natural beef sticks.
Also lacto-fermented vegetables (kraut, kimchi, curtido, ginger carrots) and pickled beets from friends at Gap View Homestead. Plus some salsa and preserves from friends at Livengood Family Farm.
Payment options: Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square" as your pickup location.
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Flying Plow Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
Find a variety of seasonal produce, meats and eggs from Flying Plow's certified organic farm in Rising Sun.
This week's harvest MAY include: fresh head lettuce, lettuce mix, scallions, red beets, cucumbers, zucchini + summer squash, herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, BASIL), kohlrabi, rainbow Swiss chard, red potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes (red, heirloom, variety of cherry), eggplant (Japanese, Chinese), green cabbage,and carrots. Plus anything else ready to harvest!
Payment: Card, Cash + *now accepting SNAP!*
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market Fridays"
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Honeymoon Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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[PLEASE NOTE: Ann is away this week, and Farmer Liz is hoping to be there (with new baby Mary!) Preorders are highly recommended, as preorders will be available at market in the event Liz can't be.]
Honeymoon Farm brings a variety of fresh mushrooms to market plus pastured-raised poultry (currently out of stock) from their farm in Oxford.
Mushroom varieties typically include: white button, crimini, grey oyster, king oyster, lions mane, portobello, shiitake, maitake, and yellow oyster
Payment: Card, Cash + S/FMNP for mushrooms only
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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King's Sweet Corn & Produce |
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Walk-Up Sales Only
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EVERY FRIDAY
Dave & Kathy are well-known for their delicious sweet corn but grow a variety of produce utilizing conventional IPM (Integrated Pest Management) farming methods. They have a popular roadside farm stand in Parkesburg and pick daily in order to provide customers with the freshest possible selection!
This week’s harvest: white + bi-color SWEET CORN, tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cantaloupe, peppers, eggplant, and green beans. New: smaller Sugar Cube cantaloupes are here!
Payment: Cash, Card, or S/FMNP
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Lindenhof Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
Lindenhof Farm is a small, multi-generational farm owned by Axel & Susan Linde. Located in Kirkwood, PA, just 30 minutes straight west from Kennett, they raise all-natural, grass-fed, poultry, beef, lamb & hogs on healthy open pasture.
This week: "It’s almost National Farmers Market week, and we wanted to start celebrating early with a SALE! This week, in person only, you can buy 3 ground beef, beef patties and/or all beef hot dogs for $20. You can buy 3 of the same or mix and match.
We will also have a wide variety of FRESH chicken plus pork sausages, chops, , turkey sausages, lamb cuts and eggs. Can’t wait to see you there!"
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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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
Locust Hollow is at KSQ bi-weekly with sheep milk cheeses crafted from the milk of their own East Friesian ewes.
This week: "We are back this week with an assortment of bloomy-rind cheeses: soft, spreadable White Orchid; buttery Portia; garlicy Ophelia; spicy Kickin' Desie; and herby Zara. We'll also have a seasonal selection of fruit yogurts: cherry, peach, apricot, and plum."
Payment options: PayPal, Cash, Check
Preorder Note: Once in your cart, select "Pickup". In next screen, under "Customer Details" note KSQ for pickup location. You will get an email confirming your order.
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My Greens Microgreens |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
Mariela Sandoval & David Arias grow their microgreens right here in Kennett Square and harvest them fresh for market!
Despite being small in size, microgreens are loaded with nutrients! A perfect pop of color and flavor to top sandwiches, salads, eggs, and more.
Micro harvest this week may include: Beet, Rainbow, Purple Radish, Sunflower, Pea Shoots, Mix Salad, Broccoli, and Arugula
Payment: Card, Venmo, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Send an email to mygreenslocallygrown@gmail.com or text 302.766.3453 and provide name, contact info, selection & note Farmers Market pickup.
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Rex Farms Orchard / Big Hill Ciderworks |
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Walk-Up Sales Only
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EVERY FRIDAY
Troy brings seasonal fruit and hard ciders direct from his family farm + orchard in Adams County, PA.
This week's harvest: yellow peaches, Saturn donut peaches, nectarines (yellow + white), blueberries, blackberries and yellow Shiro plums
Their award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders make refreshing summer sips — all grown, pressed, fermented, bottled & distributed right from their orchards! Check out varieties & flavor profiles here, plus the newestcFarmhouse Berry!
Payment: Cash, Card, or S/FMNP for produce only
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Swallow Hill |
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Walk-Up Sales Only |
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EVERY FRIDAY
Elizabeth & Douglas use organic and regenerative practices on their farm in Cochranville to bring incredibly "fine produce home grown with love" to KSQ every week! Read more about them here.
This week's harvest: Speckled Roman and Aosta Valley tomatoes, shishito peppers, a variety of summer squash, sweet and red onions, and anything else fit to harvest!
Payment: Cash or Check (NO CARDS), S/FMNP
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Walnut Hill Flower Farm |
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Walk-Up Sales Only
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Kristin Wisnewski, owner and farmer-florist at Walnut Hill Flower Farm in West Chester, is bringing freshly cut flowers to market every Friday.
“We believe that healthy soil grows beautiful, healthy flowers. Let our flowers take you back to your grandmother’s cutting garden, where seeds were lovingly sown by hand, and freshly cut flowers welcomed guests, brightened a table, nourished the soul, and delighted the senses.
"This week we will have small + large mixed bouquets available!"
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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Whiskey Hollow Maple |
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FIND THEM NEXT FRIDAY
Whiskey Hollow will be back with all their maple goodness next week instead!
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Deer Creek Malthouse |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Once a month, get Deer Creek’s 100% local grain baking ingredients + baking mixes, malty granola, a variety of grains (whole kernel, coarse or stone ground), malt ingredients and homebrew kits, and a variety of local beer collaborations.
You'll find a curated selection of brews + grains/baking mixes at market — preorders are recommended for a wider range of their offerings. (And you can save 20% on your first online purchase!)
They always have something "brewing" so stop by to see what's new this week!
Payment: Card or Cash
Preorder Note: Select "Local Pickup" + "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Green Lion Breads + Heart Stone Pastry |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
Get freshly baked, local-grain breads and bagels from Green Lion, a variety of pastries from Heart Stone every Friday!
Newest menu items: Blackberry scone with chamomile glaze, Mocha biscotti, and Peach/Red Currant galette with macadamia crumble!
Small-batch coffee from Pear Tree is available bi-weekly.
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, PayPal, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Nutty Novelties |
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RETURNING 8/19
Nutty Novelties will be back with your favorite nut butters in two weeks!
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Taste of Puebla |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
Fresh Mexican fare made in Kennett Square! Corn chips, guacamole & salsas, tamales (to reheat), pozole verde soup, chicken tortilla soup, burrito packs, Mexican lentils, pulled pork, mole poblano, Al Pastor, Mexican rice, black beans, Nacho Kits, Taco Kits, and more.
Featured this week: "Have you tried our delicious Hibiscus Tea? The perfect drink for these super hot days, and a great base for mixed drinks. Made fresh weekly!"
Payment: Card, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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Tat's Yummies |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
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 delicacies made with simple, natural ingredients. Plus tender, savory foccacia!
Features this week: "We'll have our delicious Tiramisu, chocolate fudge caramel cupcakes, lemon tarts, and orange cranberries scones. Also, seasonal peach and strawberry crumb pie — all made from scratch!
On the savory side, try our spinach quiche and Kennett mushroom quiche.
We also make our lemon or lime meringue pie to order for pickup on Friday. We have individual, small and medium sizes!"
Preorder instructions:
- Provide name, contact info & note pickup @ KSQ Farmers Market.
Payment: PayPal or Cash
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Valentine Chocolate Co. |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales Only
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BI-WEEKLY
Sandy Valentine handcrafts small batches of exquisite chocolates using the highest quality ingredients in her chocolate kitchen located at the Malvern Train Station.
Try a variety with her milk or dark chocolate collections. Also mendiants, chocolate covered caramels, peanut butter truffles, plus caramel or peanut butter hedgehogs, chocolate bars, and more!
Payment: Card, Cash or Venmo
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location in checkout.
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Botanical Bubbles |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
Stop to explore Sherri's handcrafted body care, soaps, salves & essential oil blends, and more. She also makes herbal apothecary products like Fire Cider, Elderberry Syrup, and bitters.
This week: "Load up on all natural Bug Spray to keep your gatherings, games and outdoor fun insect free! Summer scents like Put de Lime in de Coconut, Heaven Scent, and Basil, Cucumber Honey Soaps are available along with customer favorites!"☀️
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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Fifth Dimension Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Fifth Dimension Farm is a cricket farm based in Landenberg at market once a month on 1st Fridays only.
“We make dog treats using just 3 ingredients: crickets (grown by us), locally-sourced sweet potatoes + peanut butter.
Crickets are high in protein and other nutrients dogs need, and they are a sustainable and environmentally friendly protein source as they use a fraction of the resources needed by other livestock. Plus dogs love them! These low calorie treats are delicious anytime.
Stop by to ask us any questions & learn more!” 🦗
Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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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 is open starting 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: Three standard parking spaces (not ADA) in the adjacent lot are reserved for customers with limited mobility. 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!
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!)
- SNAP is now accepted by Flying Plow Farm.
- WIC FMNP & Senior FMNP checks are welcomed by our PA-based farms for produce purchases: King's Sweet Corn, Swallow Hill & Rex Farms Orchard.
- Masks are not required for vendors or guests, but please wear one as you as you feel most comfortable.
- Feel free to use the red wagons at market entry to help carry your load as you shop — just return when done!
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 at vendor tables — no jumping up, licking, or sniffing the product, please.
- We appreciate your consideration to keep all safe and happy!
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Find 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 generous 2022 sponsors for their support of the KSQ Farmers Market!
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Learn how your business can support the Farmers Market and other community programs of Historic Kennett Square.
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