We continue to accept non-perishables every week for Kennett Area Community Service, as the need continues to be great.

Look for a table 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.

To donate $ or learn how to volunteer or start your own Food Drive, visit their website here. Thank you!

Wastewell is at market with their bi-weekly drop-off composting service. For those who already have your bucket, remember to bring it back full this week!

Wastewell makes kitchen composting super easy! Here's how it works:

1. Purchase a $10 Wastewell bucket at market this week.
2. Take your bucket home, and collect accepted compostables. (Bookmark that link for reference!)
3. Bring your full bucket back in two weeks, and dump it for a $5 flat fee.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3!

Read more about why composting is important. Then stop by to meet John, ask questions, and get your own bucket to start composting!

*PREORDERS WELCOME*

Jesse Miller of Birchrun Hills brings a variety of cheese made on his family's 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 look for Pimento cheese spread, fromage blanc, feta, halloumi, cheese curds, fresh spreads & créme fraîche.

Also fresh butter + buttermilk!

Payment options: Cash, Card, Apple Pay

Preorder note: Email Jesse by 3 pm Thursday to preorder any favorites.

Brewer’s Hideaway is bringing a beautiful variety of naturally-grown produce from their farm just down the road in Rising Sun, MD. Find Rachel & friends at the Veggie Bus each week! 🍃🚌

“At Brewer’s Hideaway, we care for the land we have been entrusted with in a way that is respectful to the soil and all who are part of the farm. The qualities of sustainability, recycling, and simplicity help to guide our decisions. Our farm is a place to gather together to celebrate the richness that the Earth gives us.”

This week's expected harvest: “This will be a lighter harvest week since we’re coming into the end of summer, and the fall greens are just babies. But we will bring what we have — peppers, a few tomatoes, carrots, beets, garlic, potatoes, and anything else ready by Friday!”

Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo

Earthrise Fungi was born in Landenberg, PA in 2017 with awe, respect, and curiosity for the amazing fungi kingdom and its vital role in sustaining life. Bethany & Michael Crescenzo's family were personally impacted by the health benefits of mushrooms and wanted to share with their community.

Their mushrooms are thoughtfully grown from mycelium to fruiting body in an outfitted grow pod and can be found through local restaurants, shops, and CSAs...and now at KSQ every Friday!

This week's expected harvest: “We will have freshly harvested lion's mane, oyster, and chestnut mushrooms, as well as DIY grow-your-own bags for each of these varieties.”

Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo

*PREORDERS WELCOME*

Full Table is a small vegetable farm established in 2020 when Liam Miller, an experienced farmer, and his partner Tim put down roots in Kennett. Liam utilizes organic and low-till practices to grow around 25 different crops on 2 acres with a small but mighty seasonal crew.

This week's expected harvest: “We will have arugula! Plus lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, the very very end of the cucumbers, zucchini (probably the last of these too!), eggplant of all kinds, basil, cipollini and tropea onions, and carrots.”

Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo

Preorder Note: Order by emailing us by Thursday at 8pm.

Dave & Kathy King are well-known for their delicious sweet corn, but they grow a wide variety of produce at their farm in Parkesburg. They utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) farming methods and always have a fresh selection to enjoy.

This week's expected harvest: “We will have sweet corn, tomatoes, (heirloom, grape, red slicers), zucchini, cucumbers, peppers (bell, variety of hots, frying), seedless watermelon, green beans, pole Lima beans, onions, garlic, and butternut squash.”

Payment: Cash, Card, S/FMNP

*PREORDERS WELCOME*

Lindenhof Farm is a small, multi-generational farm owned by Axel & Susan Linde. Located in Kirkwood, PA, just 30 minutes west of Kennett, they raise all-natural, grass-fed, poultry, beef, lamb & hogs on healthy open pasture.

Featured this week: “This week we will have FRESH pork chops and FRESH picnic roasts! It’s a great weekend to grill some chops or make some delicious pork BBQ!

We also will have lots of eggs & breakfast sausages if you want a delicious breakfast for the start of the school year!

We will also have our usual assortment of chicken, turkey, beef, pork, and lamb available, too.”

Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo

Preorder Note: Find all options for the "Kennett Square Market" here.

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Locust Hollow brings a variety of sheep milk cheeses crafted on their Chester Co. farm from the milk of their own East Friesian ewes. They also have handcrafted fiber arts, wool dryer balls, and yarn!

Featured this week: “We've got a lovely selection of bloomy-rind cheeses this week, something for everyone: Kickin' Desie (cayenne pepper), Ophelia (garlicky), White Orchid (soft and creamy), Zara (herbs de Provence), and Esme (smooth and rich). These all combine wonderfully with end of summer tomatoes — perhaps on a delicious bread.”

Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

Troy brings a variety of seasonal fruit and hard ciders direct from his family farm + orchard in Adams County, PA.

This week's fruit harvest: “I’ll have yellow peaches and nectarines. Fresh apples include Daybreak Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Ginger Gold, Zestar, Sansa, and maybe Crimson Crisp. I'm hoping to make fresh sweet cider if I have time.”

He always brings a full lineup of their award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders which are grown, pressed, fermented, bottled & distributed right from the orchard! Check out varieties & flavor profiles here.

Payment: Cash, Card, or S/FMNP for produce only

Elizabeth & Douglas use organic and regenerative practices on their farm in Cochranville, PA, to bring incredibly fine produce home grown with love to KSQ every Friday.

This week's harvest update: “Autumn's threads are weaving through the fabric of Swallow Hill this week. Ironweed and asters are blooming in the meadow, while brilliant red berries are ripening on the spicebushes in the woods where tulip trees are shedding golden leaves and hickories are dropping green-husked nuts.

In the produce fields, winter squashes and brassicas are ripening alongside the lingering crops of summer. This week’s market menu includes romaine lettuce, delicata + spaghetti squash, potatoes, Carmen and shishito peppers, Tendersweet cabbage, broccolini, yellow and red onions, summer squash, Speckled Roman tomatoes, and eggplant.”

Payment: Cash, Check, S/FMNP (NO CARDS)

Walnut Hill Flower Farm is back to market for the season! Kristin brings beautiful freshly cut flower bouquets from her West Chester farm 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.

Every week we will have mixed bouquets of seasonal flowers available!"

Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

Casa Carmen is a family-owned boutique winery producing small lot dry wines and Spanish style vermouths made from local grapes and sustainably farmed botanicals. Originally founded in Chestertown, MD, they are now based in West Grove, PA, where they are preparing to open a second tasting room at their farm and vineyard later this summer.

“Casa Carmen, more than a winery, is an afternoon under the sun. It is a voyage to the south of some distant place. It is an invitation and a proposal to view life not as it is, but as it should be!”

Stop by to taste, and find your favorites at market every 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday! 🍷

*PREORDERS WELCOME*

Get freshly baked, local-grain breads + bagels from Green Lion, a variety of sweet + savory pastries from Heart Stone, plus freshly roasted coffee from Pear Tree every Friday.

Featured this week: “Our newest seasonal pastries include Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Scones, Heart Stones's Coffee Cakes, Butternut Chai Muffins (gluten-free), and Maple Brown Sugar Cookies. Preorders are welcome and help ensure we have exactly what you want when you get to market!”

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

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

Liz Sullivan has been brewing kombucha since 2012, sharing her knowledge on YouTube before launching her business, Kombucha Bliss, in 2022. Liz loves making new flavors and meeting new people!

Some flavors change with the seasons, supporting local farmers with the use of seasonal fruit. A few staple flavors you'll find year-round!

Featured this week: “We still have a couple summer flavors left including Summer Splash & July Vine. Have you tried Ginger Kick yet? We also have our standard (but still super delish) flavors of Koffucha, Pineapple Ginger, Dragonfruit and Berry Lavender.

Please return your empty bottles to us — we'll clean, sterilize and reuse!”

Payment options: Cash, Card, Venmo

*PREORDERS WELCOME*

Abdel is back this Friday with his 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!

Payment: Cash, Card

Preorder Note: ADD NOTE for "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.

Nutty Novelties will be back to their bi-weekly schedule in two weeks.

*PREORDERS WELCOME*

Settantatré Pasta Co. is here bi-weekly with their gluten-free pastas!

Settantatré was born from Matt's experience as a chef, Genna's celiac diagnosis, their shared Italian heritage, and a love for fresh hand made pasta.

They also have VEGAN gluten-free options, and variety of sauces to pair with the pastas.

Payment: Cash, Card

Preorder Note: Just email or message us on Facebook or Instagram to order by Thursday before market. We can only take preorders for our GLUTEN-FREE pastas + sauces (menu here) at KSQ.

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Taste of Puebla brings their fresh Mexican fare made in Kennett Square, with lots of options for weekend snacks + easy meals!

Weekly selection typically includes: corn chips, guacamole & salsas, queso dip, tamales (to reheat), flautas, burrito packs, jalapeno poppers, pulled pork, mole poblano, Mexican rice, refried beans, black beans, Al Pastor, Nacho Kits, Taco Kits, hibiscus tea, plus soups.

Payment: Cash, Card

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

*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.

Featured this week: “This week is going to be Mushroom Quiche fest for those who love quiche! 🍄 We are making it with Gruyère cheese, a well known cheese from Switzerland, combined with fresh delicious mushrooms, onions, and finished with Tat’s Yummies creamy sauce. Order now to get a freshly made quiche available in different sizes. We will also be making Spinach Quiche. Thank you for your support. Preorders are recommended!”

Preorder instructions:

• Call Melina @ 302.480.0444 with what you'd like to order by Thurs @ NOON. (Custom cakes order a week ahead.)

• Provide name, contact info & note pickup @ KSQ Farmers Market.

Payment: PayPal or Cash

Sherri will be back in two weeks!

Jordyn Rush of The Fussy Cutting Quilt Shop is here once a month with handcrafted goods for the eco minded individual.

Stop by to explore great swap-out options for everyday use in the kitchen & beyond: reusable paper towels, produce bags, snack bags, sandwich wraps, make up pads, mini washcloths, beeswax food wraps, zippered pouches, and more.

Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo