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Due to the heat, we are shortening market hours this Friday. Please plan to shop from 3-5pm to gather your local groceries for the 4th of July weekend! 🌽🍅🫐
And to make it a slightly cooler market experience for all, find us set up in the grass — look for entries near the flag pole or on the end towards Union.
Other bites of news:
- A few producers are taking a break this Friday: no Brandywine Blooms, Cedar Creek Catering, JVB Brothers.
- We also will miss KACS – the weekly food drive will resume next week.
- Moore Meats is back this week, as is Wastewell!
Join us at 600 S Broad as usual with plenty of free parking on site. We can't wait to see you there!
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| Lineup at-a-glance for July 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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| Wastewell |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Wastewell missed last market for a family event, so John is popping up this Friday then again next Friday...and bi-weekly again from there.
Wastewell makes kitchen composting super easy! Purchase a $10 Wastewell bucket then collect accepted compostables. Bring your full bucket back every two weeks when they are at market, and dump it for a $5 flat fee.
Stop by to meet John, ask questions, and start composting! Home pickup service is also available.
Payment: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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| Birchrun Hills Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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The Miller family of Birchrun Hills crafts a wide variety of cheese on their small northern Chester County dairy farm.
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 out for fromage blanc, feta, fresh spreads including Pimento, créme fraîche, and their creamy, tangy Swiss-style yogurt.
Seasonally they have cultured butter, buttermilk, salad dressings, cheese curds and more!
Payment: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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| Brewers Hideaway Farm |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Brewer’s Hideaway is at market every other Friday with variety of naturally-grown produce from their farm just down the road in Rising Sun, MD.
Stop by to get delicious greens and other things that Farmer Tanya harvested fresh for market this week!
Payment: Cash (pay what you can), Card
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| Full Table Farm |
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WEEKLY
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Farmer Liam of Full Table Farm is here every Friday! 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.
This week: “We will likely have potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and summer squash, fresh onions (great on the grill!), Butterhead lettuce, lacinato and curly kale, rainbow chard, carrots, basil, parsley, dill, and scallions.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, S/FMNP (June-Nov)
Preorder note: Email us to preorder by Thurs @ 8pm.
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| King's Sweet Corn & Produce |
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WEEKLY
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Dave & Kathy King are well-known for their delicious sweet corn, but they grow a wide variety of produce at their farm in Parkesburg, utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) farming methods. They always have a freshly-picked selection to enjoy!
This week: “We are harvesting our first sweet corn! 🌽 We'll also have green beans, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, lettuce, and garlic.”
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 lush healthy pastures. Find farmer Axel & daughter Sarah at market each week!
This week: “We are bringing fresh pork chops and fresh pork shoulder roasts for making pulled pork sandwiches. Also bringing three fresh pork sausages ready for the grill. Bringing lots of farm fresh brown eggs and fresh chicken meat!”
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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WEEKLY
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The Moore family proudly raises premium American Wagyu in West Grove, PA. Moore Meats' high-quality, sustainably raised beef is hormone and antibiotic-free and dry-aged for over 24 days before being expertly processed by a USDA butcher. Shop for individual cuts, roasts, and specialty items in person or online for pick-up at market.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select KSQ Farmers Market as your pickup location for this Friday.
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| Sirius Mushrooms |
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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.
Chat with Aron to learn about the delicious, healthy – and beautiful! – varieties he grows including Blue Oyster, Lion's Mane, Pioppino, Chestnut, Black King Trumpet, and Shiitake. Varieties depend on what's ready to harvest fresh for market day.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Rex Farms Orchard + Big Hill Ciderworks |
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WEEKLY
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Troy at market every Friday with a seasonal variety of fruit and hard ciders direct from his family farm and orchard in Adams County, PA.
His award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders are grown, pressed, fermented, bottled & distributed right from the orchard! Check out varieties & flavor profiles here.
This week: “I'll have our own blueberries, black raspberries, and some red raspberries plus some peaches* from another Adams County farm. I still have a variety of our apples from winter storage plus the full lineup of our hard ciders.”
*Troy's peach crop was severely impacted by the April freeze. He is bringing peaches from a friend's Adams County farm that fared better so we can enjoy the limited PA peaches available and provide much needed support for our farmers who lost so much this year. 🍑
Payment: Cash, Card (minimum), S/FMNP (June-Nov)
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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 fresh sweet and Red Long of Florence onions, purple sprouting broccoli, fennel, chard, green stem cauliflower, shishito peppers, rhubarb, and blueberries.
Pick up some honey-sweetened elderberry syrup + blueberry jam as well as pickled red cabbage made by Coddiwomple Canning Company with produce from our farm.”
Payment: Cash, Check, S/FMNP (June-Nov)*NO CARDS*
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| Brandywine Valley Bread |
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Come get your favorite sourdough breads + baguettes plus bagels, pretzels, granola, 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 by Thursday @ 2 PM ☎️ 484-698-8172”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Chaikhana Chai |
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BI-WEEKLY
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At Chaikhana Chai's brewing station + weekends-only cafe just around the corner on Birch Street, Dawn Lewis brews organic tea and fresh crushed spices with organic ginger in small batches to create a rich chai concentrate. Chaikhana Chai is low in sugar, gluten free, and dairy free.
She typically has Masala, Vanilla, and Green Tea concentrates plus seasonal specials. Also dried chai spiced loose tea, black tea and decaffeinated tea.
Swing by to sample!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Fifth Dimension Farm |
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MONTHLY (1st Fridays)
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Fifth Dimension Farm uses a few simple ingredients combined with the crickets raised at their Landenberg farm to make crunchy treats for dogs and (new!) date bars for humans. Crickets are are a sustainable and environmentally friendly protein source, high in protein + other nutrients.
The new bars are made with dates, dried cherries, crickets, and almonds – 8g protein + 150 calories per bar for healthy energy.
Stop by for a taste!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Hangry Bear Creamery |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Located in Kennett Square, Hangry Bear Creamery makes their premium, PA Preferred ice cream in-house incorporating local ingredients. You can also create custom ice cream online, and learn to make ice cream yourself at their studio!
Enjoy a scoop at market, or pick up a pint or two for home. Pint preorders are welcome! 🍨
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder note: Use this link, and select Kennett Square with this week's market date.
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| Mediterranean Delicacy |
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BI-WEEKLY (away 7/17)
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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 pickled items as available.
Payment: Cash, Card
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| LC Farms |
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MONTHLY
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Add some local flavor to your pantry with LC Farms! Jeannie returns monthly with a variety of jams, jellies, relishes, and spreads made with unique sweet and savory combinations. In addition to using local and homegrown fruit as available, some spreads may contain local wines or alcohols, or cocoa and spices from other local small businesses.
Stop by to taste, and get some fresh ideas for enjoying their delicious preserves in cooking, cocktails, and more — ‘It's not just for toast anymore’!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| The Square Grove |
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BI-WEEKLY
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The Square Grove's lemonade stand is at market every other Friday!
Daniela handcrafts lemonade in a variety of refreshing flavors, combining classic recipes with modern flavor options that appeal to all ages.
Stop by for a taste, and find a favorite to sip as you shop!
Payment: Cash, Card
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| Sweet Amelia's |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Sweet Amelia's, a farm-to-table restaurant here in Kennett Square, is bringing their house-made pastas to market!
Every other Friday they have a rotating selection of bronze-cut dried semolina pastas as well as fresh-frozen hand-shaped egg dough pastas. They offer fun and playful shapes that are hard to find elsewhere, and their fillings utilize local, seasonal ingredients.
Pair with your favorite sauce and some market vegetables or meats for an easy dinner!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Taste of Puebla |
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WEEKLY
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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
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| Tat's Yummies |
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WEEKLY
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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.
Need a custom cake or a beautiful spread of desserts for your special occasions? Reach out to Melina for more details and options!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder instructions: Call or text Melina @ 302.480.0444 with your order, any questions + contact info.
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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.
Amber's variety changes a bit with the seasons, and she's always making new things. Swing by to check out what she's been creating!
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
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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
*NOTE MODIFIED HOURS of 3-5pm for Friday, July 3 due to the extreme heat.*
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 at either end of market, and listen for the bell to ring to welcome you in. We truly appreciate your cooperation!
Market usually closes at 6pm during the weekly season.
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 (Full Table, King's, Rex Farms Orchard, Swallow Hill) 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 + 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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