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It's that amazing time of year when growth in nature happens so quickly, and the beautiful weather makes it seem like we should be enjoying market each Friday. Recipe publishers are telling us "IT'S SPRING!" and that we should all be eating fresh peas, strawberries and rhubarb!
But here in PA, those iconic spring crops are still growing and not quite ready for harvest. When they're finally ready (soon!!!), our patience will be rewarded with incredible, fresh flavor from our local farms. Until then, let's enjoy the gorgeous greens that spring brings!
The market continues to be bi-weekly through April, weekly starting May 7th. We hope to see you each market week as we note the rhythms of the seasons together, appreciating truly local flavor and shopping the market as it grows!
A few notes for 4/16:
- For fresh produce this week—think greens! Get organic spinach, chard, lettuce mix, baby red Russian kale, collards, curly kale, plus other local products by PREORDER ONLY from Flying Plow Farm. Order by midnight TONIGHT!
- Mark your calendars and plan your happy hour / dinner dates: The Creamery reopens on April 23rd at 5pm!
- We continue to require masks while shopping at the market. We greatly appreciate your continued cooperation.
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| Helping Neighbors in Need |
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We are once again collecting for Mighty Writers El Futuro – Kennett! They are in need of diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6) and wipes to help local families.
Please bring donations to the welcome table at market entry. We will collect this week and again on April 30th. Thank you so much!
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| Birchrun Hills Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Jesse Miller brings a variety of cheeses made on his family's small dairy farm in Chester Co. Try their famous Birchrun Blue, cheddars, and a range of cave-aged wedges and rounds. Also fromage blanc and fresh spreads. Cheese curds are back!
Payment: Card, Cash, Check, Apple Pay, tap-to-pay
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Canter Hill Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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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.
Payment options: Card, Venmo, Cash, Check
Preorder note: Email order form or list with name & pickup location as KSQ for date of market to canterhillfarm@yahoo.com. If you want to be invoiced & pay in advance, please request that in your email.
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| Fiddle Creek Dairy |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Tim Sauder brings the best Greek & Swiss yogurts around—all natural, no fillers, no sweeteners—made with 100% grass-fed milk from his family's micro-dairy in Quarryville. Plus Camembert cheese. Whole milk may be available for walk-up sales. And cuts of grass-fed beef.
Also lacto-fermented vegetables from friends at Gap View Homestead and jam & jelly from 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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PREORDER ONLY*
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Seasonal greens & vegetables from their certified organic farm in Rising Sun. Plus a variety of products from other local farms and producers.
*PLEASE NOTE: Flying Plow is focused on PREORDERS for now. Do not count on walk-up sales just yet!
- Visit their website to see everything available by preorder this week.
- As you plan your own garden, preorder healthy vegetable & herb starts that they will make available for pickup when it's time to plant them outside.
- Secure a spot in their CSA, which offers custom options and flexibility. Pick up at KSQ and shop all the other local producers each week, too!
Payment: Card (necessary for preorders), Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market Fridays" as your pickup location.
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| Medina Mushrooms |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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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.
Payment: Card, Cash, Apple & Google Pay
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| My Greens |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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David Arias is a Kennett-based microgreens grower. Despite their small size, microgreens are loaded with nutrients & flavor!
Micro harvest may include: 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.
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| Aunt Mamie's Italian Specialties |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Mike & Theresa Vaccaro use all-natural ingredients in crafting their fresh pastas & other Italian specialties from scratch. Preorders are recommended!
- Fresh pasta: cavatelli, spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fettuccine & pappardelle. Plus fresh wheat fettucine & spaghetti.
- PLUS a variety of Gncocchi & Ravioli, Heat + Eat meals (including Italian Wedding Soup), Stromboli, and SIX different sauces to top it all off. Find all the options here.
Payment: Card, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Brandywine Valley Bread |
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PREORDERS* + Walk-Up Sales
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Fran bakes naturally leavened sourdough breads using all local & organic grains milled in-house, crafting flavorful & more easily digestible breads. He always has a selection of Baguettes, Boules (unsliced and sliced), Bagels, and Pastries (morning buns, croissants).
*Preorder Note: CALL the bakery during business hours on Thursday 8-2 to reserve items for market pickup on Friday / 484.698.8172 (Online ordering not available.)
Payment: Card, Cash or Check
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| Cocky Gourmet Confections |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Guest Vendor
Cocky Gourmet's addictively scrumptious toffee & brittle candy will make your mouth and family members happy! Try their delicious butter toffee topped with milk or dark chocolate, with or without crushed almonds.
If toffee isn't your thing then enjoy the Salted Caramel Deluxe Peanut Brittle—decadent old fashioned peanut brittle topped with milk chocolate, pretzel pieces, drizzled with salted caramel!
They make 11 varieties of brittle with a wide array of nuts & seeds. Flavor profiles range from salty to sweet to spicy—something for everyone! (And most are gluten free!)
Payment: Cash or Cards
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Deer Creek Malthouse |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Deer Creek offers baking ingredients, a variety of grains (whole kernel, coarse or stone ground), home-brewing ingredientsand kits, craft foods and beer - all made from 100% locally grown grain.
Features this week:
- Preorder the PA Pride Mixed Case for $70! That's 24 cans (16oz)—half PA Pride Pilsner + half PA Pride Hazy Pale Ale.
- Treat your self or your family to their favorite malted oat flour Tea Cake Mix. Easy baking with local ingredients!
Payment: Cards or exact cash only
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Sunset Park Baked Goods |
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Walk-Up Sales*
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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
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| Taste of Puebla |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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Friday night favorites! Corn chips, guacamole & salsas, tamales (to reheat), pozole verde soup, chicken tortilla soup, burrito packs, Mexican lentils, pulled pork, Mexican rice, black beans, etc. They also have Taco Kits & Nacho Kits. 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.
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Seasonal Market 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! If there are any changes due severe weather, we will provide updates via social media. Check Facebook & Instagram if uncertain on market day.
Location & Parking
Find us in the parking area of The Creamery of Kennett Square @ 401 Birch St. (The Creamery is currently closed.) FREE PARKING is available in the lot adjacent to The Creamery. We encourage you to use the lot versus the street to be respectful to residents on Birch.
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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!
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- We continue to require masks per the state of Pennsylvania.
- Please ENTER at the EAST end of The Creamery lot near the vintage pickup truck.
- 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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| Thank you to our generous 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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