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We're enjoying the full bounty of fall at market right now! Greens and lettuces are in their prime, making it one of the best times of the year to enjoy salads that are super fresh and loaded with locally-grown ingredients. Peppers, and particularly hot peppers, are still going strong — freeze some to add flavor and heat to winter stews and comforting casseroles. Apples (and cider!) from Rex Farms are back this week, with a greater variety being harvested.
Scroll through to learn about all who will be there and what they will have available! (Preorders are welcomed and appreciated as noted.) A few regular bi-weekly vendors are away, returning in two weeks: Hilltop Flower Design, Valentine Chocolate Co & Whiskey Hollow.
Join us in supporting local producers through all seasons this Friday / 3–6pm in the parking lot of The Creamery.
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| A Note of Appreciation |
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Whether you know Claire Murray (on right in photo) personally or not, if you've shopped market in the last couple of years you probably recognize her by smile and greeting at market entry. We have such mixed emotions in sharing that Claire has moved on from her role as Community Engagement Manager for Historic Kennett to pursue new things. Claire was a farmer and vendor in the early years of the market, and she has been an amazing resource and champion as it has grown and evolved over the years. Read more about Claire's many contributions to the Kennett community, and next time you see her shopping at market, share your appreciation for all she has done!
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We are open year-round!
You can shop local with us weekly through December with breaks for holiday weeks. We transition to our "Winter Season" in January, until we're back to the main season once again in May. We deeply appreciate your continued support year-round. (Look for special markets & preorder pick-up options before the holidays!)
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| Birchrun Hills Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
Jesse Miller brings a variety of cheese made on his family's small dairy farm in Chester Co.
Try their famous Birchrun Blue and a range of cave-aged wedges and rounds. Also, Pimento cheese spread, cheese curds (plain + habanero), haloumi, fromage blanc, fresh spreads, feta & créme fraîche.
They have 3 different raw milk cheddars — classic, smoked and habanero! Great for snacking, slicing for lunches, shredding for nachos or chili, or making comfort foods like grilled cheese and mac & cheese.
Payment: Card, Cash, Check, Apple Pay, tap-to-pay
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Brandywine Bee Co. |
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Walk-Up Sales Only
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BI-WEEKLY
Michael Langer brings pure, raw wildflower honey, sourced directly from his own local hives. Also, beeswax-based products like clean-burning candles, hand salves, soaps, and wood preservative.
Did you know?... honey color and flavor changes through the seasons! Enjoy exploring the natural differences.
Payment: Card, Cash or Check
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| Canter Hill Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
Wayne will have pasture-raised poultry, eggs, pork, grass-fed beef & lamb in a wide variety of cuts.
They also have an assortment of sausages made with pork, chicken, or lamb — perfect for easy grilling or quick-cooking weeknight protein!
THANKSGIVING is just around the corner! Now is the time to order your heritage breed turkey using this order form or at market. Pickup will be Tues 11/23 6-7pm in Kennett.
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
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| Day Spring Farm |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
The Inslee family crafts a variety of seasonal artisan sheep milk cheeses with milk from a herd of East Fresian ewes raised on the pasture of their small Chester County farm.
It's getting close to the end of Day Spring's season, but there is still a lot of cheese for this week! Several bloomy-rinds: Kickin Desie (has a cayenne kick), Peppery Percy (rolled in black pepper), White Orchid (soft and spreadable…also hard aged Pecorino, our signature blue—Cypress Blue and much more.
Payment options: PayPal, Cash, Check
Preorder Note: Below your items in the cart, PLEASE ADD NOTE with "KSQ". You will get an email to confirm your order.
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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 from Flying Plow's certified organic farm in Rising Sun.
This week's harvest MAY include: lettuce (loose and head), variety of baby greens (spinach, arugula, red Russian kale, mix), frying & bell peppers, hot peppers, curly kale, scallions, onions, garlic, shallots, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, beets, radishes, Hakurei salad turnips, winter squash (butternut, acorn, honeynut), sweet potatoes, kohlrabi, green cabbage, bok choy, Napa cabbage, collard greens, ornamental gourds
Beef, lamb, pork, chicken + eggs also available, with the most variety by preorder.
Payment: Card, Cash, Check
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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EVERY FRIDAY
Liz & Gary Hopkins grow a variety of mushrooms as plus pastured-raised poultry at Honeymoon Farm in Oxford.
Mushroom varieties: SHIITAKES are back! Also find white button, crimini, oyster, king oyster, maitake, lions mane, portobellos, and yellow oyster mushrooms. Bulk boxes by preorder. Learn more about the different varieties & preorder.
Chicken is in stock! (Heritage breed is sold out for the year.) A variety of cuts, whole, stock parts, and organs (hearts, liver).
Payment: Card, Cash, Apple & Google Pay
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 King are well-known for their delicious sweet corn but grow a variety of produce, selling most at their roadside farm stand in Parkesburg. They use IPM farming methods and pick daily in order to provide customers with the freshest possible selection.
This week’s harvest: sweet corn (probably the last!), red tomatoes, green beans, peppers (variety of sweet & hot), Dr. Martin pole limas, potatoes, squash (acorn, spaghetti, butternut), broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, and pumpkins
Payment: Cash, Card, S/FMNP
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| My Greens |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
David Arias & Mariela Sandoval grow their microgreens right here in Kennett Square. Despite being small in size, microgreens are loaded with nutrients & flavor!
Micro harvest this week: Sunflower shoots, Sweet pea shoots, Broccoli, Kale, Beet, Basil, Cilantro, Purple radish, Mix salad & 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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| Rex Farms Orchard / Big Hill Ciderworks |
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Walk-Up Sales Only
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EVERY FRIDAY
Troy & Maria bring a variety of fruit in season, direct from their family farm & orchards in Adams County PA.
This week's harvest:
APPLES – Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Ashmeads Kernel, Golden Russet, Esopus Spitzenberg, Grimes Golden, Cameo and maybe a few others. PLUS sweet FRESH cider!
And as always, their award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders—grown, pressed, fermented, bottled & distributed right from their orchards. Check out their varieties & flavor profiles here.
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:
New: Fennel and radicchio
Continuing: Salanova red butter lettuce, Tendersweet cabbage. Sweet Carmen peppers, "Mellow Star" Shishitos, hot peppers, yellow onions, 'Angel Hair' spaghetti squash + 'Candystick Dessert' delicata squash
Plus anything else ready to harvest! (More broccoli is coming soon...heads are forming!)
Payment: Cash or Check (no cards), S/FMNP
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| Aunt Mamie's |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
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. Plus fresh wheat fettucine & spaghetti.
- PLUS a variety of Gncocchi, Ravioli, Heat + Eat meals, fresh Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Stromboli, Italian Wedding Soup, and four different sauces. Find all the options here.
- Pumpkin Gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce is on the menu for fall!
Payment: Card, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Green Lion / Heart Stone |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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EVERY FRIDAY
Based in Phoenixville, Green Lion Breads & Heart Stone operate under the umbrella of Partners Creating Community, a non-profit with an integrated commercial and social mission. PCC creates inclusive, therapeutic, and real employment opportunities for adults of all abilities.
- Green Lion breads are naturally leavened using a slow-fermentation process and freshly-milled local grains to provide delicious, nutritious, and digestible breads.
- Heart Stone uses local ingredients as much as possible plus Green Lion’s flavorful stone-milled flour for rustic seasonal sweet & savory pastries.
Stop by see what they have this Friday, or preorder in advance!
Payment: Cash, Card, PayPal, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as your pickup location.
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| Little Goat Coffee |
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Walk-Up Sales + Limited Preorders*
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BI-WEEKLY
Little Goat brings freshly roasted, organically grown, and ethically sourced coffee beans from their coffee shop and micro-roaster in Newark DE. They have a variety of pre-packed whole beans*.
*If you prefer to preorder–OR–if you need your beans freshly ground, email Olivia by Thursday @ 12 noon: littlegoatcoffeeroasting@gmail.com
Payment options: Cash, Card, Check, PayPal, Venmo
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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, including macaron, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and pies—made with simple, natural ingredients. Try her tender, savory foccacia, too!
Preorder by Thurs @ 12 NOON
- Email or call: tatsyummies@aol.com / 302.480.0444
- Provide name, contact info & note pickup @ KSQ Farmers Market.
She also creates custom cakes for special occasions, so reach out in advance for your needs.
Payment: PayPal or Cash
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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, Mexican rice, black beans, Al Pastor, and more. They also have Taco Kits & Nacho Kits for a fun Friday night dinner!
Payment: Card, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Select "Taste of Puebla @ 401 Birch St" as your pickup location.
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| Botanical Bubbles |
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PREORDERS + Walk-Up Sales
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BI-WEEKLY
Sherri handcrafts soaps, salves, and a wide range of home & body care for everyone in the family, even the pups!
Explore her new line of digestive bitters at market this week!
And enjoy the seasonal soaps — including pumpkin spice 🎃
Payment: Venmo, Cash App, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: Preorders are welcomed & encouraged! 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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Rain or Shine!
We're committed to being a rain or shine market! We will pause operations for safety in passing electrical storms. 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 5pm on Fridays.
FREE PARKING is available on the WEST side of 226 East Birch St (across the street from Braeloch Brewing) or at the office adjacent to The Creamery. We encourage you to use the lots versus the street to be respectful to residents on Birch.
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!
- Masks are not required for vendors or guests, but please wear one as you as you feel most comfortable.
- Bring some cash as not all vendors accept cards.
- In the heat of summer, it's a good idea to throw a cooler with ice packs in the car to keep things fresh until you get home.
- Well-behaved pups on leash are welcome at market.
- We have a few carts at market entry to use as you shop, just return to that location when done!
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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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Thank you to our generous 2021 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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