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Friday’s market is going to be fang-tastic! 🎃 Dress up if you dare, and come haunt your favorite farmers and producers for frightfully fresh, local fall eats!
Little ghouls and goblins can take home a seasonal treat straight from the farm 🍎, and we’re brewing up hot apple cider for all.
With the forecasted gusts, we may go tent-less — but we’ll be there! And don’t forget to bring those dull knives and tools to be sharpened while you shop. 🔪✂️
Other bites of news:
- Now is the time to order Thanksgiving turkey from Lindenhof for pickup at our Thanksgiving Market on Monday, 11/24!
- Regulars away this week: Brandywine Blooms, Brewer's Hideaway, JVB Brothers, Sirius Mushrooms
Hours are 3-6pm as usual this Friday with plenty of free parking on site at 600 S Broad.
We're dying to see you there, Kennett Square! 👻
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Mark your calendar for the Winter Season!
As we “fall back” this weekend, we will shorten hours to 3–5:30pm starting next Friday, November 7.
Here's the market schedule as we transition to the winter season:
- OPEN Nov 7 + 14
- CLOSED Nov 21
- OPEN MONDAY, Nov 24 Thanksgiving Market (3-5:30)
- CLOSED Nov 28
- OPEN Dec 5 + 12 + 19
- CLOSED Dec 28 + Jan 2
- OPEN bi-weekly Fridays starting Jan 9 (through April)
Some producers' schedules also change with the season. Reading this newsletter continues to be the best way to keep up with who + what is at market each week.
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| Lineup at-a-glance for October 31 |
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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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| Howe Sharp |
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THIS WEEK ONLY!
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Gather those dull knives, scissors + well-loved gardening tools and have Jesse Howe sharpen while you shop this Friday!
Howe Sharp's service is first come. Drop your items as early as possible, but NOT before 3pm! Please prepare to wait patiently, or pop back over as needed.
Safe packing tip: Put knives between a few pages of a magazine, roll it, secure with rubber bands & bring that along in your shopping bag.
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| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Will from Amazing Acres always brings a variety of goat cheeses including fresh and mild Fromagina, a wide assortment of chèvre varieties from sweet to savory, and several bloomy rind options — all made on their farm in northern Chester County.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as pickup location.
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| Full Table Farm |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
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. Find farmer Liam at market every Friday!
This week: “The ginger freezer sale continues! Grab a bag of fresh, no peel, super juicy ginger to freeze and use all year long. 🫚
We will also have arugula, power green salad mix, spinach, Butterhead lettuce, romaine lettuce, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccolini, cauliflower, carrots, beets, salad turnips, round red + watermelon radishes, dill, cilantro, parsley, winter squash (butternut, delicata + acorn), garlic and onions.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, S/FMNP
Preorder note: Email us to preorder by Thurs @ 6pm!
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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 healthy open pasture. Find farmer Axel & daughter Sarah at market each week!
This week: “Get treats for the whole family — sweet or hot beef sticks or jerky for the parents, and fresh chicken pot pies or a nice pot roast for a simply delicious dinner everyone will love! We'll also have plenty of fresh eggs!”
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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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Jake & Sarah Moore proudly raise 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, ApplePay
Preorder Note: At 'Check Out' select 'Friday - Kennett Square Farmers Market' as the Pickup Location, and select the market date.
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| Rex Farms Orchard + Big Hill Ciderworks |
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FINAL WEEK until 12/19
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This is Troy's last market for a bit, so stock up on your favorite apples and ciders from his family farm and orchard in Adams County, PA!
Fruit this week: “We'll have our usual wide variety of apples for fresh eating or baking — Stayman, Cameo, Grimes Golden, Pink Lady, Daybreak Fuji, Honeycrisp, Crimson Crisp, Evercrisp, Calville Blanc, Mystery, Esopus Spitzenburg, and more! 🍎🍏 Plus Asian pears, fresh sweet cider + all of our hard ciders.”
His award-winning farm-to-bottle hard ciders are grown, pressed, fermented, bottled & distributed right from the orchard. Check out varieties & flavor profiles here.
Payment: Cash (preferred), Card (minimum), S/FMNP
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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: “Our harvest includes sweet potatoes, red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, radicchio, celery, fennel, spinach, and lettuce. Plus more of our butternut and honeynut squash.
We also have honey-sweetened blueberry jam as well as pickled sweet onions made by Coddiwomple Canning Company with produce from our farm.”
Payment: Cash, Check, S/FMNP (NO CARDS)
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| Brandywine Valley Bread |
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Come get your favorite sourdough breads + baguettes plus bagels, foccacia, 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: 484-698-8172 ☎️ Bianco, Seeded Ancient Grain, Miche, Complete, Rye, Semolina, Baguettes, Croissants, Bagels, Pretzels, and Scones!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Casa Carmen |
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Casa Carmen is a family-owned winery producing small lot dry wines and Spanish style vermouths made from local grapes and sustainably farmed botanicals. They have a beautiful tasting room at their farm and vineyard in West Grove.
Stop by to taste, and pick up a bottle or two for the weekend! 🍷
Payment: Cash, Card, Apple Pay
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| Mediterranean Delicacy |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
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 preserved lemons as available.
Payment: Cash, Card
Preorder Note: ADD NOTE for "Kennett Square Farmers Market" for pickup location.
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| Mother Nature's Sun |
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BI-WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Chef Michael Meyers of Mother Nature's Sun has a lifetime of experience in the food industry, discovering his calling working in his father’s Delco restaurant, The Lobster Pot. He uses fresh and local ingredients to handcraft his crab cakes, soups, and more with the mantra Small Batch, Just for You!
This week: “Treat yourself to some Crab Mac N Cheese for $10! Or a Crab Cake Dinner for 2 for $32!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder Note: Fill out the Farmers Market form here with what you'd like by Thurs @ 8pm, and we'll have it ready for Friday's market. Also any special requests you might have, we'll try to address. Thank you!
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| Taste of Puebla |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
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
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" for pickup location.
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| Tat's Yummies |
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WEEKLY
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
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.
Preorder instructions: Call or text Melina @ 302.480.0444 with your order + contact info.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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| Botanical Bubbles |
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BI-WEEKLY
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Sherri brings a wide range of handcrafted home + body care products – something for everyone in the family! She uses botanicals from her own garden in many of her products.
This week: “October's soap of the month is Lemongrass! Learn more about this fragrant plant on my blog. To celebrate fall, I will have your favorite autumnal soaps: Apple Cider Donut and Pumpkin Crunch Cake as well as Peach, Pear, Apple Cider Donut, and Pumpkin Spice lip balms and so much more!”
Payment: Venmo, Cash App, Cash or Check
Preorder Note: The site will check you out through PayPal. Be sure to click on "Pickup $0.00". Look for an email confirmation.
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Many thanks to our generous sponsors this season!
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Follow us on Facebook + Instagram for more information throughout the week! We enjoy seeing what you're enjoying from market, so tag @ksqfarmersmarket on Instagram posts to share the love!
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Rain or Shine!
We're committed to being a rain or shine market! If there are any changes due to extreme conditions, we will provide updates via email and social media. Check Facebook & Instagram if you're uncertain on market day.
Shopping Hours
We need every minute until opening time for all vendors to be fully ready. If you arrive before opening at 3pm, please wait by the entry signage at either end, and listen for the bell to ring to welcome you in. We truly appreciate your cooperation!
During the main season (May–Oct), our usual hours are 3–6 PM. Starting in November hours are 3-5:30 PM. Check the Winter Season schedule above!
Location & Parking
Find us in the south end of the parking lot at 600 S. Broad St, Kennett Square, PA.
Plenty of FREE PARKING is available on site!
ACCESSIBILITY: The site is flat and paved. There are a few parking spots near the main entry reserved for those with limited mobility. If you need any assistance to shop, please let us know how we can help.
Market Shopping Tips
- Preorders continue to be helpful for both producers & customers, so take advantage of that option as available to secure exactly what you need for the week.
- BRING CA$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 accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC) + Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks from June–November. Participating farms: Full Table Farm, King's, Rex Farms Orchard, and Swallow Hill
- 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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