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Our first April market is going to be beautiful! ☀️ Make plans to get outside, and grab some ice cream or an iced coffee to enjoy as you shop all the fresh, local goodness your farmers, bakers and makers are harvesting and prepping this week.
Just 2 more bi-weekly markets (April 3 + 17 from 3-5:30pm) until we kick off the weekly season. We can't wait to welcome new + returning favorites... and see you again every Friday 3-6pm starting on May 1.
Other bites of news:
- Hangry Bear is back this Friday, and it looks like perfect ice cream weather. 🍨
- Don't miss LC Farms popping up again this Friday with their jams and preserves.
- Nutty Novelties + Mediterranean Delicacy are both away this market.
See you at market this Friday 4/3 from 3-5:30pm at 600 S Broad. As always, there is plenty of free parking on site!
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| Lineup at-a-glance for April 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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| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
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Amazing Acres will have plenty of their fresh and creamy Fromagina, several chèvre varieties from sweet to savory, as well as our bloomy rind options — all made on their farm in northern Chester County.
This week's feature: “Jalapeño Lime chèvre! It starts with fresh, mild goat cheese, to which we add pickled jalapeños & fresh lime juice. It has just a bit of heat & works great on nachos, tacos, omelettes, steak sandwiches or just some nice crackers.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
Preorder Note: Select "Kennett Square Farmers Market" as pickup location.
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| Barking Dog Farm |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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Barking Dog Farm is with us through April! Father and son team, Carl and Gavin, utilize regenerative organic practices on a small acre market farm in Kennett Square to provide nutrient dense, chemical-free food for their community.
They will typically have an assortment of greens, lettuce, roots, storage crops from their farm + partner farms plus jarred preserves and pickled items made from their produce.
Payment options: Cash, Card
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| Brewers Hideaway Farm |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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Brewer’s Hideaway is back on Friday with variety of naturally-grown produce from their farm just down the road in Rising Sun, MD.
Stop by to see what winter greens and other goodness Farmer Rachel and her daughter Daisy harvested fresh for market this week!
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| Lindenhof Farm |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
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 market each market week!
This week: “Pick up your eggs for your Easter egg hunt this weekend! 🥚 We also have Spring Chicken Bundles on Sale for a limited time! 🐓 We created three different bulk bundles for you to stock up and save about 20-30%. See the website for more details.
- Buy six whole chickens (4-5 lbs), get a dollar off per pound.
- Buy 2 packs of party wings or drumstick, get a third for free.
- Or a 50lb bundle of a variety of chicken cuts to get a value deal!
Stop by at market to pick up eggs, bacon and sausages for breakfast. Or come for beef steaks, roasts, pork chops, pork sausages, ground turkey, lamb loin chops, pot pies – or grab a beef stick for a quick snack. So many good delicious choices!”
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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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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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.
This week: “Are you disenchanted with pork products? We don't blame you. As we continue to build our offerings, we have adopted the motto to ‘make pork not suck!’ You may or may not know that in the past year we have added heritage pastured pork to our mix. Not only are these pigs on pasture where they get lots of vitamin D and express their pig instincts of rooting and wallowing, they get a wonderful diverse diet of surplus produce from local farms and businesses.
As we proved with our American Wagyu products, diet does indeed show up in the nutrient density of the end product. What's our point? This Easter, don't settle for that free ham from your grocery store, in turn give your family a high-quality, sustainable smoked ham from our pastured pork. Limited supplies!”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, ApplePay
Preorder Note: Order at the link below and select "Friday Kennett Farmers Market" as the fulfillment zone. Deposit will be charged and final charge at pickup.
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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. Our goal is to cultivate the healthiest and most beautiful mushrooms possible.
Come chat with Aron, and learn about the delicious, healthy varieties he grows including Blue Oyster, Lion's Mane, Pioppino, Chestnut, Black King Trumpet, and Shiitake. Varieties offered will depend on what's ready to harvest fresh for market day.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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| Brandywine Valley Bread |
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
Come get your favorite sourdough breads + baguettes plus bagels 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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| Creekside Coffee Roasting |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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Creekside Coffee Roasting Co. is your local source for craft-roasted specialty coffee. Every batch of their coffee is roasted by hand just down the road in Oxford. Andrew will be serving handcrafted beverages including specialty lattes, coffees, cold brew, and more. They also have freshly-roasted beans which can be ground on the spot.
Grab a warm drink to sip while you shop, or pick up some beans to brew at home. ☕️
Payment: Cash, Card
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| Hangry Bear Creamery |
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4/3 + 4/17, BI-WEEKLY from 5/8
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
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!
This week: “We're back and so excited for Spring! We will feature Carrot Cake and Cherry Blossom flavors for Easter by the scoop or the pint!”
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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| JVB Brothers Co. |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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*PREORDERS WELCOME*
JVB Brothers Co. brings a variety of gourmet ready-to-eat + heat-and-eat jarred specialty foods that change with the seasons. Joel also makes small batch pickles and hot sauces using as much of his homegrown and locally-grown produce as possible.
This week: “We will be switching to our NEW dips menu this week! We will be offering Hummus, Tzatziki, and Baba Ghanoush. We will also be rotating the four salads from previous seasons weekly. This week will be Tuna Pasta.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
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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 this week 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.
This week: “The Easter bunny is coming to town! We will have these cute little baskets that make great hostess gifts to fill with (3) 4oz jars of any flavor!”
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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| Mother Nature's Sun |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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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: “Crab Mania! Get (2) gourmet crab cakes, white wine dijon beurre blanc, (1) quart of Maryland crab soup, plus 1-lb crab mac-n-cheese all for $49! Also (4) Gourmet Crab Cakes for $50, add additional crab cakes for only $10.00 each! Happy Easter” 🦀
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder Note: Fill out the Farmers Market form with what you'd like by Thurs @ 11pm — we'll have it ready for you at market.
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| Taste of Puebla |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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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
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| Tat's Yummies |
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ALL WINTER MARKETS
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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.
This week: “This Friday get ready for focaccia! We also have Easter icing cookies, apple cake, and our delicious Galette mini size or large size. For preorder, we have small trays of Easter icing cookies as well as Happy Easter bunny cake and bunny shaped Galette.”
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal
Preorder instructions: Call or text Melina @ 302.480.0444 with your order + contact info.
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| Tree of Life Farm |
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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.
Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo
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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 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, and listen for the bell to ring to welcome you in. We truly appreciate your cooperation!
Market is now operating with Winter Season hours, closing at 5:30pm.
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 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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