Farmers Markets Cropping Up Around the Area

It’s farmers market season, and that means outlets for locally grown goods are cropping up throughout the area. Chances are good that there’s a market of farm-fresh fruits and veggies in or near your neighborhood.

Here’s a list of some nearby farmers markets. If we missed one, please add it in the comments section. Where are some other great places to shop at locally this season?

Cranberry

Beginning June 15, a farmers market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Friday through October in the parking lot behind the on Rochester Road. Starting Saturday, June 16, there also will be a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the on Route 19.

Deener’s Farm Market

The family-run farm in Cranberry sells a plethora of fresh fruits, veggies and flowers at its store along Route 19. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

Streets of Cranberry

Join local food vendors near the fountain at the center of the shopping complex for fresh produce and more. Starting June 14, a farmer’s market will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

Held in parking lot across from Mars Post Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, you can find locally-grown, seasonal vegetables, fruits and fresh herbs at this farmers market. There also is bedding and potted plants, fresh-baked items and hand-made jewelry. This farmers market opened in May and—depending on the growing season—may extend through October.

The Harmony's Farmers Market opens the first Thursday in June and offers fresh local produce, fruit, plants, flowers, eggs, dairy, meats, baked treats and more. The market will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through September. Occasional wine and beer tastings also will be offered at the market, which is located in the Harmony town square. The event also features art exhibits and live music.

Kretschmann Farm and Community Supported Agriculture

Located on 80 acres near Zelienople, Kretschmann Farm provides Pittsburgh area customers with organically grown produce, fruits, and meats. The family-run farm offer subscriptions to be delivered to your neighborhood or business—an arrangement known as Community Supported Agriculture.

Every week from the first of June to Thanksgiving, a subscriber receives a box of produce containing whatever is in season. Delivery days are Tuesday through Friday, depending on location.

Pine Township

The farmers market at Pine Community Park features products from Soergel Orchards, Christoff's Farms, Richard Grimm Farm, Nellie's Sandwiches, Popcorn-N-That, Oak Hill Farm Nursery and Pisarcik Greenhouse. It is held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays in June through September.

Sewickley

The St. James Church Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from April through November. Farm-fresh produce, aged beef products, herbs and more are available. For more information, see .

North Hills

Those in the North Hills are treated with three farmers markets this season.  Farmers' Market is at 920 Perry Highway (in the parking lot across from the church). It's on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through October. The West View Farmers Market is Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of  at 456 Perry Highway. The Bellevue Farmers Market is Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hawley Avenue and the municipal lot.