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Farmers Markets 2019

By Arthi Subramaniam

Updated on: August 7, 2019

Care for a dozen farm-fresh dark brown eggs? How about some cinnamon basil, pink-and-white striped beets with verdant green tops, tender kohlrabi and scarlet-red ‘Cherry Belle’ radishes? Or slices of smoked shoulder bacon and some boneless beef short rib?

You can find all that and more during the 2019 farmers market season, which has begun with new and familiar faces, and some changes.

A monthly market in Larimer is being launched by the city of Pittsburgh on June 23 at Larimer Avenue and Carver Street. Vendors will sell fresh produce, dairy products, prepared foods, baked goods and soaps from 3 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month.

The Lawrenceville market has moved to Tuesday evenings from Saturday afternoons, but will still be held at Arsenal Park.

Perryopolis won’t have a market this year because of the poor response it got in 2018.

The one in Delmont has decided to go back to the name it was first known by — Delmont Farmers Market. Last year it was known as the Delmont-Salem Farmers Market.

Some markets have extended their season. The one in Squirrel Hill opened almost a month earlier this year and will stay open until Nov. 24 (it closed on Nov. 11 last year). The market in Forest Hills opened a whole week earlier, and the Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market runs almost 3 weeks longer this year, into the second week of October.

This year, all the markets that are typically open on Thursdays will be closed on the Fourth of July to observe the holiday.

Markets in Lower Burrell, Cranberry and Irwin are producer-only, where vendors have to grow their own produce, raise their own meat and bake their own goods. No resales are permitted. So don’t even dream of finding a pineapple or banana there.

Also, just because the days are becoming warmer, it doesn’t mean the entire array of summer produce will be at a market near you right away. Asparagus, radishes and strawberries are in season now. Other berries will follow later this month, and peach, tomato and sweet corn will appear in July.

Know your farmer, and you’ll know your food.

Ambridge Farmers Market
Ambridge Farmers Market 624 Park Road, St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church parking lot (along Route 65) DAY: Thursday HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 2-Nov. 26. Its last day for the season is a Tuesday as it is Thanksgiving week. Also, closed on July 4. INFO: It features vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants that are grown in Beaver County and also hot foods and baked goods. TIP: Robin Powell, who owns Ridgemont Farms and sells flowers, says cut a small part off the stem and change the vase water every two or three days.
Beaver Falls Farmers Market
Beaver Falls Farmers Market 712 12th St. (parking lot at Eighth Avenue and 12th Street) DAY: Monday HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 6-Nov. 18 INFO: It features three produce vendors, Swick’s Orchard, Enon Country Gardens and Hope Springs Farm, who are all from Beaver Falls, and will sell fruits, corn, and bedding and vegetable plants. TIP: Newcomer Cafe Joy sells gluten-free products, tea and coffee.
Beaver Farmers Market
Beaver Farmers Market 800 Third St. (at parking lot behind courthouse at Fourth and Market streets) DAY: Saturday HOURS: Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 27-Dec. 21 INFO: Held by the Beaver County Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, it's the largest of the Beaver County markets and has 32 vendors. It features fresh-cut flowers, plants, eggs, chicken, beef, honey, wine and baked goods. TIP: Vendors use products from other vendors. says Tim Haffey, a board member of the Beaver County Farmers Market. "So the bagel vendor gets the honey from the beekeeper."
Beechview Farmers Market
Beechview Farmers Market Parking lot at Broadway and Beechview avenues DAY: Thursday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 20-Sept. 12 (closed July 4) INFO: Zang's Greenhouse and Jodikinos Farm Market sell vegetables, fruits and flowers. The market also features chicken, beef, pork, artisan breads and prepared foods. TIP: When buying flowers, check the bottoms of the stems. They should be firm and green, not soft or slimy — an indication of age.
Bellevue Farmers Market
Bellevue Farmers Market 34 N. Balph Ave., Bayne Park DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 5-Oct. 30 INFO: The market is in its third year and features 25 vendors selling vegetables, fruits. meats, cheeses, eggs, health and beauty products, and food trucks. Simmons Farm, Sturges Orchards and Old Time Farm are returning vendors while Pond Hill Farm is a new one. A concert will be held every week at 7 p.m. at Bayne Library. TIP: Issac Porter, who owns Pond Hill Farm, says don't buy large kholrabis, as they can be fibrous and woody. Instead go for small ones, about 2 inches. They will be so tender that you don't have to remove the skin. Simply slice them thinly for salads.
Bethel Park Farmers Market
Bethel Park Farmers Market South Park skating rink parking lot, 30 Corrigan Drive DAY: Tuesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 7-Sept. 24 INFO: Back for the 11th year, the market features 24 to 28 vendors who sell produce (Dillner Family Farms, Simmons Farm and Logan Family Farms), honey, whiskey, cheese, hummus, prepared foods, matcha tea and water kefir. TIP: The water kefir by Kefir Chicks (a mother-daughter business) is a fermented beverage loaded with probiotics and vitamins. It is flavored with fresh pressed juices like blackberry, blueberry, lemon and grape, and sold in jars.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
Bloomfield Saturday Market 5050 Liberty Ave. (between South Winebiddle and Gross streets) DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18-Nov. 2 INFO: Fifteen farms sell fresh produce at this market, which has been around since 2014. In addition, occasional vendors selling biscuits, plant-based ice cream, pasta and desserts are featured. TIP: Flavor of eggs matters more than their size, says Leah Wilson, owner of Grateful Life Farm. The size of eggs depends on the breed and maturity of the chicken.
Butler City's Farmers Market
Butler City's Farmers Market 205 S. Chestnut St. (across from Rotary Park) DAY: Saturday HOURS: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 25-Oct. 26 INFO: Vendors include Five Elements Farm (eggs, elderberries, cabbage, garlic, yellow wax beans), Sutton Farms (grass-fed beef), Grimm Farms (meat and eggs), Bluebird Flowers, Grandma Betty (baked goods) and Federal Distilling (Stateside Urbancraft vodka). TIP: The market has a roof over it, so it goes on rain or shine. When buying cabbage look for a head that is heavy for its size and has compact leaves.
Carnegie Farmers Market
Carnegie Farmers Market East Main Street parking lot (corner of Mary and East Main streets) DAY: Sunday HOURS: Noon-3 p.m., June 9 -Sept. 29 INFO: It features Primrose Farm (chicken, duck, quail eggs, honey and pickles), Jose Quiroz Farm (fruits and vegetables) and The Guild of St. Fiacre Urban Farm (salad mix, kale, spinach and herbs), baked goods, fresh vegan, vegetarian and Lebanese foods, wine and moonshine. TIP: The market will celebrate Andrew Carnegie's 125th birthday on Aug. 11 and will be closed on Sept. 1.
Carrick Dairy District
Carrick Dairy District 1529 Brownsville Road DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 19-Nov. 27 INFO: It features 10 vendors selling produce (Jose Quiroz Farm and Jodikinos Farm Market), artisan bread, goat dairy items and soap. TIP: Jose Quiroz says scarlet-red radishes should be brightly colored, firm and hard.
Chippewa Farmers Market
Chippewa Farmers Market Parking lot at Chippewa United Methodist Church, corner of Darlington and Shenango roads DAY: Tuesday HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 7-Nov. 19 INFO: Six vendors sell vegetables, fruits, plants, eggs, chicken and fresh baked goods. TIP: Oak Spring Farm in New Brighton sells strawberries now and will sell cherries, blackberries, peaches and plums later this summer.
Cranberry Township Farmers Market
Cranberry Township Farmers Market 2525 Rochester Road (behind municipal building) DAY: Friday HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 7-Oct. 25 INFO: The producer-only market features nine vendors, including Sturges Orchards, Sutton Farms, Lutz Farms, Luke's Sweet Gold (honey), Ed's Pocket Meat (homemade beef jerky), and those selling jams, granola and baked goods. TIP: When buying asparagus, look for fresh bottoms and not woody ends, says Aaron Sturges of Sturges Orchards. He also says the color of a cherry depends on the variety. If it has a brown or dried stem, it means it is old.
Delmont Farmers Market
Delmont Farmers Market 27 Greensburg St. (near Rose Wigfield Parklet) DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1-Sept. 7 INFO: Last year, it was known as the Delmont-Salem Farmers Market. Among the 16 vendors will be four farms, a brewery, pizza shop, baked goods stand, clothing shop and craftspeople. TIP: Alex's Lemonade Stand will be featured once a month; its first appearance is on June 8.
Delmont Tractor Supply Farmers Market
Delmont Tractor Supply Farmers Market 725 Manor Road, Delmont DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 12-Oct. 30 INFO: Located in the parking lot of the Delmont Tractor Supply Co., the market features vegetables, fruits, honey, wine, pasture-raised chicken and pork, maple syrup and baked goods. TIP: A food truck or Kona ice truck pulls in weekly.
Derry: Keystone Farmers Market
Derry: Keystone Farmers Market Keystone State Park Beach parking lot, 1150 Keystone Park Road off Route 981 DAY: Sunday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 19-Sept. 29 INFO: The market is in its sixth year and has about 20 vendors selling produce, prepared foods, baked goods, quilts and craft items. Pleasant Lane Farms (raw honey infused with natural flavors) and Burgz Goodz (salsa and relish) are newcomers. TIP: Shoppers can go swimming, fishing and boating before or after going to the market, manager Jim Mikula says.
Downtown: Market Square Farmers Market
Downtown: Market Square Farmers Market Market Square, Forbes Avenue and Market Place DAY: Thursday HOURS: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 16-Oct. 31 (closed July 4) INFO: For its 15th season, it features 17 alcohol vendors in addition to those who sell vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, prepared foods and pet treats. TIP: Cafe Agnes (Salvadoran food), Cherish Creamery (goat milk items), Conover Organic Farm, Real Fungi (foraged mushrooms) and Wise County Biscuits are the newcomers.
Downtown: Mellon Square Park
Downtown: Mellon Square Park Smithfield Street and Sixth Avenue at Mellon Square Park DAY: Friday HOURS: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 10-Oct. 25 INFO: It features fruits and vegetables from Dillner Family Farms and Blackberry Meadows Farm, fish, honey, maple syrup, biscuits, artisan bread, pastries, coffee beans and prepared foods. TIP: Cherish Creamery sells feta, chevre and some hard cheeses made with goat milk, Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds and premium sharp cow cheese.
East Liberty Farmers Market
East Liberty Farmers Market Garland Parklet on North Euclid Avenue DAY: Monday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 13-Nov. 25 INFO: This year, the market is at a new location, which is literally across the street from its old spot. It features Jodikinos Farm Market, Sand Hill Berries, Who Cooks For You Farm, Woolf Farms, Mill Creek Trout Farm, Brenkle's Organic Farm, Cherish Creamery and Bluebird Farm. TIP: Strawberries at Woolf Farms are picked and sold within 24 hours. "Look for aroma and not for size," Dale Woolf says. “The berry should red all the way and should have a green cap. That indicates it will have a longer shelf life.
Ellwood City Farmers Market
Ellwood City Farmers Market 500 block of Beaver Avenue DAY: Saturday HOURS: 8 a.m.- noon, June 1-Oct. 12 INFO: It features 20 vendors selling plants and flowers (3D's Farm & Greenhouse and Grandma's Flower Field), beef (Sutton Farms), heirloom vegetables (Awesome Acres), aprons, pet treats, soaps and jewelry. TIP: The Kids Market Day is on July 6, and the theme is space. Children will need to find vegetables in the market that could grow in space.
Etna Farmers Market
Etna Farmers Market 437 Butler St., across from the borough building DAY: Thursday HOURS: 3-6:30 p.m., June 6-Oct. 24 (closed July 4) INFO: It features produce (Dillner Family Farm), fruit wines, honey, prepared foods, books, baked goods and spices. TIP: Dillner picks and sells sweet corn the same day. Look for ears that are filled to the tip, and kernels that are tender and full.
Forest Hills Farmers Market
Forest Hills Farmers Market Parking lot at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 1840 Ardmore Blvd. DAY: Friday HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 24-Oct. 25 INFO: In its 17th season, the market is run by the Forest Hills Late Bloomers Garden Club and has 11 vendors. Bridge's Farm & Greenhouses, McElhinny Farm and Wood Street Bakery have been coming since 2003. The new vendors this year are Olive and Marlowe, Pasta Bill, Philly Pretzel Factory, The Pickled Chef and Pitaland. TIP: Fresh fruit and vegetable donations are sought on the second Friday of each month for the Harvest for the Hungry Day. Those donations will be delivered to the Turtle Creek Food Bank the following morning.
Fox Chapel Farmers Market
Fox Chapel Farmers Market SSA Senior School campus parking lot, 423 Fox Chapel Road DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., June 12-Oct. 23 INFO: Fruits, vegetables, perennials, potted plants, grass-fed beef, raw honey, small batch coffee, baked goods and Italian specialties. TIP: Shady Side Academy's SSA Farm is among the vendors, and it sells 75% of its summer harvest at the market, which is managed in part by the SSA students.
Green Tree Farmers Market
Green Tree Farmers Market 905 Greentree Road (lower parking lot), Green Tree Park DAY: Thursday HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 23 -Oct. 31 (closed July 4) INFO: Back for the 12th season, it features 12 to 14 vendors selling produce (Simmons Farm, Bayer Farms and Jose Quiroz Farm), meat, cheese, pasta sauce, meatballs and prepared foods. TIP: Knives and scissors are sharpened on the first Thursday of the month and can be picked up on the following day at the same venue. There also will be two or three cooking demos by chefs during the season.
Irwin Farm Market
Irwin Farm Market 100 Pennsylvania Ave. DAY: Saturday HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon, June 15-Oct. 26 (could close earlier if there's early frost) INFO: The market features 18 vendors who are all farm and food related, selling vegetables, fruits, bread, pastries, beer, wine, honey, goat milk soaps. No craft vendors are permitted. TIP: Randy Morris of Morris Farm sells greens, herbs and strawberries now, and pepper and tomatoes in July. He says the greens should look fresh and crisp. Herbs also should look fresh and should emit a pungent aroma when a leaf is crushed.
Larimer Farmers Market
Larimer Farmers Market Larimer Avenue Greenspace at Larimer Avenue and Carver Street DAY: Tuesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27 and Nov. 24 INFO: Vendors will sell produce, prepared foods, natural soaps, baked goods and dairy products. TIP: It is a new market that is being launched by the city of Pittsburgh.
Latrobe Farmers Market
Latrobe Farmers Market 1658 Catherine St., Legion Keener Park DAY: Tuesday HOURS: Noon-4 p.m., June 4-Sept. 24 INFO: It is the 13th year for the market and typically features 25 vendors but can have as many as 45, manager Jim Mikula says. Vegetables, fruits, prepared foods and craft items are sold. TIP: Maddy's Bakery has been at the market from the beginning and sells 10 to 15 kinds of artisan bread.
Lawrenceville Farmers Market
Lawrenceville Farmers Market 250 40th St., Arsenal Park DAY: Saturday HOURS: 4-7 p.m., June 4-Oct. 29 INFO: It has moved to Tuesdays this year and grown in the number of vendors who sell produce (Bluebird Organic Farm, Benedictine Farm, Harvest Valley Farm, Hughes Homegrown, Paul's Orchard, Real Fungi and Uncle Henry's Garden), flowers, seedlings, biscuits, herbal teas, beef, pork and honey. TIP: For the first 48 hours, the biscuits can be left in the box by Wise County Biscuits, says co-partner Lena Laskaris. But beyond that, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for four to five days. Before serving, split them in half, spread with butter and toast on medium heat.
Ligonier Country Market
Ligonier Country Market Loyalhanna Watershed Farm near West Main Street and Route 30 DAY: Saturday HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon, May 18-Sept. 28 INFO: It is the largest market in the region and averages 130 vendors who sell everything from produce and poultry to cooked foods and baked goods to crafts and soaps. TIP: No pets are allowed, nor is smoking or vaping permitted. You will need at least four hours to get through the entire market.
Lower Burrell Farmers Market
Lower Burrell Farmers Market 2800 Bethel St., parking lot at City Hall DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 15-Oct. 12 INFO: It is the ninth year for the market, which starts with 10 vendors and grows to 13 vendors. They sell produce (Dillner Farms and Gregory Palowski Farm), Italian baked goods, pies, Syrian foods, herbs, flowers and pickled vegetables. TIP: Experts from Penn State's Master Gardner program will attend the market three times this year. The next appearance is on June 22. On July 27, the Lions Club will hold a free eye and ear screening.
Mars Farmers Market
Mars Farmers Market 225 Crowe Ave., Woodland Valley Church parking lot DAY: Friday HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, May 18-Oct. 5 INFO: Neighbors came together to start this market. It features 10 vendors who sell produce (Zimmerman Family Markets), artisan bread, maple syrup and honey. TIP: For a good sweet corn, look for ears with ends that aren’t dried out, says Joshua Zimmerman, and ears that have firm kernels that pop instantly. It indicates that corn is freshly picked. Also, leaves should be dark green and have a good moisture content.
Monongahela Farmers Market
Monongahela Farmers Market Chess Park, Main and Seventh streets DAY: Saturday HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 7-Sept. 27 INFO: Harden's Family Farm and Triple B Farms sell vegetables and fruits. Prepared foods and ice cream also will be sold. TIP: Bell peppers should be firm and feel heavy for their size. Avoid those that are shriveled or have soft spots.
Monroeville Lions Farmers Market
Monroeville Lions Farmers Market 2399 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville Community Park DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, May 11-Nov. 16 INFO: There are 18 vendors selling produce (Harvest Valley Farms, McKinney Family Farm, McElhinny Farm and Paul's Orchard), preserves, kettle corn, meat and bread. Starting June 5, there will be strawberries, lettuce, sugar snap peas and lots of beets, says Dave King, president of the market and co-owner of Harvest Valley. TIP: Pick beets with healthy-looking greens, Mr. King says. "A beet sheds leaves as it grows, and that determines its maturity. The older the beet gets, the more woody it will be. Also, there will be more brown rings where the stem meets the beet."
Moon Township Farmers Market
Moon Township Farmers Market 1000 Beaver Grade Road at municipal building DAY: Tuesday HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 5-Sept. 25 INFO: As part of its green initiative, the township encourages vendors to sell organic produce. The market features 32 vendors selling produce (Simmons Farm, Nature Ways Farms), meats, eggs, bread, pies, maple syrup, spirits and wine. TIP: Seeking to teach children to be responsible with money and eat healthy, West Aircomm FCU will give children visiting the market $1 each.
Mount Hope Community Church
Mount Hope Community Church 12106 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 11-Sept. 4 INFO: There will seven to 10 vendors selling produce (Morning Glory Farm), meats and sunflowers. There also will be music every Tuesday. TIP: Food trucks will pull in on a rotating basis selling smoked meats, crepes, gyros, and chicken and waffles. The church will provide dinner on the weeks when there are no food trucks.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Church of God parking lot, 936 Main St. DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 5-Oct. 9 INFO: It features 15 vendors of which seven sell produce. Eggs, prepared foods and jewelry also will be sold. TIP: Members from Passavant, which helps those with intellectual disabilities, will sell flower pots and plants.
Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers Market
Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers Market 710 Washington Road (near municipal building) DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, May 11-Oct. 26 INFO: It features produce (Paul Family Farms, Jose Quiroz Farm and Logan Family Farms), chocolates, artisan breads, honey, prepared foods, whiskey and kombucha. TIP: Logan Family Farms dry ages its beef in a cooler for an extended time, so the enzymes are naturally tenderized and make the meat more flavorful.
Murrysville Farmers Market
Murrysville Farmers Market 3235 Sardis Road DAY: Thursday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 6-Sept. 26 (closed July 4) INFO: The sixth annual market features 25 to 30 vendors selling produce, prepared foods and baked goods. Artworks and crafts are featured on the last Thursday of the month. TIP: The Kids’ Club is from June 13 through Aug. 29 and has activities that focus on healthy eating and the environment.
New Brighton Farmers Market
New Brighton Farmers Market Parking lot next to Family Dollar, at Fifth Avenue and 12th Street DAY: Tuesday HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 7-Nov. 19 INFO: It features vegetables, fruits, plants, baked goods and hot foods. TIP: When buying eggplant, make sure it has smooth skin and feels heavy for its size.
New Sheffield Farmer's Market
New Sheffield Farmer's Market First United Methodist Church, 2816 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 1-Oct. 23 INFO: Vendors sell fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers and hot foods. TIP: Woodward's Orchard of Beaver Falls is a new vendor here and sells peaches, apples, zucchini and sweet corn.
North Side Farmers Market
North Side Farmers Market Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue DAY: Friday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 17-Nov. 22 INFO: It features produce from Jose Quiroz Farm and Yoder Farms, smoked and frozen trout, flowers and plants, whiskey, wine and prepared foods. TIP: When buying fresh fillets, go for the same size so that they cook evenly, says Meredith Seltzer, owner of Mill Creek Trout Farm in Utica. Because smoked trout is more dense and filling, she recommends buying half the quantity of fresh ones.
Olde Town Grove City Farmers Market
Olde Town Grove City Farmers Market Near the gazebo at Joseph D. Monteleone Youth Festival Park DAY: Thursday HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 6-Oct. 31 INFO: It features vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, Amish baked goods and honey. TIP: Harmony Grove Farm in Harrisville will sell a variety of lettuces, including butterhead bibb, red butterleaf, green oakleaf and sweet crisp.
Peters Township Farmers Market
Peters Township Farmers Market St. David’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 905 E. McMurray Road DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 22-Sept. 25 INFO: In addition to food trucks selling lobster rolls and lobster tacos and fresh cinnamon rolls, it will feature Logan Family Farms (ground beef), Jose Quiroz Farm (vegetables and fruits) and Kern Farms (pork, chicken and freshly laid eggs). Pizzas, burgers, pies, shaved ice and hot dogs also will be available. TIP: Kevin Kern of Kern Farms says when buying eggs look for ones that don't look fragile. A dark brown egg from his stand indicates that it is from a "nice and young chicken" while a tan one is from a mature chicken.
Robinson Farmers Market
Robinson Farmers Market Holy Trinity parking lot, 5718 Steubenville Pike DAY: Monday HOURS: 3-7 p.m. (except Memorial Day and Labor Day), May 13-Oct. 14 INFO: For its third year, the market features Logan Family Farms, Jose Quiroz Farm, goat dairy products from Cherish Creamery, moonshine, wine, whiskey, cold-pressed raw juices, frozen frappes and prepared foods. Butler Hill Maple Farm and Chez Lapin are new vendors this year. TIP: Food trucks will pull into the market on a rotating basis. They include Franktuary, Cousins Maine Lobster and Rolling Meatballs. Wood Stoked Oven stops by every week.
Ross Farmers Market
Ross Farmers Market St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 920 Perry Highway, Ross DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 15-Oct.30 INFO: Mazur's Greenhouse and Daugherty Orchards sell flowers and plants. Meats from Leeper Meats, honey from Russellton Bee Works, olive oil, baked goods and prepared foods also are sold. Farmers selling vegetables usually start coming by the third week of June. May is Market-Plus month and features extra non-food and farm vendors. TIP: Sarris candy bars will be on sale on June 5. Procceds benefit the Colon Club, which raises awareness about colorectal cancer.
Sewickley Farmers Market
Sewickley Farmers Market 200 Walnut St., St. James Parish parking lot DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 6-Nov. 16 INFO: The market is in its eighth year and features meat, fish, produce, honey and prepared foods. TIP: Kern Farms in Eighty Four sells thin slices of smoked shoulder bacon that is from pigs raised outdoors on non-GMO feed. This bacon is leaner than the belly bacon and can be baked or fried.
Slippery Rock Community Farmers Market
Slippery Rock Community Farmers Market Gateway Park on New Castle Street (between Elm and South Main streets) DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18-October. The closing date will depend on availability of the vendors and their products. INFO: Forever Green Farm (cold-pressed juices and flowers), Awesome Acres (berry plants), Normand Homestead (goat milk products) and Breezy Ridge Acres (honey and beeswax products) are among the vendors in addition to those selling herbs, baked goods and earth-friendly items. TIP: Special activities include demos, live music, chat with a Master Gardner and sustainability educational activities for children and adults. On June 15, The Birdwatchers Store will have a display on backyard bird feeding.
South Fayette/Cecil: Original Farmers Market
South Fayette/Cecil: Original Farmers Market 151 Parks Road, McDonald DAY: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. HOURS: 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Fridays in May; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in June, July, August and September; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Friday in October and November. INFO: The open-air market with a roof features flowers, vegetable plants, vegetables and fruits. Come fall, it sells gourds and cider. In November, it sells baked goods and pine wreaths. TIP: The market is not at full capacity until late July because that's when most of the produce comes in.
South Side Farmers Market
South Side Farmers Market 18th and Carson streets parking lot DAY: Tuesday HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 14-Nov. 26 INFO: It features vegetables and fruits from Jodikinos Farm Market and Jose Quiroz Farm, moonshine, honey, bread and prepared foods. TIP: The best way to store asparagus, if you cannot keep the bunch upright, is to wrap it in a slightly damp paper towel and then keep it loosely in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Squirrel Hill Farmers Market
Squirrel Hill Farmers Market Beacon/Bartlett parking lot (near Murray Avenue) DAY: Sunday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12-Nov. 24 INFO: Bluebird Farm, McKinney Family Farm, Cherish Creamery, Brenckle's Organic Farm, Fallen Aspen Farm and Judikinos Farm Market are among the farmers who will be at the market. TIP: Chef Rabbi is a kosher vendor who sells breakfast wraps.
Swissvale Farmers Market
Swissvale Farmers Market Municipal parking lot, 2036 Noble St. DAY: Saturday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1-Oct. 26 INFO: The market features vendors selling flowers, vegetables, herbs, bread, Mediterranean and prepared foods, chocolate treats and live music. TIP: Madeline Izzo of Catchfly Gardens sells fresh-cut flowers and herbs such as parsley, chives and basil (Genovese, Thai. cinnamon and aromatto). To store the herbs, she says, it is best to lightly rinse them, shake the water out, and then lay them out not too thickly in a paper-lined plastic tub. Cover the tub with a lid before placing it in a refrigerator to keep the herbs moist. Remember to check them every day and remove rotting stems and leaves.
Tarentum Farmers Market
Tarentum Farmers Market First United Presbyterian Church parking lot, 913 Lock St. (corner of Lock Street and 10th Avenue) DAY: Wednesday HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 12-Oct. 30 INFO: It features produce, baked goods, pepperoni rolls and pierogies. TIP: Main Squeeze Juice Truck, which sells cold-pressed raw juices, will roll in on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary Farmers Market
Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary Farmers Market 2040 Washington Road, Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot DAY: Thursday HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 16-Sept. 26 INFO: In addition to produce from Logan Family Farms, Simmons Farm and Dillner Family Farm, the market features prepared Mediterranean and Indian foods, honey, barbecued foods, bread, pies and shaved ice. TIP: Logan Family Farms has a full inventory of Berkshire black pork this year. Joann Logan says the Berkshire pork has a darker muscle than most swine breeds. So it has a buttery texture, which makes it juicier when cooked. The farm also sells a boneless beef short rib, which is easier to prepare.
Verona Farmers Market
Verona Farmers Market Verona Railroad Park, 736 E. Railroad Ave. DAY: Thursday HOURS: 2-7 p.m., June 6-Oct. 31 INFO: The market was started by Mayor David Ricupero in 1994. This year, it has 15 to 20 vendors, which include the returning favorite, Schramm Farms & Orchards, and a new vendor, Marshall's Heritage Farm. TIP: On the last Thursday of each month, food trucks will pull into the market from 3 to 6 p.m.
Washington: Main Street Farmers Market
Washington: Main Street Farmers Market 139 S. Main St. at the municipal lot, Washington DAY: Thursday HOURS: 3-6 p.m., May 16-Oct. 31 INFO: It is the 16th year for the market and it will feature some new vendors — Bandel Natural Gardens, Heritage Craft Butchers, Marigold Farm, Oak Hill Farm and Hepinger's Legacy Tavern. TIP: Oak Hill Farm sells its beef as frozen cuts or as a beef bundle, which is an assortment of ground beef, roasts and steaks.
Wilkinsburg Farmers Market
Wilkinsburg Farmers Market Corner of South Trenton and Penn avenues DAY: Thursday HOURS: 3-6:30 p.m., June 13-Nov. 14 INFO: It features about 20 vendors selling produce (McElhinny Poultry Farm, McKinney Family Farm, Joikinos Farm Market and Frank’s Orchard), jams, prepared foods, lotions and clothing. TIP: Special days such as health and wellness, and ones for seniors, families and small businesses are held throughout the season.
Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market
Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market East Beaver Street, Zelienople Community Park DAY: Monday HOURS: 3:30-7 p.m., June 3-Oct. 14 INFO: Vendors sell everything from vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers, eggs, dairy and meats to crafts. TIP: It's best to store lettuce in a loose plastic bag in a cool part of the refrigerator but not the coolest part.

Choosing and storing fish

Jeremiah Seltzer of Mill Creek Trout Farm gives advice on how to choose and store fish.

Choosing the best berries to pick

Greg Boulas of Blackberry Meadows Farm gives advice on how to pick ripe fruit.

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Ambridge Farmers Market

624 Park Road, St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church parking lot (along Route 65)

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 2-Nov. 26. Its last day for the season is a Tuesday as it is Thanksgiving week. Also, closed on July 4.

INFO: It features vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants that are grown in Beaver County and also hot foods and baked goods.

TIP: Robin Powell, who owns Ridgemont Farms and sells flowers, says cut a small part off the stem and change the vase water every two or three days.

Beaver Falls Farmers Market

712 12th St. (parking lot at Eighth Avenue and 12th Street)

DAY: Monday

HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 6-Nov. 18

INFO: It features three produce vendors, Swick’s Orchard, Enon Country Gardens and Hope Springs Farm, who are all from Beaver Falls, and will sell fruits, corn, and bedding and vegetable plants.

TIP: Newcomer Cafe Joy sells gluten-free products, tea and coffee.

Beaver Farmers Market

800 Third St. (at parking lot behind courthouse at Fourth and Market streets)

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 27-Dec. 21

INFO: Held by the Beaver County Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, it's the largest of the Beaver County markets and has 32 vendors. It features fresh-cut flowers, plants, eggs, chicken, beef, honey, wine and baked goods.

TIP: Vendors use products from other vendors. says Tim Haffey, a board member of the Beaver County Farmers Market. "So the bagel vendor gets the honey from the beekeeper."

Beechview Farmers Market

Parking lot at Broadway and Beechview avenues

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 20-Sept. 12 (closed July 4)

INFO: Zang's Greenhouse and Jodikinos Farm Market sell vegetables, fruits and flowers. The market also features chicken, beef, pork, artisan breads and prepared foods.

TIP: When buying flowers, check the bottoms of the stems. They should be firm and green, not soft or slimy — an indication of age.

Bellevue Farmers Market

34 N. Balph Ave., Bayne Park

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 5-Oct. 30

INFO: The market is in its third year and features 25 vendors selling vegetables, fruits. meats, cheeses, eggs, health and beauty products, and food trucks. Simmons Farm, Sturges Orchards and Old Time Farm are returning vendors while Pond Hill Farm is a new one. A concert will be held every week at 7 p.m. at Bayne Library.

TIP: Issac Porter, who owns Pond Hill Farm, says don't buy large kholrabis, as they can be fibrous and woody. Instead go for small ones, about 2 inches. They will be so tender that you don't have to remove the skin. Simply slice them thinly for salads.

Bethel Park Farmers Market

South Park skating rink parking lot, 30 Corrigan Drive

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 7-Sept. 24

INFO: Back for the 11th year, the market features 24 to 28 vendors who sell produce (Dillner Family Farms, Simmons Farm and Logan Family Farms), honey, whiskey, cheese, hummus, prepared foods, matcha tea and water kefir.

TIP: The water kefir by Kefir Chicks (a mother-daughter business) is a fermented beverage loaded with probiotics and vitamins. It is flavored with fresh pressed juices like blackberry, blueberry, lemon and grape, and sold in jars.

Bloomfield Saturday Market

5050 Liberty Ave. (between South Winebiddle and Gross streets)

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18-Nov. 2

INFO: Fifteen farms sell fresh produce at this market, which has been around since 2014. In addition, occasional vendors selling biscuits, plant-based ice cream, pasta and desserts are featured.

TIP: Flavor of eggs matters more than their size, says Leah Wilson, owner of Grateful Life Farm. The size of eggs depends on the breed and maturity of the chicken.

Butler City's Farmers Market

205 S. Chestnut St. (across from Rotary Park)

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 25-Oct. 26

INFO: Vendors include Five Elements Farm (eggs, elderberries, cabbage, garlic, yellow wax beans), Sutton Farms (grass-fed beef), Grimm Farms (meat and eggs), Bluebird Flowers, Grandma Betty (baked goods) and Federal Distilling (Stateside Urbancraft vodka).

TIP: The market has a roof over it, so it goes on rain or shine. When buying cabbage look for a head that is heavy for its size and has compact leaves.

Carnegie Farmers Market

East Main Street parking lot (corner of Mary and East Main streets)

DAY: Sunday

HOURS: Noon-3 p.m., June 9 -Sept. 29

INFO: It features Primrose Farm (chicken, duck, quail eggs, honey and pickles), Jose Quiroz Farm (fruits and vegetables) and The Guild of St. Fiacre Urban Farm (salad mix, kale, spinach and herbs), baked goods, fresh vegan, vegetarian and Lebanese foods, wine and moonshine.

TIP: The market will celebrate Andrew Carnegie's 125th birthday on Aug. 11 and will be closed on Sept. 1.

Carrick Dairy District

1529 Brownsville Road

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 19-Nov. 27

INFO: It features 10 vendors selling produce (Jose Quiroz Farm and Jodikinos Farm Market), artisan bread, goat dairy items and soap.

TIP: Jose Quiroz says scarlet-red radishes should be brightly colored, firm and hard.

Chippewa Farmers Market

Parking lot at Chippewa United Methodist Church, corner of Darlington and Shenango roads

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 7-Nov. 19

INFO: Six vendors sell vegetables, fruits, plants, eggs, chicken and fresh baked goods.

TIP: Oak Spring Farm in New Brighton sells strawberries now and will sell cherries, blackberries, peaches and plums later this summer.

Cranberry Township Farmers Market

2525 Rochester Road (behind municipal building)

DAY: Friday

HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 7-Oct. 25

INFO: The producer-only market features nine vendors, including Sturges Orchards, Sutton Farms, Lutz Farms, Luke's Sweet Gold (honey), Ed's Pocket Meat (homemade beef jerky), and those selling jams, granola and baked goods.

TIP: When buying asparagus, look for fresh bottoms and not woody ends, says Aaron Sturges of Sturges Orchards. He also says the color of a cherry depends on the variety. If it has a brown or dried stem, it means it is old.

Delmont Farmers Market

27 Greensburg St. (near Rose Wigfield Parklet)

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1-Sept. 7

INFO: Last year, it was known as the Delmont-Salem Farmers Market. Among the 16 vendors will be four farms, a brewery, pizza shop, baked goods stand, clothing shop and craftspeople.

TIP: Alex's Lemonade Stand will be featured once a month; its first appearance is on June 8.

Delmont Tractor Supply Farmers Market

725 Manor Road, Delmont

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 12-Oct. 30

INFO: Located in the parking lot of the Delmont Tractor Supply Co., the market features vegetables, fruits, honey, wine, pasture-raised chicken and pork, maple syrup and baked goods.

TIP: A food truck or Kona ice truck pulls in weekly.

Derry: Keystone Farmers Market

Keystone State Park Beach parking lot, 1150 Keystone Park Road off Route 981

DAY: Sunday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 19-Sept. 29

INFO: The market is in its sixth year and has about 20 vendors selling produce, prepared foods, baked goods, quilts and craft items. Pleasant Lane Farms (raw honey infused with natural flavors) and Burgz Goodz (salsa and relish) are newcomers.

TIP: Shoppers can go swimming, fishing and boating before or after going to the market, manager Jim Mikula says.

Downtown: Market Square Farmers Market

Market Square, Forbes Avenue and Market Place

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 16-Oct. 31 (closed July 4)

INFO: For its 15th season, it features 17 alcohol vendors in addition to those who sell vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, prepared foods and pet treats.

TIP: Cafe Agnes (Salvadoran food), Cherish Creamery (goat milk items), Conover Organic Farm, Real Fungi (foraged mushrooms) and Wise County Biscuits are the newcomers.

Downtown: Mellon Square Park

Smithfield Street and Sixth Avenue at Mellon Square Park

DAY: Friday

HOURS: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 10-Oct. 25

INFO: It features fruits and vegetables from Dillner Family Farms and Blackberry Meadows Farm, fish, honey, maple syrup, biscuits, artisan bread, pastries, coffee beans and prepared foods.

TIP: Cherish Creamery sells feta, chevre and some hard cheeses made with goat milk, Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds and premium sharp cow cheese.

East Liberty Farmers Market

Garland Parklet on North Euclid Avenue

DAY: Monday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 13-Nov. 25

INFO: This year, the market is at a new location, which is literally across the street from its old spot. It features Jodikinos Farm Market, Sand Hill Berries, Who Cooks For You Farm, Woolf Farms, Mill Creek Trout Farm, Brenkle's Organic Farm, Cherish Creamery and Bluebird Farm.

TIP: Strawberries at Woolf Farms are picked and sold within 24 hours. "Look for aroma and not for size," Dale Woolf says. “The berry should red all the way and should have a green cap. That indicates it will have a longer shelf life.

Ellwood City Farmers Market

500 block of Beaver Avenue

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 8 a.m.- noon, June 1-Oct. 12

INFO: It features 20 vendors selling plants and flowers (3D's Farm & Greenhouse and Grandma's Flower Field), beef (Sutton Farms), heirloom vegetables (Awesome Acres), aprons, pet treats, soaps and jewelry.

TIP: The Kids Market Day is on July 6, and the theme is space. Children will need to find vegetables in the market that could grow in space.

Etna Farmers Market

437 Butler St., across from the borough building

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 3-6:30 p.m., June 6-Oct. 24 (closed July 4)

INFO: It features produce (Dillner Family Farm), fruit wines, honey, prepared foods, books, baked goods and spices.

TIP: Dillner picks and sells sweet corn the same day. Look for ears that are filled to the tip, and kernels that are tender and full.

Forest Hills Farmers Market

Parking lot at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 1840 Ardmore Blvd.

DAY: Friday

HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 24-Oct. 25

INFO: In its 17th season, the market is run by the Forest Hills Late Bloomers Garden Club and has 11 vendors. Bridge's Farm & Greenhouses, McElhinny Farm and Wood Street Bakery have been coming since 2003. The new vendors this year are Olive and Marlowe, Pasta Bill, Philly Pretzel Factory, The Pickled Chef and Pitaland.

TIP: Fresh fruit and vegetable donations are sought on the second Friday of each month for the Harvest for the Hungry Day. Those donations will be delivered to the Turtle Creek Food Bank the following morning.

Fox Chapel Farmers Market

SSA Senior School campus parking lot, 423 Fox Chapel Road

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., June 12-Oct. 23

INFO: Fruits, vegetables, perennials, potted plants, grass-fed beef, raw honey, small batch coffee, baked goods and Italian specialties.

TIP: Shady Side Academy's SSA Farm is among the vendors, and it sells 75% of its summer harvest at the market, which is managed in part by the SSA students.

Green Tree Farmers Market

905 Greentree Road (lower parking lot), Green Tree Park

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 23 -Oct. 31 (closed July 4)

INFO: Back for the 12th season, it features 12 to 14 vendors selling produce (Simmons Farm, Bayer Farms and Jose Quiroz Farm), meat, cheese, pasta sauce, meatballs and prepared foods.

TIP: Knives and scissors are sharpened on the first Thursday of the month and can be picked up on the following day at the same venue. There also will be two or three cooking demos by chefs during the season.

Irwin Farm Market

100 Pennsylvania Ave.

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon, June 15-Oct. 26 (could close earlier if there's early frost)

INFO: The market features 18 vendors who are all farm and food related, selling vegetables, fruits, bread, pastries, beer, wine, honey, goat milk soaps. No craft vendors are permitted.

TIP: Randy Morris of Morris Farm sells greens, herbs and strawberries now, and pepper and tomatoes in July. He says the greens should look fresh and crisp. Herbs also should look fresh and should emit a pungent aroma when a leaf is crushed.

Larimer Farmers Market

Larimer Avenue Greenspace at Larimer Avenue and Carver Street

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27 and Nov. 24

INFO: Vendors will sell produce, prepared foods, natural soaps, baked goods and dairy products.

TIP: It is a new market that is being launched by the city of Pittsburgh.

Latrobe Farmers Market

1658 Catherine St., Legion Keener Park

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: Noon-4 p.m., June 4-Sept. 24

INFO: It is the 13th year for the market and typically features 25 vendors but can have as many as 45, manager Jim Mikula says. Vegetables, fruits, prepared foods and craft items are sold.

TIP: Maddy's Bakery has been at the market from the beginning and sells 10 to 15 kinds of artisan bread.

Lawrenceville Farmers Market

250 40th St., Arsenal Park

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 4-7 p.m., June 4-Oct. 29

INFO: It has moved to Tuesdays this year and grown in the number of vendors who sell produce (Bluebird Organic Farm, Benedictine Farm, Harvest Valley Farm, Hughes Homegrown, Paul's Orchard, Real Fungi and Uncle Henry's Garden), flowers, seedlings, biscuits, herbal teas, beef, pork and honey.

TIP: For the first 48 hours, the biscuits can be left in the box by Wise County Biscuits, says co-partner Lena Laskaris. But beyond that, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for four to five days. Before serving, split them in half, spread with butter and toast on medium heat.

Ligonier Country Market

Loyalhanna Watershed Farm near West Main Street and Route 30

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon, May 18-Sept. 28

INFO: It is the largest market in the region and averages 130 vendors who sell everything from produce and poultry to cooked foods and baked goods to crafts and soaps.

TIP: No pets are allowed, nor is smoking or vaping permitted. You will need at least four hours to get through the entire market.

Lower Burrell Farmers Market

2800 Bethel St., parking lot at City Hall

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 15-Oct. 12

INFO: It is the ninth year for the market, which starts with 10 vendors and grows to 13 vendors. They sell produce (Dillner Farms and Gregory Palowski Farm), Italian baked goods, pies, Syrian foods, herbs, flowers and pickled vegetables.

TIP: Experts from Penn State's Master Gardner program will attend the market three times this year. The next appearance is on June 22. On July 27, the Lions Club will hold a free eye and ear screening.

Mars Farmers Market

225 Crowe Ave., Woodland Valley Church parking lot

DAY: Friday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, May 18-Oct. 5

INFO: Neighbors came together to start this market. It features 10 vendors who sell produce (Zimmerman Family Markets), artisan bread, maple syrup and honey.

TIP: For a good sweet corn, look for ears with ends that aren’t dried out, says Joshua Zimmerman, and ears that have firm kernels that pop instantly. It indicates that corn is freshly picked. Also, leaves should be dark green and have a good moisture content.

Monongahela Farmers Market

Chess Park, Main and Seventh streets

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 7-Sept. 27

INFO: Harden's Family Farm and Triple B Farms sell vegetables and fruits. Prepared foods and ice cream also will be sold.

TIP: Bell peppers should be firm and feel heavy for their size. Avoid those that are shriveled or have soft spots.

Monroeville Lions Farmers Market

2399 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville Community Park

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, May 11-Nov. 16

INFO: There are 18 vendors selling produce (Harvest Valley Farms, McKinney Family Farm, McElhinny Farm and Paul's Orchard), preserves, kettle corn, meat and bread. Starting June 5, there will be strawberries, lettuce, sugar snap peas and lots of beets, says Dave King, president of the market and co-owner of Harvest Valley.

TIP: Pick beets with healthy-looking greens, Mr. King says. "A beet sheds leaves as it grows, and that determines its maturity. The older the beet gets, the more woody it will be. Also, there will be more brown rings where the stem meets the beet."

Moon Township Farmers Market

1000 Beaver Grade Road at municipal building

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 5-Sept. 25

INFO: As part of its green initiative, the township encourages vendors to sell organic produce. The market features 32 vendors selling produce (Simmons Farm, Nature Ways Farms), meats, eggs, bread, pies, maple syrup, spirits and wine.

TIP: Seeking to teach children to be responsible with money and eat healthy, West Aircomm FCU will give children visiting the market $1 each.

Mount Hope Community Church

12106 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 11-Sept. 4

INFO: There will seven to 10 vendors selling produce (Morning Glory Farm), meats and sunflowers. There also will be music every Tuesday.

TIP: Food trucks will pull in on a rotating basis selling smoked meats, crepes, gyros, and chicken and waffles. The church will provide dinner on the weeks when there are no food trucks.

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

Church of God parking lot, 936 Main St.

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 5-Oct. 9

INFO: It features 15 vendors of which seven sell produce. Eggs, prepared foods and jewelry also will be sold.

TIP: Members from Passavant, which helps those with intellectual disabilities, will sell flower pots and plants.

Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers Market

710 Washington Road (near municipal building)

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-noon, May 11-Oct. 26

INFO: It features produce (Paul Family Farms, Jose Quiroz Farm and Logan Family Farms), chocolates, artisan breads, honey, prepared foods, whiskey and kombucha.

TIP: Logan Family Farms dry ages its beef in a cooler for an extended time, so the enzymes are naturally tenderized and make the meat more flavorful.

Murrysville Farmers Market

3235 Sardis Road

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., June 6-Sept. 26 (closed July 4)

INFO: The sixth annual market features 25 to 30 vendors selling produce, prepared foods and baked goods. Artworks and crafts are featured on the last Thursday of the month.

TIP: The Kids’ Club is from June 13 through Aug. 29 and has activities that focus on healthy eating and the environment.

New Brighton Farmers Market

Parking lot next to Family Dollar, at Fifth Avenue and 12th Street

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 7-Nov. 19

INFO: It features vegetables, fruits, plants, baked goods and hot foods.

TIP: When buying eggplant, make sure it has smooth skin and feels heavy for its size.

New Sheffield Farmer's Market

First United Methodist Church, 2816 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 1-Oct. 23

INFO: Vendors sell fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers and hot foods.

TIP: Woodward's Orchard of Beaver Falls is a new vendor here and sells peaches, apples, zucchini and sweet corn.

North Side Farmers Market

Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue

DAY: Friday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 17-Nov. 22

INFO: It features produce from Jose Quiroz Farm and Yoder Farms, smoked and frozen trout, flowers and plants, whiskey, wine and prepared foods.

TIP: When buying fresh fillets, go for the same size so that they cook evenly, says Meredith Seltzer, owner of Mill Creek Trout Farm in Utica. Because smoked trout is more dense and filling, she recommends buying half the quantity of fresh ones.

Olde Town Grove City Farmers Market

Near the gazebo at Joseph D. Monteleone Youth Festival Park

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 3-6 p.m., June 6-Oct. 31

INFO: It features vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, Amish baked goods and honey.

TIP: Harmony Grove Farm in Harrisville will sell a variety of lettuces, including butterhead bibb, red butterleaf, green oakleaf and sweet crisp.

Peters Township Farmers Market

St. David’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 905 E. McMurray Road

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 22-Sept. 25

INFO: In addition to food trucks selling lobster rolls and lobster tacos and fresh cinnamon rolls, it will feature Logan Family Farms (ground beef), Jose Quiroz Farm (vegetables and fruits) and Kern Farms (pork, chicken and freshly laid eggs). Pizzas, burgers, pies, shaved ice and hot dogs also will be available.

TIP: Kevin Kern of Kern Farms says when buying eggs look for ones that don't look fragile. A dark brown egg from his stand indicates that it is from a "nice and young chicken" while a tan one is from a mature chicken.

Robinson Farmers Market

Holy Trinity parking lot, 5718 Steubenville Pike

DAY: Monday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m. (except Memorial Day and Labor Day), May 13-Oct. 14

INFO: For its third year, the market features Logan Family Farms, Jose Quiroz Farm, goat dairy products from Cherish Creamery, moonshine, wine, whiskey, cold-pressed raw juices, frozen frappes and prepared foods. Butler Hill Maple Farm and Chez Lapin are new vendors this year.

TIP: Food trucks will pull into the market on a rotating basis. They include Franktuary, Cousins Maine Lobster and Rolling Meatballs. Wood Stoked Oven stops by every week.

Ross Farmers Market

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 920 Perry Highway, Ross

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 15-Oct.30

INFO: Mazur's Greenhouse and Daugherty Orchards sell flowers and plants. Meats from Leeper Meats, honey from Russellton Bee Works, olive oil, baked goods and prepared foods also are sold. Farmers selling vegetables usually start coming by the third week of June. May is Market-Plus month and features extra non-food and farm vendors.

TIP: Sarris candy bars will be on sale on June 5. Procceds benefit the Colon Club, which raises awareness about colorectal cancer.

Sewickley Farmers Market

200 Walnut St., St. James Parish parking lot

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 6-Nov. 16

INFO: The market is in its eighth year and features meat, fish, produce, honey and prepared foods.

TIP: Kern Farms in Eighty Four sells thin slices of smoked shoulder bacon that is from pigs raised outdoors on non-GMO feed. This bacon is leaner than the belly bacon and can be baked or fried.

Slippery Rock Community Farmers Market

Gateway Park on New Castle Street (between Elm and South Main streets)

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18-October. The closing date will depend on availability of the vendors and their products.

INFO: Forever Green Farm (cold-pressed juices and flowers), Awesome Acres (berry plants), Normand Homestead (goat milk products) and Breezy Ridge Acres (honey and beeswax products) are among the vendors in addition to those selling herbs, baked goods and earth-friendly items.

TIP: Special activities include demos, live music, chat with a Master Gardner and sustainability educational activities for children and adults. On June 15, The Birdwatchers Store will have a display on backyard bird feeding.

South Fayette/Cecil: Original Farmers Market

151 Parks Road, McDonald

DAY: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

HOURS: 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Fridays in May; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in June, July, August and September; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Friday in October and November.

INFO: The open-air market with a roof features flowers, vegetable plants, vegetables and fruits. Come fall, it sells gourds and cider. In November, it sells baked goods and pine wreaths.

TIP: The market is not at full capacity until late July because that's when most of the produce comes in.

South Side Farmers Market

18th and Carson streets parking lot

DAY: Tuesday

HOURS: 3-7 p.m., May 14-Nov. 26

INFO: It features vegetables and fruits from Jodikinos Farm Market and Jose Quiroz Farm, moonshine, honey, bread and prepared foods.

TIP: The best way to store asparagus, if you cannot keep the bunch upright, is to wrap it in a slightly damp paper towel and then keep it loosely in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Squirrel Hill Farmers Market

Beacon/Bartlett parking lot (near Murray Avenue)

DAY: Sunday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12-Nov. 24

INFO: Bluebird Farm, McKinney Family Farm, Cherish Creamery, Brenckle's Organic Farm, Fallen Aspen Farm and Judikinos Farm Market are among the farmers who will be at the market.

TIP: Chef Rabbi is a kosher vendor who sells breakfast wraps.

Swissvale Farmers Market

Municipal parking lot, 2036 Noble St.

DAY: Saturday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1-Oct. 26

INFO: The market features vendors selling flowers, vegetables, herbs, bread, Mediterranean and prepared foods, chocolate treats and live music.

TIP: Madeline Izzo of Catchfly Gardens sells fresh-cut flowers and herbs such as parsley, chives and basil (Genovese, Thai. cinnamon and aromatto). To store the herbs, she says, it is best to lightly rinse them, shake the water out, and then lay them out not too thickly in a paper-lined plastic tub. Cover the tub with a lid before placing it in a refrigerator to keep the herbs moist. Remember to check them every day and remove rotting stems and leaves.

Tarentum Farmers Market

First United Presbyterian Church parking lot, 913 Lock St. (corner of Lock Street and 10th Avenue)

DAY: Wednesday

HOURS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 12-Oct. 30

INFO: It features produce, baked goods, pepperoni rolls and pierogies.

TIP: Main Squeeze Juice Truck, which sells cold-pressed raw juices, will roll in on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary Farmers Market

2040 Washington Road, Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 4-7 p.m., May 16-Sept. 26

INFO: In addition to produce from Logan Family Farms, Simmons Farm and Dillner Family Farm, the market features prepared Mediterranean and Indian foods, honey, barbecued foods, bread, pies and shaved ice.

TIP: Logan Family Farms has a full inventory of Berkshire black pork this year. Joann Logan says the Berkshire pork has a darker muscle than most swine breeds. So it has a buttery texture, which makes it juicier when cooked. The farm also sells a boneless beef short rib, which is easier to prepare.

Verona Farmers Market

Verona Railroad Park, 736 E. Railroad Ave.

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 2-7 p.m., June 6-Oct. 31

INFO: The market was started by Mayor David Ricupero in 1994. This year, it has 15 to 20 vendors, which include the returning favorite, Schramm Farms & Orchards, and a new vendor, Marshall's Heritage Farm.

TIP: On the last Thursday of each month, food trucks will pull into the market from 3 to 6 p.m.

Washington: Main Street Farmers Market

139 S. Main St. at the municipal lot, Washington

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 3-6 p.m., May 16-Oct. 31

INFO: It is the 16th year for the market and it will feature some new vendors — Bandel Natural Gardens, Heritage Craft Butchers, Marigold Farm, Oak Hill Farm and Hepinger's Legacy Tavern.

TIP: Oak Hill Farm sells its beef as frozen cuts or as a beef bundle, which is an assortment of ground beef, roasts and steaks.

Wilkinsburg Farmers Market

Corner of South Trenton and Penn avenues

DAY: Thursday

HOURS: 3-6:30 p.m., June 13-Nov. 14

INFO: It features about 20 vendors selling produce (McElhinny Poultry Farm, McKinney Family Farm, Joikinos Farm Market and Frank’s Orchard), jams, prepared foods, lotions and clothing.

TIP: Special days such as health and wellness, and ones for seniors, families and small businesses are held throughout the season.

Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market

East Beaver Street, Zelienople Community Park

DAY: Monday

HOURS: 3:30-7 p.m., June 3-Oct. 14

INFO: Vendors sell everything from vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers, eggs, dairy and meats to crafts.

TIP: It's best to store lettuce in a loose plastic bag in a cool part of the refrigerator but not the coolest part.