News

January 30

February 11, 2012

Our next Winter Market will be on February 11th from 10am to noon and we will have LOTS of LOCAL sweet treats for Valentine’s Day.  Here is the list so far:

-Chocolates from John & Kiras

-Chocolate covered strawberry popsicles from Mompops

-Special Order heart shaped gelato cakes from Jenny and Frank’s Artisan Gelato

Of course there will be special Velentine’s cupcakes from ICED by Betsy and other goodies from St. Peters’ Bakery.

Neils Sharpening Service will return as will Forks Farm.

January 14

January 28, 2012

Our first Winter Market on January 14th was absolutely wonderful thanks to our wonderful farmers, artisans and shoppers.  It was great to catch up with market friends and neighbors, and of course the food was fresh and local and delicious!  Our next Market is on January 28th, mark your calendars and plan to join us!

December 27

January 14, 2011

***LATE BREAKING NEWS**  Ridge Valley Farm will be at the market with MAPLE SYURP!*****

Happy 2012!  It’s been over 2 weeks since our last market and if you are like me, you may be longing for fresh mushrooms, winter veggies and some of your favorite cheeses and meats.  Luckily, you can stock up on delicious local food at the first Winter Market of 2012 at Phoenixville this coming Saturday, January 14th! For those of you who are new to the Market, our Winter Markets are from 10am to noon on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.  You will find all of the producers in the upper section of the Market in the gravel area.

We hold these markets to provide shoppers with local food all year and give farmers a way to sell their delicious products.  The best way to make sure that you don’t miss any of the great items that will be available is to browse the entire newsletter by clicking here. We allow farmers to pick their own method of selling; some bring only pre-ordered items while most bring a variety of products for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.

Over the holiday, I watched an incredible Tedx talk that made me realize how important the Market is for our health.  Here we can get great local vegetables, seasonal fruits and wonderful pasture raised meats and eggs that are full of healthful nutrients.  When you have the time, (18 minutes- that is the TED Talk format) take a look at this inspiring story. And then make sure you stock up on greens, soup bones, salmon, mushrooms, and pasture raised meats at the Market.  We have included a few healthful recipes in our recipe section.  Feel free to post your own recipes on our Facebook Page or email them to us at info@phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org.

We hope to see you at the Market!!

December 19

December 24th, 2011

If you are looking for a last minute gift, picking up pre-ordered goodies, buying a package of sausage for Christmas morning, or just want to stop by to see your favorite farmers and neighbors, stop by the Market between 10am and noon on Christmas Eve.  We hope to see you there!

John and Kiras will be here with their delicious chocolates and fruit candies.  You can be sure to get what you want by pre-ordering.  You can get the order form here

Neil’s Sharpening Service will be back again so bring your favorite carving knife. He will have it ready for you in no time.

If you are looking for some easy meals for entertaining, Mountain View Poultry is taking orders for meatball hors d’oeuvre trays, yummy sides like gingered carrots, and complete meals.  You can view the complete list here.

The deadline for ordering cupcakes from ICED by Betsy is midnight on December 21st- you can see her list here.

Artisan’s Cafe will not be at the Christmas Eve Market, but St. Peters’ Bakery will bring hot coffee along with their delicious pastries.  To be sure you get what you want, you can pre-order items until 5pm on Friday, December 23rd. You can see their specials here.

Victoria O’Neill will be at the Market  with earrings, bird ornaments and more!

December 14

December 17th, 2011

If you are looking to buy some local presents in an enjoyable and very festive setting, you won’t want to miss this week’s Holiday Market on December 17th!  The Hytha family will sing Christmas carols and Marvin Andersen will play carols on his trumpet.  The music will warm your spirits as you shop in the brisk fresh air.

This week we have a new guest at the market- Neil’s Sharpening Service.  Bring your knives and clippers on Saturday and Neil will sharpen them on the spot.  It’s a great way to get ready for all of the chopping required to cook great holiday dinners with local food.  Carving a turkey or roast will be simple with a sharp knife.  Neil also sharpens clippers.

Great artists and food producers will be with us as well, including WILD for Salmon, and Ridge valley Farm who make LOCAL maple syrup!

See you at the Market!

December 7

December 10, 2011

There are oh so many reasons to come to the market this  coming Saturday, December 10th! We have LOTS and LOTS of artists selling unique handmade items perfect for gifts.  And if that isn’t reason enough, North Star Orchard will be here with the very last apples of the season!  Of course most of our regular farmers and artisan bakers will be here too.    You can read about ALL of the goodies that will be here this week by clicking on   “Read current newsletter” on the sidebar of this page.

Once again we will have live music this week and the children’s area will be stocked with toys and books.

Remember, the Market will be open next Saturday, December 17th, too,from 10am to noon.

We will also have a very special Christmas Eve Mini-Market on December 24th! Look for more details in the next newsletter.  The following providers plan to attend, and more may decide to join them:

Saint Peters Bakery

ICED by Betsy

Mountain View Poultry

Oley Valley Mushroom

FreshaPeel Hummus

If you would like one of your friends or relatives to enjoy the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market you can purchase gift certificates for them at the market table.  The certificates come in $2 Market Dollars that can be used at all of the providers’ stands.

See you at the Market!

November 26

DEcember 3, 2011

This coming Saturday, December 3rd, we will have lots of great food and holiday gifts at our Holiday Market, from 10am to noon.

WILD for Salmon will join us with their wild caught salmon and salmon products.  Baues’ Bees will have lovely beeswax candles and local woodworker, Richard Johnston, will have hand turned wooden bowls, pens and kaleidoscopes, all perfect for unique holiday gifts.

Ruth Sitko, of local Christmas Tree farm, Sitko Farms, will have hand made wreaths and kissing balls.

See you at the Market!

November 25

November 26, 2011

We hope that everyone enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving with all of the great local food from the Market!  The farmers and bakers and artisans thank all of you who have supported the Market by shopping here.

The good news is that the Market will be open every Saturday from November 26th to December 17th from 10am to noon with lots of farm fresh food and great locally made unique holiday gifts and live music!    The temperature tomorrow is supposed to be a whopping 67 degrees.  If you have out of town guests, why not bring them down to the Market to listen to Joe Willson’s incredible fingerstyle guitar while having a cup of coffee and stocking up on great food for the week?

Some of our regular farmers are taking a break this week, but they will be back next week! They are: Backyard Bison, Baues’ Bees,  John and Kira’s, Shellbark Hollow, and Sweetwater Bakery.  Wild For Salmon will also return on December 3rd.

If you would like one of your friends or relatives to enjoy the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market you can purchase gift certificates for them at the market table.  The certificates come in $2 Market Dollars that can be used at all of the providers’ stands.

We hope to see you at the Market!

November 16

November 19, 2011

• Maple Syrup from Ridge Valley Farm- use it to glaze some of the sweet potatoes grown by our farmers

• Smoked Salmon from WILD for Salmon, Cheese from Shellbark Hollow and Birchrun Hills Farm all great for hors d’oeuvres

• Apple Cider from North Star or Quarryville Orchards

• Pumpkin Hummus from FreshaPeel

• Bread from St. Peters Bakery or Sweetwater for your stuffing

• Spiced wine from Paradocx

November 10

PFM November 12, 2011

November 4

November 5, 2011

SUNNY and WARM- that is the forecast for tomorrow and we couldn’t be happier!  Combine that with music by Joe Willson and there is every reason to come on down to the market this weekend.  And don’t forget to enter our FREE raffle to win a Turkey and other Thanksgiving goodies.  We will draw a winner at the close of the Market on November 12th.

This week we welcome a NEW producer, Funky Lil’ Kitchen at the Market, who will be bringing prepared foods to go. You can see a list of products they are bringing as well as information about LOTS of other great food in the News section of our newsletter.

Those of you who braved the weather last week and came to the market probably saw Jenn from Wild For Salmon standing in the snow with a smile on her face.  In spite of a harrowing and long ride to and from the market, Jenn is coming back this week with her delicious salmon.

See you at the Market!

October 27

October 29, 2011

The weather may not be great on Saturday, but don’t let that stop you from coming on down to the market.  We’ll be dry under the bridge and you can warm up with hot coffee, hot cider or hot chocolate from Artisans.

There are many reasons not to miss this market, but here are a few of them:

Gold Rush Apples!
Yes, they have finally arrived at North Star Orchard

Salmon!
Wild For Salmon is making a special visit to the market this week with all of their delicious salmon products.

Salami and Copa!
From Country Time Farm, perfect with some local bread, cheese and wine on a cool fall night.

Thanksgiving Raffle! Beginning this week, you can enter to win our Thanksgiving Raffle which will include a free pasture raised turkey from Mountain View Farm as well as a basket of other essential holiday goodies.  You can enter once each week until our drawing at the close of the market on November 12th.

And here is another reason to come on down to the market on Saturday.  I just got a Wegmans holiday magazine in the mail and decided to take a look.  In many of the recipes, ingredients were listed like “Food You Feel Good About  Cleaned and Cut Butternut Squash”…which got me to thinking.  I realized that that’s what our market is a market where all of the food is food that I feel good about.  The farmers and artisans produce high quality, healthful products with great care for the land, the animals and the people who work with them.    I hope you will come on down to the market this week to celebrate our very own LOCAL FOOD WE CAN ALL FEEL GOOD ABOUT!

October 20

Ocotber 22nd, 2011

It looks like it will be another beautiful day for the market this week.  Let’s hope for a  little less wind than last Saturday!

We have a great lineup of producers and products this week.  Ridge Valley Farm always joins us on the last Saturday of the month with their LOCAL maple syrup.   Use it to glaze winter squash. apple and pork for memorable fall meals.  And if  you are too busy to cook some night, why not try one of the soups from Mountain View Farm? This week Barb has Cream of brocoli and kielbasi & kale.  And if the cool weather has you in the mood for baking, The Mill at Anselma will have locally milled flour and cornmeal.

Guitar virtuoso Dirk Quinn will play for us this week.  He is truly amazing!

See you at the Market!

October 13

OCotber 15, 2011

See you at the Market!

October 5

October 8,2011

It looks like the weather will be beautiful for our annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 8th.   Of course we will have pumpkins, apple cider and LOTS of apples, including many unique varieties such as Florina and Razor Russet.  In addition to their usual mushrooms, this week Oley Valley will bring watercress, perfect in a salad or on a sandwich.  Jenny and Frank’s Artisan Gelatoe returns with their first sorbet, Pera con Midori sorbetto (Pear with Midori).   Kimberton Waldorf school will have a seasonal craft activity for the children down by the market table.

Many artists will be at the market this week selling a variety of unique items ranging from wooden bowls, hand woven baskets, table linens, jewelry and painted crocks.

The Joe Hilman Band will entertain us with their great bluegrass music.  Come on down to the market to buy some great LOCAL food, visit with neighbors and friends and celebrate the bounty of the fall!

September 30

October 1, 2011

Hello Market Shoppers!

See you at the Market!

September 21

September 24, 2011

Come to the Market on Saturday and stay DRY under the bridge!!!

This week is TEDx in Phoenixville and many of you may be going.  The good news is that it doesn’t start until 10am so you will still have time to stop by the market for your favorite goodies.  Imagine a week without Asian pears at this time of the year when they are soooo delicious!

The buzzword this week is LAMB as we welcome a farmer who is new to our market.  Quentin Shirk, of Quaff Valley Farm, raises lamb on grass in Christiana PA.  He plans to attend on a regular basis and we are thrilled!

Local maple syrup is here this week too- it pairs perfectly with all of the winter squash the farmers are bringing.

There are many special fall items this week too- Pumpkin Caramels from John and Kiras, Pumpkin Hummus from FreshaPeel and  Red Caramel Apple Latte and Pumpkin Patch Chai Latte from Pureblend Tea.

September 16

September 17, 2011

Fall blew in last night- what a change in the weather. The crisp air, clear sunshine and cool nights call for a change in cooking and eating too.  Braises, stews, soups, roasted vegetables and baked apples are in order these days and we have a few great recipes in our recipe section.  If you want to share one of your favorites, you can post it on our Facebook Page or email it to info@phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org.

September is one of our favorite months at the market. We still have summer vegetables, but also see winter squashes and greens and lots of apples!  If that isn’t reason enough to stop down at the market tomorrow,  maybe Salmon and cupcakes are!  Yes, it is the 3rd Saturday of the month and that means that WILD for Salmon will be at the market.  Stock up for the month, since they won’t be back until October 15th.  ICED by Betsy is back too.

If you are headed into Phoenixville tonight, you might want to check out the Wooden Spoon Cafe  where Chef Julie Zlogar  will serve up porchetta from Country Time Farm,seasoned with herbs and wild fennel pollen.  Country Time Farm prepped custom cuts of pork for tonight’s event.  Julie also uses Birchrun Hills Fat Cat in her sandwiches.  In fact, several local restaurants serve Birchrun Hills cheeses.  You can see a complete list in our newsletter.
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See you at the Market!

September 6

September 10, 2011

Apples and apple cider are here on September 10th and so are local artists!  To top it all off, the Hytha Family will entertain us as the Father/Mother/Son/Daughter team wows us with their talent.  You won’t want to miss the market this week.

Artists who are joining us include:

Abide
Good Samaritan Shelter
Hammi Jammi Jewelry
Kimberton Hills
Pure Scents Candle Co.
Richard Johnston
Sidestich By Ginny
Tonya Lov Jewelry
Wrapadoodle/Victoria O’Neill

September 2

September 3, 2011

Thank goodness that Irene has come and gone and that the storm held off until the market was almost over.

It’s Labor Day Weekend and that means it might be one of the last weekends where we gather around the grill.  Take advantage of all of the great meats, veggies and fruits that are perfect for the grill.  We have a whole selection of recipes in our recipe section.

A few of our producers are not here this week, but they WILL RETURN!  Betsy, of ICED By Betsy had surgery this week so the cuppies have to take a break from the market.  We will welcome them when they return.  Forks Farm, was supposed to come this week, but they are all out of their beef until they get more of their cattle back from the butcher.  The good news is that Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm will have beef for our holiday picnics and of course we have bison, pork and poultry too.

We had hoped that Funky L’il Kitchen at the Market would make their first appearance this week, but they are still working out the licensing with Chester County.  Look for them in the coming weeks.   Michael Falcone, the chef/co-owner, has been a market shopper for years and he uses ingredients from many of our farmers in his restaurant, Funky Lil’ Kitchen in Pottstown.  His parnter, Tonda Woodling, makes and sells the dog treats at The Hungry Puppy which has a stand at the market.  Michael plans to sell prepared foods to take home,much as LOST Gourmet did.

The Nutshack is understaffed for a few weeks but will return in a few weeks.

Shellbark Hollow is short staffed this weekend so they will not be at the market, but they WILL RETURN next week!

Mompops couldn’t get dry ice last week, but they will be BACK with lots of their cold treats.

Come down to the Market to enjoy the last of the summer weather, listen to great fingerstyle guitar by Joe Willson, and support some of the areas best farmers and artisans who labor every day to bring us delicious local and healthful food!

See you at the Market!

August 26

August 27th, 2011

It looks like Hurricane Irene will not hit us hard until after our market on Saturday!!! Rain or shine, we will be here with the great local food that you have come to appreciate.  If you can’t make a final trip to the beach, why not come join us for a relaxing Saturday with great music, massage, local food and children’s activities!  If the track of the storm changes and it looks like we will have rain during the market hours, we will rearrange our layout so that all of our great producers  and shoppers stay dry under the bridge.  So come on out!!!!

This week we have a VERY SPECIAL TREAT! Philadelphia food writer and canning expert Marisa McClellan,  will give canning demonstrations throughout the day at the market.  Her blog,

http://www.foodinjars.com/ , highlights creative and delicious ways to preserve the fresh tastes of summer!  On Saturday, she will make a scrumptious honey apple lemon jam.  We have the recipe in the newsletter and will have a few others at the market too.  Be sure to stop by to pick them up.

Ridge Valley Farm will be here with their delicious maple syrup.  It goes so well with apples and with the winter squashes that are just arriving at the market.

ICED By Betsy will be here with some great new flavors.  Unfortunately, Betsy needs to have back surgery and thus will not be able to make cupcakes for the September 3rd and maybe for the September 10th market.  We will all miss her sweet treats, but wish her a speedy recovery.  In the meantime, you can stock up this week!  Dolly’s Dish is taking a break this week, but will return next week.

As you may have read, this will be the last week for LOST Gourmet.  They are focusing on catering and special events as they grow their business.  If you have come to love their prepared foods at the market, we have some great news for you!  Michael Falcone,  a market shopper and chef/owner at Funky L’il Kitchen in Pottstown, will be coming to the market starting on September 3rd!  Look for more information in next week’s newsletter.

This week we welcome local musician JD Malone and are sure you will enjoy his music!

August 18

AUgust 20, 2011

One word this week- SALMON!  Yes,  Wild For Salmon  fishermen Steve and Jenn Kurian are back from their trip to the pristine waters of Alaska with a fresh batch of salmon.  They will join us on the third Saturday of each month.  Actually, there is a second word this week, Asian Pears! North Star Orchard is bringing the first of the season! Forks Farm is here this week too with their grass finished beef.

Apples are starting to come in and there are lots and lots of summer fruits and vegetables this week.  Be sure to stock up and eat these delicious foods while we have them.  The rain and cooler weather will bring the change of the seasons before we know it!

Frecon Farm, Sidestitch By Ginny and ICED By Betsy return this week.  LOST Gourmet is taking a break, but they will be back next week.

Mike Kropp will entertain us with his great music on Saturday.  If you have little ones, they would probably enjoy his upcoming “Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms” concert and music enrichment program at the Colonial Theatre on Tuesday, August 23rd.

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display. Don’t forget that we still have have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits.

See you at the Market!

August 12

August 13, 2011

It’s the Second Saturday of the month and that means that we have artists and a band this week for our monthly festival! And this month we are celebrating National Farmers’ Market week!

There will be lots of fruit at the market this week and lots of vegetables too. Tomatoes are in abundance and they are sooo delicious. If you are looking for some new ways to prepare these summer beauties, take a look at a great article here.

DIrk Quinn and his band will entertain us with their incredible jazz/funk music. Plan to stay a while and enjoy the show!

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display. We have already given away one Ball Canning Discovery Kit and will give another one away next week. We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits.

See you at the Market!

August 2

8/6/2011

On August 6th,  the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market will partner with the Phoenixville Green Team to host the 2nd Annual Green Earth Festival.  In addition to buying great local food, you will be able to learn about solar power, trails in the area, sustainability and much more.  You will also be able to participate in a community art project and much much more!  You can read the press release about the festival here.

July 28

7/30/2011

FREE PARKING!!!! We are pleased to announce that the borough has made the metered parking free every day until 2pm!  That means you can park closer to the market and shop without having to worry about getting a ticket.  Thank you Phoenixville!

It is not going to be quite as hot this Saturday, but last week was surprisingly pleasant.  We are so fortunate to have the protection of the bridge.   Come on down and enjoy the  pleasant atmosphere, the great local food and seeing your friends and neighbors.

July and August are vacation months, even for some of our producers.  This week,  Sweetwater Baking is on vacation and ICED by Betsy will be on vacation on August 6th and 13th.  They will return relaxed and rested and ready for the rest of the season.

Next week will be a very special market.  The Phoenixville Green Team is partnering with us as part of their Green Earth Festival.  Non-profit groups and businesses focusing on sustainability will set up next to us along the French Creek Trail.  There will be lectures and presentations and special children’s activities.  It promises to be a great day that you won’t want to miss!  You can read more about it here. This week local resident Rebecca Peck and Fiskars Brand Ambassador will be at the market demonstrating the eco-friendly Momentum Reel Mower.  Be sure to stop by and give it a test run – if you do you’ll be entered to win some great gardening tools from Fiskars (and you’ll get a little exercise in to boot)!   We will also have a special guest, Takako, who has made a quilt that she is raffling off.  Proceeds from the raffle will go toward Tsunami relief in Japan.

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display.  We are raffling a canning book this week that is full of great recipes like Dilly Beans which is our recipe of the week.  Take a look at the recipe in the sidebar.

This week Jack’s farm has lots of pickling cucumbers.  If you buy a basket, you can receive a free Ball Kosher Dill Mix, or a Ball Bread and Butter Pickle Mix.  We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits. This week we will be making the Dill Sandwich Slices- be sure stop by to take a look.

July 22

July 23, 2011

HOT HOT HOT- That is the word of the week, but thank goodness for our bridge and the cool shade it provides.  Our farmers have been braving the heat to bring you fresh picked fruits and veggies and the bakers continue to bake despite the weather.  Come on down for some luscious fruits, ice cold popsicles and some pasture raised meats that are perfect for outdoor grilling.

Apples, yes apples,  arrive at the market this week- YUM!  And Ridge Valley Farm returns with LOCAL maple syrup and maple products.

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display.  We are raffling a canning book this week that is full of great recipes like Peach Preserves, which is our recipe of the week.  Take a look at the recipe in the sidebar.  Nothing says summer like a fresh peach.  Imagine how welcome that taste of summer will be come January!  The recipe requires pectin and we have lots of free samples at the market table if you want to give it a try.

This week Jack’s farm has lots of pickling cucumbers.  If you buy a basket, you can receive a free Ball Kosher Dill Mix, or a Ball Bread and Butter Pickle Mix.  We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits.

July 15

7/16/2011

Hello Market Shoppers!

The weather tomorrow will be perfect for a morning at the Market!  Summer fruits and tomatoes are rolling in in force, and of course we have lots of other great food.  Tomatoes love the heat, but mushrooms do not.  Oley Valley Mushroom has very low supply and will not return to the Market for a few weeks.  We will let you know as soon as we hear that they are ready to return.  It should only be a hiatus of a few weeks.

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display.  The winner will receive a Ball Canning Discovery Kit.  We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits. This week we will be making the Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles on site – be sure stop by to take a look.  You can get the recipe here.

It’s the third Saturday of the month and that means that we will focus on health.  Phoenixville Hospital will conduct free blood pressure screenings and they will have other health and nutrition information.  Cara Graver will also be on hand to discuss health and diet.  And if you would like to get a little exercise before the market, you can ride to the market between 9 and 11 and then let EMS give your bike a FREE safety check.  You can also bring your bike if you don’t have time to ride.  This is a great way to make sure that your children’s bikes are in good shape for summer.

Our recipe of the week features some great farmers’ market items:

• Potatoes
• Beans
• Birchrun Hills Blue Cheese

Our canning recipe features:

• Peaches
• Honey
• Peppers

Be sure to check them out!

Remember that parking is free in the parking lot at 347 E. Bridge Street,  and it is also free for 2 hours on Bridge Street.  The lot close to the market is a metered lot which costs $1 per hour.   Be sure to read the signs so you don’t get a ticket.  The good news is that this lot will be free daily until 2pm in the near future.  The borough is waiting until new signs arrive to change the fee structure.  We will let you know when the change occurs!

See you at the Market!

July 7

July 9, 2011

It’s the Second Saturday of the month and that means that we have artists and a band this week for our monthly festival!  And this month we are celebrating Buy Fresh Buy Local and our own local Blobfest which will be happening all weekend at the Colonial Theatre.

Peaches and corn arrive at the market this week- YUM!  And Spotted Hill Farm will bring a baby goat for shoppers young and old to see.

Local raw foods author Lisa Montgomery will be at the market with her new cookbook, Raw Garden, that has many recipes using farmers’ market ingredients.

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display.  We have already given away one Ball Canning Discovery Kit and will give another one away next week.  We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits. This week we will be making the Dill Sandwich Slices- be sure stop by to take a look.  You can get the recipe here.

Remember that parking is free in the parking lot at 347 E. Bridge Street,  and it is also free for 2 hours on Bridge Street.  The lot close to the market is a metered lot which costs $1 per hour.   Be sure to read the signs so you don’t get a ticket.  The good news is that this lot will be free daily until 2pm in the near future.  The borough is waiting until new signs arrive to change the fee structure.  We will let you know when the change occurs!

See you at the Market!

July 1

July 2, 2011

The Fourth of July is upon us and what better way is there to celebrate than with some delicious food grown and made by independent farmers and artisans? At the farmers’ market, every Saturday is a declaration of independence from factory raised and grown food that is produced with care for people, animals and the land- and it tastes better!

We have lots of options for your holiday gatherings. You can buy some great meats or mushrooms to grill or you can take it easy and try this combo- semolina rolls from St. Peters Bakery with pulled pork from Country Time Farm.

The fruits will start coming on strong now. We may even see some peaches at North Star Orchard.

This week, Kimberton CSA will join us for a one time visit. They are overrun with European cucumbers and we are featuring a recipe for refrigerator pickles this week. You can buy one of their cukes or a regular cuke from any of our regular farmers and then make these easy pickles. They will be ready in a matter of hours for your holiday celebrations.

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display. The winner will receive a Ball Canning Discovery Kit. We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits. This week we will be making the Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles on site – be sure stop by to take a look. You can get the recipe here.

If you would like to get a little exercise before the market, you can ride to the market between 9 and 11 and then let EMS give your bike a FREE safety check. You can also bring your bike if you don’t have time to ride. This is a great way to make sure that your children’s bikes are in good shape for summer.

Remember that parking is free in the parking lot at 347 E. Bridge Street, and it is also free for 2 hours on Bridge Street. The lot close to the market is a metered lot which costs $1 per hour. Be sure to read the signs so you don’t get a ticket. The good news is that this lot will be free daily until 2pm in the near future. The borough is waiting until new signs arrive to change the fee structure. We will let you know when the change occurs!

See you at the Market!

June 23

June 25, 2011

It looks like we will have a great day this week as the first of the plums, blueberries and tomatoes arrive.  The quantities will be small so be sure to shop early if you want some.  And remember, this is just the beginning of the bounty of the summer!

Be sure to stop by the Market table this week to enter our free raffle and see our canning display.  The winner will receive a Ball Canning Discovery Kit.  We’ll also have FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits.

Ridge Valley Farm will be here with their local maple syrup.  They come on the 4th Saturday of the month so it will be a month before they come again.  Be sure to stop by if you want some.

Hoagland Farms is taking a 2 week break from the market, but will return on July 9th.  Their asparagus and strawberries are done for the season and they are waiting for their beans and other crops to some in.

Some of our shoppers are involved with the Greyhound Adoptions of Florida, which places greyhounds after they are no longer able to race.  They will have an information table at the market and you can check out their website here.

Remember that parking is free in the parking lot at 347 E. Bridge Street,  and it is also free for 2 hours on Bridge Street.  The lot close to the market is a metered lot which costs $1 per hour.   Be sure to read the signs so you don’t get a ticket.  The good news is that this lot will be free daily until 2pm in the near future.  The borough is waiting until new signs arrive to change the fee structure.  We will let you know when the change occurs!

See you at the Market!

June 16

June 18, 2011

Summer is getting into full swing and we might even see some cherries at Hoagland Farm this week!

In anticipation of the coming abundance of fruits and vegetables, this week we will have lots of canning information at the market information table as well as as FREE Coupons for $1.50 off Ball jars, and $2.00 off Ball Canning Kits. We will also have free giveaways such as fruit pectin, and labels.  If you’ve always wanted to can, now is the time to try it. We’ll have information and special canning demonstrations throughout the summer.

This is the third Saturday of the month and we will focus on health:

*Phoenixville Hospital will conduct free blood pressure screenings and will bring information about nutrition.

*Cara Graver, certified Health Coach will also be at the Health Screening table to give you some tips on how to include the wonderful variety of fresh products available at the market in your diet to help with feeding a family simply and nutritiously, dealing with weight gain, sweet cravings, and other health concerns.  Stop by for a free wellness inventory.

Of course Fathers’ Day is on Saturday and we have some great ideas for gifts and special meals.  You can read about them in the News from the Producers section below.  Grilling is the cooking method of choice for Fathers’ Day and we have included a few ideas in our recipe section.  There was an interesting article in the New York Times about thawing meat safely in hot water in less than an hour. You can read it here. If you didn’t plan ahead for Fathers’ Day, you can buy a great frozen pasture raised steak on Saturday and enjoy it on Sunday- yum!

Country Time Farm will NOT be at the Market this week, but they will return next week with stories about the family wedding they attended.

See you at the Market!

June 10

June 11, 2011

The heatwave has broken in time for some comfortable shopping on Saturday and our farmers and artisans will have lots of great food and unique handmade items this week as we welcome artists for our monthly Second Saturday.

This week we will welcome Anne Aycock, from Shepherds Abiding Farm.  Anne raises sheep locally and will bring sheepskins.  Victoria O’Neill will bring her wonderful WrapADoodle Swaddle Blankets to hold a baby. Abide will bring their beautiful table linens, Kimberton Hills will bring a variety of wonderful crafts, Good Samaritan Mens Shelter will bring pictures frames and the Cob Studio will bring whimsical yet functional pottery.

When you come to the market, please remember that the parking near our site is metered and you must put money in the kiosk.  The borough recently voted to make the parking free daily until 2pm, but they are waiting for new signs to implement the change.  We will let you know as soon as the signs are up.  In the meantime, parking is free in the lot at 347 Bridge Street.

See you at the Market!

June 2

June 4, 2011

It looks like the weather will be a perfect for a morning come to the market as we celebrate Pennsylvania Wine AND Hard Cider! Paradocx Vineyard will return with their great local wines, including their clever “paint” cans of “Barn Red, Whitewash and Pail Pink.”  This week we will also welcome Frecon Farms who will bring hard cider made from their apples as well as fruit wines- yum! We asked our farmers for ideas about pairing their products with wine.  You can see their replies in our newsletter.

We also have great Jazz music to go with wine.  Kevin MacConnell will return to the market for a special performance.  Be sure to take a moment to enjoy it!

This week we will have kids yoga from 9am to 11am courtesy of Denise Orsulak and Ocean Earth Wind Fire Studio.  Bring your little ones for some fun stretching and exercise.

If you missed buying one of the adorable aprons from Sidestich by Ginny in May, she’ll be back this weekend.

May 25

PFm 5/28/2011

It looks like the weather will be great for the market and for Memorial Day picnics this week.  What better way to celebrate than with some great local food!  And we will have lots of it this week, including STRAWBERRIES and great pasture raised meats, perfect for the grill. It’s the 4th Saturday of the month and that means that Ridge Valley Farm will join us with their own maple syrup!

Chris Adams will entertain us with his great music and Charlestown Play House will be selling beautiful plants, perfect for your garden.

May 17

My 21st, 2011

We will have lots of great local food at the market this coming Saturday as we celebrate Bike Day!  Phoenix Cycles will be on hand to check your bike and helmet out beginning at 10am.  Hybrid Cycles of West Chester will have hybrid cycles to try out, and members of the Greater Philadelphia Bike Coalition will be on hand to talk about bikes, routes and more. Anyone who rides a bike to the market will get a coupon for 25 cents off a drink at the Artisans Cafe stand.

We will have GREAT LOCAL MUSIC this week too, performed by the Hytha Family.  You wont want to miss them!

Phoenixville Hospital will be giving FREE blood pressure screenings.

May 9

May 14, 2011

It was a beautiful day for our opening and Festival of the Honey Bee on May 7th.  We are looking forward to a great season!  This Saturday, May 14th is a Second Saturday and once again we will have artists join us.  They are listed with the producers.

April 26

May 7, 2011

Come on out to the Market on Saturday, May 7th for the opening day of our 10th season.  Our regular farmers and artisanal food producers will return along with some wonderful new ones!

We have a very special treat on May 7th as we celebrate with a Festival of the Honey Bee featuring bee friendly plants, talks about bees and bee related children’s activities.  Many of our farmers and artisans have created special items using honey- You will see a special bee symbol at their stands.  Be sure to walk the BEE TRAIL along French Creek to read about our special friends who pollinate our food and give us sweet and healthful honey!

We will also have LOTS of great local gifts for Mothers’ Day:  beautiful aprons, organic cotton bags, great accessories, jewelry, pottery, baskets & more!

There will be a special puppet shoe at 11am, created just for the event.  Click HERE for a complete schedule

Click HERE to see a beautiful poster with all of the details about the festival!

April 13

April 23, 2011

We will have our LAST Winter Market on Saturday, April 23 from 10am to 11:30am and you won’t want to miss it!  John and Kira’s will be here with their yummy chocolates and we will welcome a very local farm, Canter Hill, who will bring lamb!

Don’t forget, we will be open EVERY SATURDAY from 9am to 1pm beginning on May 7th when we will host a Festival of the Honey Bee.  Look for more information about this special event in the coming weeks.

See you at the Market!!

March 30

April 9, 2011

It’s April and we are down to the LAST TWO Winter Markets before we open with regular hours on May 7th!  Believe it or not, this will be our 10th year, and we hope to celebrate this anniversary with our best season yet!  We will welcome some wonderful new producers and host some great community events, beginning with the Festival of the Honey Bee on our opening day, May 7th.

In the meantime, we will have lots and lots of great local food at the April 9th Winter Market!

We are already planning for next season’s Holiday & Winter Markets which will be 2 hours long.  Please click here to cast your vote and let us know which hours would be best for you

March 15

March 26, 2011

Our next Winter Market is on Saturday, March 26th, from 10am to 11:30am and we will have the FIRST MAPLE SYRUP of 2011 brought to us by Ridge Valley Farm!  John and Kira’s will join us too with their delicious chocolates.  Of course our regular farmers will be here with their great local food.

March 2

March 12, 2011

It’s starting to feel like spring and May 7th, our opening day, will be here before we know it!  In the meantime, our next winter market will be on March 12th from 10am to 11:30.  ICED by Betsy has some great flavors in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, and we will welcome guest producer Sunrise Flour Mill.

You can read the newsletter with all the details about the market by clicking here.

See you at the market!

February 13

2/26/2011

We had a great day at the market on February 12th with lots and lots of local food! Our next winter market is on Saturday, February 26th, from 10am to 11:30am.  Hope to see you there!

January 22

2/12/2011

Our next Winter Market will be on February 12th.  If you would like to receive our email newsletter to get complete information about the next market, sign up for our newseltter here.  We will have lots of local vegetables from three farms, but we will also have great meats, salmon, poultry and cheeses, all perfect for a special Valentine’s meal.  Of course, to many of us, Valentine’s Day means chocolate, and John and Kira’s will join us this week with their delicious, sustainable chocolates!  ICED By Betsy will also have some great Valentin’s creations.  Check out the newsletter for details about flavors and ordering.

The cold weather is great for tea and soup. This week Pure Blend Tea is offering all teas at buy 1oz, get 1oz free!  And Mountain View Farm is offering a special on soup chickens and chicken feet.  If you’ve never made chicken stock with chicken feet, you should try it- it is amazing.

For those of you who love the bread from Sweetwater Bakery, you now have an opportunity to learn firsthand how they  make their naturally leavened whole grain loaves.  They are offering breadmaking workshops at Kimberton Hills Camphill Village.  You can see the flyer with information about the workshop by clicking here.

See you at the Market!

January 8

1/22/2011

Our next Winter Market is this coming Saturday, January 23rd, from 10am to 11:30am.  We’ll have lots and lots of great LOCAL food, including fresh GREENS, artisan BREAD, CHEESES and MEATS, HONEY and SALMON- Yum!

Shellbark Hollow Farm is awaiting the birth of goats kids and will NOT be at the market this week.

ICED by Betsy will have a great selection of cupcakes, they might make your mouth water, but you’ll have to wait until the 23rd to get them!  Here’s the lineup:

Mint to Be – A decadent white mint cake filled with milk chocolate mousse. Frosted with white mint buttercream and topped with a chocolate mint candy.
C3 (Coconut Cream Cupcake) – A moist white cake infused with coconut filled with pure coconut cream. Topped with vanilla buttercream, toasted coconut, and a vanilla/coconut crunch.
Life by Chocolate- Our signature chocolate cake filled with rich chocolate mousse. Frosted with decadent chocolate buttercream and topped with dark chocolate curls.
Hot Cocoa – Our signature chocolate cake filled with fluffy marshmallow cream. Frosted with vanilla buttercream and topped with a sprinkle of hot cocoa, marshmallows, and a a chocolate straw!

January 2

1/8/2011

It’s SNOWING, but the Winter Market in ON!!!  We’ll all be tucked in under the bridge in the upper part of the market closest to Bridge Street.  We just got late word that North Star Orchard is coming with veggies too- that makes 3 producers of locally grown greens and roots will be here today.  Put your snow boots on and come on out to join us!

2011 has arrived and we are celebrating with our first Winter Market of the year  this coming Saturday, January 8th from 10am to 11:30am at our usual location under the Gay Street Bridge.

Bundle up and come on out to get delicious fresh local food, including VEGETABLES, meats, cheeses, salmon, bread, baked goods, honey & beeswax lotions, coffee and tea!

ICED by Betsy will be at the Market with the following creations:

The Dark Side -  A rich dark chocolate cupcake filled with fluffy marshmallow cream. Topped with chocolate ganache, dark chocolate buttercream, and a twirl of marshmallow!
Twisted Lime – My favorite pie turned cupcake! Lime infused cupcake filled with key lime curd. Frosted with key lime cream cheese frosting and topped with graham cracker crumbles and a slice of lime.
Pure- A simple & elegant vanilla cupcake filled with vanilla mousse. Frosted with vanilla buttercream and topped with white sugar crystals, and a single white vanilla chip.
Butter Crunch Bliss – A delightful peanut butter cupcake filled with dark chocolate & butterfinger filling. Frosted with dark chocolate frosting and topped with crunchy butterfinger bits!

December 18

December 24, 2010

Thanks to everyone for a great 2010 season!

We will be begin the 2011 season on January 8th with our first Winter Market!

In the meantime, we have GREAT news, if you are looking for baked goods for the Christmas holiday. St. Peters’ Bakery and ICED by Betsy are taking pre-orders for Christmas Eve delivery to our usual market site under the Gay Street Bridge from 1pm to 2pm.

Click xmas menu 2010 to see the St. Peter’s list of baked goods and order information.

ICED by Betsy is taking orders for cupcakes the cupcakes listed below. Place your Christmas order via email cupcakes@ICEDbyBetsy.com

“Candy Cane – Our signature chocolate cake filled with a sweet peppermint filling. Topped with vanilla buttercream and topped with festive peppermint crunch.
Gingerbread – Moist and spicy gingerbread cake filled with cream cheese frosting. Frosted with more cream cheese frosting and topped with a gingerbread man cookie!
Egg Nog – A deliciously sweet vanilla cupcake filled with an egg nog mousse. Frosted with rum/nutmeg buttercream and topped with vanilla cake & nutmeg sprinkle.
Hot Cocoa – Our signature chocolate cake filled with fluffy marshmallow cream. Frosted with vanilla buttercream and topped with a sprinkle of hot cocoa, marshmallows, and a a chocolate straw!
The Dark Side -  A rich dark chocolate cupcake filled with fluffy marshmallow cream. Topped with chocolate ganache, dark chocolate buttercream, and a twirl of marshmallow!
Twisted Lime – My favorite pie turned cupcake! Lime infused cupcake filled with key lime curd. Frosted with key lime cream cheese frosting and topped with graham cracker crumbles and a slice of lime.”

December 12

December 18, 2010

We have some real treats in store for the last Holiday Farmers’ Market before Christmas on December 18th!  Terra Nova, and acapella group, will delight shoppers with carols and holiday favorites.

There will be LOTS of great food for your holiday celebrations:  Wine, cheese, salmon, bread & chocolate.  Fresh local vegetables and apples, delicious baked pies & cookies, and freshly made locally grown wreaths for last minute decorators. Local maple syrup and locally milled flour perfect for holiday baking.

We will also have MANY artists with perfect unique gifts, from hand-turned bowls, to candles, to yarn and woolens to jewelry.

Sitko Farms will be bringing fresh Christmas green items again this week. Please email Ruth at SitkoFarms@comcast.net with requests for items you would like to see her bring.  She is limited with what she can transport.  This week’s hot item is a Christmas wreath in the shape of a heart.  Be sure to reserve yours for Saturday by email.

December 5

December 11, 2010

This coming Saturday, December 11th, is COUPON SATURDAY at the Market.  As a thank you to you, the shoppers and in the hopes of easing your holiday budget a bit, many of our producers are offering a discount to be redeemed by a special Holiday Coupon, available at the Market table.  The coupon will entitle shoppers to 20% off of one item and will be limited to one per customer.  Stop by to pick your coupon up on Saturday and tell your friends to stop by too!

And if you don’t know what to get a friend or neighbor, why not give them an introduction to the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market?  From now until December 18th, you can buy $20 worth of Market Dollars f0r $18, $30 Market Dollars for $26, or $40 of Market Dollars for $34.  You can pre-order Market Dollars by emailing info@phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org.  The Market Dollars can be used at any of the market producers and they are a great way to share your love of fresh local food with your friends!

This week  two local vineyards will join us.  Paradocx  and Penns Woods Winery will have samples to taste before you buy a bottle.  They will also have hot Glühwein to sample.  This is a traditional mulled wine which is sold at the outdoor Christmas markets in Germany.

November 27

December 4, 2010

It was windy and chilly at our first Holiday Market, but the farmers, artisans and shoppers braved the weather with smiles on their faces!  A big thanks to guitarist Joe Willson who played spectacularly.

We have lots and lots of great food and artists at our next market on December 4th.  Come on out and join us.  Don’t forget to stop by our new warming hut!

November 21

November 27, 2010

We hope that everyone enjoys a Happy Thanksgiving with all of the great local food from the Market!  The farmers and bakers and artisans thank all of the shoppers who have supported the market by shopping here.

The good news is that the Market will be open every Saturday from November 27th to December 18th from 10am to 1pm with lots of farm fresh food and great locally made unique holiday gifts.  New this year is Sitko Farms, a local Christmas tree farm in Pottsown.  Ruth Sitko and her daughters make lovely decorations with greens from their very own trees!  They also sell bundles of firewood perfect for the holidays.  In addition to eating locally, now you can decorate locally and support a local farm all at the same time.

A few of our regular farmers are taking a break this week, but they will be back next week! They are: Backyard Bison, Baues’ Bees, Country Time Farm, Shellbark Hollow Farm and Sweetwater Bakery.  All will return on December 4th along with Forks Farm,Wild For Salmon, and Dolly’s Dish.

We will continue to have regular Holiday Markets until December 18th and will have artists every week.  New this year is a warming hut where you can step inside to take the chill off as you stroll through the Market.  We will have gift certificates for the market available at the Market table.

John from John and Kira’s just emailed to say that they will NOT be at the market on the 27th, but will be at all of the others in December.  Sorry for the late change.

November 16

November 20, 2010

November 25th is just around the corner and we will have so many things to celebrate a local Thanksgiving!  We will have turkeys, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, turnips, parsnips, apples and many more vegetables.  If you need to take a gift to a relative or friend, why not choose chocolates, local cheese, or artisanal baked goods, smoked salmon, beeswax candles or special herbal soap?  New this week are locally grown and made wreaths from Sitko Farms and cranberry salsa from Run for the Border Salsa.

The BIG  NEWS is that the market will remain open until Christmas!

Starting next week, we will have a great selection of our regular products plus lots of artists and gift certificates.  The Farmers’ Market can be your one-stop shop for holiday food and gifts. Our holiday hours will be on Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

November 7

November 13, 2010

November 13th is the last day to enter our FREE Raffle to win a turkey from Mountain View Farm.  Be sure to stop by the market table to enter!

Almost every Saturday this season we have had one of three local vineyards, Stargazers, Paradocx, or Penns Woods,  come to the Market.  This coming Saturday, November 13, all of the vineyards plus Black Walnut Winery will join us at the Market for a special Wine Day!  You can sample the wines side by side and decide which ones you want for the Holidays.  What goes better with a local pasture raised turkey, and local vegetable side dishes than a local wine? Speaking of turkeys,  this will be the last week to order one from Mountainview Poultry.

It is also Second Saturday this week and we will welcome several artists as well.

See you at the Market!

November 4

November 6, 2010

November is the month when we celebrate Thanksgiving and the harvest.  We will begin the month with our annual Native American Day, featuring Spirit Wing, a group of Native American performers. Children and adults alike will enjoy their storytelling and music.  We will have information about the Lenape Native Americans in the children’s area and a bean mosaic activity.

Of course we will have lots of great local food this week too!  It seems only fitting that Wild For Salmon and Backyard Bison will be at the market as fish and bison were staples of some of the Native American Nations.  Those of you with a sweet tooth will be please to know that Iced By Betsy returns this week!  They will be along the trail in the lower portion of the Market.

We look forward to seeing you at the Market!!!

October 27

October 30th

It is Halloween at the market!  We have changed things around a bit, come check out the new layout, maybe you will discover a new product or producer that you haven’t had the chance to try.   Along the French Creek Trail this week, you can be spooked and educated by our Halloween Trail.  Come and see how some of our favorite creepy critters play their part in our ecosystem!

Also, we will be treating the kids to some fun Halloween activities.  We’ll have shoelace tie-dying and maybe even scarecrow making!

This week we welcome back Forks Farm and The Hungry Puppy, and introduce The Country Garden Guild as a special guest.

October 20

October 23, 2010

This week Ridge Valley Farm returns with their Pennsylvania maple syrup!  Pureblend Tea will join us with delicious teas including  Matcha, Kombucha and your favorite Whole Leaf Tea Blend. This week by popular demand: Blueberry-Ginger.

The rush for Goldrush apples has begun!  This week North Star will have therse have these one-of-kind tart-sweet-crisp apples!  There will be many other variteis for sale at all of the orchards at the market.

The Valley Forge Montessori School  will do children’s activities.

October 12

October 16th, 2010

Wild for Salmon will be at the market on October 16th, accompanying the many flavors of fall and providing our bodies with savory, nutrient dense salmon, perfect for a health focused weekend.

We have several health educators at the market this week, sharing their knowledge and guiding us to embrace a healthy lifestyle.  Cara Graver, a local holistic nutrition counselor will introduce us to using “Primary and Secondary” food to restore health and wellness in our lives.  She will also be raffling off a free health counseling session.

The Phoenixville Hospital will be doing health screenings and Philadelphia Acupuncture will offer acupuncture and massage.  And, Penns Woods will be our winery this week, because, as you know, a glass of red wine a day keeps the cardiologist away!

Also, for the family, Kimberton Waldorf School will return to the market, providing crafts and activities for the children.

October 5

October 9th 2010

This weekend is artist weekend at the market, explore the links below to see photos and information about the talented artists joining us this week.

For the family- join The Valley Forge Montessori School in several activities, including an apple print art project, and taste some of the delicious flavors of the apples at the market this week.

The Joe Hillman Band will be playing at the market this week, get your bluegrass dancing shoes on!

September 26

October 2, 2010

This weekend is our annual Fiber Arts Festival, an event loved by families, crafters, and shoppers featuring talented artists and farmers at the market.
Cindy Pierson of Angel’s Wool Farm will demonstrate spinning  with her angora rabbit on her lap.
Phoenixville Spinners, a local group that came together last year, will be spinning away.
Kimberton Waldorf School will be displaying and selling their beautiful fiber arts made by adults and children from the school.
Dale Burch will be selling her beautiful handspun yarn.  Some of it is plant dyed by Kimberton Hills and all of it is stunning.  If you are a yarn addict, Dale’s work is not to be missed!
Camphill Kimberton Hills will also have their natural dyed roving, and finished items from the weavery.

One of the highlights this week is Forks Farm, who raise grass finished beef and lamb- yum!  We also have lots of fall fruits and vegetables in the lineup, not to mention the great breads, cookies, pies, pickles, chocolates & more!

September 22

Septh 25th

September 15

September 18th

This week we are celebrating our lives and bodies by focusing on optimal health.  Several special educators and producers will be joining us:  raw foods author Lisa Montgomery, holistic health and mindfulness educator Gael Chiarella of Yokibics, massage and acupuncture with Andrea Hake, health screenings by the Phoenixville Hospital, and quick ways to incorporate exercise with Tish’s A Healthy Change for Us.

August 30

September 4th

Forks Farm will be at the market this week, Sept 4th, click on their link on the right hand side to find out how to order ahead.

We will have some exciting activities, such as the game Go and a food demo by Chef Steph.

Also, new this week, is Run for the Border Salsa.
Stay tuned for more information!

August 25

August 28th

Here we are at the last market in August!  Summer went by in a flash.  Ridge Valley Farm will be back at the market this week with local maple syrup.  I am going to stock up for quick school day breakfasts-  in addition to adding maple syrup to our staple breakfast of oatmeal, our new favorite is plain yogurt (Seven Stars) with maple syrup on top of Sweetwater Baking Co.’s amazing Swampmix Granola with sliced North Star Peaches.

This is the last week for this month’s free raffle.  The prizes incude:

A bucket of Paradocx’s Whitewash Wine

Fresh Oley Valley Mushrooms

Bison Jerky

Forks Farm Ground beef

Soap from Soap by Pat

ICED by Betsey cupcakes

Peanut Butter Doggie Treats by the Hungry Puppy

There will be a lot to do for the kids this weekend, Ocean Earth Wind Fire will host children’s yoga and Kimberton Waldorf School will be offering fun, crafty children’s activities.

August 16

August 21st 2010

This week we will be welcoming back Yokibics  and The Hungry Puppy to the market and we will have fun childrens activities sponsored by Kimberton Waldorf School.

We are very excited that Wild for Salmon will be at the market this week.  They just returned from their Alaskan fishing expedition and they are stocked with salmon!  Check out their listing and website for details on how to pre-order, or just stop by and choose your items at the market.

Forks Farm is on vacation this week and they will return on Sept 4th.

August 9

August 14th

Saturday, August 14th, we will be welcoming local artists back to the market!  Stop by to pick up some great gifts for yourself and a loved one.  Also, Sweetwater Baking Co., Birchrun on a Roll, and Dolly’s Dish will return this week!

See you at the market.

August 3

August 7, 2010

It looks like the weather will be great this coming Saturday, August 7th as we celebrate National Farmers’ Market week!  We will have some new farm toys and crafts in the children’s area and we will sample heirloom tomatoes at the market table.  Be sure to stop by to try some.  Phoenixville Go Club will be playing GO, an ancient board game, and they would love to teach new players.  Joe Willson will entertain us with his fingerstyle guitar playing.

A few of our regular providers, BIrchrun on a Roll and Sweetwater Bakery,  are on vacation this week, but they will be back next week.

July 27

July 31st

This week we will welcome a very special guest producer.   Marty Glanville, who together with her husband owns Sunrise Flour Mill in Minnesota, will bring organic flour she has milled.  You  may ask how this fits in with our emphasis on local producers.  First, Marty’s daughter recently moved to Kimberton Hills so she visits our area regularly and is a part time local.  Additionally Marty mills hard wheat which requires a cooler climate than we have here in Pennsylvania, so we don’t have a local source for her product.

The bounty of summer is here in full force and the market will be overflowing with fresh produce- and the temperatures will be cool enough for canning and preserving too!

This is the last weekend to enter July’s Raffle!

July 20

July 24, 2010

The summer fruits are coming in and Quarryville Orchard will return to the market this week!  We will also welcome a new producer, The Hungry Puppy, maker of all natural dog treats created with canine allergies in mind.

Zucchini bowling was so popular last week that we will try our hand at another produce related game – you’ll have to stop by to see what it is.

Don’t forget to stop by the Market information table to sign up for our free raffle.  You can enter once each week until our drawing at the end of the Market next Saturday, July 31st.  See you at the Market!

July 15

Zucchini Festival!

This week we are celebrating the abundance of the glorious zucchini!  We will be testing out our farmers favorite recipes and playing zucchini games.

July 4

Buy Fresh Buy Local Festival 2010

Saturday, July 10th,  is the annual Buy Fresh Buy Local Festival at the market!  We will be featuring music by Mason Porter, wine and cheese tasting, food demos, the return of Iced by Betsy and Marci’s Morsels, and more.

The kids area is going to be packed with games (Garden Bingo!), activities,  and a treasure hunt…

Stay tuned for more info

June 22

June 26th

This Saturday, June 26th, is the week to restock your maple syrup supplies! Ridge Valley Farm will be at the market this week and once a month thereafter.

We are also welcoming a new healing arts therapist, Andrea Hake. Andrea is a doctor of Acupuncture and has many healing modalities in her tool kit. She will provide the unique opportunity to try acupuncture at the market. www.philadelphiaacupuncturecenter.com

Music on June 26th will be performed by Phoenixville’s Blanko Dave!

June 14

6.16.2010

This week we will welcome a renowned  cheesemaker and author who spent her teenage years living on a farm near Phoenixville.  Angela Miller will be in the Philadelphia area for an appearance on WHYY’s “A Chef’s Table” and she is going to come to the Farmers’ Market on Saturday to offer samples of her cheese and sign her book,  Hay Fever: How Chasing a Dream on a Vermont Farm Changed My Life.

Phoenixville Hospital will join us for health screenings.

June 7

June 12th Artist Weekend!

Just in time for Father’s Day, we will be welcoming back some of the area’s finest artists.  Richard Johnston, Jose Juico, Reis Renditions, Tonya Lov and Camphill Kimberton Hills will be at the market on Saturday June 12th.

Back at the market this week is Two Cool Cookies!  They were producers at the market in the past,  you may remember their ice cream cookie sandwiches that use local ingredients!

We are also thrilled to have John Costello play at the market for the first time, but certainly not the last!  He is going to knock your socks off with his finger picking blues and spirituals!

Also, local Raw foods author, Lisa Montgomery will be at the market to demo some delicious raw treats from her new book.

June 1

June 5, 2010

We are pleased to announce that Northstar Orchard will return to the Market this Saturday, June 5th!  They won’t have tree fruits for a few weeks, but they will have lots of spring vegetables and their fruit butters and applesauce.

For any shoppers who enjoyed playing Go at the Market last season, Craig will be with us this week to play and teach any interested people how to play this ancient game.

Producer of the Week:  Jack’s Farm

May 23

May 29, 2010

This Saturday, May 29th, Yoga for Kids returns to the market, sponsored by Ocean Earth Wind Fire, from 10am to 11am.  We are also looking forward to savory sausage sandwiches from Birchrun on a Roll!  There are so many lovely greens at this time of the year and we are pleased to announce that Birchrun Hills will be selling their own blue cheese salad dressing to go with them- yum yum!  You can read our newsletter to learn more about this week’s Market.

Provider of the Week:  Dolly’s Dish

Please be careful when you park, the metered parking and permit only parking are right next to each other.  You can also park in the District Court Building, at 347 Bridge Street. Please remember that the lot by Family Dollar is private and reserved for their customers.

We just got late word from Willow Creek Orchards that they will not be at the Market this week.  They hope to return with strawberries next week.  Fortunately, some of the other farmers will also have them this week.

May 16

May 22, 2010

We had a great day at the Market on May15th.  If you have not checked out our new site,  come by on Saturday  May 22nd to see it.  The bridge offers lovely shade and there are views of French Creek and the Foundry. Our regular providers are back at the Market and we are welcoming some great new providers this season.  Dolly’s Dish makes delicious sweet potato custard pies and Iced by Betsy makes cupcakes that are almost too beautiful to eat, but equally scrumptious.

This week’s musician:  Joe D’Amico

May 11

May 15 2010

We had a great opening day under the bridge on May 8th and are looking forward to a great 2010 season!  Many of our farmers and providers sold out early last week and they have promised to bring more of their delicious food this week.

This week Phoenixville Hospital will come to the market to do health screenings and they will have information about family nutrition.  Be sure to stop by their table.

Baues’ Bees will not be at the Market this week, but they can deliver any special orders.

Music this week: Phoenixville local, Cliff Hillis!

April 26

May 8, 2010

We are happy to announce that the OPENING DAY MARKET on MAY 8th will be at our NEW LOCATION, just a few hundred feet from our old location. Thanks to the borough and the Main Street CDC, we will be located under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge.  Remember, the Market is RAIN or SHINE.  If it is raining, you can shop UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BRIDGE!   There is parking right next to the bridge too.  You can take a look at photos of our new location on our Facebook page.

We  welcome some great new producers this season, including Dolly’s Dish,  The Hand-Crafted Cookie Company, Iced By Betsy and Lenape Gardens. You can read about them by clicking on their names to the right.  Of course, our regular farmers will be back and they are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Music this week: The Joe Hillman band will kick off the season with some great bluegrass music!

Artists this week:

Cara Graver
Tamara Sheen
Kimberton Waldorf School
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

April 10

April 24 2010

We will have our last Winter Market from 10am to 11am on Saturday, April 24th.  Our regular season will start on May 8th and with live music and children’s activities!

There will be lots and lots of great food at the market on the 24th.  Willow Creek Orchards will bring the first asparagus of the season, Ridge Valley Farm will return with local maple syrup! Shellbark Hollow and Birchrun Hills have some delicious new cheeses, and there will be lots of spring vegetables.  Cressley’s Greenhouse will be at the market with geraniums, hanging baskets, and broccoli and cabbage plants for your garden.  Spring is here in full force!

For more information about the April 24th market, please click on  “read current newsletter” on April 16th.  It will list everyone who is coming and any special order information.

March 30

4/10/2010 Winter Market

The next Winter Market is on April 10th.

We have Winter Markets from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, January through April. Please click here if you would like to receive our email newsletter with information about what we will have and how to order.

Spring is in the air and the farmers are getting ready for the start of the regular farmers’ market season on May 8th.  In the meantime, we are looking forward to a great market on April 10th! Backyard Bison will not be at this winter market, but will be back on the 24th.  The list of providers will be updated daily with the most current information.  All providers listed are confirmed.

******The “send an email” link is not currently working, but we are fixing it as soon as possible.  In the meantime, you can contact us at info@phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org”***

March 15

March 27 Winter Market

We will have our next Winter Market on March 27th.

We have Winter Markets from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, January through April. Please click here if you would like to receive our email newsletter with information about what we will have and how to order.

The weather was horrible for our March 13th market, but shoppers and farmers came with smiles on their faces.  We have a wonderful community!

Our next Winter Market is on March 27th.  We have lots of special goodies for Easter!  John and Kira’s will bring  special Easter Chocolates, and Country Time and Hoagland Farms will both bring Easter Hams.  Supply of hams is limited to it is a good idea to pre-order.  You can click on the provider’s name on this webpage to find order information.  This week Jack’s Farm returns with fresh, local vegetables.  Of course we will have our usual local meats, poultry, cheese, baked goods and raw milk.

We hope to see you at the Market!

February 28

3/13/10 Winter Market

We will have the market RAIN or SHINE on Saturday, March 13th,and will set up under the Gay Street Bridge, which is at the end of our normal lot.

*****NEW THIS WEEK- RAW MILK FROM KIMBERTON HILLS DAIRY****

Other featured items this week include:

Fresh pastries and bread, John and Kira’s Chocolate,  Marci’s Morsels delicious gluten-free baked goods, local honey and beeswax Easter candles, hot coffee, local vegetables, cheese, veal, pork and poultry, and last, but not least,

Ridge Valley Farm will bring just made MAPLE SYRUP and Maple Walnut Topping this week

It doesn’t get any fresher or more local than that!!

We have Winter Markets from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, January through April. Please click here if you would like to receive our email newsletter with information about what we will have and how to order.

Our next Winter Market will be on March 13th.  Look for our newsletter on March 7th.  It will list who is coming and whether you have to pre-order.

See you at the market!

February 13

February 27, 2010

******The February 27th Market it still on! **

We hope to see  you there!

We have Winter Markets from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, January through April. Please click here if you would like to receive our email newsletter with information about what we will have and how to order.

Our next Winter Market will be on February 27th, and we have LOTS of GREAT FOOD.  Ridge Valley Farm will bring the first maple syrup of 2010, made right here in Pennsylvania!  St. Peter’s Bakery will bring baguettes and other breads in addition to brioche sticky buns and other baked items.  Country Time Farm(Pork)and John and Kira’s(chocolate) are not going to make it our tomorrow, but they will be back on March 13th. Hoaglund Farm will be coming with a selection of their pork.  Forks Farm and Wild For Salmon will join us in addition to  our regular farmers.  Wild For Salmon is running low on the salmon they caught in 2009, and this may be their last market until they return with the 2010 catch later in the summer.

January 25

February 13, 2010

Yes, the market is open today!!!!

We have Winter Markets from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, January through April. Please click here if you would like to receive our email newsletter with information about what we will have and how to order.

We had a great day at the market on January 23rd.  You click here to see a few pictures of some of the great food we had.

Our next Winter Market will be on February 13th, and we will have Valentine’s sweets!  John and Kira’s will bring exquisite chocolates, and Marci’s Morsels will bring their famous cookies. Of course our regular farmers will be there with lots of local food.

January 9

January 23, 2010

What a great day we had at the market on January 9th- thanks to all of the loyal shoppers and excellent farmers!  We know that the lines were long this week, so the farmers will have extra scales and pre-bagged items next time to help speed things up a bit.  It was so nice to see neighbors and friends enjoying the fresh crisp air as they chatted and bought their food.

The next Winter Market will be on January 23rd, from 10am to 11am and many of our regular farmers will bring their usual selection of great food.  In addition, Forks Farm will join us with grass-finished beef and Wild For Salmon will bring a variety of their great salmon products!  You might wonder how can salmon be locally produced?  Local fishermen, Jenn and Steve Kurian, spend their summers catching salmon in Alaska and they ship it back.  You can see pictures of their boat at their website.

January 3

January 9, 2010

Happy 2010!  It’s been over 2 weeks since our last market and you may be longing for fresh mushrooms, winter veggies and some of your favorite cheeses and meats.  Luckily, you can stock up on delicious local food at the first Winter Market of 2010 at Phoenixville this coming Saturday, January 9th!

For those of you who are new to the market, our Winter Markets are from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.  We hold these markets to provide shoppers with local food all year and give farmers a way to sell their delicious products.

The best way to make sure that you don’t miss any of the great items that will be available is to read our current newsletter by clicking on the link to the left, or, better yet, sign up to receive our newsletter via email.  Our farmers pick their own method of selling; some bring only pre-ordered items while others bring a variety of products for sale on a first-come-first-served basis, and our newsletter has a complete list of items that farmers are bringing along with ordering instructions.

The word of our first Winter Market is GOLDRUSH. Northstar Orchard still has some Goldrush apples and they will bring them to the market on Saturday!  You can pre-order them in 20 lb bags.  Please look at the Northstar Orchard listing below for order information.  Also this week, Barb Shelly, from Mountain View Poultry Farm will have a special on chicken legs:  buy one pack and get a second pack at half price.  Chicken legs are more flavorful than breasts and they are perfect for braises, soups and stews.  The cold weather is hard on hands and faces and Baues’ Busy Bees will bring their super moisturizing beeswax creams.  With this cold weather, it’s hard to believe that vegetables could be grown locally, but Charlestown Farm will bring Spinach, Lettuce Heads, Lettuce Mix, Asian Greens Mix, Arugula, Red Russian Kale all grown in a plastic covered “hoophouse” just a few miles from the market.

December 7

December 12, 2009tfish studio

The Holidays are fast approaching and so are the sweets!  This Saturday, December 12th,  we welcome returning provider, Liz Begosh of Betty’s Tasty Buttons, maker of scrumptious fudge; and Marci’s Morsels is running a special on cookies! We don’t usually think of vegetables as being sweet, but parsnips turn from starchy to sweet when the temperatures dip below freezing.  The weather has finally cooperated and Charlestown Farm will have sweet parsnips this week.  We don’t want to forget our canine friends at the holidays, and Pup Bistro will have a variety of doggie treats.  This is the only week that they will be at the market before Christmas.

Local trumpet player, Marvin Andersen, will play carols and holiday favorites as long as his fingers hold out in the cold!

Our usual farmers and bakers will be at the market with a full array of local foods.  We also welcome the following artists with locally produced one-of-a-kind creations, perfect for gifts for family and friends:

Catfish Studio – Jewelry

Dale Burch- Handspun Yarn

Kimberon Hills/Camphill Village- A variety of Crafts made at Kimberton Hills

Pure Scents Candle Company

Reis Renditions- Jewelry, handwoven baskets and unique wood items

Jim Rendi- Handmade Windsor Chairs

December 2

December 5

We may see a few snowflakes this Saturday, December 5th, but that won’t stop our farmers, bakers and artisans from coming to our Holiday Market from 10am to noon!  This week we will have lots and lots of vegetables, cheeses, meats and baked goods.  Artisans Gallery and Cafe will have coffee and hot chocolate to warm you up as you shop.  We’ll also have soap, candles, beeswax products, jewelry, handspun yarn, turned wooden bowls and handmade wooden chairs.  Click on the list of providers to read about their products, or view our current newsletter for information about what the providers are bringing this week.

If you are not currently receiving our newsletter and would like to receive weekly updates, you can sign up to here.

November 27

November 28 Holiday Market

“Black Friday” marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and this week the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market will have the first of its “Green” Holiday Markets where you can by local sustainably produced food for everyday eating and holiday celebrations.  Each week we will also feature local artisans who make one-of-a-kind gifts.  This week we will have beautiful yarns from local handspinner Dale Burch as well as baskets, jewelry and wood items from Reis Renditions.  We will have a great supply of local vegetables,cheeses, meats, eggs, and baked goods too!

November 16

November 21st

It’s hard to believe, but this coming Saturday, November 21, will be the last farmers’ market of the regular season and we will have lots and lots of items for your Thanksgiving celebration.  Local musician, Dirk Quinn, will play starting at 10am.

The good news is that the market will be open for limited hours during the winter months. Every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the market will be open on Saturdays from 10am to noon. After Christmas, the market will be open from 10am to 11am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of January, February, March and April. We will send email reminders with information about each market.  If you would like to receive the emails, please sign up for our newsletter by clicking on the link “sign up for email newsletter” to the left.

November 8

November 14th

Last weekend, Spirit Wing and represenatives from Penn Museum’s Lenape Exhibit joined us at the market with beautiful displays and heartfelt expressions of traditional and contempary music.  We really enjoyed and appreciated having them with us!  This upcoming weekend will also be one of beauty, as we welcome back local artists and their work.

As part of its Holidays from Hunger program, Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) will hold an Empty Bowls Dinner Event at Artisans Gallery & Café 236 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, on Friday, November 13, 2009, from 5 to 8 pm.

Begun in Michigan in 1990 by a group of students who were looking for a project to help support a food drive in their community, The Empty Bowls Project has spread throughout the world including our Phoenixville Community.

This year, local artists and students, (including some from Phoenixville High School, many other schools, and day camps) are creating the ceramic bowls. This project is also being supported by donations from many Phoenixville merchants, restaurants and community volunteers.

You can help eliminate hunger in the greater Phoenixville community by purchasing a ticket for $20. Come to Artisans Cafe on November 13th and start by selecting a handcrafted bowl.

Then, hop into the soup line for a simple meal of soup and bread. You keep the ceramic bowl as a reminder of the need to end hunger locally and globally.

Tickets are available at PACS office Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 4:30 pm and Artisans Gallery and Café during business hours or by calling 610-933-1105 Ext. 213 or emailing development@pacsphx.org.

Thank you for helping us provide Holidays from Hunger for families in need!

November 2

November 7th

November marks the time when our nation stops to give thanks for the bounty of the harvest.  It is also a time when we reflect on the heritage of our nation and the debt we owe to Native Americans.  This week, we will have our own Native American Celebration, complete with storytelling and music performed by award winning Spirit Wing, children’s activities, and information about the Lenape Nation.   It should be a fun and informative day at the Market!

This week, we will be introducing our Winter Market Dollars Giveaway as a way to celebrate a local Thanksgiving while saving money.  In the remaining three weeks of the regular market season, we will feature different Thanksgiving items that will earn you a  Winter Market Dollar with purchase.  These Winter Market Dollars can be used from November 28th through April. This week’s item is central to Thanksgiving: a local, pasture-raised turkey from Mountainview Poultry Farm.  If you order a turkey, you will earn a market dollar.  If you have already ordered  your turkey stop by their stand to pick up your coupon.

Also, we are going to be collecting Halloween candy to donate to Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends care packages to soldiers abroad.  So, if you haven’t eaten all of your kids candy yet and would like to make a donation, we will exchange 1 lb or more for a Winter Market Dollar!  We have a limited number of Winter Market Dollars, so this is a while supplies last offer.

This will be the last week that Whole Hearted Bakery will be at the market.  We wish Lori the best in her new home in Virginia.

Also, of note, it is time to order Gold Rush Apples from North Star.  Gold Rush apples store very well during the winter and they are only going to be available by preorder and picked up on Nov 14th and Nov 21st.

Details on ordering apples, turkeys, and Lori’s move are in this week’s newsletter, which can be accessed on the left side of this page.

October 26

October 31, 2009

Next Saturday is Halloween and we will celebrate in farmers’ market style.  Some of the farmers may dress up, and we will welcome any little trick or treaters with a healthy & local  treat in the market tent!

October 14

October 17th

Join us this Saturday at the market for local food, music and community.  We will be seeing pumpkins of all kinds- cinderella, large pumpkins, gourds, and of course pie pumpkins for baking!  We also have delicious apple and Asian pear cider, fruit butter, apple sauce, and maybe some hot cider too.

Forks Farm will be at this weekend’s market with pastured raised beef- and many more items available through preordering.  Wild for Salmon will be here this weekend too!

Drop off a photo of your favorite pet and enter to win a prize from Pup Bistro and the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market- we will pick a winner next Saturday, October 24th.

September 27

October 3rd

Join us this Saturday at the market for local food, music and community.  We will be seeing pumpkins of all kinds- cinderella, large pumpkins, gourds, and of course pie pumpkins for baking!  We also have delicious apple and Asian pear cider, fruit butter, apple sauce, and maybe some hot cider too.

Shop for pasture-raised meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, chocolate, cut flowers, preserves and more.

Joe Wilson will be back to play guitar, Craig Brown will be teaching Go, and we will have more fun activities for the kids!

We will be picking the winner of our free rain barrel raffle- it is your last chance to join!

September 14

September 19th

Surf and Turf- This weekend, September 19th,  Wild for Salmon brings us salmon straight from the fisherman (and women) and Forks Farm will be back with great grass fed beef.  Both providers take preorders!  Also, Hoaglands Farm will be at the market this week, but will then be away for two weeks.

The market is beginning to show its fall flavors- Asian pears, apples, winter squash, peppers, potatoes, and more are here!  You can already get mums and pumpkins are just around the corner!

September 2

September 5th

Next Saturday, September 12th, is our Second Saturday Salsa Festival!

$50 Prize offered for

Salsa Making Contest

At the

Phoenixville Farmers’ Market

(In the parking lot behind Family Dollar)

10AM Saturday, September 12, 2009

Come to the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market at 10am and make salsa with the fresh produce at the market. We will have a taste contest and the maker of the salsa that gets the most votes as the best salsa will win $50 in farmers’ market coupons that can be used anywhere at the market! There will be smaller prizes for the cooks who do not win.

To enter the contest,

1. Email Elizabeth Comiskey at lizcomiskey@gmail.com or register at the market table on September 5th

2. Prepare your recipe

3. Come to the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market by 10am on Saturday, September 12th with the following:

-knife, cutting board and other utensils you will need

-ingredients that we do not have at the market (ie,

limes, vinegar, salt, etc.

We will provide tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and some herbs.

Due to space constraints, we are limiting the number of contestants, so please be sure to enter early to make sure you get a spot!

August 24

August 29th, 2009

Salmon will be at the market this Saturday and on the third Saturday of every month.  Wild for Salmon is a local business that provides fresh/frozen wild Alaskan sockeye salmon common good price. Wild for Salmon is owned and operated by Steve and Jenn Kurian of Bloomsburg, PA.
The salmon is caught by Jen and Steve in Bristol Bay, Alaska during the months of June and July and brought home to be sold at farm markets, restaurants and health-food stores.  Pre-orders are highly recommended.

You can read more about them on their website Wildforsalmon.com .

Thank you to all of the farmers’ market shoppers and supporters who went to see Food Inc this week at The Colonial.  If you didn’t get a chance to go see the film,  you might want to rent it when it comes out on dvd.  The film illustrated so many flaws with the industrial food system.  I was psychologically prepared to witness the cruelty to animals in the film. While this was horrible and disturbing, equally shocking was the human suffering associated with our industrial food system, whether it was a family grieving at the loss of a child due to E Coli poisoning,  an old-time seed cleaner being persecuted by Monsanto,  a farmer dismayed at they way corporate giants control the way she raises poultry, or immigrants working in unsafe conditions is meatpacking plants.

The film ends with a series of sentences that encourage viewers to vote three times a day with every bite.  On behalf of all of the farmers and producers at the market, I want to thank all of you, our shoppers and supporters, who do, in fact, vote with your food dollars.  Without your support, our farmers could be like the industrial farmers in Food Inc, powerless to farm in a humane and environmentally sound way.  Our market represents the best of America, a partnership between farmers and shoppers who share a common vision for a food system that respects animals, people and the environment.  We are blessed to be part of such a wonderful community.

August 21

August 22nd 2009

The weather may be rainy tomorrow, but the farmers have been harvesting lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and the bakers have been busy making delicious breads, rolls and other goodies.  Put on your raincoat, or grab your umbrella and come on down to the Market!

Thank you to all of the farmers’ market shoppers and supporters who went to see Food Inc this week at The Colonial.  If you didn’t get a chance to go see the film,  you might want to rent it when it comes out on dvd.  The film illustrated so many flaws with the industrial food system.  I was psychologically prepared to witness the cruelty to animals in the film. While this was horrible and disturbing, equally shocking was the human suffering associated with our industrial food system, whether it was a family grieving at the loss of a child due to E Coli poisoning,  an old-time seed cleaner being persecuted by Monsanto,  a farmer dismayed at they way corporate giants control the way she raises poultry, or immigrants working in unsafe conditions is meatpacking plants.

The film ends with a series of sentences that encourage viewers to vote three times a day with every bite.  On behalf of all of the farmers and producers at the market, I want to thank all of you, our shoppers and supporters, who do, in fact, vote with your food dollars.  Without your support, our farmers could be like the industrial farmers in Food Inc, powerless to farm in a humane and environmentally sound way.  Our market represents the best of America, a partnership between farmers and shoppers who share a common vision for a food system that respects animals, people and the environment.  We are blessed to be part of such a wonderful community.

August 4

August 8th

Blackberries, corn, peaches, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, flowers- a real celebration of summer abundance can be found at the market!  It is Second Saturday, which means the we are overflowing with foodie-favorites and artists this Saturday, August 8th.  We have some new artists attending, you’ll find organic hand-sewn baby items from The Green Hippo and exquisite semi-precious jewelery from Peter Bruckner.   Cara Graver, Reiss Renditions, and Victoria O’Neill will also be there!

July 26

August 1st

Tomatoes, peaches, corn, and flowers- last week’s bounty was a celebration of summer.  The market will be overflowing with even more great produce, meats, cheeses, and baked goods this week.  Quarryville Orchard will be joining us for the first time this year featuring berries, peaches, and other stone fruits and Oley Valley will also have berries!

July 13

July 18th

We had a great time at last week’s Buy Fresh Buy Local Festival and it was clear that the bounty of summer has arrived.  We saw the first peaches of the season and there were plums, cherries, raspberries and lots of summer vegetables too.  Our cheesemakers were not at the market last week, but they will return this week as will John and Kira’s Chocolates!  It’s the third Saturday of the month, so Forks Farm will bring their delicious pasture-raised beef, and Phoenixville Hospital will conduct blood pressure screenings.  We’ll have kid’s yoga at 10:30 too!

See you at the market!

July 6

July 11th

On July 11th we will have our annual Buy Fresh Buy Local Festival to celebrate the beginning of Buy Fresh Buy Local Week in the Greater Philadelphia area. Here are some highlights of the day:

· Music by locally renowned singer/songwriter, Carsie Blanton

· Tara Mataraza Desmond will be doing cooking demos of recipes from her recently released cookbook, Almost Meatless

· Handcrafted Cookie Co., a new Phoenixville favorite, will be featuring lovely boxes of their artisanal quality cookie-dough made from top quality, organic ingredients.

· Many artists sharing their functional and wearable creations at the market.

· The market will also have a cherry tomato put-put game!

· Victoria O’Neill will lead a beautiful art project for the kids

We hope to see you at the Market!

July 5

July 11th, Buy Fresh Buy Local Festival

This Saturday, July 11th, is our annual Buy Fresh, Buy Local Festival!  We have quite a few special guests joining us to celebrate!  Locally renowned singer/songwriter, Carsie Blanton, will be playing for us.  Highlighting recipes from her recently released cookbook, Almost Meatless, Tara Mataraza Desmond will be doing cooking demos with delicious samples.  We are pleased to welcome the Handcrafted Cookie Co. as a guest provider, they will be featuring lovely boxes of their artisanal quality cookie-dough made from top quality, organic ingredients.  It is a second Saturday, so we will also have many artists sharing their functional and wearable creations at the market.  And, of course, the market will be in full swing with summer’s bounty of edible treats!

You can also join in the fun during our cherry tomato put-put!  Feel free to join our mailing list to hear more details about the festival and future events.

June 29

July 4th

Come start your 4th of July at the farmers’ market!!!  The farmers and producers will be here with lots of delicious items for holiday celebrations.  We’ll have local meats and portabello mushrooms for the grill, new potatoes for potato salad, cabbage for coleslaw, lots of other vegetables and a limited selection of berries for holiday desserts, not to mention delicious baked goods and cheese and coffee.  Joe Willson will play some patriotic favorites, and you can try your hand at writing with a quill pen just as the signers of the Declaration of Independence did.  We’ll also have a raffle for $10 in market dollars.  All you have to do to enter is answer this question: (yes, you can use the Internet to help)  Name a signer of the Declaration of Independence who was a farmer from Pennsylvania.  By the way, this person was the only signer whose sole occupation was a farmer, and he hailed from Chester County!

June 23

June 27, 2009

We survived the rain last week and are looking forward to better weather on the 27th!  The produce is coming on strong and there will be lots of fresh local vegetables in addition to our usual meats, dairy and baked goods.  If you have not tried Oley Valley mushrooms, you are running out of time!  Mushrooms do not grow well in the hot weather of summer, so we will say a temporary goodbye to Oley Valley Mushrooms in the next week or so.  Don’t worry, they’ll be back in the fall!

We hope you will join us on July 4th for a special Independence Day Market with lots of great goodies for your holiday celebrations.  Look for more details to come!

June 18

6.20.09

Come and join us as we enjoy another delightful Saturday.  You might find just what you need for a delicious Father’s Day, or simply indulge in some premium coffee, baked treats, and a round of GO.

June 20

Sunday is Fathers’ Day and we will have plenty of items to grill in celebration, including beef from Forks Farm!  Meats aren’t the only foods that are great cooked on the grill.  We’ll have portabello mushrooms, zucchini and summer squash, all perfect for the grill, too!

Sweetwater Bakery is on a well-deserved vacation so they will not be at the market.

Chris Adams will entertain us with his great music.

The weather may be soggy, but the farmers and producers have been busy picking and baking for us.  They will be there rain or shine!  Don’t forget to have your blood pressure checked at the market tent, thanks to Phoenixville Hospital.

June 11

PFM June 13th 2009

This Saturday is Second Saturday at the market.  We will be featuring many talented local artists and providers: potter Cara Graver, sculpture and glass bead maker Markels, jewelery designers and woodworkers Deb and Rick Reis, Ikebana artist and potter Jose’ Juico, and Camphill Kimberton Hills will be featuring hand crafted wares.  Victoria O’Neill will be leading a book making craft in the children’s area and sharing with us her beautifully crafted baby wraps.

We are also welcoming North Star Orchard, Pup Bistro, and Stargazer Vineyard to the market!

June 4

PFM June 6

Welcome June!  I can hardly believe it is that time of year again.  We expect even more of the very best strawberries in this Saturday, do join us and create your own strawberry shortcake, if you can make it that far without eating them fresh, I rarely can!

Phoenixville Farmers’ Market strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.

Next week is second Saturday, feel free to sign up for our newsletter to get up to date information of the new providers, musicians, and artists that are joining us next week.

May 28

May 30th

The weather should be beautiful on Saturday and we will have the first STRAWBERRIES of the season! Come early to get some as they are just coming in and supplies are limited.

We will have our usual selection of great locally produced food and artisanal products.

Feel free to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on weekly providers and events.  See you at the market!

May 21

May 23

We are back at our regular Taylor Alley location on Saturday May 23. This is a great chance to stock up on some Memorial Day weekend supplies, if you are thinking of grilling or just gathering with friends and family to kick off the summer.  This weekend, we are looking forward to welcoming back Stargazers Vineyard, children’s yoga, and one of the talented musician, Chris Adams!

After our newsletter was published we found out that the recent cold nights reduced Willow Creek Farm’s asparagus crop and, unfortunately, they will not be with us this week.  They will be back next week, 5/30.

Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Inquirer featured an article on local farmers’ markets. Nicky Uy, manager of the the farmers’ market programs at Food for Trust describes a huge increase in interest among shoppers across the region.  He suggests that one reason for the rise is that people are placing more of an emphasis on cooking at home, “people are eating out less. You might just stay home and buy special ingredients”. I believe this is true and to add to that, if you have been to the Phoenixville market, then maybe you would agree that it is also a great place for people to come together to connect with one another, and their community, for an enriching and tasty experience.  You can read the article here.

Feel free to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on weekly providers and events.  See you at the market!

May 14

May 16th

The Farmers’ Market will move to a TEMPORARY LOCATION this SATURDAY, MAY 16th, because of the Dogwood Parade.  The market will be at the parking lot behind the New Century Bank at 99 Bridge Street.  We  will have signs on Bridge Street to show you where to park.   Fortunately, the lot is very big so there is plenty of room for the market and for shoppers to park!

Next week we will be back at our regular location.

April 29

May 9th

Come celebrate the opening of the main season on Saturday, May 9th, from 9am to 1pm, as we welcome back our favorite farmers and producers!  We will have lots of goodies for spring and Mothers’ Day celebrations, including plants, baked goodies, handmade soaps and lotions, candles and much much more, not to mention wonderful locally raised produce, cheese, eggs and meat!

The Dirk Quinn band will entertain us with live music from 10am to 1pm, and we will have children’s activities including making Mothers’ Day cards and prayer flags that we will use to decorate the kid’s  yoga area.

April 21

4/25 Winter Market

With predicted a high of 82 degrees on Saturday, it certainly is time for the end of our winter markets and the beginning of our main season on May 9th! Our LAST winter market will be on Saturday,  April 25th from 10am to  11am in our usual spot at the municipal parking lot at Taylor Alley and Bridge Street.

Angela and Joe Evans OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS will return with a large supply of their fresh, local, gourmet mushrooms of the following types: oyster, shiitake, trumps, crimini, and portabella and possibly some watercress as well!  The mushrooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to stop by early.

FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE! Jack’s Farm will return to the market  selling fresh local produce and potted herbs!

Soap By Pat will bring a selection of great soaps for spring!

We will also have baked goods, meats, cheeses and eggs.  Some items will be sold on a pre-order basis and others will be available for open sales.  We send a complete list of producers, products, and order information a week or so before the market.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  If you prefer not to receive the newsletter, you can view it by clicking on “read current newsletter.”  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

April 8

April 11 Winter Market

We only have 2 winter markets left until the start of our main season on May 9th!  Our next winter market will be on Saturday,  April 11th from 10am to  11am in our usual spot at the municipal parking lot at Taylor Alley and Bridge Street.

Angela and Joe Evans, of OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, who will return with a large supply of their fresh, local, gourmet mushrooms of the following types: oyster, shiitake, trumps, crimini, and portabella.  The mushrooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to stop by early.

FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE! Jack’s Farm will return to the market  selling fresh local produce and potted herbs- in March!!  Supplies are small, so be sure to come to shop early.

Soap By Pat will bring a selection of great soaps for spring!

We will also have baked goods, meats, cheeses and eggs.  Some items will be sold on a pre-order basis and others will be available for open sales.  We send a complete list of producers, products, and order information a week or so before the market.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  If you prefer not to receive the newsletter, you can view it by clicking on “read current newsletter.”  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

March 24

March 28th Winter Market

Our next winter market will be on Saturday,  March 28thth from 10am to  11am in our usual spot at the municipal parking lot at Taylor Alley and Bridge Street.

This week we welcome Angela and Joe Evans, of OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, who will be bringing, fresh, local, gourmet mushrooms of the following types: oyster, shiitake, trumps, crimini, and portabella.  The mushrooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to stop by early.

FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE! Jack’s Farm will return to the market  selling fresh local produce and potted herbs- in March!!  Supplies are small, so be sure to come to shop early.

We will also have baked goods, meats and honey and beeswax products.  Some items will be sold on a pre-order basis and others will be available for open sales.  We send a complete list of producers, products, and order information a week or so before the market.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  If you prefer not to receive the newsletter, you can view it by clicking on “read current newsletter.”  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

March 23

The Dirk Quinn Band

Dirk Quinn is a Philadelphia based guitarist who has utilized nearly a decade of steady performing to develop a unique and progressive style – one that sits somewhere between jazz, funk and rock.  “QuinnTet”, his latest CD release, features “thoughtful, original melodies flowing seamlessly over groove-heavy rhythms; intricate song structures giving way to strongly expressive, organic improvisations.” Drawing inspiration from every musical genre, his solo acoustic sound has been compared to the guitar “pyrotechnics” of Keller Williams and Michael Hedges, while his full band compositions bear resemblances that range from the honest, urban funk of Soulive to the brave experimentation of Medeski, Martin and Wood.

Initially attracted to the guitar as a teenager after being introduced to classic rock giants such as Led Zeppelin and The Who, Quinn’s thirst for the unique and bizarre soon had him jamming along to the more radical and daring Mahavishnu Orchestra and the humorous, bass-laden noise of Primus. Playing virtually non-stop with countless musical projects afforded him\ ample opportunity to hone his chops. It wouldn’t be long before the refining of his own artistic message coupled with a fresh, new outlook and a deeper musical/life philosophy opened up to him the world of jazz. Miles, Coltrane, Monk and Brubeck along with the more contemporary sounds of Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ahmad Jamal and Jaco Pastorius began heavily influencing his musical direction. Liberated by the idea of free improvisation, he was finally able to realize and focus his musical vision.

In 2007 Quinn made his long-awaited recording debut releasing his self-titled CD – “Dirk Quinn”.  Working the club and coffee house circuit, Quinn became increasingly in demand playing as many as three gigs a day while getting the occasional call to share the stage with musical legends such as Jimmy Bruno, Jim Weider (The Band), Rodney Holmes (Santana), Chico Huff (Pat Martino, John Swana), Jef Lee Johnson (George Clinton, David Sanborn), and Sam Kininger (Soulive) – each performance steadily garnering more recognition for Quinn, who believes in winning fans one by one on the merit of his own music.

Surrounding himself with a group of extremely talented and like-minded musicians, Quinn has been playing shows up and down the east coast while receiving an ever increasing amount of media attention. His music has now been featured on over 80 radio stations worldwide and gets daily spins in his hometown of Philadelphia. Quinn and the band have also performed live numerous times on Fox 45’s morning show in Baltimore and have had the great pleasure of guesting on Gene Shay’s Sunday night radio show on WXPN and Jeff Duperon’s “Straight Ahead” jazz program on WRTI.

The band’s high energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most exciting!

March 8

March 14th Winter Market

Our next winter market will be on Saturday,  March 14thth from 10am to  11am in our usual spot at the municipal parking lot at Taylor Alley and Bridge Street.

FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE! Jack’s Farm will return to the market and join Charlestown Farm in selling fresh local produce- in March!!  Supplies are small, so be sure to come to shop early.

Some items will be sold on a pre-order basis and others will be available for open sales.  We send a complete list of producers, products, and order information a week or so before the market.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  If you prefer not to receive the newsletter, you can view it by clicking on “read current newsletter.”  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

February 22

February 28th Winter Market

Our next winter market will be on Saturday,  February 28th from 10am to  11am in our usual spot at the municipal parking lot at Taylor Alley and Bridge Street.

FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE! Jack’s Farm will return to the market and join Charlestown Farm in selling fresh local produce- in FEBRUARY!!  Supplies are small, so be sure to come to shop early.

Betty’s Buttons has an exciting new product this week. “Blue Sue” a dark chocolate fudge with Birchrun Blue cheese mixed in is not only delicious, but it also epitomizes the growing relationship-based, sustainable agriculture movement.  Liz Begosh, who makes Betty’s Fudge, and Sue Miller, who makes Birchrun Hills Blue cheese, met at farmers’ markets and became friends.  They recently traveled together to San Francisco, where they tasted blue cheese and chocolate paired together.  Liz was inspired to incorporate Sue’s cheese into her fudge, and “Blue Sue” was born in a spirit of cooperation and creativity.

Some items will be sold on a pre-order basis and others will be available for open sales.  We will send a complete list of producers, products, and order information a week or so before the market.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  If you prefer not to receive the newsletter, you can view it by clicking on “read current newsletter.”  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

January 24

February 14th

The next Winter Market will be on Valentine’s Day, February 14th from 10am to 11am.  There will be lots of delicious local food and some great Valentine’s goodies including special soaps, candles and fudge.   Some items will be sold on a pre-order basis and others will be available for open sales.  We will send a complete list of producers, products, and order information a week or so before the market.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  If you prefer not to receive the newsletter, you can view it by clicking on “read current newsletter.”  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

January 16

January 24th Winter Market

The next Winter Market will be on January 24th from 10am to 11am.  There will be lots of great local food including: storage vegetables and winter greens, lamb,goat cheese, honey and bee pollen, fresh baked bagels and much much more!  Some of the items must be pre-ordered.

If you would like to receive a complete list of items that farmers are bringing and how to order them, please sign up for our email newsletter by clicking on “sign up for our email newsletter”.  Many of our farmers bring lots of items for sale, so feel free to stop by visit even if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.

January 9

January 10 Update

TOMORROW’S  WINTER MARKET IS OPEN WITH SOME CANCELLATIONS

Due to the possible snow storm, some of our producers have cancelled coming for tomorrow’s market, but others are still coming.

It is not too late to order from the farmers who are braving the weather and coming. The Farmers who are COMING are:

Backyard Bison

Baues’ Busy Bees

Charlestown Farm

Mountain View Poultry

The Farmers who have CANCELLED are:

Artisan’s Cafe
Betty’s Tasty Buttons
Birchrun Hills Farm
Coutry Time Farm
Forks Farm
Patashoo
Shellbark Hollow Farm
Whole Hearted Bakery

January 6

January 10 Winter Market

We will have the first Winter Market of 2009 from 10am to 11am on Saturday January 10th.

The following producers are bringing pre-ordered items: Forks Farm- LAMB and BEEF , Backyard Bison-all cuts of BUFFALO , Patashoo – CREAM PUFFS and ECLAIRS, Whole Hearted Bakery – BAGELS & Assorted Goodies, Shellbark Hollow Farm – GOAT CHEESE & MILK

Producers bringing items for sale are:  Charlestown Farm – VEGETABLES, Country Time Farm – PORK, Baues’ Busy Bees- HONEY & BEESWAX CREAMS, Mountain View Farm- POULTRY, Betty’s Tasty Buttons- FUDGE, Birchrun Hills Farm- CHEESE & VEAL, Artisan’s Cafe- COFFEE & HOT CHOCOLATE

December 19

December 20th Hoilday Market

The last special Holiday Market will be on December 20th, from 10 to noon. Remember, this is a Rain or Shine market and our producers will be bringing wonderful handmade, homegrown products ranging from holiday roasts to delicious baked goods to specialty crafts and soaps.  This is the Last Farmers’ Market until Christmas.

We will have regular Winter Markets from 10am to 11am on:

January 10th & 245h

February 14th & 28th

March 14th & 28th

April 11th & 25th

If you would like to receive information about the WInter Markets, please sign up for our email newsletter.

Happy Holidays!

December 11

December 13th

There are still two more Holiday Markets left!  Special producers this week include North Star Orchard with the last fruit of the season and Forks Farm with pasture-raised beef.  Of course many of our regular producers will be at the market too.  Please read this weeks newsletter for more information.  Remember, the market hours are 10am to noon.

December 1

PFM Dec 6

The PFM is continuing! Special Holiday Markets will happen EVERY SATURDAY until Christmas, from 10am to 12noon. After Christmas we will switch to our Winter Markets which will take place on the SECOND and FOURTH SATURDAYS of the month from 10am to 11am, January through April. The 2009 regular season will start up again on May 9, 2009.

November 21

PFM Nov 22

Yes,this Saturday, Nov 22, is the last of our regular season, and we will say goodbye to some of our regular farmers until next year. However, many of our producers will be coming to the special Holiday Markets which will be EVERY SATURDAY until Christmas, from 10am to 12noon. We will continue to send weekly emails to let you know who is coming and what they will bring. more »

November 11

PFM Nov 15

There’s no denying it’s going to be a rainy market tomorrow, but our providers will be there in good spirits. Please support them and come on out to buy the freshest food you can get! more »

November 7

PFM Nov 8

November is in full swing and you may be wondering what you will do when the market season ends. We have some very good news! We have decided to extend the market season until Christmas, and then have special Winter Markets until next spring. Here is the new and improved schedule:

Nov 8, 15 & 22
Regular Market from 9am to 1pm

Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20
Special Holiday Markets from 10am to 12pm

2nd & 4th Saturdays, January through April
Winter Market from 10am to 11am

We will have more information about our exciting holiday and winter markets in next week’s newsletter.

Don’t forget to talk to to our providers about pre-ordering for Thanksgiving — especially turkeys and baked goods!

October 31

PFM Nov 1

What a difference a week makes- tomorrow’s weather looks like it will be sunny and unseasonably warm- perfect for a trip to the farmers’ market.  Don’t forget to talk to to our providers about pre-ordering for Thanksgiving — especially turkeys and baked goods! more »

October 20

PFM Oct 25

We’re foregoing the pomp and circumstance of Oktoberfest due to the inclement weather headed our way tomorrow, but the farmers and providers will be there as always. We’re a rain or shine market, so do come out to shop with us in the morning. Looks like the rain should hit around 11am. Our guest provider tomorrow is the Mid-Atlantic Lily Society, selling lily bulbs. They will be with us next week as well. Don’t forget to talk to to our providers about pre-ordering for Thanksgiving — especially turkeys and baked goods! Music tomorrow will be by the fabulous Joe Hillman Band. They may start early, around 9am, so they can play for as long as possible before the rain starts really coming down. We have good news to share — Dan and Cathleen from North Star Orchard welcomed a 6.5 pound baby girl into the world on Tuesday!! Congratulations to the new family!

October 13

PFM Oct 18

Tomorrow is Native American Day featuring many special events. Back by popular demand, the critically acclaimed Native American musical group, Spirit Wing, will give a unique performance combining storytelling and music using traditional Native American instruments between 10am and 1pm. The children’s area will feature Native American games and crafts. Children will have a chance to play shuttlecock, a Native American game enjoyed by Zuni children. They can also try their hand at tossing corn cob darts through a ring, a game ejoyed by Native American children throughout North America. At the art table, children will be able to make Native American leg rattles and practice weaving and stringing beads. more »

October 4

PFM Oct 11

Tomorrow is  Second Saturday, so we’ll have some wonderful local artists at the market: Diving Cat Studio, Veghead Designs, Reis Renditions, and Victoria O’Neill who will be under the market tent making spiders with the kids! You can read about all the artists who participate in the market on our website. Craig will also be back at the market tent teaching kids (and adults) how to play the ancient board game, Go. Music this week will be Blake Allen and his band – they’ve got great talent and energy and we’re always happy when they can play at the market.

September 27

PFM Oct 4

The fall weather is finally here and we have a jam-packed schedule for October: Second Saturday on October 11th, Native American Day on October 18th and Oktoberfest on October 25th- be sure to mark your calendars! more »

September 21

PFM Sep 27

In celebration of the beginning of the fall, tomorrow we will have our annual Fibers Festival featuring local spinners and wool products.  Angels Wool Farm will return with their delightful angora rabbits.  This is a great event for children and families and children will have a chance to try their hand at spinning wool!  We will have several other local spinners with lots of wool products. The weather may be a little damp, but we will set up extra tents so that everyone can enjoy the day and stay dry! more »

September 14

PFM Sep 20

The weather should be beautiful tomorrow and the farmers will join us with many late summer vegetables and some fall greens as well.  Fruits abound and it is truly the harvest season.  This week’s recipe is features red peppers.  It is a delicious  Romesco Sauce,  perfect for roasted meats or as a dip for bread. The  provider list at right is current as of 4pm on Friday. more »

September 8

PFM Sep 13

Thanks to all who braved Hannah and came out to the market last Saturday! We’re a RAIN OR SHINE market, so we will be there tomorrow. The list of this week’s providers at right is current as of 5pm on Friday. It is a Second Saturday, so we will have local artists with us. Scroll down for the list and links to artists. Some may opt not to come at the last minute if it’s raining, but as of now, they’re all planning on coming.

September 3

PFM Sep 6

Hanna may bring rain for the market on Saturday, but you will see smiles on all of the farmers’ faces. We have had an incredibly dry summer and the rain will help all of the fall crops and the pastures too. Remember, we are a RAIN OR SHINE market. Some of the producers may opt to stay home, but most of them will be there. There may not be music, or kids activities, but there will be food! This week we are featuring a recipe for a tomato blue cheese tart- it is delicious and worth the effort to make. The list of This Week’s Providers at right is accurate as of 9/5.

August 24

Aug 30

Labor Day weekend is here and so is the bounty of the summer. Vegetables and fruits are at their peak just in time for holiday picnics and barbecues. more »

August 17

Aug 23

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner complete with holiday picnics and barbecues. What better place is there to stock up on great things to grill than at the farmers’ market? more »

August 10

Aug 16

We are at the height of the summer harvest and fruits and summer vegetables abound.  Why not take advantage of the summer bounty and try your hand at canning or freezing?  more »

August 5

Aug 9

It’s Second Saturday and we have five wonderful local artists coming to the market tomorrow: potter Cara Graver, tile and mosaic artist Patricia Tolton, organic clothing designer Nicole Schwartz, woodworkers and jewelers Deb and Rick Reis, and finally collage artist Victoria O’Neill will be at the market tent leading a kids’ craft — watercolor seascapes. more »

July 31

PFM Aug 2

It looks like it will be a beautiful summer day at the market tomorrow! The bounty of the summer has hit full swing and this week we welcome back Quarryville Orchards for their 7th season! They will bring delicious summer peaches!

Denise will be at the market tomorrow to lead the yoga class at 9:30am. And, music this week is by market regular Joe Willson.

July 25

PFM Jul 26

Many of the market shoppers may also have been loyal customers of Cheese!, Phoenixville’s very own artisinal cheese shop.  Sadly, but also understandably, Cheese! is closing its doors, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.  Fortunately, we are pleased to welcome local goat cheese maker Pete Demchur of Shellbark Hollow Farms to the Market this week!  more »

July 14

PFM July 19

It’s going to be a scorcher tomorrow, which makes the recipe that Liz picked out for this week sound even more delicious! more »

July 7

PFM July 12

Although every week is a BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL week at the market, this week we will celebrate with a festival!!  Locally renown band Hoots & Hellmouth will provide foot stomping, down home music, and we will have LOTS of FRESH LOCAL FOOD!!  Fruits are coming in and so are summer vegetables!! more »

July 4

PFM Jul 5

My apologies for the late and short email this week. I just moved on Wednesday and the unpacking is eternal! I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July. We’ll have plenty of delicious food at the market tomorrow for your weekend parties. Hope to see you there! more »

June 23

PFM Jun 28

We are in need of some rain, and it looks like we may get some this weekend, but not until after the market on Saturday. Stargazers Vineyard will be back this week. Stop by their tent for a taste of some cool whites like Cinco Blanco or Solar Celebration Chardonnay. North Star Orchard will have more sweet cherries this week, so come get them while you can. more »

June 19

PFM Jun 21

The weather on Saturday looks perfect for a day at the farmers’ market and for gardening. For all of you gardeners out there, we have a special treat this Saturday- COMPOST! more »

June 13

Buy Fresh, Buy Local Festival

Although every week is a BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL week at the market, this week we will celebrate with a festival!!  Locally renown band Hoots & Hellmouth will provide foot stomping, down home music, and we will have LOTS of FRESH LOCAL FOOD!!  Fruits are coming in and so are summer vegetables!!

Many long time market shoppers will be pleased to hear that local chef Julie Zlogar will join the market again this year with “Greens and Grains.”

It’s also Second Saturday which means we’ll have local artists at the market too. Visit our website to read about this week’s artists: Victoria O’Neill, Cara Graver, Sandy Malamed, and Reis Renditions.

We encourage you to BYOB – bring your own bag — and if you do, you can enter a raffle to win Market Dollars that you can spend with any vendor. Starting this Saturday, each week that you BYOB to the market, stop by the market table and fill out a raffle. Each week we will draw a winner and hand over the market money!

Finally, please remember not to park in the Family Dollar parking lot — they’ve had police officers there ticketing market shoppers lately. There is plenty of free parking available in the Justice Center lot, just across the alley from the Family Dollar lot.  We realize that some shoppers may have conditions that make it hard for them to walk  from the Justice Center lot, so we have designated 2 disabled spots close to the market.

June 10

PFM Jun 14

The heat wave has broken and it looks like temps will be in the low 80’s for the entire market on Saturday! We hope everyone has their power restored and that you will join us at the market to refill your fridges with fresh, local produce, meats, eggs and baked goods. Not to mention treats like Soap by Pat and candles from Baues’ Busy Bees! more »

June 3

PFM Jun 7

Saturday is looking to be hot, hot, HOT! Thankfully, Artisan’s Gallery & Cafe will have an official Alex’s Lemonade Stand set up this week, so you can cool off with a glass, and help support a worthy charity. We’ll have a stand set up next week too, by the Kreider Family. more »

May 27

PFM May 31

This Saturday Birchrun Hills is back with a new cheese, Fat Cat, and their first veal of the season. They’ll have ground veal and veal chops. Also, Peach Bottom Farm will be here with strawberries! more »

May 18

Memorial Day Weekend

The weekend is shaping up to be beautiful! We hope to see you at the market where you can buy fresh, local food to serve or bring to your holiday parties and bbq’s.

more »

April 28

Bicycle Safety Day

The PFM will set-up in the Foundry parking lot for this week only! Due to the Dogwood Festival Parade on Saturday, the powers that be have asked us to move for one day only so that they can re-route traffic through our regular spot. Please spread the word! more »

April 23

Cliff Hillis

There are some artists who you just know should rise up and become stars, and Cliff Hillis is one of them.”- Entertainment Today, Los Angeles more »

April 8

Opening Day!

Well, it’s finally here. Saturday, May 10 is the first market of the season! more »