Farmers markets feature produce, baked goods, activities

June 24, 2024

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Local farmers markets offer fresh produce, baked goods, activities — The New Castle Farmers Market is open 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays through October. (City of New Castle)

Farmers markets feature produce, baked goods, family activities. The following directory includes markets in Trumbull and Mahoning counties and western Pennsylvania. To submit updates, corrections and suggestions, email

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Twice-weekly

Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, health and beauty items, maple syrup, jams and jellies, packaged goods, meats, prepared foods, food vendors, and flea market items. The indoor space is 88,000 square feet. The lot area covers 22 acres. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday. Open year round.

Warren Flea and Farmers Market. 428 Main Ave. SW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8298. Features produce, baked goods, packaged items, food vendors and flea market items. Indoor and outdoor areas (pavilions and open air). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Saturday.

Farmers markets offer produce, baked goods, family activities — The Warren Farmers Market offers fresh and locally grown produce, specialty items, nutrition education and yoga. Occurs 3-6 p.m., on Tuesdays through Sept. 24 at North Park Commons, 347 N. Park Ave., NW, Warren. (Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership)

Weekly

Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center. Chestnut and Vine streets, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. Offers fresh, local farm produce and craft products. Features fruits, vegetables, cheeses, flowers, organic eggs, honey, maple syrup, pasture-raised poultry, lamb, pork and Angus beef. Artisan and specialty products include lotions, soaps, candles and chocolates. Offers ready-to-eat meals. Markets include musicians, children’s activities and yoga. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. May through September.

Grove City Market in the Park. Memorial Park, 1010 West Main St., Grove City, Pa. 16127. 814-730-6135. Facebook: OTGCFarmMarket. Clay and Mae Coffaro are market managers. Features local and regional producers. Offers natural and organic fruits and vegetables, meats, herbs, milk, cheese, coffee, baked goods and homemade items. 3-6 p.m., Thursday. Through Oct. 31.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Downtown Kent and Franklin Avenue (between Main and Summit streets under the Haymaker overpass), Kent 44240. Email:

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. Features local and regional producers. Offers artisan baked goods, certified-organic produce, cheese, coffees, teas, eggs, fresh-cut flowers, honey, jams, jellies, mushrooms, soaps, maple syrup, microgreens and hydroponic lettuces, non-GMO heirloom seeds, pet treats and pasture-raised, hormone/antibiotic free meats. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (April through October) and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (November).

Howland Farmers’ Market. Richard E. Orwig Park, 8189 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. Market manager: Aubrie Manley. Features fruits and vegetables from local and regional growers, homemade jams, honey, eggs, grass-fed meats, baked goods, specialty products and live music.Accepts SNAP, Produce Perks, WIC and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through Oct. 12.

New Castle Farmers Market. East and East Washington streets, downtown New Castle, Pa. Offers fresh produce (fruit and vegetables), canned items (jams, jellies, pickles) and flowers. Toward the end of the growing season, the market offers mums, pumpkins and other fall items. Free parking. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays. July through October.

Niles Artisan Farmers Market: Fall Harvest. 434 Robbins Ave., Niles 44446. 330-984-7973. Patricia Rickard is market manager. Features pumpkins, mums and cornstalks, produce, baked goods, honey, herbs, handmade soaps, food and drink, live music and art classes. Occurs Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 7-Oct. 20.

Northside Farmers’ Market. 832 Elm St., Youngstown 44505. 330-518-6971. Occurs in the Elm Street corridor (north of Youngstown State and south of Wick Park). Jim Converse is market manager. Features produce and vendors. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. June through mid-September.

Warren Farmers’ Market. North Park Commons, 347 N. Park Ave., NW, Warren 44481. 330-307-2899. Sevasti Tripoulas is market manager. Offers fresh and locally grown produce, specialty items, nutrition education and yoga. Accepts credit and debit cards and the Ohio Direction Card/SNAP (food-assistance benefits EBT card). 3-6 p.m., Tuesday. Through Sept. 24.

Monthly

Austintown Artisan Pop Up Farmers Markets. Pogany Pavilion, Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. Market coordinator: Stacey Lynn Willis. Email:

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. 5-9 p.m., Tuesday. July 9, Aug. 6.

Hubbard Farmers Market. Tylee Park, 13 W. Liberty St., Hubbard 44423. Email:

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. Dan Bancroft is market manager. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday. The 2024 market opens Sunday, July 7.

Newton Falls Craft & Farmers Market. 410 S. Center St., Newton Falls 44444. Facebook: ThefarmersmarketNF. The market features fresh produce, crafters and small businesses. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., last Saturday of the month. July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 28.

Sunshine Acres Farmers Market. 3335 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-240-8807. Amy Phillips is market manager. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the first Sunday of the month.

Special

ACTION/Grow Urban Farm Pop Up Farmers Market. Rose Carter (ACTION) and Jeffrey Magada (Flying High) are market managers. By bringing the grocery store to the neighborhoods, ACTION aims to ensure that residents have convenient, affordable, and reliable access to fresh, nutritious groceries. The Mobile Market’s schedule can be found on ACTION’s website or by calling 234-232-7292.

Glenwood Fresh Market. 2915 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown 44511. 330-330-3561. Susan Payton is market manager. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. Open year round.

Villa Maria Farm. Villa Maria Road, Villa Maria, Pa. 16143. 724-964-8920. Features a greenhouse, produce market and the Villa Herb Garden. The greenhouse is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The farm is typically open from late June through early November, depending on the season. Produce is fresh-picked, seasonal and naturally grown, utilizing organic methods and grown on the farm with nothing purchased wholesale or otherwise to supplement. Villa Maria’s produce is certified organic by the Global Organic Alliance. Contact John Moreira at 724-964-8920, extension 3385 for more information.

Compiled from local reports by the Metro Monthly staff.

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