Local farmers markets offer fresh produce, baked goods, activities

August 27, 2023

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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)

Local farmers markets offer fresh produce, baked goods, family activities and music. The following directory includes markets in Trumbull and Mahoning counties and western Pennsylvania. To submit updates, corrections, and suggestions, email in**@me**********.net or call 330-259-0435.

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., S.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8298. Features produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, packaged items, food vendors and flea market items. Includes indoor and outdoor areas (pavilions and open air). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Saturday.

Weekly

Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center. Chestnut and Vine streets, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. nwfreshmarketplace.org…. Farmers market offers fresh, local farm produce and local 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, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23.

Regional farmers markets offer produce, baked goods, activities, music — Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center. Chestnut and Vine streets, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. Features fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised poultry, lamb, pork and Angus beef, organic eggs, cheeses, and flowers; local-artisan items, including lotions, soaps, candles, and chocolates; honey and maple syrup and maple candies; ready-to-eat meals. Markets feature musicians, children’s activities and yoga. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. (Fresh Marketplace)

Grove City Market in the Park. Memorial 1010 West Main St., Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-302-2121. Facebook: OTGCFarmMarket. Market contact: Cheri Heeter. Farmers market 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. 26.

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Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Downtown Kent and Franklin Avenue (between Main and Summit streets under the Haymaker overpass),Kent 44240. www.haymakermarket.com…. Email: in**@ha************.com. Features 50 local and regional producers. Offers artisan baked goods; certified-organic produce; cheese; coffees, teas and seasoning mixes; eggs; fresh-cut flowers; honey; jams, jellies, and spreads;mushrooms; soaps; maple syrup; microgreens and hydroponic lettuces; non-GMO heirloom seeds; pasture-raised, hormone/antibiotic free meats; and pet treats. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (April through October), 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. Email: Fa***********@ho*************.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. Offers cooking demos, and yoga. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through Oct. 14.

Hubbard Farmers Market. Tylee Park 13 W. Liberty St., Hubbard 44423. 330-307-1325; email: hu**********************@gm***.com. Joel Evans is market manager. Features produce from three local farmers, baked goods and several craft artisans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday. Through Sept. 24.

New Castle Farmers Market. East and East Washington streets, downtown New Castle, Pa. www.newcastlepa.org…. Fresh produce (fruit and vegetables), canned goods (jams, jellies, pickles), and flowers. Toward the end of the season, the market offers mums, pumpkins and fall items. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through October.

Niles Artisan Farmers Market: Fall Harvest. 434 Robbins Ave., Niles 44446. 330-984-7973. Market manager: Patricia Rickard. Includes farm fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, honey, flowers, herbs, handmade soaps, food and drink, live musical entertainment and art classes. Call for information on vendor opportunities. 12:30-4:30 p.m., Sunday. Through Oct. 22.

Northside Farmers’ Market. 832 Elm St., Youngstown 44505. 330-518-6971. Occurs on Elm Street (north of Youngstown State and south of Wick Park). Features regional produce by primary producers and local vendors. Offers preserves, eggs, honey, pickles, sauces, plants, food, fair-trade coffee, and baked goods. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through October.

Farmers markets for Youngstown, Warren, western Pennsylvania — The Warren Farmers Market occurs 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Warren Amphitheater in downtown Warren. Pictured: A worker from Lengel Brothers Farm and Market waits on a customer at the Warren market. (Warren Farmers Market)

Warren Farmers’ Market. Perkins Park (near the Kinsman House), 303 Mahoning Court N.W., Warren 44481. 330-307-2899. Email: se*****@tn*******.org. 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 Oct 3.

Monthly

Newton Falls Craft & Farmers Market. The Community Park Pavilion, 328-398 S. Canal St., Newton Falls 44444. Facebook: ThefarmersmarketNF. Email: Nf*************@gm***.com. The market features fresh produce, crafters and small businesses. Held the last Saturday of each month. Saturday, Sept. 30.

Twice-monthly

Austintown Artisan Farmers Market. Pogany Pavilion, Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-398-6399. Facebook: Austintown Townships Farmers Market. Market coordinator: Stacey Lynn Willis. Email: St************@gm***.com. Features growers, fresh flowers/plants, food and dessert trucks, homemade baked goods and candies (some gluten and sugar free), occasional music, children’s crafts and story times, adult crafts, and featured events throughout summer. Occurs the first and third Saturday. Editor’s note: The market has added a third Saturday in September. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 23, 30.

Special

Pulaski Flea & Farmers Market. 8417 Mercer St., Pulaski, Pa. 16143. 724-598-7885. Email: mi*************@ve*****.net. Hosts a weekly farmers market. 6 a.m.-noon, Thursday.

Villa Maria Farm. 288 Villa Drive, Villa Maria, Pa. 16143. 724-964-8920. Produce is fresh-picked, seasonal, and naturally grown, utilizing organic methods and raised 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 or jm******@hu************.org for information. Typically open through early November.

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