Regional farmers markets offer fresh produce, specialty items

May 11, 2023

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310253595_544637837466664_5929519127024910392_n — Regional producer Spur Hollow Farm offers fresh greens at Grove City Market in the Park. In previous seasons, varieties have included butterhead lettuce, arugula, curly kale, dino kale, eggplant, radishes, Pac Choi (bok choy), and a seasonal salad mix. (Grove City Market in the Park)

Regional 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

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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. May through September.

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. May 11 through Oct. 26.

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

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. 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:

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. 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, yoga, qigong, and a children’s story time. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. June 3 through Oct. 14.

Hubbard Farmers Market. Tylee Park 13 W. Liberty St., Hubbard 44423. 330-307-1325; email:

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. Joel Evans is market manager. Features fresh produce from three local farmers, baked goods and several craft artisans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday. July 2-Sept. 24.

New Castle Farmers Market. East and East Washington streets, downtown New Castle, Pa. www.newcastlepa.org… 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., Saturday. July through October.

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

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. Aug. 27-Oct. 22.

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). Features regional produce by primary producers and local vendors. Offers preserves, eggs, honey, pickles, sauces, plants, food, fair-trade coffee, and baked items. Occasional music. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. May 20 through September.

Warren Farmers’ Market. Perkins Park (near the Kinsman House), 303 Mahoning Court NW, Warren 44481. 330-307-2899. Email:

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. 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. June 6-Oct 3.

Newton Falls Craft & Farmers Market. The Community Park Pavilion, 328-398 S. Canal St., Newton Falls 44444. The market features fresh produce, crafters and small businesses. Held the last Saturday of the month. June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30. (Newton Falls Craft &Farmers Market)

Monthly

Newton Falls Craft & Farmers Market. The Community Park Pavilion, 328-398 S. Canal St., Newton Falls 44444. Facebook: ThefarmersmarketNF. Email:

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. The market features fresh produce, crafters and small businesses. Held the last Saturday of the month. June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, 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:

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. 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. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Saturday.

B&O Night Market. B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 315-730-6753. Market contact: Adam Lee. Email:

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. This twice-monthly farmers market on the grounds of the B&O Station offers fresh produce, baked goods, music, local art, and artisan goods. 4-8 p.m., first and third Thursday. June through September.

Special

Pulaski Flea & Farmers Market. 8417 Mercer St., Pulaski, Pa. 16143. 724-598-7885. Email:

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. Hosts a weekly farmers market. 6 a.m.-noon, Thursday.

Villa Maria Farm. 288 Villa Drive, Villa Maria, Pa. 16143. 724-964-8920. Typically open from late June through early November, depending on season. All 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 or

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for information and the opening date.

Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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