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Summer is on its way, and with it comes the tastes of the season at farmers markets throughout the Lehigh Valley.Here’s a list of markets you might want to check out in the Lehigh Valley.Coopersburg Farmers MarketWhen: 11 a.
m.-2 p.m.
Sundays, June 2 through Oct. 27. Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, 10:30-11:30 a.
m. June 2Location: 5 N. Main St.
Details: Offering a wide range of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads, homemade jams and jellies, and more.Info: coopersburgfarmersmarket.comBethlehem Rose GardenWhen: 9 a.
m.-1 p.m.
Saturdays, June 7-Oct. 11Location: Rose Garden Park, Eighth Avenue and West Union BoulevardDetails: Variety of fresh produce and crafts, weekly pop-up vendors.Info: facebook.
com/brgfarmersmarketSona-Brie Stobbe holding an umbrella and her grandmother Lisa Palmer, holding a bouquet of lilacs and both of Hellertown, wait in line Sunday, May 5, 2024, during the opening of Saucon Valley Farmers Market in Hellertown. (Jane Therese / Special to The Morning Call)Bethlehem Farmers MarketWhen: 10 a.m.
-2 p.m. Thursdays through Nov.
13.Location: Farrington Square, New and Morton streetsDetails: Local, producer-only farmers’ market offers fresh produce, lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, and more.Info: 610-758-1220, https://sustainability.
lehigh.edu/bethlehem-farmers-marketEaston Farmers MarketWhen: 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 3 through Dec.
20Location: Scott Park, 128 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton. (Free parking in the two lots across from the park, which you can access by Ferry and South Second streets near the Post Office.)Details: The nation’s oldest continuously running open-air market has returned to Scott Park for its 272nd season.
Vendors offering fresh local produce, meats, bakery items, prepared foods and more.Scheduled events include Strawberry Day (June 7); Juneteenth (June 14); Pollinator Day (June 21); EFM 273rd Birthday (July 12); Peach Day (Aug. 2); Funky Ferments Fest (Aug.
30); Hot Pepper Showdown (Sept. 27).Info: eastonfarmersmarket.
comEmmaus Farmers MarketWhen: 10 a.m.-1 p.
m. Sundays, May 4 through NovemberLocation: Triangle Park (Fourth and Main streets)Details: Offers a wide variety of seasonal local produce (fruits & vegetables) as well as meats including pastured chicken, pork and beef, local raw milk and cheeses, raw honey, prepared foods, pastries, organic breads, olive oil, roasted coffee, kombucha, flowers and herbal tinctures, and bedding plants.Info: emmausmarket.
comFreshly picked ripe tomatoes are lined up and ready to be sold at the Bethlehem outdoor Farmer’s Market on Thurday July 7, 2005. (Rick Smith/Special to TMC)Macungie Farmers MarketWhen: 4-7 p.m.
Thursdays, May 15-Oct. 30Location: Lumber Street just off Main StreetDetails: Fresh, high quality, local produce, and food products at a convenient location.Info: macungiefarmersmarket.
comNazareth Farmers MarketWhen: 9 a.m.-1 p.
m. Saturdays, May 3 through OctoberLocation: Nazareth Circle, Main and Center streetsDetails: The market features over 20 vendors selling locally grown produce, prepared foods and crafts including farm fresh produce, artisan cheese, homemade baked goods, flowers, peanut butter, strudel, grass-fed meats, honey, kiffles, farm fresh eggs, marinara sauce, cooking oils, as well as plants, handmade soaps, candles, dog treats and more.Info: nazarethpanow.
comNorthampton Farmers MarketWhen: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, May 6 through Sept.
30Where: Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith LaneDetails: Locally grown, healthy food, and specialty products.Info: northamptonboro.com/farmers-marketLiana Panik of Emmaus picks a strawberry as she shops with her grandmother at the Emmaus farmers market June 13, 2004.
(FRANK WIESE/The Morning Call)Saucon Valley Farmers MarketWhen: 9 a.m.-1 p.
m. Sundays, May 4 through Nov. 23.
Where: Next to the Hellertown Library, 409 Constitution Ave.Details: Fresh seasonal produce and unique specialty products. Events include “Art in the Park” every fourth Sunday of the month and features local artisans offering a wide variety of crafts, gifts and specialty items.
Info: https://www.svfmpa.comTrexlertown Farmers MarketWhen: 9 a.
m.-noon Saturdays, May 3 through October.Location: Valley Preferred Cycling Center, 1151 Mosser Road, BreinigsvilleDetails: Locally grown and produced items including fresh fruits and vegetables, pastured meats, local roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, and more.
Info: trexlertownfarmersmarket.comWest Ward MarketWhen: 3-7 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 7 through Oct. 15Location: 12th and Northampton streets between Paxinosa Elementary and Cottingham StadiumDetails: Shop fresh local and international produce and meals, music, activities and special events.Info: westwardmarket.
com.
