Farmers markets are the heart of America, and you’re going to need to hunt them down once the weather warms up.
You don’t want to be one of those sad people who miss the market. Could you imagine?!
The fresh produce, the friendly people, the swarms of bees, you can smell it in the air: farmers market season is coming. And when it gets here you don’t want to be scrambling to find the best of the best. Have no fear, we’ve got you.
We put together this guide to farmers markets in Pittsburgh just so you can get the best and freshest because what else are you supposed to eat? Grocery store apples? Don’t be ridiculous.
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3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
Station St. & N. Euclid Ave. parking lot
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
3:30PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: June 4
Zelienople Community Park
Beaver Street
A classic farmers market sourced by the good people of Zelienople. With farm fresh produce and great food. It’s a must this coming farmers market season. Be sure to follow their Facebook page for updates
3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: May 13
Robinson
5718 Steubenville Pike
A community farmers market in the heart of Robinson township. Be sure to check out the local food trucks that also frequent the event! Check out their Facebook page for a list of vendors.
“This market just keeps getting better and better! Always something new!!!!!!” - Facebook Review
3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
18th St. & Carson St. parking lot
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: May 1
South Park
Just off Corrigan Drive
Offering fresh produce and weekly deals, the Bethel Park Farmers Market has to be on your list this farmers market season. Check out their Farm Fans page for specials, events and calendar details!
“great vendor selection! nice people” - Facebook Review
3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
Carrick Dairy District
1529 Brownsville Rd.
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
4PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: June 6
Mt Lebanon United Lutheran Church
975 Washington Rd
Started over 30 years ago by the Mt. Lebanon lions club, people in the Mt. Lebanon area have been looking forward to the Mt. Lebanon Lions Farmer Market every year since. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for any upcoming details for this farmers market season including events and vendors.
“Wonderful farmers market!! Great variety and wonderful people” - Facebook Review
3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
Broadway Ave. & Beechview Ave. parking lot
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
10AM - 2PM
Opening Date 2019: May
Opening Date 2018: May 10
Downtown
Market Square
The 15th annual Market Square Farmers Market is almost here, and we’re just as excited as you are. With over 30 weekly vendors, the downtown event is the farmers market of the season in Pittsburgh. Be sure to check their website for exact dates and vendor details, and be sure you don’t miss it!
“They do a great job keeping downtown events fresh and they support local business owners!” - Facebook Review
10:30AM - 1:30PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
Mellon Square
Smithfield St. & Sixth Ave.
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
3PM - 7PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
Allegheny Commons Park
East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave.
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
May Hours: Fridays 5:30
June - September Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:30
October - November Hours: Mondays & Fridays 5:30
Opening Date 2019: May 3
Bridgeville
151 Parks Road
The Original Farmers Market offers a rotating list of vendors all summer that reach into the fall with seasonal produce and baked goods making way for more cold weather treats like potatoes, honey, pine and and apples. Be sure to check out their webpage for event details and dates.
“Great time with family. Excellent selections. This was my second time there. Will be back!” - Facebook Review
10AM - 2PM
Opening Date 2019: June
Opening Date 2018: June 2
Liberty School lot, corner of Ellsworth & Ivy Streets
635 Filbert Street
Put on by the ShadySide Chamber of Commerce, the Shadyside Farmers Market features vendors representing local businesses and producers to bring you the very best of Pittsburgh. Be sure to keep an eye on the Shadyside Events Calendar to see official dates and announcements.
9AM - 12PM
Opening Date 2019: May
Opening Date 2018: May 1
Woodland Valley Church
225 Crowe Avenue
With a wide selection of local vendors selling freshly grown and locally produced goods along with delicious food and a charming atmosphere, this summer time farmers market simply has to be on your list of stops this farmers market season.
9AM - 1PM
Opening Date 2019: TBA
Opening Date 2018: May 14
Beacon/Bartlett parking lot
Held and operated by the City of Pittsburgh, the CitiParks Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week all across the city. Offering fresh produce, farm fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods, it doesn’t get much better than CitiParks. For more information be sure to follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter.
Be sure to mark your calendars and get your lists together now! You don’t want to head into farmers market season unprepared. Be sure to check out local events pages and individual market calendars for updates and announcements. And be sure to check out GiftYa electronic gift cards to get your farmers market fanatic this season.
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