Farmers markets cropping up for another season
Area farmers markets are making their return, a sure sign that summer is just around the corner in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties.
The Main Street Farmers Market in Washington kicks off this week at the Main Street Pavilion on South Main Street, and will run from 3 to 6 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 31.
“This year, we are starting off with a full market,” said Tracee Malik, president of the farmers market. “We have every space filled and we also have all of our visiting vendors’ space filled. I think this is the first year that we’ve started completely full. We’re excited.”
Malik said all of last year’s vendors will be returning, along with some new ones, including alternating coffee sellers such as the Houston Cream & Sugar Co. Among other new offerings are the Smoke Wagon and Old Ben’s Cantina.
Various musical acts will be featured throughout the season, plus special events such as First Responder Day, Future Farmers of America Day, Back to School celebration, Vet Appreciation Day, and a Fall/Halloween Party.
Among other markets scheduled to open in the coming weeks:
Washington County
Canonsburg Farmers Market/Food Truck event: 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday beginning June 4 and running through Sept. 10 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 317 W. Pike St. As of May 11, more vendors were being sought.
Monongahela Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. on Fridays beginning June 7 and running through Aug. 31 at Chess Park. Live bands will perform at 4 p.m. each Friday and include entertainment for kids and adults, such as a magic show and Levona the Balloon Lady.
McDonald Trail Station Farm Market: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, beginning July 6 and running through mid-September at 161 S. McDonald St., the intersection of Panhandle Trail and South McDonald Street.
Greene County
Waynesburg Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday from May 15 to mid-October in the heart of downtown on Church Street, next to the Greene County Courthouse. One of the features is a hot lunch, allowing downtown employees to shop during their lunch hour. Eight regular vendors return with locally grown produce, as well as baked goods, meats, eggs and wine.
Fayette County
Connellsville Farmers Market: The market will be held at a new location this year, Yough River Park. The schedule is 5 to 8 p.m. June 6 and 20, July 18, Aug, 1, 15 and 29, Sept. 12 and 26 and Oct. 3, as well as 8 to 11 a.m. July 4. Various food trucks will be featured.
Uniontown Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday from May 25 to Sept. 28 at Bailey Park in the parking lot along Pennsylvania Avenue. Featured are produce, flowers, baked goods and crafts.