2012 Lehigh Valley farmers market schedules

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/food/index.ssf/2012/05/2012_lehigh_valley_farmers_mar.html FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES FRESH AND SEASONAL It’s farmers market season again. Check out the local Lehigh Valley markets around you and see which one fits best into your schedule. Bath Farmers’ Market 3-7 p.m. Fridays May 18 – Sept. 28 Keystone Park, Race & Green Streets, Bath bathfarmersmarket.org Bethlehem Farmers’ Market 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays May 10 - Oct. 25 Campus Square, intersection of Morton & New streets, Southside Bethlehem campussquare.net The 10th anniversary season will feature 18 vendors. Some vendors accept FMNP vouchers and EBT coupons. Easton Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays May 5 – Nov. 17 Centre Square, Easton eastonfarmersmarket.com The market accepts EBT and features 45 vendors. New for the 260th season are a bacon fest, scheduled for November, and a Market Arts Plaza featuring local artists. New vendors this year will be: Apple Ridge Farm, Blooming Glen Farm, Primordia Mushroom Farm and Scholl Orchards. Emmaus Farmers’ Market farmers marketView full sizeExpress-Times File PhotoGet your greens at a farmers market. Local markets are scheduled to kick off throughout May and June. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays May 6- Nov. 18 KNBT parking lot at 235 Main St., Emmaus emmausmarket.com The 10th anniversary season will feature 20 vendors, including a new cheese vendor and Balasia’s vegetarian prepared foods. Historic District Bethlehem Farmers’ Market 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays May 8 – Oct. 23 Sun Inn Courtyard behind 564 Main St., Bethlehem BethlehemIsFresh.com 12 vendors For the first time, Bethlehem’s Historic District will be home to a Farmers’ Market. The Downtown Bethlehem Association will hold the grand opening on May 8. At 11:30 a.m., Mayor John Callahan will give remarks before cutting the ribbon to celebrate the Market Opening. Fresh, local produce, dairy, meat, and specialty products will be available for purchase. Live Music will be played by local bands. Some vendors accept FMNP vouchers and EBT. Lehigh Growers’ Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays July 7 – Oct. 27 Route 309 & Landis Lane, Coopersburg Macungie Farmers’ Market 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays June 7 – Oct. 25 Macungie Memorial Park, Walnut Street side, Macungie macungiefarmersmarket.com This season will feature 15 produce, breads, cheeses, meat products and other vendors, as well as special events planned throughout the season. Nazareth Farmers’ Market on the Square 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm May 26 - October 20 Center Square, Nazareth A mix of produce, meat, eggs, chicken and organic vendors. Opening Day will feature the Chick Fil-A cow, music and balloons. Plaza Growers’ Market 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays 11:30-1:30 June 6 – Oct. 31 Hamilton Street (between 8th & 9th), Allentown plazagrowersmarket.com Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays May 6 – Nov. 18 Water Street Park, Hellertown svfarmersmarket.org This season features new rails to trails access, new vendors and a kids’ craft corner. Stop by opening day for free gifts and sunflower seeds. A chilifest is scheduled for June 3. SteelStacks Farmers’ Market 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays May 10 – July 26; Aug 23 – Nov. 1 Air Products Towne Square, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem artsquest.org/markets This market accepts EBT. In New Jersey Several communities in Warren and Hunterdon counties host farmers markets. To check on schedules and more information, search visitwarren.com for the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, or call 908-835-9200. Also, you can view the Hunterdon County Farm Stand and Market Directory at co.hunterdon.nj.us/farmstands.htm, or call the Hunterdon County Planning Board at 908-788-1490.