All the farmers markets worth knowing in Philadelphia and the suburbs

A block away from El Centro de Oro, this seasonal farm stand offers fresh fruit and vegetables from Hayday Farms in Bucks County, like plump peaches and crates of juicy strawberries. This market will opens in July and run on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekly. Visit the Food Trust online for opening date info.

The seasonal farm stand on 52nd and Haverford Streets is a favorite for longtime residents of Haddington. Bucks County's Hayday Farms bring fruits, veggies, and flowers to this summertime weekly market, which run on Wednesdays from 11 a.m to 3 p.m after opening sometime in July. Cooking demonstrations by nutrition educators are also featured in this market. Check the Food Trust website for the opening date.

In Bryn Mawr, shoppers at this year-round Saturday market can buy gluten-free whoopie pies from Amaranth Bakery, buckwheat ales from Deer Creek Malthouse, and more. Located at Bryn Mawr Station, this farmers market runs from January to March on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon, and April to December every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Find fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits from Wyncote Farms — think tomatoes, eggplant, okra, kale, and potatoes at this market, which will run weekly on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m starting in July. Visit the Food Trust online for the exact opening date.

Chat with produce and meat vendors from farms in Malvern to Shoemakersville, Berks County, on Saturdays throughout the year at this market that takes place in front of The Mermaid Inn. Rotating vendors include Taproot Farms for eggs, Canter Hill Farm meats, Pasta Lab for fresh pasta, Milk Jawn for ice cream, and Market Day Canele for pastries. It's best to be an early bird: This market only operates from 9 a.m. to noon.

With a cup of Old City Coffee in hand, walk around the fresh greens, berries, cheeses, and artisan breads on offer at this farmers market. Currently open for the season, the market runs Wednesdays 3 to 6 p.m.

On any given Saturday, you can expect a variety of booths wrapped around Clark Park in West Philly. This year-round farmers market, run by the Food Trust, features local vendors including Valley Milkhouse for artisanal cheese, Manna Bakery for pastries, and Nilaa Coffee. Unofficial vendors offering clothes, jewelry, and books are also in the mix, filling the park for a fun solo outing or a family-friendly weekend destination. This is a year-long market, open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Just over the Ben Franklin bridge, visit the borough of Collingswood for its Saturday farmers market. A robust group of vendors, including popular South Jersey farms and restaurants, set up no matter the weather underneath the PATCO High Speedline — no matter the weather. The market runs from May through Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. to noon, but don't worry about waking up early; farms at the market offer preorders for pickup and home delivery.

Stop by Anna Bee's Honey for raw honey and beeswax candles, Lost Bread Co. for a sourdough loaf, and Taste of Puebla for salsa and guacamole — all the ingredients you need to get a picnic started after a visit to this year-round market. It’s open Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Wildwood kicked off its 13th season with a roster of over 100 vendors this May. There’s plenty of produce to choose from and baked goods to try, including gluten free options. Grab an iced coffee or cold-pressed juice from one of the vendors and get lost among everything that isn't produce: hot sauces, jerkies, spice mixes, wines, sea glass art, and so much more. This market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Food, produce, and craft vendors come out rain or shine throughout the year on Ridge Avenue. This Saturday market under the Twin Bridges in Fairmount Park features meats and eggs from Brophy’s Spring Hollow Farms and crusty loaves of sourdough from cult favorite Ursa Bakery. Candles, paintings, cutting boards, and more are also up for grabs. The market runs on Saturdays from May to November from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. December through April.

On Wednesdays, Chester County's Cherri Blossom Farm offers fresh eggs and dairy alongside Coal's Creek Cottage Bakery and Primordia Mushroom Farm at this farmers market, which sits in the driveway of the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center next to the Acme (and near Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street). It's year-round, operating from 2 to 6 p.m.

Thursdays are for vegan fruit tarts from Amira’s Delites, cheese from Chester Springs, and organic veggies from Mount Joy, Pa. Find these delights — and more — weekly at this year-round market that sets up near Eastern State Penitentiary every Thursday. It runs from 3 to 7 p.m.

Center City residents and visitors can spend Saturday mornings perusing fresh produce, and herbs from Brogue Hydroponics in Brogue, Pa. This market is open year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Pick up fresh produce from Root Mass Farm at the bustling Frankford Transportation Center on Tuesdays. Early summer offerings include beets, broccoli, strawberries, basil, thyme, and scallions. Currently open for the season, the market runs from 2 to 6 p.m.

Society Hill residents roam around tables stocked with Griggstown Quail Farm fruit pies and quail eggs, High Street breads and baked goods, and fresh produce from a garlic farm in Doylestown, Pa every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With more than 25 vendors weekly that rotate as the seasons change, Headhouse is one of the Food Trust’s largest farmers markets. It's also year-round.

Get your farmers market goods on Thursday evenings at Jenkintown Farmers Market. Buy handmade stuffed cookies from MR. Big Stuff Cookie Co., fruit and vegetable farm from Holtwood Farm, individually wrapped pound cakes from Aunt Orphia’s Delicious Homemade Pound Cake, and more. Currently open for the season, this market runs every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.

While the lineup changes a bit each week, there are plenty of vendors to choose from at this Friday market near the Creamery. Swallow Hill Farm is one of the homegrown produce suppliers you count on appearing regularly, as is Casa Carmen Farm & Winery slightly further out in West Grove. Currently open for the season, the market runs Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m.

Munch on hand-rolled soft pretzels from Country Twist as you look for fruit and veggies at Good Harvest Farms, beef and pork at Heebner Meats, pound cakes and Philly-style sticky buns at D’Innocenzo’s Bakery, and other vendors. Buy items three days a week at this year-round market in Wayne on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year-round market highlights vendors within a 150-mile radius of the borough. Find produce from Sharrah Orchards, honey from New-Bee Ranch, baked goods from Wild Yeast Bakehouse, olive oil from Byrsa Olive Oil, and more. The market operates on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This weekly, yearlong farmers market adjacent to The Piazza offers more than a dozen vendors from farmers to chocolate makers. Frequent vendors include Lost Bread & Co., Grand Cru Farm, and Saint Rocco’s Treats. It's open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Spend Saturday under the Gay Street Bridge along the French Creek Trail at the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market. Find handpicked berries, eggs, baked breads, produce, meats, and more from a wide selection of farms. Preorders from Birchrun Hills Farm, Deep Roots Valley Farm, Neighbours Farmstead, and others are listed online. This market runs from April to November, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. 

In Manayunk, Pretzel Park is the spot for your produce. Honey, handmade candy, pastas, coffee, and more are available weekly on Saturdays. Check out the full vendor list online — many offer preorder for quick pickups. This market runs from May to mid-December, rain or shine, on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Venture into Rittenhouse Square Park on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You’ll find vendors galore, including Sunny Acres, A-Frame Apiary, Rineer Family Farms and Hands on the Earth Orchard. Lost Bread Co., Second Daughter Baking Co., and others also have tables. This is a year-round market, open Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Ciders, baskets of strawberries, loaves of whole wheat, tubs of Milk Jawn ice cream, coffee beans, and more return in May. The Swarthmore Farmers Market offers a variety of vendors from Kismet Bagels to Trotter Hill Alpacas, plus local musicians and art booths. This market runs May to November on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.