I’ve always loved strolling through farmers’ markets and browsing through the assortments of fresh and local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and baked goods.

In addition to the abundance of seasonal goodies that farmers’ markets have to offer, I also enjoy the many benefits of supporting local famers’ markets like actually knowing where my food comes from, supporting local family farms and connecting with my community.

Now that it’s officially Fall and time for pumpkins, squash and gourds galore, you don’t have to quit your Farmers Market routine. I’m sharing my favorite Fall local famers’ markets with you.

7 best farmers’ markets this Fall:

1. Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market – This Farm to City farmers’ market is getting ready for fall with freshly picked apples and pears from local orchards as well as my personal favorite, sweet cider from Frecon Farms. When? Open year-round, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where? 18^th & Walnut. Like them on Facebook here.
2. East Falls Farmers’ Market – You can never go wrong with Farm to City ‘s assortments of local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and plants from McCann Farm in Elk Township, NJ, just across the Delaware River. When? Open Saturdays, May – October, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m (closed the 4^th of July). Where? Kelly Drive & N. Ferry (In parking lot under Route 1 at Kelly Drive.)
3. Schuylkill River Park Farmers’ Market – The Food Trust ‘s scenic farmers’ market is located just alongside the Schuykill River Trail and has fresh and local produce, meats and cheeses from Highland Orchards in Wilmington, DE, just 25 miles outside of Philly! When? Open Wednesdays, until October 28^th, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where? 25^th & Spruce.
4. Fairmount Farmers’ Market – The Food Trust ‘s growing farmers’ market is right in the middle of the bustling Fairmont neighborhood and has delicious artisanal breads and baked goods from Wildflour Bakery that you’ll definitely want to try this season! When? Open until Wednesday, November 25^th (for a special day-before-Thanksgiving market,) Thursdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where? 22^nd & Fairmount.
5. Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market – Make sure to get your seasonal fruits and vegetables and fresh supply of sustainably raised meats from Livengood Family Farm at this Farm to City farmers’ market. When? Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., until Thanksgiving and then the first and third Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and then from December – April, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (And if there happens to be a fifth Saturday, they’ll be open too! ) Where? Lancaster & Morris (Between Ludington Library and the Bryn Mawr Train Station.) Like them on Facebook here .
6. West Chester Growers Market – This farmers’ market has vendors that offer unique, artisanal, handcrafted goods such as the Chili Spot, Ellen April Handcrafted Soap, Pureblend Tea, Stargazers Vineyard and Vera Pasta that you’ll definitely want to check out this season. When? Open May – December, the first and third Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m and January – April, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where? The corner of N. Church & W. Chestnut in downtown West Chester.
7. Kennett Square Farmers’ Market – This farmers’ market offers a variety of monthly and bi-weekly vendors such as the delicious Jack’s Jams and Jellies, Big Sky Bakery and Black Walnut Winery as well as talented craft vendor Heidi Barr Designs. When? Open year-round. May – October on Fridays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. and November – April, on the first and third Fridays of each month, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Where? Broad & Union and along Genesis walkway (Outside of parking garage.) Like them on Facebook here.

Readers, share your favorite local farmers’ markets of the season in the comments section below!

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Macy Nachman attends Penn State Brandywine and studies Communications and International Studies. Macy loves animals, especially her rescue dog, Gus, and encourages others to #AdoptNotShop. Macy feels that it is her responsibility to live an environmentally conscious life and strives to improve sustainability and promote change in Philadelphia. Macy is excited to be working with Green Philly Blog to provide readers with practical tips to make sustainable living a reality! View all posts by Macy Nachman