Hey Foodies!
May is fast approaching…how are you? How are you getting your favorite food fix? We’ve doing a lot of cooking at home (obviously) but have also enjoyed getting take out from some of our favorite restaurants.
In our search for delicious food, we’ve discovered that not only are we in a wonderfully diverse restaurant area, but we also have tons of options when it comes to buying fresh food for our own recipes. This has been crucial, especially now, when national brand (aka “big box”) grocery stores are struggling to fill their shelves.
If you’ve shopped at a farmers market, then you know there is a big difference between produce, dairy and meat that is fresh from the farm, versus ones that have sat in a truck for a while before coming to you. The flavors are more intense, the colors are brighter and the thought of supporting local businesses should send warm fuzzies coursing through your body as you prepare your meal.
The only thing better than buying local farm fresh products is growing your own. For some people with green thumbs and a love of gardening (plus the space for a garden), this is ideal. For the rest of us…well, we love eating food and are happy to leave the growing to the people who do it best!
So, check out these local farmers markets and farm stands for some fresh produce, dairy and meat and support local business. We can all use some warm fuzzies during this time!
Farmers Markets
Broad St. Market: 1233 N. 3rd St. Harrisburg – Open Thursday 7:00-6:00, Friday 7:00-6:00, Saturday 7:00-4:00
West Shore Farmers Market: 900 Market St. Lemoyne – Open Tuesday 8:00-3:00, Friday 8:00-6:00, and Saturday 8:00-2:00
Farmstead Farm Market: 1976 Laudermilch Rd. Palmyra – Open Friday 8:00-6:00 Saturday 8:00-3:00
Farm Show Open Air Market: 2300 N Cameron St. Harrisburg – Opens again on May 5th, 2020
Farmers Market in Hershey: 1215 Research Blvd. Hummelstown – Opens again on May 21st, 2020
Hershey Farm Market: 308 W. Governor Rd. Hershey
Market on Chocolate: Chocolate Ave. Downtown Hershey – Opens June 6th, 2020
Farmers Market on 4th: 400 Bridge St. New Cumberland – Saturdays 9:00AM-1:00PM
Local farms selling produce, plants, food, and related items
Apple Valley Creamery: 541 Germany Rd. East Berlin – Sells raw and pasteurized dairy, as well as, other farm items in their shop
Oak Grove Farms: 846 Fisher Rd. Mechanicsburg – OPEN YEAR ROUND -Saturday 8:00 – 6:00
Strites Orchards: 1000 Strites Rd. Harrisburg – OPEN YEAR ROUND – Monday –Saturday
Paulus Farm Market: 1216 S. York St, Mechanicsburg – Open Thursday and Friday from 9-5, Saturday 9-3
Beshore Hill Farm: 411 Gurtner Rd. New Cumberland – Farmstand selling certified organic vegetables and herbs. Also sells at the New Cumberland Market on Saturday mornings from 9:00AM-1:00PM.
Rowan Tree Farm: 126 South Locust Point Rd, Mechanicsburg – Farm Store is open from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Sells veggies, eggs, chicken, lamb, and pork. Also sell CSA baskets.
Know of another farmers market or farm stand that’s open? Send us an email (info@harrisburgfoodtours.com) and we’ll add it to this list. Thanks for supporting these local businesses! Warm fuzzies coming your way!
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