The grand opening event promises a festive atmosphere.
The Perkasie Farmers Market will hold the grand opening of its 2024 season on June 1.
Located on 7th St, in the heart of downtown Perkasie, the market will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, from June 1 through October 26, bringing together the community to celebrate local agriculture, food producers and sustainable living, said a borough press release.
The Grand Opening event promises a festive atmosphere with live music from local musician Julia Melito, games, giveaways and children’s activities. The market will host almost 40 vendors weekly, offering a wide array of farm-fresh vegetables, baked goods, honey, beverages, pickles, sauces, meats, flowers and a few handcrafted items. New weekly vendors include Limerick Homegrown Produce, known for their healthy, organic produce, and The Confident Baker, offering baked goods & home baking mixes made with einkorn, a superfood widely considered the oldest grain in the history of agriculture.
The Perkasie Farmers Market will also host live music performances and kids’ crafts and has a calendar of special themed market days, including Fathers Day and Pride in June, Dog Days in August and the popular Trick or Treat on 7th & Market St in October.
In addition to providing fresh, locally sourced food, the market will also foster community engagement and promote sustainability with regular visits by KONA Compost, the Perkasie Garden Club and the Penn State Master Gardeners. These organizations provide education on topics such as home gardening, composting, and sustainable living practices. The market also continues to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags and containers, said the release.
“We are incredibly excited for the 2024 season,” said Assistant Borough Manager and Market Manager Linda Reid. “The Perkasie Farmers Market is a cherished tradition that brings us together to support local agriculture and enjoy the best food our region has to offer. This year, we’re expanding our vendor list, inviting new musicians to join us, and, as always, encouraging visitors to eat and shop at our Perkasie Borough small businesses.”
For more information about the market, including a full list of vendors and scheduled events, visit www.perkasiefarmersmarket.org or follow the borough on social media.
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