Spring is here and summer is around the corner, and with it comes the tastes of the season at farmers markets throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Here’s a list of markets you might want to check out.
Bath Farmers Market
What: Soft opening to gauge interest for the 2027 season.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9 and 23, Sept. 6 and 20
Location: Cliff Cowling Field, 1737 Park Allen St., Bath
Info: facebook.com/BathFarmersMarketPA
Coopersburg Farmers Market
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 17 through Nov. 1
Location: 5 N. Main St.
Details: Offering a wide range of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads, homemade jams and jellies, and more, local music and food trucks.
Info: coopersburgfarmersmarket.com
Radishes a bloom Sunday, May 5, 2024, during the opening of Saucon Valley Farmers Market in Hellertown. (Jane Therese / Special to The Morning Call)
Bethlehem Rose Garden
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 23-Oct. 10
Location: Rose Garden Park, Eighth Avenue and West Union Boulevard
Details: Tenth anniversary of the market with a variety of fresh produce and crafts, weekly pop-up vendors.
Info: mana18018.org
Bethlehem Farmers Market
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 12.
Where: Farrington Square, New and Morton streets
Details: Local, producer-only farmers’ market offers fresh produce, lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, and more.
Info: 610-758-1220, sustainability.lehigh.edu/bethlehem-farmers-market
Easton Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 2 through Dec. 19
Location: Scott Park, 128 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton. (Free parking in the two lots across from the park, which you can access by Ferry and South Second streets near the Post Office.)
Details: The nation’s oldest continuously running open-air market returns to Scott Park for its 272nd season. Vendors offering fresh local produce, meats, bakery items, prepared foods and more. Scheduled events include Strawberry Day (May 30); EFM 274th Birthday (July 11); Peach Day (Aug.1); Funky Ferments Fest (Sept. 5); Hot Pepper Showdown (Sept. 26).
Info: eastonfarmersmarket.com
Emmaus Farmers Market
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3 through November
Where: Triangle Park (Fourth and Main streets)
Details: Offers a wide variety of seasonal local produce (fruits & vegetables) as well as meats including pastured chicken, pork and beef, local raw milk and cheeses, raw honey, prepared foods, pastries, organic breads, olive oil, roasted coffee, kombucha, flowers and herbal tinctures, and bedding plants.
Info: emmausmarket.com
Shoppers carry bags of goods purchased Sunday during the Emmaus Farmers Market at Triangle Park. (Rick Kintzel / The Morning Call)
Macungie Farmers Market
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 21-Oct. 29
Where: Lumber Street off Main Street
Details: Fresh, high quality, local produce, and food products at a convenient location.
Info: macungiefarmersmarket.com
Nazareth Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 2 through October
Where: Nazareth Circle, Main and Center streets
Details: The market features over 20 vendors selling locally grown produce, prepared foods and crafts including farm fresh produce, artisan cheese, homemade baked goods, flowers, peanut butter, strudel, grass-fed meats, honey, kiffles, farm fresh eggs, marinara sauce, cooking oils, as well as plants, handmade soaps, candles, dog treats and more.
Info: nazarethpanow.com
Northampton Farmers Market
When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, May 19 through September
Where: Municipal Park, Laubach Avenue and Smith Lane
Details: Locally grown, healthy food, and specialty products.
Info: northamptonboro.com/farmers-market
Saucon Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3 through November
Where: Next to the Hellertown Library, 409 Constitution Ave.
Details: Fresh seasonal produce and unique specialty products. Events include “Art in the Park” every fourth Sunday of the month, with local artisans offering a wide variety of crafts, gifts and specialty items.
Info: https://www.svfmpa.com
Trexlertown Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May through October
Location: Valley Preferred Cycling Center, 1151 Mosser Road, Breinigsville
Details: Locally grown and produced items including fresh fruits and vegetables, pastured meats, local roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, and more.
Info: trexlertownfarmersmarket.com
Madeline Pacheco and Karen Drake dance to the music of Herencia Jibara on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, during West Ward Market’s community celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in Easton. The event included music, dancing, food and fresh produce.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
West Ward Market
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 7 through Oct. 15
Location: 10th and Pine Community Gardens, Easton
Details: Shop fresh local and international produce and meals, music, activities and special events.
Info: westwardmarket.com