Marketing 101 for Visitors

Pennsylvania Dutch Country offers a variety of farmers markets in addition to numerous roadside stands commonly found throughout Lancaster County. Farmers Markets offer a little bit of everything, all in one trip. You’ll find locally grown produce, fresh meats and cheeses, a variety of baked goods, succulent fruits, and homemade jellies, relishes and chow-chow. Some even offer unique local Amish made crafts. Many are open year round and have extended hours for the summer season. If you are in the market for “fresh,” then you’ll want to make a stop at one of these farmers markets.

A family owned indoor market open 8:30am-5:30pm year-round on Friday and Saturday, open Wednesday (April to November) and open Thursday (July to October).

Housed in an 1889 Romanesque Revival building, it is the country’s oldest publicly owned, continuously operated market. Open year-round on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00am-4:00pm and Saturdays from 6:00am-2:00pm.

Family-owned orchard since 1915 and offers a variety of homegrown fruits and produce in season. Open Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm, Friday 7:00am-8:30pm and Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm.

This Amish roadside stand west of Intercourse offers locally grown fruits and vegetables in season. Open Monday to Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm.

Located ¼ mile from the Eshleman’s covered bridge, this Amish roadside stand offers a variety of baked goods including the infamous “whoopee pies.”  Enjoy homemade root beer and lemonade. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from June to October.