It’s National Farmers Market Week now through August 9 and the perfect time to highlight how public transit plays a vital role in connecting our communities to fresh and local produce. At SEPTA we are proud to support local farmers markets and make them accessible to everyone in our region.
Farmers markets are more than just a place to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. They are a hub for community engagement, they support local economies, and they promote healthy eating. However access to these markets can be challenging for those without reliable transportation. That’s where SEPTA comes in.
SEPTA’s extensive network of buses, trolleys, and trains ensures that everyone in our community can enjoy the benefits of local farmers markets. Here are a few markets conveniently located near SEPTA services:
Headhouse Farmers Market
On Sundays stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM. The Food Trust farmers market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. Ride Route 12, 40, or 57.
Frankford Transit Center Farmers Market
This farmers market run by Root Mass Farm is also part of The Food Trust and is open every Tuesday from 2PM to 6PM. Take the L to Frankford Transit Center or Routes 3, 5, 8, 14, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 50, 58, 66, 73, 84, or 88 to get there.
Christ Church Farmers Market
Find fresh locally grown produce and more at the Christ Church Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3PM to 6PM. Take the L to 2nd St or Routes 5, 17, 44, or 57.
Narberth Farmers Market
On Thursdays from 3PM to 7PM stop by the Narberth Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, and more. This market is right next to the outbound platform at Narberth Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Line. You can also ride Route 44 to get there.
Bryn Mawr Farmers Market
One of the biggest farmers markets in Montgomery County is open every Saturday from 10AM to 1PM. This Farm to City farmers market is conveniently located at Bryn Mawr Station. Ride the Paoli/Thorndale Line to get there.
Pretzel Park Farmers Market
Head to the Pretzel Park Farmers Market every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM. Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or take Routes 9, 27, or 61.
Collingswood Farmers Market
On Saturdays stop by the Collingswood Farmers Market from 8AM to 12PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. Take the L to 8th & Market to connect to PATCO or the B to Walnut-Locust for the PATCO stop at 15th & Locust St. Ride PATCO to the Collingswood Station to get there.
Swarthmore Farmers Market
Connecting farmers and consumers since 2006. Open Saturdays from 9AM to 12PM from May thru November in the Town Center Parking Lot located steps from Swarthmore Station on the Media/Wawa Line. You can also ride Route 109 to get there.
Malvern Farmers Market
The Malvern Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 9AM to1PM with fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and more. This market is only a few blocks from Malvern Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Line. You can also take Route 92 to get there.
Ambler Farmers Market
Ambler Farmers Market is a Farm to City farmers market that is open every Saturday thru November. Customers can shop a wide variety of produce from 9AM to 1PM. To get here on SEPTA ride the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station or ride Routes 94 or 95.
Glenside Farmers Market
On Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM stop by the Glenside Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, and more. This market is at Glenside Station on the Lansdale/Doylestown and Warminster Lines. You can also ride Routes Routes 22 or 77 to get there.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of SEPTA’s services to visit a farmers market this National Farmers Market Week. We can all contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community by supporting local farmers and enjoying fresh, seasonal produce.
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