Montgomery County Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Summer is quickly approaching, which means local farmers markets will be popping up across Montgomery County. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit local businesses hard, it's the perfect time to support these local businesses, farmers, and artisans.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the pandemic also brought new challenges to food security and that having access to healthy food options "are an important part of overall physical and mental health" during this time.

The CDC states that outdoor farmers markets are a "lower risk shopping option" that benefits both shoppers and the community. Guidelines include mask-wearing, social distancing, and maintaining good hygiene.

So if you're looking to buy fresh produce from a local farmers market, check out this list of some of the top locations in the area. Markets open on Saturdays unless otherwise noted.

• Lansdale Farmers Market, Penndale Middle School, 400 Penn Street, Lansdale: starting May 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Details.
• Ambler Farmers Market, Butler & Maple Avenues, next to La Provence restaurant, Ambler, open weekly at 9 a.m. to noon from May through November. Details.
• Upper Merion Farmers Market, behind the Upper Merion Township Building. 10 a.m. to noon. Details.
• Maple Acres Farmers Market, 2656 Narcissa Road, Plymouth Meeting. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. More.
• Pottstown FARM, Smith Family Plaza (100 E High Street), starting May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details
• Glenside Farmers Market, 49 W. Glenside Avenue, Glenside. Open May through November, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details.