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Area Farmers Markets Setting Up Shop

In addition to the farmers market in Upper St. Clair, more are available in Bridgeville and Scott.

With the economy still struggling, local farmers markets are becoming an increasingly popular way for frugal shoppers to save money on produce. It also is a way to bring the community together.

“It’s a huge community affair and we need a huge community turnout,” said Liz Calabro, who organized the Bridgeville Farmers Market. “To have a sense of community instead of strip malls is a one-in-a-million thing.”

Bridgeville’s Farmers Market is each Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot behind Northwest Savings Bank. Meanwhile, Scott Township has a similar event at Scott Park each Monday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Every Thursday, there is a farmers market in the Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot in Upper St. Clair from 4 to 7 p.m. 

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In addition to farm and hot food vendors, Bridgeville is kicking off its second year with a kids’ fair, free ice cream for children and an appearance by Buffo, “The World’s Strongest Clown.” The Knights of Columbus and American Legion will also hold a flag ceremony following the market in honor of Flag Day.

“It will be a nice gala and nice community affair,” Calabro said. “The farmers are fantastic. They really depend on these market and we’re really happy to have them with us.”

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Scott Township has been doing a farmers market for three years and seen steady growth in the number of vendors and customers. Eileen Meyers, who organizes the farmers market, said it’s a simple way to save money on groceries.

“They can buy things at a more reasonable cost,” Meyers said. “It’s fresh produce and … they don’t have to drive very far, especially in today’s economy with the price of gas. I think it’s great they can go in their own community.”

She said a wine vendor from Ohio will be making various appearances during the year. Go to Scott Township’s website for more information on its farmers market.

More than 25 vendors are part of the . The rental fees vendors pay to reserve their spaces will be donated to local vision-releated charities.


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