Downtown Sharon Farmers Market

05/26/2026

As we work on the behind the scene details for Strawberry Fest at the Market 9-Noon Saturday, June 13 under the pavilion net to Quaker Steak and L**e- just letting you know that our friends from Forest Glen Alpacas will bring a few of their furry friends to 'meet & greet' during the festivities!! Save the Date!

05/25/2026

Remembering the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who gave everything for our nation.
Happy Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

An interesting story with lots of good stats about farmers markets.

A few details including:
* There are almost 9000 farmers markets across the US
* 81% of US adults say they shop at one at least once a year
* 65% of attendees nationally are women - ours is closer to 50/50

The top three kinds of reasons/interests people shop at farmers markets include:
* Highly engaged - Enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh foods
* Health-focused - Prioritizes buying and eating healthy foods
* Emerging interest - Values convenience and learning about food

What's your reason for shopping at the Downtown Sharon Farmers Market? 🫛🍓🌽🧅

by Bret R. Shaw, University of Wisconsin-Madison People who shop at the more than 8,700 farmers markets operating in the U.S. either year-round or seasonally generally fall into six distinct groups. Three of them are more interested in farmers markets than the others. I study local food systems as a...

05/15/2026

Make sure to Save the Date for Strawberry Fest At The Market 9 AM - Noon Saturday, June 13!!

Fresh strawberries, strawberry treats, farm fresh produce and homegrown flowers with our farmers, and pop-up artisan vendors! Plus kids activities and baby alpacas to pet! First 100 visitors get a special tote bag with coupons & more from Mercer County Community FCU. Live music with Uke Kool Lady Paulette Darko & Book Cart from the Community Library of the Shenango Valley! Plus special thanks to our sponsors and all of their support-see in our flyer below! See you at Strawberry Fest at the Market June 13! 🍓🍓🍓
PS Interested in being a vendor? Email us at [email protected] for more details!
Visit Mercer County PA
The City of Sharon, PA

05/11/2026

We're proud of the impact our the Downtown Sharon Farmers Market.
This article sums up some of the reasons a farmers market positively supports a community.
These include:
* Every dollar spent at a farmers market, Almost half of that gets invested back into the local community.
* A vibrant market creates an active 'third space' in the community its located in. (A third space is where people go to casually converse with others and connect with their community.)
* It encourages creativity with active cooking. When fresh produce is purchased, it has to be used fairly quickly, which means culinary preparation which in turn encourages ingenuity and invention.
Keep an eye on this page as we announce more details of our 2026 season!

Where the Magic Happens: Farmers Markets as a Nexus of Community and Opportunity “A farmers market is not just about the veggies,” shares Jess Hall, American Farmland Trust’s (AFT) National Agriculture Land Network Coordinator. “It's about community, friendship, support, and connection. A lo...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the Downtown Sharon Farmers Market!

05/07/2026

Get those garden to-do's done! Check out this handy May Garden To Do List 🍅🧅🌽🥕🫑

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the Downtown Sharon Farmers Market! 🦃

11/11/2025

Honoring all who served - today and always!
Happy Veterans Day ❤️🤍💙

11/08/2025

With daylight savings time now in full swing - here are a few suggestions to help make the adjustment a little easier!