Eat Local: Farm-Fresh Finds in Montgomery & Chester Co. This Summer

With spring turning into summer in Montgomery County, It's time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. From pick-your-own farms where you can create unforgettable memories (and great photos!) with your little ones, to farmer's markets offering a bounty of seasonal delights ... there are plenty of ways to eat fresh locally!

By choosing locally grown produce, you're not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers in our area.

Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more to bring home to your family:

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Pick-Your-Own (PYO) Farms

It's a hands-on adventure at these PYO farms in and around {Town}, where you can enjoy the experience of picking your own fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Here are some top picks of what's open now:

Willow Creek Farm Preserve 3215 Stump Hall Rd, Collegeville (610) 584-1028

**By Appointment Only, Must Call Ahead**

Raspberries- Mid June & September
Blueberries- Mid June- early August
Blackberries- August
Asian Pears- September

Maple Acres Farm 2656 Narcissa Rd, Plymouth Meeting (610) 828-7395

Strawberries- June
Blueberries
Flowers
Broccoli
Tomatoes

Frecon Farms 501 S. Reading Ave, Boyertown (610) 367-6200

Sweet Cherries- June
Tart Cherries- late June- early July
Blueberries- late June- late July
Peaches- late June- late July
Apples- September-October
Pears- September-October
Pumpkins- September-October

Renningers Farm 924 2nd Ave, Royersford (610) 948-3238

Flower bouquets- July-August

Sugartown Strawberries 650 Sugartown Rd, Malvern (610) 647-0711

Strawberries- Late May-June

Weaver's Orchard 40 Fruit Lane Morgantown (610) 856-7300

Apples- August- mid November
Apricots- early-mid July
Blackberries- late July- mid August
Blueberries- early July- early August
Cherries- mid June- early July
Kiwi Berries- mid September- late October
Nectarines- late July- mid August
Peaches- mid July- late August
Pears- late August
Plums- July
Pumpkins- late September- late October
Black Raspberries- late June
Red Raspberries- late June- mid July & September
Strawberries- late May- mid/late June

The Berry Farm & Orchard 86 Moselem Church Rd., Kutztown 610-597-8501

Strawberries- June
Brambles (Raspberries - Red, black, purple, & yellow, Logan, Boysen, elderberry, blackberry) -June through August.
Blueberries -late June through early August
Cherries (sweet) - late June
Cut Flower Bouquets - June through August
Sunflowers - July and August

Bobwhite Acres 3879 E Mill Hill Rd Coopersburg (215) 679- 7756

Strawberries- Early June
Blueberries- late June - July
Peaches- late July- early August
Apples- July- October

Brumbaugh's Farm 2575 County Line Rd, Telford (215) 723-3508

Strawberries- June

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Farmers Markets (Summer 2024)

Farmers markets are a great place to spend the morning & early afternoon browsing fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Here's where to find farmer's markets along the 422 corridor:

Ambler Farmer's Market

29 West Butler Pike Ambler PA 19002

Details: Saturdays 9am-12pm

Boyertown Farmer's Market

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles (Parking Lot)- 129 S. Reading Avenue Boyertown PA

Details: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month (June-Sept) 4pm-8pm

Conshohocken Farmer's Market

46 Fayette Street Conshohocken, PA 19428

Details: Saturdays 9am-12pm

Phoenixville Farmer's Market

200 Mill St, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Details: Saturday mornings, opens at 9am