Farmer’s Market – Playwicki Farm

This farmer’s market is short and sweet, only open one day per week, Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and it is seasonal, from Spring until the last Wednesday in October, rain or shine.
Playwicki Farm was once a rich farm growing their own crops and selling them roadside, this farm no longer grows crops but allows the local farmers and artisans to sell their wares and locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. During these three hours locals fill the park buying locally grown produce, fresh baked breads and sweets, homemade and all natural dog and cat treats, quiches, handmade jewelry and so much more.
This was their first year and it was extremely successful and grew week by week with more vendors adding tables to sell even more, like homemade pickles, flowers and herbs, all natural soaps and soy candles. I found myself here almost every week and I was so happy to see that folks really do care about supporting the local farmer’s, to me there is nothing better than buying the freshest local corn or just picked tomatoes, juicy strawberries and fruits.
The coolest thing about the farmer’s market at Playwicki Farm is it is on land that’s’ use dates back to prehistoric 6500 BC with archaeological finds and then through the period of contact of native American Indians and European colonists. Three circular buildings have been unearthed as well and they are still digging, Henry Mercer did the first investigation in 1893, Temple University, the Heritage Conservancy as well as other known groups of interest have on the 100 plus acres of land that belongs to the Playwicki Farm.
The park is dog friendly and pretty well poop free due to many poop stations that encourage owners to scoop the poop! Miles of safe and friendly hiking, jogging or biking trails. Scheduled activities are always happening here such as flea markets, fun days and over the Christmas season, trees are brightly sparkling and sleigh rides end with hot chocolate and cookies for everyone and this is free with advance notice.
This month alone, they had face painting, hay rides, pie contests, nature walks, scarecrow making and pumpkins to paint. The old farmhouse and buildings still stand as well and can be rented out for peanuts. The farm is literally right around the corner from my home and it is one cool park, I wonder what they will unearth next?