10 Lehigh Valley Farm Markets Worth the Sunday Drive

Fresh Produce, Homemade Treats & Local Traditions You'll Want to Experience This Summer

There is something timeless about a Saturday morning at a farm market.

Fresh peaches stacked high in wooden crates. Sweet corn picked just hours before. The smell of warm pies drifting from the bakery. Families sipping coffee while children feed goats or pick out homemade cookies for the ride home.

One of the best parts of living in the Lehigh Valley is that world-class farm markets are never far away. Whether you're planning a weekend breakfast, stocking your kitchen with seasonal produce or simply looking for a relaxing morning outing, these local favorites deserve a spot on your summer calendar.

1. The Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market

Allentown

A Lehigh Valley institution since 1953, the Fairgrounds Farmers Market is home to more than 60 vendors selling produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, coffee, flowers and prepared foods under one roof.

Highlights:

• Fresh Pennsylvania produce
• Amish baked goods
• Local meats and cheeses
• Specialty coffee

Learn more: https://www.allentownfarmersmarket.com

2. Flint Hill Farm

Coopersburg

This picturesque family farm combines fresh produce with grass-fed beef, artisan cheeses, yogurt and one of the area's best farm stores.

Don't miss:

• Homemade cheeses
• Local ice cream
• Fresh vegetables
• Farm events

https://www.flinthillfarm.org

3. Scholl Orchards

Bethlehem Township

Summer peaches, berries and fresh vegetables make Scholl Orchards a local favorite throughout the growing season.

You'll also find:

• Apple cider
• Fresh flowers
• Homemade baked goods
• Pick-your-own fruit during select seasons

https://www.schollorchards.com

4. Klein Farms Dairy & Creamery

Easton

Fresh milk, handcrafted cheeses and some of the Valley's best ice cream all come together at Klein Farms.

Be sure to try:

• Fresh cheese curds
• Butter pecan ice cream
• Local dairy products

https://kleinfarms.com

5. The Farm Bakery & Events

Emmaus

Part bakery, part café and part country destination, this hidden gem specializes in scratch-made pastries and locally sourced ingredients.

Perfect for:

• Weekend brunch
• Fresh breads
• Seasonal desserts

https://thefarmbakery.com

6. Jaindl Farms

Orefield

Known throughout Pennsylvania for premium turkeys, Jaindl also offers a market featuring meats, prepared foods and seasonal products.

https://jaindl.com

7. Apple Ridge Farm Market

Saylorsburg

One of the region's best stops for fresh produce, flowers and homemade jams.

8. The Bethlehem Farmers' Market

Bethlehem

Held weekly during the growing season, this community market brings together dozens of local farmers, bakers and artisans.

https://www.bethlehemfarmersmarket.com

9. Phillips Farms

Easton

A family destination known for strawberries, peaches, pumpkins, sunflower fields and one of the best fall festivals in eastern Pennsylvania.

https://www.phillipsfarms.com

10. Rodale Institute Visitor Center

Kutztown

No list of Lehigh Valley agricultural destinations would be complete without Rodale Institute, the birthplace of the modern organic farming movement.

Visitors can explore demonstration gardens, educational events and one of the country's most influential centers for regenerative agriculture.

https://rodaleinstitute.org

Brick & Bushel Pick

If you're introducing someone to Lehigh Valley agriculture for the first time, spend a morning browsing the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market before driving to Rodale Institute in Kutztown. It's the perfect combination of local flavor, fresh food and Pennsylvania farming heritage.

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