(Photo courtesy of Easton Farmers’ Market)

EASTON, Pa. – Jan. 5, 2023 — Easton Farmers’ Market will kick off its 11th annual Winter Market (https://eastonfarmersmarket.com/winter-market-2023/) on January 14 from 10 a.m. to noon and continue every Saturday through April 29 offering a variety of local produce, dairy items, baked goods, meats, beverages and much more from a record 17 different vendors.

This year the Winter Market will find a home in the 300 block of Northampton Street, directly across from the Easton Public Market.

“Hosting the Winter Market outside of the front doors of the Easton Public Market will give shoppers ready access to even more variety and local options,” said Megan McBride, manager of the Easton Market District. “It’s an ideal opportunity for shoppers to meet a majority of their weekly food needs with one convenient stop – outside at the Winter Market and inside at the Easton Public Market — with quality and local flavor that no supermarket can match.

“And with the imminent opening of the Fourth Street parking garage in February, access to both the Easton Public Market and Saturday Winter Market will be easier than ever.”

Easton Farmers’ Market, presented by Capital Blue, is a program of the nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP).

The 2023 Winter Market vendors are:

• Apple Ridge Farm – sourdough bread, baked goods, pot pies, pastured pork, bone broth, winter soups and more
• AquaSprout Farm – (every other Saturday) Aquaponically grown butterhead lettuce, summer crisp lettuce, baby romaine, curly kale, Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, basil, arugula and micro greens
• Breakaway Farms – pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, eggs, sausages and more than 50 varieties of bacon
• Cabbage Throw Farm – organically-grown greens, herbs and root veggies
• Easton Salsa Co. – gourmet, handcrafted salsas and hot sauces
• Flour Shop Bakery – breads, pastries, cookies and savory crostini
• Funny Farms Apiaries (every other Saturday) – local honey and handmade products
• Jersey Pickle – pickles, olives and other fermented treats
• Maddie’s Strudel Haus — homemade, authentic Hungarian strudel filled with sweet, savory fillings made from scratch
• Mia & Maddie’s Bakery (every other Saturday) — Custom cakes and baked goods made from scratch with unique international flavors
• Portch Tea – small-batch kombucha, hard kombucha, hot yerba maté and mulled cider
• Primordia Mushroom Farm – fresh mushrooms
• River Valley Community Grains — flours, grains, granola, crackers and more with a focus on regenerative agricultural methods
• Roastwell Coffee Roasters – barrel-aged coffees, bagged coffees, hot coffee and tea
• Salvaterra’s Gardens – organically-grown greens, root veggies
• Scholl Orchards – apples, pears, root veggies, winter squash, jarred butters, vinegar, hot sauce, pasta sauce & ketchup
• Silverback Distillery — the only mother-daughter distilling duo in the nation crafting high quality, award-winning spirits including gin, rye whiskey and bourbon
• Zekraft – prepared salads, soups, jarred desserts and granola

Winter Market will again offer a Winter Warrior rewards program. Shoppers can check in at the InfoTent each week and earn a gift for every six consecutive weeks attended. “We want to recognize and thank our hardy shoppers who don’t let winter weather cool their passion for fresh local food,” said McBride.

Winter Market vendors, as well as the Highmark Farmstand inside Easton Public Market, welcomes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users. Thanks to a USDA grant distributed to Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the Winter Market is able to offer a fresh food match (up to $10 per day) to stretch the dollars available for fresh fruits and vegetables. SNAP users should stop by the Info Tent to get their tickets prior to shopping the market.

Easton Farmers’ Market is grateful to the following sponsors for providing support for this year’s Winter Market: Capital Blue, Lehigh Valley Health Network and Air Products.

ABOUT: Easton Farmers’ Market (EFM) is a program of the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP). EFM is America’s longest continuously-running open-air market. It is a producer-only market that features fresh, local produce – the vast majority of which is naturally/organically grown. Customers will also find antibiotic and hormone-free, pasture-raised meats, fresh baked goods, and ready-to-eat items.

GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization focused on Easton’s economic well-being, historical integrity, vibrant culture, and hospitality. It is comprised of Easton Farmers’ Market, Easton Main Street Initiative, Easton Public Market, PA Bacon Fest, Easton Ambassadors and more . For more information, visit eastonpartnership.org.