Green Dragon Farmers Market In Pennsylvania Has Been Named The Second-Best In The Nation
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 11, 2021
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Summer signals the return of farmers markets all over the country which, in turn, means we’ll enjoy a whole lot of fresh fruits, veggies, and other goodies. Farmers markets are so popular, in fact, that there are more than 8,600 in the United States this year, according to the Farmers Market Coalition. Ten have been named the very best by USA Today and its readers, including Green Dragon Farmers Market in Pennsylvania.
Green Dragon Farmers Market in Ephrata has snagged the second spot on the list of the Top 10 Best Farmers Markets in the United States in 2021, coming in just behind West Palm Beach Greenmarket in Florida.
Open all year round, Green Dragon Farmers Market has been a popular indoor and outdoor market since it debuted in 1932. Plan to spend quite a bit of time at the massive farmers market that…
Sits on 30 acres, nestled in Lancaster’s Amish country, and features seven accessible buildings. The farmers market welcomes shoppers every Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (It is open for all holidays, unless Christmas is on a Friday.)
Bring along your shopping list, or just explore the booths of the indoor and outdoor vendors, where you’ll find a little bit of everything – from home décor to homemade goodies.
Indulge in delicious Amish treats. Find beautiful flowers to brighten up your home, and don’t forget to stop by during the holidays to browse the unique decorations.
If you find a lot of good buys and run out of cash, you’ll find two ATMs at the farmers market. Wheelchairs are also available to use at the market for free when you stop by the main office.
Have you been to Green Dragon Farmers Market in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! For more good eats and hidden gems, make your way to the Lebanon Farmers Market.
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