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The Berea Farmers' Market is a year-round market that provides you with fresh and local fruits, veggies, plants, eggs, meats and more! We are a "producer only" market, which means if afarmersells it, they raised it! In addition to our farmers’ fresh goodies we also have value added and local artisan vendors. Ourvalue added vendorsoffer prepared foods like breads, desserts, kombucha tea, coffee beans, and other items. Finally ourlocal artisansmake our market complete by selling their uniquely crafted artwork and handmade items like soap, jewelry, sewn items (like aprons and bags), and so much more. Producer only also applies to value added and artisan members, if they sell it, they made it! Location: Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut St., Berea, KY 40403 If you’ve found your way to our website, I hope you’ll also take time to visit us in person at the Berea Farmers Market. There’s always something happening here—a lively mix of activities, friendly faces, and the unmistakable energy of community coming together. Step inside the Pavilion and you’ll be greeted by a vibrant display of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats from area producers, native flowers, home-brewed drinks and coffees, delicious baked goods, and a stunning variety of handcrafted creations from local artisans. As a proud Producer-Only Market, everything you see is truly made or grown by the hands that sell it. We’re fortunate to have the Chestnut Street Pavilion as a welcoming space for our vendors to showcase their goods and for our community to gather. Our vendors, staff, and board are dedicated to building genuine connections—not only with one another, but also with our guests and community partners. These relationships help us maintain the quality, warmth, and close-knit spirit that make the Berea Farmers Market so special. Thank you for supporting local farmers, artisans, and the community that makes the Berea Farmers Market such a vibrant part of Kentucky life. At the Berea Farmers’ Market, we take pride in our community. Each of our vendors bring something unique to the table, not only with the various products that they sell but also with their individual personalities and stories. There’s a lot behind all of their hard work and dedication! Get to know them a little more by clicking the link below. It’s not uncommon to get to see pups like this guy when you come to the market, we love having these cute and friendly guests! It’s always a privilege to have fantastic and talented musicians at the market, we love hearing them play anytime we can! Yes! Berea Farmers’ Market is a year round market with longer hours during the summer months. Yes! We are strictly a “growers only” market which means if a vendor is selling it then it is grown/made/produced by them. The Kentucky Double Dollars (KDD) program is designed to provide valuable benefits to eligible participants holding an EBT, PEBT, food stamp, senior, or WIC card. At our market, participants have the opportunity to receive a dollar-for-dollar match on their chosen amount, with a maximum daily match of $20. This doubling feature allows participants to obtain specific fruit/vegetable coins, meat/dairy/egg coins, and wooden coins, which can be used to purchase fresh food and other food-based items. For further details, kindly visit the Kentucky Double Dollars tent located in front of the Pavilion entrance. When you choose to support your local farmers market, you are making a conscious decision to invest in the well-being of your community. By purchasing fresh, locally sourced produce, you are not only gaining access to vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients, but also forging a direct connection with the hardworking farmers and artisans who dedicatedly cultivate their products. The farmers market provides a platform for sustainable agriculture, where you can learn about the origins of your food and the practices employed to grow it. Supporting the farmers market means
Every Saturday in at the Chestnut St. Pavilion, across the road from Just Love Cafe. April - October:9:00 AM to 1:00 PM November - March:10:00 AM to 1:00 PM that We are a long standing market? We are the second longest running farmers’ market in the state of Kentucky. that we were founded by Bill Best in 1974? Bill is currently still a vendor at the market and also a board member. that we are a producer only market? This means that the items sold at the market come right off the farm straight into the customers hands. We absolutely do no allow any reselling of produce at our market. This ensures that you are getting the freshest and best quality of vegetables and fruits year-round. This means that the vendors make a lot of decisions with the operations and financial operations of the market. We also have a board of directors that makes decisions on data collections, reporting, the activities, who is approved to vend and issues concerning the market. Both the cooperative and board of directors are governed by the markets’ set of By-Laws. that all of the baked and value-added products are authentic? The bakers and value-added products have to be produced in the home of the vendor that has been certified by the State of Kentucky. This certification is called a Home-Based Processing Certificate. The bakers pay a fee each year for their certification. Our meat vendors must have a Retail Meat Certification? They get this through their local health department and the fee must be paid each year. The health department will do inspections on the freezers at the farm location and the coolers at the market. The meat vendors also must keep their coolers at health department specifications for temperatures and cleanliness. The meat vendors are also required to keep on-hand records of processing and they must use a USDA facility. That the scales our vendors use must be certified each year by the State of KY? The scales also must be legal trade and made for commercial use. The scale must have a serial number, a model number and a Class III designation on the identification plate or seal. Our vendors love that you support local farmers and artisans! We strive to bring high-quality products as you shop locally and keep your dollars in the community. Please stop by and see us and converse about the products we have to offer you and your family! Learn more about our vendors >>> Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates about Berea Farmers’ Market! Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.
Meet Bill Best
Farmers Market Owner · Since 1974
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