The North Square Farmers Market continues to grow and there is always something for everyone! Whether you are looking for the best local produce, allergy-friendly baked goods, grass-fed beef, hand made breads and cheese or a local artisan item, you will find it here.

Our special event days continue on the Second Saturday of each month where there is always something fun for the whole family to enjoy!

Come out and see what your local, Downtown farmers market has to offer!

Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the market!

North Square Farmers Market, 2nd Saturday Celebration is tomorrow, June 11th! Come down, do some shopping, get your face painted, and try your hand at some water safety trivia and win a FREE daily pool pass for the Chambersburg Municipal Pool. SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!

Join us Saturday, April 30th from 9:30-2:00 at the Green Day Festival right behind the Capitol Theater in downtown Chambersburg.  We will have a “mini market” with 10 of our vendors while we celebrate Earth Day. Come out and spend some time with our vendors and get a taste of what this season’s market will have to offer!

These vendors will be participating at Green Day!

• Lark Rise Farm ~ artisan breads
• TJ Gallery Glass ~ glass blown beads, hand made jewelry
• Nummy Tummy Treats ~ allergy free baked treats and some gluten free
• Homemaid Expressions ~ goat milk soap, lotion candles, soy candles, tea cozys, wallets and cards
• Farner’s Flowers ~ Martha will have information on their locally grown flowers and herbs
• BAM crafty mommas ~ paper crafts and so much more
• Wild Rose Cattle Company ~ piedmontese, grass fed beef ~ grilled burgers, hot dogs and minute steak sandwiches
• Taj Mahal Farm ~ wool spinning demonstration, wool, yarn, and farm crafts
• Country Lane Produce ~ seasonal produce, goat cheese, jellies, jams, relishes and more
• Pine Hill Granola ~ locally made granola

We would like to thank all of our faithful customers and market friends for your support during this past market season!  We had a wonderful year and we are really looking forward to the 2011 season.

Be on the lookout for information on where you can find our vendors and their products during the off season.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

HotDogs Plus joined the North Square Farmers Market this past Saturday as a new vendor. The owners/operators, Natica and Montez Dickerson, offer fantastic authentic Sabrett Hot Dogs, along with homemade  toppings and traditional condiments so you can order your own high quality  NY-style hot dog! They also offer a huge variety of sno cone flavors so you can stay cool as you visit the other vendors at the market.

Along with being promoted on ABC 27 this past Saturday, the local newspaper, Public Opinion, did a nice article on the North Square Farmers Market.

Check out this article on sharing the farmers market experience with your family.

Come out to the North Square Farmers Market and see what all your local market has to offer!

1st place winner ~ Two Cheese Bruschetta

6-8 ripe tomatoes (roma preferred) diced
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
1 small onion-diced
8 leaves fresh basil-torn into small pieces
3 cloves garlic-crushed
salt and pepper to taste
Mix and marinate at least 1 hour
Brush olive oil on 6, one inch Italian bread slices
Put thin slice of mozzarella cheese on bread, put under broiler until cheese melts
 and bread is toasted
Top bruschetta tomato mixture and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Optional-put back under broiler until parmesan is melted.
Top with basil leaves-serve warm or room temp...ENJOY!

2nd place winner ~ Cherry “Garcia” Tomato and Tie Dye Tarts

(Serves 6 - 2 tarts each)

1/2 pkg prepared Phyllo dough (at room temperature)
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 eggs
6 oz. goat cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 clove garlic, chopped fine
2 shallots, chopped fine
1 Tbs. olive oil
Baking sheet, muffin tins

Prepare per package and place enough Phyllo dough in each of the two muffin tins to fill
 the sections
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Drizzle 1/2 Tbs. olive oil over rinsed cherry tomatoes
Spread tomatoes out on a baking sheet and place in oven for 15 minutes, or until browning
 and softening
Remove and let cool
Reduce heat in oven to 325 degrees

While tomatoes are baking, saute shallots and garlic in the remaining olive oil
 until softened and slightly browned
Mix the goat cheese, ricotta cheese and the eggs together well and then add
 to the pan, mixing together and continuing to cook until just heated through
Place enough mixture to fill the prepared muffin tin sections to 3/4 full
Place tins on baking sheet in oven and bake for 25 minutes

Remove from oven, top with the roasted cherry tomatoes and cover with parmesan cheese

3rd place winner - Tomato and Cucumber Salad (delicious served with green beans)

Yield: 6 servings

Combine in bowl~
4 med. tomatoes, diced
2 med. cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large onions, sliced and separated into rings

Combine in jar and shake until thoroughly mixed.
1/4 cup oil
2 Tbs. vinegar
2 Tbs. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. minced fresh parsley
Pour over mixture in bowl.  Marinate 2 hours before serving.