2009 Bethlehem Farmers’ Market Grand Opening
May 28th, 2009The 2009 Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, which supports local farms and businesses, will run from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Campus Square.
For the eighth year in a row, the Bethlehem Farmers’ Market will have goods available to Bethlehem residents at Campus Square. The market will run at the intersection of New and Morton Streets on Thursdays, June 18 through September 24, from noon to 4 p.m.This year, the market will have many of its faithful vendors return, such as Suyundalla Farms, Bechdolt Orchard, and The Popcorn Pit, Tasty Pastry, and the Flour Shop Bakery. New vendors include the Back Door Bakery and Humdinger Alpacas. The market is still accepting vendor applications for cheeses, soaps, and prepared foods, but vendors must meet the Buy Fresh Buy Local standards available at campussquare.net.
Additionally, the Farmers’ Market manager Christina Bianco has planned some special events and entertainment for patrons during the market hours. Bianco, a business and environmental studies grad student at Lehigh, will be at the market each day to help vendors set up and to assist customers.The market provides a shopping opportunity that differs from what customers typically find at a grocery store. At the Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, customers can sample the goods, develop relationships with the vendors, learn about unique food varieties and cooking tips, and greet their neighbors.
The market supports local farming and businesses in the Lehigh Valley and is part of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture’s Buy Fresh Buy Local program. Market information and vendor applications are available at www.campussquare.net.
In late August 2002, The Cup, also known as the Bethlehem Dairy Store, opened its second location in the Campus Square retail area. The original Bethlehem Dairy Store on Linden Street in North Bethlehem has been a favorite of area families looking to enjoy many flavors of homemade ice cream for over 85 years.
With four convenient locations in Bethlehem, Johnny’s Bagels is a great place for breakfast and lunch. We offer the freshest bagels, hand-rolled and prepared in the old-style tradition.
