The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is a permanent, indoor farmers' market open every Saturday year-round, from 5 am to 12 noon. We are located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, making us the only year-round market operation in our fair city. We are one of the only sources of locally grown meat and fresh produce during Pittsburgh's winter months.
History and Background
We are the oldest continuously operating market in western Pennsylvania. The first day of operation was July 5th, 1941- so we are approaching our 70th anniversary.
Being a "cooperative", the market is owned by the farmers. Historically, the market had a larger number of owners, but now the ownership group includes 4 active farming families. They are:
- The Kennedy family- John and Val and their 3 children- operate the J. L. Kennedy Meat Stand
- Rick Zang- owner of Zang's Greenhouse
- Tim and Suzanne Hileman- owners of Kistaco Farm
- Ina and John Greenawalt and children Brian and Melanie- owner of Greenawalt Farms
The market also includes a number of other vendors that help bring a diversity of products to the market each week.
5/16/12 J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand Update
5/14/12 In the News
5/9/12 PA Made Cheese
4/25/12 J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand Update
"Make the Market part of your Saturday routine."
Open every Saturday, all year, 5am-noon.