Shop Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market

PHOTO FROM PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE ARCHIVES | SHILOH FARM STAND IN POINT BREEZE IN 2023

Although Pittsburgh weather has been as unpredictable as ever, spring is undoubtedly here — pollen and all — which means summer is right around the corner.

That means it’s officially time for farmers markets.

The City of Pittsburgh’s 2026 Farmers Market season officially kicks off this month. Spanning May through November, citywide farmers markets offer residents weekly opportunities to shop for fresh, local and sustainable food options — right in their own neighborhoods. 

“Farmers markets are an important investment in lifting up local growers and small businesses, while also providing an essential need for our neighborhoods,” says Eric Sloan, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, in a statement. “We’re happy to continue supporting the local food ecosystem with our market offerings this year.” 

Sunday markets in Squirrel Hill take place in the Beacon/Bartlett parking lot and will open on May 10 with a special celebration of Mother’s Day. The markets are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place weekly through Nov. 21.

The Northside Market takes place from 3-7 p.m. on Fridays May 29-Nov. 20 in Allegheny Commons Park. It will continue to host a beer garden and musical entertainment on the last Friday of every month.

In Carrick, weekly farmers markets will be open Wednesdays from 3-7p.m. at the Carrick Dairy District. They start on May 27 and will run through Oct. 28.

Additional featured events and themed weeks are scheduled throughout the season at all markets. 

The former East End location at Liberty Green Park will no longer operate as a full market, but will host independent vendors on Mondays from 3-7 p.m. in a farmstand setup throughout the season. 

All three CitiParks markets accept SNAP benefits, debit and credit cards through the Fresh Access program from Just Harvest, allowing shoppers to exchange funds for tokens that can be used to purchase their fresh produce and other items directly from vendors. Full program guidelines can be found here.

Additional farmers markets not sponsored by the city will also pop up throughout the summer in neighborhoods including Bellevue, Braddock, Forest Hills, Sewickley, Homewood and Downtown. For a full list of upcoming markets, check out VisitPITTSBURGH’s website.