Hollidaysburg Farmers Market returns with strawberries, handmade goods and live music
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The streets near the Diamond are buzzing again as the Hollidaysburg Farmers market kicked off its 2025 season Tuesday with fresh strawberries, local meats handcrafted soaps and live music , all under sunny skies.
Open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 301 Allegheny Street, today's market features dozens of vendors offering everything from produce and baked goods to succulents and sourdough bread. The event also includes a live performance by the Allegheny Ukulele Kollective from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Blue Barn Farm brought 80 containers of strawberries, alongside Appalachian Coffee Roasters ground coffee and other fresh produce. Other returning produce vendors include Judy's Home-Grown Vegetables, Horizon Micro Farm and Rispoli's Produce, which offered honey, eggs and just-picked asparagus.
Shoppers can also find hand-poured soaps from Deep Well Farm, maple syrup from Hess Maple Products and meats from new vendor New Beginnings Farm. Prepared food options range from gourmet sandwiches at The Dirty Soda Shack to classic cheesesteaks and burgers at Doug's Dawgs.
New additions this year include Seraphim Sourdough Co., offering artisan breads, and 814 Distillery, celebrating its first anniversary using locally sourced ingredients.
The market also highlights area nonprofits like the Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council and offers family-friendly activities such as kids' crafts at Sunshine & Succulents.
Organizers encourage residents to visit weekly on Tuesdays and during third Friday evening markets throughout the summer, rain or shine.
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