LOWER MERION \u00a0\u2014 City Ave District kicked off the 2026 season of the Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at One Bala Plaza (231 St. Asaph\u2019s Road), launching a weekly market that will run through October 7th.<\/p>\n
The Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market serves as the primary market for City Ave District, offering residents, workers and visitors a convenient, midweek destination for fresh, locally made goods. Opening day featured eight local vendors, along with live music, giveaways and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n
Hosted by City Ave District, a business improvement district focused on enhancing the vitality, connectivity and quality of life along the City Avenue corridor, the market is part of a broader effort to create vibrant public spaces and bring people together in the heart of the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cFarmers markets are about more than just fresh food, they\u2019re about creating a sense of place,\u201d said Bryan Fenstermaker, president & CEO of City Ave District. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring people together each week in a way that supports local businesses and gives the community a reason to gather.\u201d<\/p>\n
Opening day vendors include:\u25cf Autana Authentic Venezuelan Food \u2014 Authentic Venezuelan street food and specialties\u25cf Care Package Bakes \u2014 A Best of Philly-winning cottage bakery offering seasonal, small-batch baked goods including focaccia, babka, cookies, brownies, fruit tarts, and more, with vegan and gluten-free options\u25cf Jenifermented \u2014 Small-batch, barrel-fermented sauerkraut made in Montgomery County, packed with probiotics and available in a variety of flavors\u25cf Mother Nature\u2019s Sun \u2014 Natural, wellness-focused products\u25cf Polite Plants \u2014 Greenhouse-grown houseplants, succulents, herbs, vegetable starts, and seasonal flowers\u25cf Saint Rocco\u2019s Treats \u2014 Locally made, human-grade dog treats crafted with all-natural ingredients, with a portion of proceeds supporting local dog rescues\u25cf Ursa Bakery \u2014 Artisan breads made from 100% locally sourced grain \u25cf Sunny Acre Farm \u2013 Vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs and cheesesAdditional vendors will rotate throughout the season, offering a mix of food, produce and specialty goods each week. The market will also feature pop-up programming, including live music, children\u2019s activities and other seasonal experiences.<\/p>\n
Conveniently located between Center City Philadelphia and the Main Line, the Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market is designed to be an easy stop for commuters, families and neighbors alike.For more information, weekly vendor lineups, and upcoming activities, visit cityave.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LOWER MERION \u00a0\u2014 City Ave District kicked off the 2026 season of the Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market on…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":803378,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5132],"tags":[5229,728,9631,50,1448,2830,1311,33431,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-803377","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-local-news","10":"tag-montgomery-county","11":"tag-news","12":"tag-pa","13":"tag-pennsylvania","14":"tag-philadelphia","15":"tag-top-stories-mlt","16":"tag-united-states","17":"tag-united-states-of-america","18":"tag-unitedstates","19":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","20":"tag-us","21":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116591297191487961","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=803377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/803378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=803377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=803377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=803377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}