Designated as a market town in 1730, the City of Lancaster is home to Lancaster Central Market, the oldest, continuously running public farmers’ market in the country. More than 60 local vendors call the beautiful 1889 Market House home three days each week, when it opens its doors to welcome the surrounding community. A step inside is sure to highlight all that Lancaster County has to offer. A walk through its aisles will find an abundance of produce from the deeply nutrient-rich soils native to the local landscape; an array of prepared foods representing the proud cultural diversity of the county; and locally sourced meat, poultry, cheeses, and more.
Hours
Tuesday Hours: 6:00 am- 3:00 pmFriday Hours: 6:00 am- 3:00 pm
Saturday Hours: 6:00 am- 3:00 pm
Our farmers market is a beloved landmark in Lancaster. Come visit us!
Diverse mix of international and local ready to eat foods, fresh produce and meats and fish, breads and Shoofly pies, flowers and cheese, wine and chocolate, Oola bowls and Amish quilted everything.
Herbs and spices, Soul food and Morning Glory muffins. The United flavors and colors of Lancaster inside with music and buskers outside.
It’s an experience, a destination, an uplifting place to buy the necessities of life – and meet your neighbors and people passing through.
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Have been going there my whole life and it’s never been shy of great!!
Our family loves going to Lancaster Central Market! We are now taking our fifth generation and building memories like park picnics from our market findings, or special Saturday lunches. It is surely a special place to go!
One of the best markets I have ever been to. Incredible variety of fresh and vibrant produce, pre-made dishes, meats, dairy, and other local products. Wonderful vendors and such a unique experience. My weekly visit is such a highlight. I love Central Market!
Wonderful variety of foods & of course The Turkey Lady, that’s my brother & sister in-law Andrew & Tarrah Berrier. Love everything there!
Love central market. I have travelled from York to get produce.
Central Market is an amazing market with wonderful and tasty foods, friendly vendors and a particular atmosphere.
Central Market was a favorite destination on vacation trips. I love that i can shop there often now that i live here.
Did you know that this market is the oldest continually operating in the United States?
Love the Cetral Market!!!
My son and I visit about 1 Saturday morning a month.
It’s about a 35-40 minute drive for us but we enjoy all it has to offer!
We live downtown Lancaster. We are 3 blocks from Central Market. I go there 1 or 2 times weekly. We thank each and every stand holder for providing quality products.
Love going to the Central market. It’s a 90 minute drive for me but I get out several times a year.
Great place to shop. I moved here 6 yrs ago from NY. Love all the fresh produce and homemade items.
I spent many of days shopping in this market over the years while living in Lancaster City. It is ten times better shopping here than whole foods or just about any other market I have been to around the world.
Love this beautiful historic building. Love shopping here for all the wonderful local Lancaster county foods. A must visit along with all of downtown’s interesting beautiful architecture, shops and restaurants.
Lancaster Central Market is the heart of Lancaster! It’s a wonderful, thriving example of diversity, progressiveness, and tradition blended together. Lancaster Central Market offers more than food – it offers cultural education and social connection. Meet old friends and make new friends at Market.
My husband and I moved to Lancaster from Brooklyn, NY almost 8 years ago. Central Market is a big part of our positive experience here. I shop early on Tuesdays and Fridays, mostly avoiding the crowds and the heat. We take full advantage of all the market has to offer and we just cannot imagine life without it! We donate to and support the market and its stand holders for ourselves and for future generations – we look forward to another 300 years of Lancaster Central Market !!
I grew up in the Lancaster area. Whenever I return home for a visit, I always go to Central Market! It’s not only nostalgic for me, but it has also grown and evolved. Central Market featured so many different foods from different cultures, while still having the fresh Lancaster farm grown products I love!
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Such a great place with a wide variety of fresh, delicious food. I highly recommend!
What a wonderful place , what a beautiful location, established 1730, still going strong, that says a lot for an establishment, it is the oldest established market in the country!
Just a super place to go, to take in the atmosphere, the verity of food and products is outstanding!!
A great place to start your day with coffee and friends. It’s more than a market, it’s a social experience.
The emblematic heart of Lancaster, where city and country come together, located at the convergence of two of our main streets. Lancaster Central Market for me is my local grocery store, favorite day off
lunch spot, coffee shop, hangout place, and entertainment venue. Meeting the local vendors, shopping with them, and learning more about how they bring their products to market is such a much more rich experience culturally than any gourmet grocery store could ever be. Though surrounded by several such fine stores, they don’t interest me or capture my support like Central Market does.
The scale of the building and what Market products are “on offer” is just big enough. A not-to-be missed Lancaster County bucket list destination for both city and country-minded folk.
Best farm market ever. Visit it weekly.
Staple of Lancaster City. The abundance of items at the stands are the result of fertile farm soil making Lancaster County a bounty of natural food wealth. Enjoy the history of the building and the variety of items offered for sale at the stands.
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Best market anywhere!! Fresh local meats & produce. Fresh made food and crafts from cultures all over the world. Stock up on favorites while trying something new every visit.
This market is awesome!!! Lots of home grown and homemade food and crafts. Very friendly vendors.
Love this market!
I’ve gone to this market for 62 years now. Where else am I able to find wholesome mostly organic foods under one roof. Local produce is grown by local farmers, Amish and Mennonites. The entire town and surroundings are so proud of our unique market house and the mix of vendors. I especially like Kauffman’s apples and ciders. My first encounter of the market was with my Mother when we would take the bus downtown, many times, for special treats. It holds a special place on my heart and most everyone who visits.