Events
May 2021
Opening Day Saturday, May 1st
Join us on the riverfront at Scott Park for the opening day of America’s Oldest Open-Air Market. Come feed your soul and and celebrate the return of farmers’ market season. We’ll be welcoming over 40 farmers, bakers and maker, and we can’t wait to see you!
Barnyard Day – Saturday, May 22nd
Bring the kids to meet our barnyards friends… goats, bunnies, ducks, a happy little cow and more! Plus a farmers’ market scavenger hunt and other children’s activities
June 2021
Strawberry Day – Saturday, June 5th
Join us for a super sweet Saturday featuring fresh-picked berries at Phillips Farms and Cabbage Throw Farm. Plus and some berry-licious vendor specials including strawberry shortcake at K&S Grille.
Honey Bee Day – Saturday, June 26th
All hail the honey bee – the most vital player in our food system! Come celebrate national pollinators week with us and learn about bees, bee keeping and the amazing power of honey. And visit our vendors for lots of delicious honey treats. How sweet it is…
July 2021
EFM Birthday – Celebrating 269 Years –
Even before the American Revolutionary War, there was the Easton Farmers’ Market established in 1752 in downtown Easton. EFM has endured, world wars, the great depressions, and the Covid-19 pandemic, but has always been there to serve its customers. This year America’s oldest, continuous open-air market will celebrate another milestone – its 269th year of offering fresh and local foods grown and prepared for you by our farmers and makers. A proud tradition continues…
Zucchini 500 – Saturday, July 24th
The Valley’s hottest veggie race returns! Get ready to squash the competition in this fun and zany race. Entry fee $8 – includes your choice of zucchini, wheels & axles, commemorative racing necklace, and access to carving tools and accessories with expert assistance from the Zuke 500 Pit Crew. Carving from 9 am – 10:45 am. Race begins at 11:00 am. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest car in each category: Sports Car, Mid-Size and Monster Truck. Cars may be pre-carved but wheels must be attached directly to zucchini. Chassis or platforms of any sort are strictly prohibited. Don’t forget to visit the Zucchini 500 photo station where you can snap a pic of your friends or family in a zucchini car!
August 2021
Peach Day – Saturday, August 7th
Savor the sweetness of plump, juicy peaches – whether you eat them straight up or in a pie or tart, you can’t beat that fuzzy peach goodness. Peach pies at Tomblers, Peach tarts at Pie + Tart, peachy pastries at Flour Shop Bakery, fresh peaches at Scholl Orchards and Phillips Farms, and refreshing peach smoothies at Terra cafe. And don’t miss the donut peaches – summer sweetness you can’t beat!
September 2021
Sunflower Day – Saturday, September 4th
A symbol of joy, the sunflower also happens to be EFM’s signature flower. Bright happy sunflowers abound in September and the market is loaded with multiple varieties – all of them sure to bring a smile to your face. On sunflower day it’s all about FLOWER POWER – come treat yourself!
Chile Pepper Day – Saturday, September 18th
Chile Pepper Day at EFM is HOT-HOT-HOT! Peppers are in their prime in mid-September and there are an amazing number of sweet and hot varieties available from EFM vendors. Shop for peppers, hot sauce and salsa, and don’t miss the highlight of the day – our 12th annual Chile Pepper Eating Contest!
October 2021
Apple Jam – Saturday, October 9th
This day is awesome to the core! Experience apple season in the Northeast with more than 50 varieties of apples, including many unique heirloom varieties. Indulge in apple pie, apple crisp, hot apple fritters (at K&S Grille) and plenty of fresh pressed cider.
December 2021
Farm Photos with Santa – Saturday, December 4th
Climb aboard a tractor, and get a photo with jolly old St. Nick!