Historic farmers’ market in downtown Lancaster City. The oldest continuously-operated such market in America. Over 60 vendors, including Amish.
The market is open only a few days a week, so confirm the schedule at (717) 735-6890 or centralmarketlancaster.com before visiting.
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Lancaster Central Market sits in downtown Lancaster City, Pennsylvania. It is a farmers' market that has run continuously longer than any other in the country, with more than 60 vendors under one roof, some of them Amish.
Fresh produce is a staple of the market, sold stall by stall rather than from a single grocery aisle, so what you find depends on which growers are in that day. Alongside the produce are baked goods from the market's bakers. With so many vendors in one building, the practical approach is to walk the full floor before buying, since the same category of food may be offered by several stands at different prices.
Beyond food, vendors sell crafts. This is the part of the market suited to anyone shopping for handmade items rather than groceries, and it sits next to the food stalls rather than in a separate section. The 60-plus vendors cover a range, so the mix on any given day is not fixed.
The market is typically open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, though that schedule can vary, so confirm the days before you go. Payment is cash or check; no card reader is noted, and individual vendors may differ, so it is worth carrying cash. The downtown location means parking and foot traffic are city conditions rather than a roadside lot, which is another reason to plan the trip around the open days.
Address
23 N Market St, Lancaster, PA
Phone
(717) 735-6890Hours
Typically open Thurs-Fri-Sat (check for variations)
Closed Sundays
Website
centralmarketlancaster.comFresh produce, baked goods, and crafts from over 60 vendors, including Amish sellers.
It is at 23 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603, in downtown Lancaster City.
It is described as the oldest continuously operated farmers' market in America.
Call (717) 735-6890 or check centralmarketlancaster.com, as it is open only a few days a week.
Most Amish stores including Lancaster Central Market primarily accept cash. We recommend calling ahead at (717) 735-6890 to confirm current payment options. Some locations may also accept checks from local customers.
Lancaster Central Market is open: Typically open Thurs-Fri-Sat (check for variations). Like most Amish businesses, it is closed on Sundays for religious observance. Call (717) 735-6890 to confirm seasonal hours.
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