Phoenixville Farmers Market - First Winter Market of 2014

On Saturday, January 11 from 10-noon the Phoenixville Farmers Market will be ringing in the new year with their Winter Market. Originally the Phoenixville Farmers Market was small and only held markets between May and October but has grown enormously over the years and NOW holds winter markets during...yes, you guessed it, the winter. They certainly won't be selling strawberries or many vegetables, but other venders have come out and sell their goods. Just to name a few - fresh bakeries, fresh natural hummus, handmade artisans of various styles/genres and even a wild salmon vendor. 

If you have never been to a Phoenixville Farmers Market, you MUST go. While the pickins are less in the winter, it's still a great way to support the local farm industry and local artisans. 

For more info about who's coming each week check them at here. 

The market is located under the High Street bridge near the corner of Thai L'Elephant and Black Walnut Winery. 

Phoenixville, a "Classic Town"

Phoenixville has been identified as one of 19 "Classic Towns" in the Philadelphia, PA suburbs. What does this mean? These are towns that have "preserved their history, their character, and their main street charm. Each is unique, yet all are wonderful places to live, work and play!" {taken from home page of Classic Towns Website}.

In one of their articles they talk about what a lot of families today want in a hometown.

According to the 2011 Community Preference Survey released by the National Association of Realtors, “most Americans would like to live in walkable communities where shops, restaurants, and local businesses are within an easy stroll from their homes and their jobs are a short commute away.” Two-thirds of respondents said living within an easy walk of community amenities like grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and recreational areas was either important or very important. While neighborhood quality plays a large role in considering where to live, the survey also found that Americans are also looking for communities that provide “privacy from neighbors” and “detached, single-family homes.”

Phoenixville certainly fits into this mold. You can shop, dine, walk, run, take kids to a park/playground, get your haircut, and so much more right in the heart of downtown Phoenixville. 


EveryHome Realtors - Phoenixville Town Video from EveryHome Realtors on Vimeo.


Check out http://www.classictowns.org/phoenixville for more information about Phoenixville and what makes her a "classic town".