Bird in Hand Farmers Market
Bird in Hand Farmers Market
Bird in Hand Farmers Market
4.5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
The Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is a favorite destination for locals, as well as out-of-town visitors. It features tons of delicious offerings, including fresh meats, cheese and produce, a wide variety of baked goods, chocolates and candies, bulk foods, spices, coffee and loose leaf tea, locally made chips and hard pretzels, hand-rolled soft pretzels, fresh-squeezed lemonade, apple cider, made-to-order subs, fried chicken and rows of homemade canned goods. Come for a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch style lunch or opt for something more portable, such as a soft pretzel-wrapped hotdog, and eat while you stroll the aisles in climate controlled comfort. Looking for a gift or souvenir? The Market offers locally made crafts and quilts, dried and silk flower, old fashioned toys, dolls and doll clothes, quality leather goods, t-shirts, and locally themed souvenirs. Visit the Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market for mouth-watering aromas and bountiful displays.
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- kay-cee-1138Houston, Texas557 contributionsAn interesting little marketThe Farmer's Market in Bird-in-Hand is an indoor shopping center. We happened to be in the area late in the afternoon on a Friday, fortunately one of the days of the week they're open (check their website for details). There appeared to be quite a variety of wares for sale, with each of the little counters separate from the others. We found yellow grits at one place and a selection of half a dozen fruit jams at another and were delighted to find both of the sellers were happy to accept credit cards.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 30, 2024
- hmj1986Richmond, Virginia206 contributionsBusy place!The market is a bit overwhelming, as if has pretty much everything you could ever need. Candles, gifts, antiques, candy, lunch counters with hot food, honey, jams, cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits, and the list goes on. We went on a Saturday and it was crazy busy, which was to be expected. Definitely worth a stop but be prepared for the crowds!Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 1, 2024
- PaulMConnecticut68 contributionsLoved it, visited every day!We stayed nextdoor at the inn. The market was in walking distance. We went there for lunch, snacks and shakes. The last day we bought groceries to take home. Very popular with bus tour groups.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 7, 2024
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j_edpie
Van Voorhis, PA173 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Great market not far from our hotel in nearby Paradise, PA. This is an indoor, air conditioned market which was nice as it was very hot and humid every day during our trip to Lancaster County. There are a lot of booths in this market and they do ask that you pay for your items at the booths before moving on to another booth. My friend and I found a lot to spend our money on here. I check out all the meat and cheese booths before deciding which booths to buy from. We found lots of jam, jelly, pickle, and relish items to buy. There were fresh baked breads, pie, whoopie pies, cookies, bulk noodles, candy, lots of crafts, fresh coffee, frappes, two hot lunch counters, soft pretzels, cider, etc., etc., etc. I bought quite a bit of cheese, some beautiful ham hocks, slab bacon, and a couple tiny jars of jelly I wanted to try. The one meat and cheese booth had samples of cheese and had a neat toothpick dispenser that was a no touch dispenser on of the girls said she found on Amazon. I bought some of ghost pepper cheese from this booth because it was so good, hot, but good. (It is very hot as ghost peppers are hot of the hottest peppers there are, so be forewarned!). I also bought some sausages from this booth because they had different flavors I wanted to try, jalapeño, pepper & onion, and cheddar. I also like that I could just buy a couple of each & didn’t have to buy a pack of 5 or 6 of all one flavor. Everyone we spoke with was so friendly and helpful. My friend got one of the mocha frappes at the coffee booth and said it was fantastic. I got a fresh squeezed lemonade because I like lemonade with no sweeteners in it and it was so refreshing.
Written July 15, 2021
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Lisa P
Westminster, MD137 contributions
Sep 2020
We visited on a Saturday in the early afternoon. The market was very busy and a lot of the baked goods had already been sold so there were slim pickings. Unlike some of the other reviewers said, we did not find that people were not being safe (the majority of shoppers and vendors were wearing masks). It's not my favorite Amish market but was fun to go somewhere new. Prices were moderate (I felt that I paid higher prices than at other similar markets but like to support local businesses.)
Written October 4, 2020
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MelissaClaire93
Elizabeth City, NC1,092 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We dropped in on this market on a whim. We had read some of the other markets were better but honestly I preferred this one over the supposedly more popular one. Seemed to have more authentic Amish vendors even though it was smaller with less vendors overall. Nice assortment of baked goods, crafts, food, and cheeses. Would recommend this market if you’re looking for something more low key but honestly if you’re looking for cheese/produce I would probably try to find a local farm that you can pull in that has their own little shop/roadside stand.
Written April 11, 2023
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Ken N
Toms River, NJ388 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This is a fairly small indoor market. The main part sells items from local shops and the attached and outer buildings are definitely geared toward tourist. My favorite shop is in the main part, which is Aunt Ruthie's coffee & tea. You can either but coffee beans or they will grind it fresh in front of you. They have a nice variety for a smaller store. I have bought a few and am looking forward to trying more flavors.
Written September 29, 2024
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Paul O
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Sep 2024 • Family
Large building with individual business stalls including sweets, food, fresh fruit & vegetables, as well as touristy items…similar to the PA Dutch Market in Hagerstown, MD. Suggest stopping by if you have time but I wouldn’t put this on the priority list of places to see. It was interesting to see all the different states people were from by car license plates.
Written September 21, 2024
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DLP
New Jersey3,988 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Much smaller than the Farmer’s market in Lancaster, but still very good. It is less crowded and more manageable. Products are all fresh and good quality. Vendors were generally friendly and appreciative of your “business”. The upstairs Amish Craft store is beautiful with many finely hand made items. It is is definitely worth your time to stop here.
Written April 24, 2023
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Lynne H.
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Jul 2020
Today is July 25, 2020. We are in the midst of a pandemic. A majority of the vendors were not wearing face mask at this indoor market. The front door reminds the customers to wear face masks and to stay 6 feet apart. I asked an young Amish man (18 to 25 yo) working there why he wasn’t wearing a face mask and he said it was his and the other vendors choice not to wear a face masks. My shopping trip was over and it really put a bad taste in my mouth about the Amish. I should wear a mask to protect them and others but they are exempt. Not cool!
Written July 25, 2020
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Diane D
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Jun 2023 • Couples
Before my husband and I went home from our Amish vacation we made it a point to stop at The Bird in Hand Farmers Market. There were a number of stalls selling produce, baked goods, candies, cheeses, meats, pretzels, etc. There were also a few stalls selling crafts. Kitchen Kettle had a booth selling their products. We found all the workers very helpful, and upon learning we had a 3 hour drive to return home, they were very careful to pack our products, so they would not spoil. We had gone to the market on a Friday morning and found the market not too crowded. The prices were competitive with the prices we had seen throughout our vacation. Upon our return home, we have been enjoying eating the products we purchased at the market.
Written July 5, 2023
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NikaJunie
Jersey City, NJ364 contributions
Aug 2021
This is a must-see if you are visiting Pennsylvania Amish Country, especially for foodies. Plan to buy something to eat immediately or take home. If you are a local, you already know about this place and maybe do some of your shopping here. This indoor market consists of stands selling (mostly) local fruit and vegetables, typical Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods, meat, bulk dry goods, candies, and herbs and spices. There is a lunch counter and a stand selling high quality small leather goods like gloves, belts, and hats. You'll probably find a lot of confused tourists milling around the entrance, but patiently and politely work your way into the market. Check the days and times it is open before you go.
Written September 3, 2021
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Pittsburgh, PA131,405 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The bird in hand farmers market is a huge highly commercialized market. Lots of food,meat markets,produce,crafts and trinkets. The market is very crowded do to your buses stop here. If you want a real market go to the Green Dragon market on Fridays for the good non tourist prices.
Written May 28, 2023
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Best Market? Will be in area for 5 days. There’s GD market, Central Market & Bird in Hand. Do we arrange our schedule-to see all 3? Plan to schedule visit to coincide with lunch. Would also get snacks for later or things for breakfast. Also small craft items. Not room in suitcase for large items. So.... all 3 or are they very similar
Written June 22, 2019
I have only ever been to Kitchen Kettle and Bird in Hand Farmers Markets. They have A lot of the same stuff. The Farmers markets has foods to use in cooking while Kitch e n Kettle has more touristy things. Visit both.
Written July 6, 2019
See the other answers. I really don’t know.
Written February 9, 2019
Is the meat counter oen every day except sunday when it is closed other days closed monday and tuesda
open
Written October 11, 2016
Sorry I can not answer your question. I was there on a Saturday only and do not remember when they are open or closed.
Written November 11, 2016
We're traveling through area with our dog. Can we visit this market with our dog?
Written July 10, 2015
I did not see any dogs inside the market.
Written July 11, 2015
giorni ed orari apertura al pubblico
Written January 24, 2015
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