Lancaster Central Market
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We checked this market's website on 2026-05-31 and found no closure notice.
Address: 23 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA, 17603
Season / Hours: Year-round, Tuesday/Friday/Saturday 6am–3pm
Local context: 28 other markets within 25 miles, 4 in Lancaster, 426 across Pennsylvania. About 3% of Pennsylvania markets accept SNAP/EBT.
Find Lancaster Central Market at 23 N. Market St. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania — a farmers market. Operating season: Year-round, Tuesday/Friday/Saturday 6am–3pm. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.
How this market compares
- Operates year-round — among the roughly 4% of Pennsylvania markets open all year, not just for the summer season.
Benchmarks computed from USDA Local Food Portal listings across Pennsylvania.
About this market
Lancaster Central Market, established in 1730, bills itself as America's oldest continuously operated public farmers market and is managed by the Lancaster Central Market Trust at 23 N. Market Street in downtown Lancaster. Standholders sell fresh local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, ready-made dishes, flowers, and gifts.
Markets near this one
The closest other markets are Central Market (0 miles away), Root's Country Market & Auction in Manheim (6.7 miles away) and Downtown Lititz Farmers Market in Lititz (8.2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Lancaster Central Market open?
- Lancaster Central Market's listed season is Year-round, Tuesday/Friday/Saturday 6am–3pm. It operates year-round. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
- Are there other farmers markets near Lancaster Central Market?
- Yes — there are 28 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Lancaster Central Market, the closest being Central Market about 0 miles away. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is part of a Pennsylvania network of 426 listed markets.
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Contact & links
- Phone:
- 717-735-6890
- Email:
- info@centralmarketlancaster.com
- Website:
- centralmarketlancaster.com
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.
Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2023); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory entry last reviewed August 28, 2026.
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