Lansdowne Farmers Market

The mission of the Lansdowne Farmers Market (LFM), inaugurated in May 2007 and open every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend to Halloween, is to "bring fresh, local food to Lansdowne; foster economic development in the Borough; promote Lansdowne and its events, businesses, artists, and musicians; and provide a community gathering place."

The LFM is planned, organized, and largely run by a committee of about 10 volunteers and one paid Market Manager, with Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation oversight. Market vendors have come through committee solicitation, advertisements, and word of mouth. Participating vendors have changed every year, with priority given to local and returning businesses and with the goal of providing a broad shopping experience, both in merchandise and price.

Since the Market's inception, the local community has embraced it, and the LFM has become a centerpiece of downtown revitalization. Every Market features an Artist and a Musician of the Week, which opens the event to the local arts and culture community, and also provides live entertainment and new handcrafted products each week. To further engage area residents, groups, and interests, the LFM is host to several Community Days each season, during which additional spots are opened to local organizations, businesses, and private citizens for promotion and sales. Three Community Days are planned each year. Four additional special events are also scheduled for this season. Moreover, nonperishable foodstuffs are regularly collected at the Market to restock the local food bank.