At Penn Street Market, this year’s farmers market season every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will extend through the end of September with fresh, local produce and community engagement. Featured vendors include Rodale Institute, Country Lane Produce and Bog Turtle Creek Farm, plus more to be added as the season progresses.

There will also be a rotating series of community partners and the return of some kids' activities from the GoggleWorks every third Thursday. Located in the heart of downtown Reading, the market features local farm produce, fresh meats, baked goods, locally owned restaurants, food trucks and more, The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and the Market Team are committed to hosting a variety of family and nutritional programs in partnership with The Food Trust, featuring local musicians, kids crafts and highlighting community resources.

Their goal is to promote access to healthy and locally-sourced food, cultivate a thriving seasonal event through free entertainment, education, and community programming to engage all community members and contribute to downtown Reading revitalization by transforming public space into a vibrant destination on a weekly basis.