Five Pittsburgh farmers markets to open this month

Five Pittsburgh neighborhood farmers markets open this month, including a new location in East Liberty.

The yearly markets offer produce, local meats and cheeses, baked goods, flowers and other wares.

The Downtown farmers market, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays, begins May 10.

The Squirrel Hill market starts May 12, the South Side on May 14 and the North Side on May 17, according to the city’s Office of Special Events.

The East Liberty farmers market starts May 13 and runs each Monday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year it will be held in the Garland Parklet Lot on North Euclid Avenue.

Markets in Carrick and Beechview begin in June.

New in 2019 is a monthly market in Larimer. It will be held the fourth Sunday of each month through November.

All markets accept food stamps and credit and debit cards.

For a full list of dates and times and more information, visit the Office of Special Events website.