PET BLESSING and PET ADOPTION DAY! DRUM CIRCLE! FARMERS and FOOD and CRAFTS and TONS of STUFF for your Pets!
We’ve always felt that our market’s location — in Pretzel Park which includes a playground and dog run — has contributed to making the market kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and family-friendly.
We’re also convenient to public transportation: SEPTA Routes: 35, 61, Manayunk-Norristown Regional Rail (Manayunk Line) Map here
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FARMERS and FOOD
Walnut Run Farm
Cash, Credit Cards
Melvin will be bringing pork, including but not limited to spare ribs, bacon, chipped ham, and a number of different sausages which are all nitrate free cured meats — No MSG seasonings — and 100% grass-fed beef, such as a variety of steaks, ground beef, burger patties ready for grilling, and beef sticks and bologna. He also will be bringing eggs, chicken (whole chicken, bone-in and boneless breasts, and drumsticks), produce (cucumbers, zucchini, string beans, tomatoes from their neighbor’s greenhouse, and onions), and fruit (watermelons, cantaloups, and apples). In addition, Melvin will have Alpine Heritage Creamery’s cheese made from raw grass-fed milk, aged a minimum of 60 days (Sharp, Smoked, and Medium Cheddar; Herbal Jack, and Swiss and Yogurt Cheese), kombucha, and baked goods (Einhorn bread, sweet bread, muffins, cookies, shoo-fly pies, whoopie pies, pumpkin custard pies, and donut holes). Also, honey and maple syrup.
Everwild Farm
Cash, Credit Cards, Apple Pay
This week Everwild will be bringing mesclun salad mix, baby arugula, micro-pea shoots, eggplant, French breakfast radish, rainbow Swiss chard, heirloom kale, collard greens, fennel, assorted hot peppers, garlic, butternut squash and basil
Mushroom and Company
Cash, Credit Cards
Sandrine will be bringing fresh and dried mushrooms, mushroom coffee and tea (also iced), mushroom powder, meatless products, roasted products, purees, fresh mushroom salads and mushroom supplements. She also will bring mushroom t-shirts and trinkets. Our Chef Bernard will be there once a month to every other week, depending on schedules, to offer samples.
Slow Rise Baking Company
Cash only
Slow Rise breads and baked goods will be available at the Friends of Pretzel Park table. The following will be available: baguette, sprouted wheat, sunflower flax, sourdough, Miche, multigrain, and garlic. Also, 4-seed cookies, peanut butter cookies, honey crisp and granola.
Stone & Key Cellars
Cash, Credit Cards
Stone & Key Cellars is an urban winery located in Montgomeryville, PA. They will be bringing a selection of grape wines made from grapes sourced around the world, and hard ciders made with local apples sourced from Solebury Orchards in Bucks County, PA.
They will be featuring the Keys Series, a fruit wine series featuring: Blueberry Red, Peach Apricot White, Green Apple White, Seville Orange Sangria, and Strawberry Blush. And, the newest Cider to be canned Pineapple X-press.
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CRAFTERS and Others
Creations to Enjoy! (New vendor!)
Cash, Credit Cards
Judi Greif is a local artist who creates jewelry using upcycled, recycled or found things.
Crochet Gyrl
Cash, Credit Cards
Jaclyn Campbell will be bringing handmade crochet items — lots of different character hats for all ages (Minions, unicorns, frog, horse, storm trooper, hello kitty, snowman, Mickey, Minnie, and bumble bees just to name a few), yoga mat bags and sweaters, doggie bag holders and toys for your dog. Special orders available. GET YOUR CHRISTMAS ORDERS IN EARLY
Embroidery by Peyton
Cash, Credit Cards, Venmo, PayPal
Peyton will be bringing handmade and custom embroideries, macrame and woven wall hangings, and even embroidered jewelry.
Jacqueline Schneider Art
Cash, Credit Cards, Checks and Venmo
Jacqueline Schneider is a local artist from East Falls who creates original artwork. She will be bringing original paintings and canvas prints as well as unique handmade crafts which include beaded and resin jewelry, hand-knit scarves, and small-batch, all-natural soy wax candles.
Jon Murdough (New vendor!)
Cash, Credit Cards, Venmo PayPal, Square Cash App
Jon uses both digital and traditional skills to make his art and creates the art under the alias “Clause Monet,” who is actually a French Crab Plushie that is part of the Instagram Plushie Community–@ClauseMonet. Be sure to come take a selfie with Clause and check out his latest series of art for the fall season: “Punkins” and “Space Punkins.”
Kat Cares Pet Sitting LLC
Kat Lambert, the owner, is a dependable, local, experienced dog-walker/pet-sitter. A pet owner since 1997, Kat understands the love and need of protecting your furry “kids.” She and her staff are able to provide peace of mind, companionship, exercise and much more. She also understands the day-to-day scheduling constraints of working pet owners and the challenges that they present. As a former customer, she knows how vital it is to not only find someone who is trustworthy and dependable, but who will also love and care for your pet. Call or text 267-879-5896 for more information.
PALE40 Wax
Cash only
Pale40 Wax will be bringing hand crafted, small batch (4oz), Soy candles with a series of unique scents (all fragrances comply with the International Fragrance Association). Each soy candle is in a glass BALL jar to promote the concept and idea of sustainability through finding new uses for the candles long after their final burn. Each batch is tested and is Phthalate free. Fragrances of the Fall Harvest Line: Pumpkin Trick, Pumpkin Treat, Ghostly Pines, Harvest Brew, Hocus Pocus, Apple Orchard, andPumpkin Moon.
Pawsitive Reinforcement
Cash, Check, Venmo
Heather of Pawsitive Reinforcement will provide information about their training philosophy – they focus on the positives, creating a fun environment in which animals of all species want to train without fear of punishment, dominance, or force. They also apply those same tactics to pet-sitting, ensuring your pet is treated like family when you’re away! In addition, all pet owners can have prints taken from their pet’s paw to take home to display.
Pet Friendly Dog Bakery
Cash, Credit Cards
At Pet Friendly Dog Bakery’s store on Main Street, you can obtain natural treats for your pets, coffee and beverages for yourselves, and a beautifully bright, airy space to spend quality time with the ones you care for most. They also carry pet accessories. Today Nicole will be bringing unique treats and pet accessories.
Philadelphia Barking Authority
Cash, Credit Cards
Chuck will be providing information about theircat/small animal visits, pet sitting, and dog walking servicesin the neighborhood. Gift certificates available.
Piggyback Treats Company
Cash, Credit Cards
Chris and Brittany will be bringing premium treats for dogs and cats, made using only human-grade ingredients, without the use of preservatives, flavorings, sugars or fillers. Each treat features foods that were rescued from going to waste! They will also have pet care items, piggyback boxes and grab bags!
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PET BLESSING 10am
Father Lawrence will be located opposite the entrance to the Dog Run. If you cannot bring your pet to the park on a leash or in a carrier, you may bring a photo of your pet and it will be blessed.
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PET ADOPTION 10am-2pm
Morris Animal Refuge
Morris Animal Refuge was founded in 1874 and is America’s first animal shelter. They are committed to adoption, education, and high-quality care. As an open-admission shelter, they have never turned an animal away. They have adoptable cats, large and small dogs, and occasionally small animals at our partner location, Center City PetSmart. They strive to find each animal the resources they need to live a full, happy life!
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Old City Adoption Center: 100 N. 2nd St, Phila, PA 19106
Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic: 2900 Grays Ferry Av, Phila 19146
NE Adoption Center & Low-Cost Clinic: 1810 Grant Av, Phila 19115
215-298-9680 | www.phillypaws.org
PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access or afford it. Through its three no-kill shelters, foster care network, and special events, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Joe Tayoun’s Drum Circle 11:30am-2:00pm
As you probably know by now, Joe Tayoun, a second generation Lebanese American, is an accomplished Middle Eastern percussionist and educator. He will be bringing various drums to be played by anyone interested. Or, bring your own and join in.
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