Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market

While visiting Lancaster, we had to stop here. In here, the local Amish sell their goods which range from fruits and veggies, spices, pies, honey, coffees and teas to arts and crafts and handmade wooden décor. It’s a pretty big place. Prices are moderate and it is a way to fulfill the Amish experience. I only bought fruit and veggies here. They’re a lil bit higher in price than your regular fruit market but everything is home grown and a nice way for the people to make some money.
They have a lot of souvenirs so if you are looking to buy someone something from your trip out here, this is a place to go.
I gave it a 4 because it wasn’t really anything to write home about, and if it wasn’t for the experience of seeing the Amish, I probably would’ve given it a 3. It’s a simple farmers market.
There’s a bathroom in the back which is great Bc if you are traveling long distances, this helps out.

A market that has booths with local offerings. Lots of baked goods, canning, crafts, meats, some toys, etc.
A nice stop.

The BIH Farmer’s Market was next door to our hotel, so it was just a quick walk across the parking lot away.
It’s a long rectangular building with row after row of vendors that sell a dizzying variety of very cool stuff.
What kind of stuff? How about meats, jerkies and beef sticks, fruits and vegetables, cheeses, a terrific assortment of pies and cookies and breads and all sorts of baked goods, all kinds of sweets and chocolates and candies, bulk grains and foods, spices, tea and coffee, all sorts of pretzels and chips and popcorn, sandwiches, fried chicken, jellies, salsas and all types of goodies in cans and jars.
Non-​food products are represented here too with lots of crafty things like quilts, toys, clothing, etc.
There’s really something for everyone here

Friendly staff and tons of products to choose from! A little pricy in my opinion. And there’s not much room to take your time and browse. This place gets packed, especially on weekends.

Not a fan how is this a farmers market when there is only 1 produce stand? Over priced items that can be found all over way cheaper. Will not go back.

John C Banks
I’ve been looking all over the place in the northeast for a scooter bicycle to mush my husky’s. I flew into Smoketown Airport, and I found them at the Bird-​in-​Hand farmers market. I only have one problem. I can’t get it in my Piper Dakota to fly back to Connecticut. I guess I’ll have to drive down to pick one up, or have one shipped.
P. s. I had a great time at the farmers market.

This is hands-​down designed and catered toward tourists.
If you are a tourist staying in the area and are looking to sample some Dutch Country flair, this is the place. The Bird-​in-​Hand Farmer’s Market has some local shop offerings of assorted meats and cheeses, baked goods, and is connected to shops that sell every «Amish» primitive craft, quilt, books, etc. There are fresh fruits and veggies available from one or two stands, but be prepared to pay (for a lack of a better term) «tourist» pricing for just about everything. Again, if you are in Lancaster to experience Amish Country, this is the place.
Shopping carts are available.
If you are looking for the real deal, drive into the city and make a stop at Central Market, there is a wider variety of offerings and pricing is competitive among stands. You’ll find better bargains when it comes to produce and other consumables. And, yes, if you still want to experience some of the Amish flair, there are a few shops that sell quilts and other handmade items.

The Bird-​in-​Hand Farmers Market is a family-​owned indoor market that has been around for more than 30 years. They have different stalls that offers meats, cheese, produce, baked goods, chocolates, food by the bulk, spices, coffee, etc. There is even a hot food ‘diner’ area that has fried chicken, hot sandwiches, etc., where you can sit at the counter and enjoy your platters. There is a big lot to park your car, but they do tend to fill up quickly over the holiday weekend.
+indoor farmers market
+free parking at lot

Lots of great treats to bring back home for the family ! Bake goods to put a smile on anyone’s face !

A fairly small indoor market of food and crafts.
Wasn’t super impressed. I was looking forward to some incredible fresh local produce but there seemed to be only one such vendor and the options didn’t stand out too much.
However, they did have some great stuff. There was a pickle vendor that had awesome spicy pickles — had to pick up a jar. Also plenty of preserves and salsa and whatever else you can cram in a jar. There was a wildflower honey vendor. Vendors with crafts and gifts. There’s a deli where I got a block of awesome horseradish cheddar cheese. Fudge, all sorts of baked goods. Popcorn in various colors.
Lots of free samples here! I’d recommend at least checking it out if you are in the area. Some vendors might take credit cards but definitely bring cash.

A great selection of products, fair prices, friendly Amish women, ample seating, and an adorable petting zoo can be found at the Bird-​in-​Hand Bake Shop! They’ve got everything from unique bird houses, cool beverages, ice cream, books, aprons, handmade soaps, honey, jellies, magnets, postcards, and of course baked goods!
The store also sells some items at a reduced rate, such as cinnamon raisin bread, which would last at least three more days (I was told) and could be frozen to keep even longer.
The petting zoo was pretty cute: Pygmy goats, fluffy hens and rooster, and even little chicks! If interested, guests could purchase animal feed for $ 0.25 from the outdoor dispenser. Clean restrooms are available to wash your hands after feeding the goats :)

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I think that some previous reviewers have been a bit too hard on this place. This little market reminds me a lot of a cleaner and much safer Lexington Market in Baltimore, with better items for sale and more reasonable prices. Yes, there’s going to be a lot of touristy things because it’s in a touristy area — what do people expect?
The highlight of this market is definitely the food and drink stalls, where you can get some really good Amish delicacies that you might wish you could make yourself — like, say, pickled red beet eggs, which I have adored since childhood and never could make correctly (but somehow the Amish do it exactly right). Lots of delicious things to buy here, like shoo-​fly and whoopie pies (so good, but not at all healthy, LOL). If you come late in the day toward closing time, they’ll often discount stuff half-​price at the bakeries in order to get them out of there, and it’s worth it — they’re often just as good the next day. Picked up a nice-​sized shoo-​fly for 3.50 (instead of 7 dollars) and a huge fresh peach pie for 7 dollars (instead of the whopping original 15.50 price — now THAT was a bargain). Homemade root beer here, too. Just really good stuff that I can’t find in Baltimore, which makes the entire trip worth it.
There’s a couple of adjoining markets where they sell Amish furnishings and T-​shirts, etc., but that really IS touristy stuff and in the end not worth the money (I mean, I can find keychains with my name on it just about anywhere). If you like handcrafted Amish furniture, this might be worth a look-​see but you probably can get this kind of thing elsewhere.
The shopkeepers are very friendly and welcoming, much more so than I had expected the Amish to be. Not quite sure what I had expected, really, but the people we spoke with were quite nice.
Definitely stop in if you’re looking for foodstuffs and other goodies. The other stuff, eh, I’d probably take a pass on, but it’s not as «bad» as a lot of people like to claim.
Some stalls take credit/​debit cards, others don’t. There’s access to ATMs, though.
We’ll return when we’re in the area again.

Not really my cup of tea. Echoing the sentiments of other reviews, this is a flea market at best, with a handful of food concessions. Lots of kitsch and junk — which perhaps brings back nostalgia for some, but it doesn’t work for me. This place looks to be about 40 years past its prime in my opinion.

Yes there’s some tourist stuff.
Find the tea lady. Her blueberry tea is the best!!!
a fun place to walk around, make sure you take cash.

Great place. Hummer’s Meats has the best cheeses, try the super sharp Canadian cheddar.
Michael’s sticky buns are the best. They now have buns with crumbled bacon on top instead of the usual raisins or nuts.
Another favorite is the hot dog stand near the back. Great dogs and an awesome cheddar bratwurst.

I’m not so sure I would call this a farmers market, as much as I would call it a flea market… with an Amish twist.
The Bird in Hand Farmer’s Market was a unique experience on a recent trip to Pennsylvania Amish Country. Many of your traditional farmer’s market items are there including fresh fruits and vegetables, baked breads, cookies, cakes, pies and pretzels and an incredible assortment of local meats. With local Amish merchants working most of the stands be prepared with cash.
In additional to the traditional market items you will find dolls, crafts, leather goods and other assorted items. If you’re visiting Amish Country it’s worth while to stop by and check out the market, You’ll find an assortment of local items all in one convenient spot.

Ehh I wasn’t impressed. Less of a «true» farmers market and more of a tourist trap selling fast food and processed meats and desserts. The fruits and vegetables aren’t local, it’s the same pesticide covered crap from all over this country and abroad. The meats are processed… I guess it’s a good stop to grab lunch or dessert… but I it didn’t appeal to me in the least bit.

When they say farmers market they really mean «place one sells baked goods» you can’t go wrong anywhere in Lancaster county has one pie or cookie or fudge better than the next.
You don’t have to be a grandma to get your la caster swag on! Shoo fly pie all day !

We stopped in here on Saturday afternoon. What a nice a pleasant farmers market. Filled with yummy treats. This is a smaller market but they make great use of the space. There were stalls with canned good, baked goods, a large meat market, lunch counters, spice counters, a honey retailer, a purse vendor, costume jewelry the list goes on and on. This is a great place to grab a quick bite for lunch or breakfast. Prices are beyond reasonable. If I lived in the area I would do my grocery shopping here.

I wanted to like this place. Not much of interest here. Basic meat, cheese, baked good purveyors. Nothing special. The only thing worth buying here were from Johnny’s Orchard; the orange blossom honey and chow-​chow were great! Had a terrible fresh baked pretzel; not a good sign for a Lancaster Co. «Farmers Market.»
I suggest if you want a really amazing Farmers Market experience go to Central Market in downtown Lancaster (tues, fri, sat) or Green Dragon (fridays only)