Prepare for a summer of sunshine and grab everything you need for the perfect picnic from Trax Farm Market based in Finleyville, PA.
With 10 different departments offering fresh, homegrown produce, top quality deli meats and cheeses, homemade baked goods, gifts, wine, and other grocery finds, Trax Farm Market is the ideal one stop shop for all your summer needs while directly supporting local farmers.
Continue reading to find out more about their diverse offerings in each of their 10 different departments!
Homegrown Produce and Cider
Trax Farms offers a selection of home-grown and locally grown fruits and vegetables throughout the year. The 325-acre farm the market sits upon provides them with the ability to grow fresh, high-quality produce from vine-ripened tomatoes, just-picked ears of corn, to juicy blueberries, and crisp apples.
Speaking of crisp apples, the market’s produce department is also the home of their famous Homemade Apple Cider! Since 1964, the leftover apples from harvest season are used to manufacture gallons and gallons of cider every year entirely on-site.
Greenhouse and Lawn & Garden Shop
Looking for plants and flowers to brighten up your space or planning to put some new life into your garden this summer? Well look no further than the Greenhouse and Lawn & Garden Shop at Trax Farm Market! From annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets to ready-to-plant fragrant herbs and hardy vegetable seedlings found in their greenhouse to fertilizers, garden soils, gloves, tools, and pots found in their Lawn & Garden shop, their high-quality offerings are more than suitable for everyone’s garden.
They also offer aquatic plants and accessories to keep garden water features beautiful and algae-free. So whether you’re just starting to develop your green thumb or are a gardening professional, Trax Farms has the perfect selection to help you grow a garden you’ll love. And don’t forget to grab everything you need to make your porch or backyard the perfect summer staycation with their variety of outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and fire pits!
Home and Decor
Empty that Amazon shopping cart and head over to the Trax Farms Home Decor & Gift Shop for a curation of thoughtful items from children’s toys and serving dishes to seasonal and holiday décor, clothing, and fragrant soaps, and lotions.
For a friend new or old, Trax Farm Market is your go-to destination for gifts. Some brands they offer include Nora Fleming, Mudpie, Jellycat, Douglas Toys, Michel Design Works, Fat Brain Toys, Duke Cannon, Schylling, Village Candle, Karma, and Coco + Carmen.
Grocery
With a selection inspired by the unique flavors found in Grandma Trax’s pantry, the Trax Farms grocery department is available to help feed even the pickiest of Pittsburgh‘s families, foodies, and adventurous eaters. Their shelves are stocked with a varied line of fruit salsas, delectable jams, jellies, butters, over 24 tangy unique barbecue sauces, and 27 unique Trax Farm Market salad dressings, modeled after original Trax Family recipes.
Finish off the tastiest picnic basket for your one day summer getaway with some local honey, “pop” flavors, popcorn, old-fashioned candy and gourmet chocolates and other one-of-a-kind snacks. The market also carries a variety of gluten-and-allergen-free products, as they believe everyone no matter the dietary restriction deserves delicious food!
Deli and Bakery
Stun your friends with a top-notch charcuterie board made with the finest meats and cheeses found at the Trax Farms Deli. Enjoy a selection of both premium and domestic products from top brands not limited to Boar’s Head, Alberts, Eckrich, and Land O’ Lakes.
Don’t feel like cooking? Grab a hot entree like their tender rotisserie chicken or a take and bake pizza which makes for the perfect dinner for those busy days. Bring the farm directly to table with homemade ham, chicken, turkey, tuna, or egg salads. Host the ultimate backyard barbeque with Trax Farms party trays and catering options, including deli sandwiches, salads, bread bowls, and more.
For those with a sweet tooth, there’s nothing like a fresh item from the Bakery. Sample a selection of homemade seasonal pies, cupcakes, cakes, doughnuts, and gourmet cookies.
Arrowhead Wine Shop
The Arrowhead Wine Shop at Trax Farm Market is a satellite store for Arrowhead Wine Cellars. Working in a close partnership, their Wine Shop carries over 33 different varietals, blends, and fruit wines from Arrowhead. Arrowhead wine is made with native, European, hybrid grapes and fruits making it a super refreshing beverage to enjoy on a warm summer day.
In addition to wine, the shop offers Local PA Crooked Core Hard Cider and a multitude of wine accessories, wine racks, gift bags, fun wine glasses, and so much more for the wine lovers in your life!
Antique Loft
Explore distinct artifacts from a different time at the Trax Farm Market Antique Loft. With 23 dealers and over 2,500 square feet of display space the loft offers one of the most diverse and unique selections of antiques and vintage collectables in the South Hills and greater Pittsburgh area.
Discover a showcase of textiles, primitives, retro toys, glassware, fine china, apparel, estate jewelry, old lighting and antique artwork, furniture, sports memorabilia, and comics to add to your collection.
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