I have been going to Roots since I was a little kid, the baked goods and treats are amazing as is the selection of Amish foods and goods. Most markets have become rows and rows of knock-off products and seconds where Roots stays true to providing vendors who have everything from hand made jewelry for-sale to hand crafted Amish and Mennonite cheeses, chow chows, eggs and meats. Ya Gotta Love Roots! (if your a local its pronounced Rutz) ;-)
It's a fairly big place. When we went they were having a Christmas bazaar. It was cold out so there weren't many vendors. We didn't buy anything, but looks like it be one heck of a place in the spring or summer. Will return next time we go up that way!
The market is only opened on Tuesday. I visited in February and most of the outside tables are empty. Inside all of the stalls were full and there was an interesting variety of local and homemade food items, many apparently made and sold by Amish. I found some great sticky buns and a nice hoagie. There are many souvenirs to browse through and I enjoyed spending about 90 minutes there. I'm sure that in better weather when the outside vendors are there you can probably spend more time there. A fun place to explore and shop.
Suggest you arrive early to secure a parking space. Wear good walking shoes and bring a cooler if you plan to purchase food. Bringing along your own canvas shopping bags also might be a good ideaCould do without the junky vendors but enjoyed all the fruits and veggies and the Amish goods.
This was our third stop at Roots through the years of visiting our daughter in Lancaster, PA. We love going inside for the more "completed" foods like turkey sausage, nut butters, cheeses, etc. And the outside area has an amazing choice in apples, unique items like purple and yellow cauliflower, beautiful chiles, etc. We had a wonderful lunch ... all different. I had a Gyro, they had pizza, my husband had a sausage sandwich. Its an "experience" and a wonderful place to buy foods and crafts.
We visited here in December. Considering it was right before Christmas, I was disappointed with the amount of venders. There wasn't much there that caused me to pause to take a second look. I have been here a bunch of times but was actually disappointed this visit.
Wow. We loved this experience. The produce and the prices are amazing. If you need anything you will find it here.
Produce, baked goods, granola, honey and stuffed peppers are always on my list, but this place has much more. Lots to eat! Great subs and beef sandwiches are favorites. Packed in the summer with an outdoor flea market. Make it a must stop. Only open on Tuesdays!
Amish food, unusual things. I'm sure everyone will enjoy this Tuesday event. Get there early the parking gets scarce.
Visiting Root's Market is one of those rare experiences. Sure, during the summer and fall, there's fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers to choose from. But to experience the auctions and roam the market ... the sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes ... all blend together into a memory that will last forever. And if you're into the flea market scene, well you won't leave disappointed. They will surely have something you can't live without!!!