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Here in Philadelphia, we don't have to stray far from Center City in order to get a hit of Amish country. There are number of Pennsylvania Dutch vendors at Reading Terminal Market who sell jams, jellies, local honeys, fresh produce, meats, cheeses and some of the most amazing baked goods. However, normally the PA Dutch merchants don't call much attention to themselves and stay tucked back in one corner of the Market.

However, this weekend, the PA Dutch merchants take over the whole Market for the 19th Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. The fest was canceled last summer, due to some unrest at the Market, so it's doubly exciting to see it return this year. Starting today, they'll set up the festival in Center Court and it will feature handmade crafts including quilts, woodcrafts, paintings, hand-braided rugs, wooden toys, and cedar chests. Available foods will including chicken pot-pie, donuts, ice cream, pies and canned fruits and vegetables. On Saturday, they'll have a mock barn raising on Arch Street, building a garden shed on the city street as well as a country auction.

If you're in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, I highly recommend coming into Philly to check out the festival. Be prepared for crowds and come with an empty stomach!

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Living in Philadelphia, I take Reading Terminal Market for granted. It's all of seven blocks from my apartment. Back when I first moved to Philly, I would often meet up with a friend for breakfast there and then we'd spend the rest of our Saturday morning wandering around, doing our grocery shopping for the week. I even did a project there last summer where I spent time at the market, interviewing people about their experiences with the market and writing about what they told me.

I was delighted to see this picture in the Slashfood pool last night, as I always enjoy seeing a place that is so familiar to me through the eyes of another. I feel like Corey has really captured the charm and energy of the market. Thanks for adding your pic to the pool Corey! I hope you enjoyed your trip to the city!

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