Soulard Farmers Market – Harr Farms

The market is one of the oldest farmers market in the United States that traces back to an open air farmer’s market in the area that began in 1779. Soulard Market moved to its present location at 730 Carrol Street in 1838.Vendors fill the open-air market weekly with fresh produce, meat, seafood, cheese, snacks, baked goods, spices, flowers, pets and other merchandise. Harr Family Farms is a small family-owned business since 1925. They are a local farm in Southern Illinois. They are a 4th generation farm celebrating above 95 years in business. Historic Soulard Market is a destination point located within a mile of the newly renovated Gateway Arch grounds, Busch Stadium, the National Blues Museum, Anheuser Busch Brewery tours, and Gateway Riverboat Museum.

New Penny Press Machine (January 2023) is located at the Harr Farms booth in the north wing of the outdoor covered market, west of the central indoor area along the south side of vendors.

Hours of operation: Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. On-street and metered parking nearby.

The machine accepts credit cards and cash apps only and has an internal supply of pennies (Zinc pennies)

Machine 1 is inside in front of the Harr Farms displays. Cost to press: £1.00 each design. Tap to pay credit card or smart phone cash app only. The zinc penny is supplied by the machine. Designs all have a solid ringed border:
1. (V) A bee hovering over a honey pot with 'Local Raw Honey Bee Positive'.
2. (H) 'I (heart) love Soulard Farmers Market established 1779'.
3. (H) Farmhouse and surroundings with 'Fresh from the Farm Harr Family Farms Est. 1925'.
4. (H) Rooster and hen overlooking 3 eggs in a nest with 'Harr Family Farms'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 38° 36' 39 N" Longitude: 90° 12' 3" W
Google Maps coordinates: JQ6X+8J St. Louis, Missouri

May 18, 2023. Penny machine is rolling well centered excellent images with tails. MWHTH