Root's Country Market & Auction - Produce market in Manheim - 705 Graystone Rd, USA

Walked around a bit, enjoyed the ambiance. Ran across this diner and enjoyed Meatloaf and Open Turkey sandwich. Folks sitting behind us were enjoying their 55th wedding anniversary. Pay it forward opportunity, and we did. Merry Christmas and Happy 55th.

A great market with all local and fresh goods. Tons of craft and merchandise vendors. Has both inside and outside booths. A true must see place.

We absolutely love all the different shopping options at Roots! It is like the Green Dragon used to be but even larger. There are a wide variety of handmade goods as well as fresh pastries, farm fresh meats and vegetables. There are stands that sell vegan option salads, fried shrimp and vegetables, Zerbes chips, Raub's subs, grape leaves, pickles, relishes, smoked cheeses and meats, nuts, candy, dog bones, catnip treats, plants, flowers, maple syrup, leather belts...there really is something for everyone. We enjoyed a fantastic sausage sandwich from Zooks, the boys enjoyed milkshakes from an outdoor stand, we ate a salt stick from the bread bakery, bought some unusual -but delicious white radishes from an outdoor vendor, and had the best sticky buns from an inside vendor..the list goes on. The prices are fair but it's a great idea to comparison shop. Typically the prices at produce stands that are outdoors are less, sometime by a great amount. We recommend going on a day that's overcast and going fairly early or right after lunch when the crowds seem to diminish a bit. It's also a great idea to take a picture of where you parked your car and the entry door you accessed. It's easy to get turned around. If you lose your people and don't have a phone, make a meet up plan for the door where you entered.

Great place for a day of antiquing, eating and bargain hunting. Pretzels, candy, baked goods and every type of meat, poultry and produce you can imagine. More food choices than you can even choose from. Tons of outdoor food trucks, vendors and booths that will be open later in the spring. A great way to spend an afternoon in Amish country.

Was there on Tuesday and totally loved it! People are kind, and prices are unbelievably low! Definitely come back.

A one of a kind farmers market located in Lancaster County PA - a place not to miss if you are a local or passing through. They're only open on Tuesday but we'll worth the wait. So many unique vendors to shop at. Have been visiting ROOTS since the 80s and some of it has not changed. You can get quality local products at a fair price. The flowers are excellent. Make sure to visit one of the sub shops for a unique taste. There are a lot more vendors in the warm months. Options range from clothes, antiques and toys to fruits, fresh lemonade, breads, ice cream, dairy, fresh meals and more. Flea market and small shops. There are multiple restrooms at varying degrees of cleanliness. Plenty of parking but lots of walking. Kid and family friendly. Highly recommend you plan out a trip to visit ROOTS - it is surely an experience you don't want to miss for an authentic Amish market experience. Not all vendors are Mennonite or Amish.

Root's to us locals is pronounced so it rhymes with soot (like in your chimney). I grew up riding my bike here as a kid decades ago. Some vendors have changed over the years, but there are also some stalwarts like S Clyde Weaver, Brubakers, Hodeckers celery and more that you can rely on for quality over generations. Tons of fresh vegetables and fruits of every kind would be the main draw for many. Something for anyone from handmade crafts to a zillion kinds of canned and jarred foods and preserves. My daughter picked up some beef jerky from a vendor that had more than a dozen homemade flavors. We got fresh funnel cakes & some soft pretzels as well. No visit is complete unless we get a big bag of caramel Kettle Corn from the stall that has workers stirring the caramel in a copper kettle during the day, the smell is intoxicating. On today's visit we got there around 6:45 pm & many vendors were breaking down, so we were on the late side. IT'S ONLY OPEN ON TUESDAYS, that's key to remember. Only took pic of the Kettle Corn stand today. Across from the main Roots buildings they have additional vendors. In an old mill, they have artists that create their goods by hand, we saw jewelry, paintings and glass pieces. Outside of the mill, through a grass & gravel lot are dozens of tables in a flea market setup. I believe it is more for the mornings, as many vendors were busy packing up & it was only 1:30 p.m.

This experience was unmatched. All of the fresh produce and homemade food was amazing!