06/19/2026
This Sunday - June 21st - is Father’s Day and The First Day of Summer!
Coincidence or not? The first day of summer falls on Father’s Day. Both of these holidays share a calendar connection and some interesting parallels. The summer solstice celebrates the sun at its highest point and many ancient cultures believed the sun was the father of the universe.
This alignment of days knits together the emotional attachment we have with both of these occasions. Celebrating fatherhood with the first day of summer conjures up memories of backyard barbeques, trips to the beach, and carefree days when school was finally out!
If you search your memory banks, fresh produce probably played a role in your June, too. Ripe tomatoes, juicy peaches, crisp cucumbers, and mouth-watering watermelon. Summer is more than just a season and dad is more than just a man.
The merchants of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market love to share their expertise - and maybe a story or two - about what’s available this time of year. From local to specialty items, our knowledgeable team can guide you through the process of buying and selling produce at the peak of perfection. Let us take you back to the carefree days of the roadside farm stand or introduce you to exotic delicacies from the other side of the world.
Happy Summer, and thanks, Dad!
