Wonderful wintertime produce, including tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, onion, red and white potatoes, sweet potatoes and apples. We also have local honey, mushrooms, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olives, tapenade, empanadas, crepes, coffee, homemade scones, croissants, Danish, cookies, sweet and savory pies, homemade bread, Asian fusion cuisine, jerk chicken, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese skewers, gluten-free baked goods, stuffed cabbage, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and lots more…​

​ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY GIFTS including handmade jewelry, candles, handmade greeting cards, scarves, mittens, shawls, gloves, baby blankets, knitted hats, woodwork, pottery and our own Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags (at the Info booth).  

​LET’S CELEBRATE!  This Sunday is our annual HOLIDAY MARKET.  Don’t forget our hours will be 11a to 2p to coincide with a visit from Santa! 

WHAT TO EXPECT?  Over 100 juried Crafters, Artists, Jewelers, Food Vendors and yes, Farmers too!
Look for one of a kind handmade items, including hand knitted mittens, scarves, pottery, woodwork, even hand-carved dining room tables, wreaths, homemade soap, stained glass, scented candles, children’s hats, gloves and beautiful jewelry.  Our artists row will be located near the professional buildings.  Also, be sure to check out the 25 or more vendors on the THRIFT SHOP GRASS. They include:  Zeke’s coffee, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Pachamama, Yia Yia Marika, and Ella’s Bake Shop.  Café seating will be in the middle.  Early Dawn (Jamaican) catering moves to the rear, while the Crepe Shoppe and Egg Stop will be up front, near Rare Opportunity (scones), Greek Superfoods, and Harvest Moon (homemade breads).

MUSIC AT THE MARKET
  The One and Only Sticky G, led by Karen Norris

FARMERS INCLUDE: PENN FARM, M & M PLANTS AND PLANT MASTERS, COMMON ROOT (CERTIFIED ORGANIC), MACBRIDE & GILL FALCON RIDGE FARM, BIRDLAND PASTURES, THOMAS EVANS PLANTS AND PRODUCE, ORCHARD BREEZE, STONE FEATHER AND APPLE VALLEY FARMS.

AT THE CHILDREN’S TENT (located near Info in the rear):  Holiday face painting and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa related activities. Supervisors are Olivia and Mark.

WHAT ELSE?  What Holiday Market would be complete without S’MORES AND CHESTNUTS roasting on an open fire?  Thanks to Boy Scout troop 264 and their leader Jeffrey Strenkowski for taking the helm. Also thanks to Harris Teeter and Jane McCarthy for their donations. Chestnuts will be sold at the Info booth, along with Stone Feather Farm’s hot apple cider. Look for Nadine Mort for direction.

Other HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:  The Medstar Montgomery Women’s Board hosts its special CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY SHOP inside the Thrift Shop.  The hours are 10 to 2. The event is exclusively for children (accompanied by an adult), so they can buy holiday gifts for family and friends.

A SPECIAL NOTE from Katherine Farquhar, director of the Blankets for Babies drive to help Ukraine.  Thanks to Lynn, Karen, Jackie and others for the 20 blankets donated at last week’s OFAM Info tent. Also thanks to our partners at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on New Hampshire Avenue.  UPDATE:  We continue to welcome blanket donations through mid-February.

La Table Du Chateau invites you to come by our tent for our Mulled Cider and  French Hot Chocolate that we created exclusively to celebrate the holiday season with you. Our hot chocolate will delight you, a delicious chocolatey base topped with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, a toasted marshmallow and white chocolate drizzle. Our cider is mulled on site with an amazing blend of spices including cinnamon, cardamon, star anise for an hour and topped with fresh orange and cranberry for the perfect festive flavor. Both drinks are a phenomenal accompaniment to our delicious croissant sandwiches. Also check out our amazing spice and tea blends for fun and delicious stocking stuffers. 

​HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE HOLIDAY MARKET THIS SUNDAY! HOURS 11A TO 2P

​Farm fresh eggs, apples, local honey, hot chocolate, apple cider, poultry, ground beef, sausage, butter, certified organic greens, hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, broccoli, radishes, onions, garlic, crepes, coffee, homemade scones, cookies, stuffed cabbage, gluten-free baked goods, sweet and savory pie, homemade bread, empanadas, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olives, tapenade, homemade peanut butter, kettle corn, Asian chicken skewers, churros, Asian fusion cuisine, tacos, fajitas and lots more!

DECEMBER 3rd HOLIDAY MARKET!
Special hours 11 am to 2 pm
It's a tradition!  Our Holiday Market takes place the first Sunday in December, with special hours, 11 to 2, to accommodate a visit from Santa on his fire truck.  This is the day to shop until you drop! We're expecting dozens of vendors selling one of a kind handmade jewelry, woodwork, pottery, art work, stained glass, baby blankets, scarves, gloves, mittens and so much more... We'll still have lots of wonderful locally grown fruits and vegetables too.  And what Holiday Market would be complete without chestnuts roasting on an open fire and s'mores?  You can also snap up one of the Olney Farmers and Artists Market's beautiful tote bags.  

​The Market provides vouchers for those in need. No questions asked! Just come to the Info booth and ask a manager or call Janet at 202-257-5326.  The vouchers are just for fresh produce.​

Courtesy of: Salt and Pepper
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: None
Serves: 6-8 People
Ingredients:

• 2 cups grilled assorted heirloom tomatoes, seeds removed, roughly sliced
• 2 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes, seeds removed, roughly sliced
• 1 cup grilled corn kernels
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup ground cherries
• 1 bunch sorrel
• 2 cups purslane
• 4 cups Malabar spinach
• 1/4 cup mint, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sparkling wine vinegar
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Salt & Pepper; set aside.
2. In large bowl, add rest ingredients, half vinegar mixture; toss until ingredients are lightly coated w/mixture (add more liquid if necessary)

Mulled Cider and French Hot Chocolate at La Table Du Chateau , Thanksgiving pies galore, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, green beans, hydroponic lettuce, certified organic greens, sausage, bacon, butter, eggs, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, broccoli, local mushrooms, homemade scones, cookies, stuffed cabbage, gluten-free granola, crepes, pupusas, Asian-fusian cuisine, Jamaican jerk chicken, rice and peas, fajitas, tacos, ground beef, poultry, local honey, cider, hot chocolate, coffee, Greek baked goods

T​he Market provides vouchers for those in need. No questions asked! Just come to the Info booth and ask a manager or call Janet at 202-257-5326.  The vouchers are just for fresh produce.​

Tomatoes, radishes, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, microgreens, hydroponic lettuce, garlic, onions, squash, local honey, cider, mushrooms, homemade scones, challah, sourdough bread, pound cake, Thanksgiving pies, coffee, empanadas, crepes, banh mi, Asian chicken skewers, jerk chicken, beans and rice, Asian fusion cuisine, tacos, fajitas, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar,  pickles, homemade soup, granola, gluten-free pastries, potato salad, mac ‘n cheese, BBQ, freshly cut flowers and plants

Thanks to so many OFAM shoppers and your friends for spreading the word and donating hand-crafted blankets (crochet, knit, quilt, felt and more) to Blankets for Babies, Comfort for Families.  
We are winding down the project, with a final shipment to Kiev Ukraine on or just after "12th Night", which is January 7th.   In the meantime,  the 2nd to last shipment is nearly ready to go (at 50 blankets).    If you can help us boost our total this weekend or next, our partners at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral can ship it by Thanksgiving!
We've heard from many folks that you're working on projects and will be crafting numerous blankets!  As the project ends in January, we'd love to send as many as you can send to us.
Please bring your donation (with your name and email) to the OFAM Info Booth any Sunday through January 6th.   Or, for pickup, leave a message for Katherine at 240 753 2121 (or kwfarq@cs.com) and let's schedule a pick-up.
The OFAM community has been amazing in your creativity and caring during this long project.   Your beautiful work has brought joy and warmth to hundreds of families through the shipments we've sent in these past two years.   

Tomatoes, radishes, onions, garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, squash, ground beef, eggs, sausage, bacon, butter, sweet and savory (Thanksgiving) pies, hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, certified organic greens, local mushrooms, BBQ, empanadas, crepes, coffee, pound cake, Asian fusion cuisine, Polish, Romanian, Vietnamese and Jamaican cuisine, smoothies, fresh juices, homemade scones, bread, croissants, croissants sandwiches, croque monsieurs, freshly cut flowers and plants 

​MASTER GARDENERS will be on hand to answer gardening questions.  Bring photos and samples!  Last appearance for 2023.

Our House band, PAT O’NEILL & MIKE FEARSON, are back in the house for our grand finale!  Please join us at 12:45 to sing ‘Country Roads’, a Market tradition. Music starts at 10 am.

Farmers

• MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm
• Sandy Spring Gardens (last day of the season)
• M & M Plants
• Full Circle (last day of the season)
• Penn Farm
• Pleitez Produce
• Full list can be found here

Jewelers

• Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry and Repair
• Lorianne Bartlett...Pax Lorianna
• Pam Baldwin...Purple Air Frog Arts
• Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such
• Marti Andress...Marti's Art 2 Craft

Artists

• Alison Palmatier...Postscript Art
• Sonya Cromwell...Lorenzo's Fine Things
• Sarah Trevisan...Sarah T. Art

Hybrids

• Audra Amerson....Lavender Rose Boutique

Crafters

• Tee Cee's Boutique 
• Heartwood Creations 
• 923 Artistry Studio
• Card by Rose 
• JD Art & Décor
•  Path of Life Healing 

​The Market provides vouchers for those in need. No questions asked! Just come to the Info booth and ask a manager or call Janet at 202-257-5326.  The vouchers are just for fresh produce.​

KIDS IN BIZ DAY AT THE MARKET, AND A VERY HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  
This is the day that 20 or so area children become vendors for the day. Check out the sweet treats and handmade crafts they’ll be selling from 10 to 12:30.  Children learn how to deliver good customer service and how to count change.  Participants are reminded to bring a small table and chair.  

WHAT'S AT THE MARKET?
​Pumpkins,  gourds, certified organic greens, tomatoes, radishes, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, broccoli, garlic, onions, local mushrooms, hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, squash, crepes, empanadas, tacos, fajitas, Asian skewers, jerk chicken, pierogi, Polish and Romanian potato salad, stuffed cabbage, gluten-free baked goods, gourmet marshmallows, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, homemade scones, cookies, homemade Danish, croissants, croissant sandwiches, croques monsieur, BBQ, egg-free cookies, coffee, cider, local honey, homemade soup and lots more

SPECIAL GUESTS
NANCY NUTTLE, Director of Childs Play Music LLC, home of Music Together Montgomery will sell gently used rhythm instruments all prices $5 & BELOW tax included!  Instruments include egg shakers, jingle bells, rhythm sticks, and drums, while supplies last. Impromptu folk song jam session on request. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! 

MUSIC AT THE MARKET
Sticky G
Sticky G is an acoustic band that has been performing at the Market for years. Founded by Karen Norris. Music starts at 10 am.

THIS WEEK'S VENDORS
FARMERS

• Full Circle Farm
• Pleitez Produce
• Sandy Spring Gardens
• Common Root Farm
• Penn Farm
• Westmoreland Farms
• Click here to see other vendors

CRAFTERS, ARTISTS,AND JEWELERS

• Suzanne Garofalo...Euforia Jewelry
• Yahaira Hurtado...The Holistic YaYa
• Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such
• Pam Baldwin...Purple Air Frog Arts
• Anna Grabow...Nature Scapes Jewelry
• Shelley Jester...Shelley's Beaded Bracelets
• Allyson Cowels...Red Mosaic Jewelry
• Julie Gross...Julie Gross, Artist
• Jennifer and Larry Tantum...Second Stanza Creations
• Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutique
•  Tee Cee’s Boutique
• Roseann Pinkney (All occasion, custom made greeting cards)
• Hand-woven Afghan rugs and pocketbooks to benefit the people of Afghanistan

ATTENTION VENDORS! 
Winter Applications are due now.  
Winter season starts in 2 weeks.
Holiday Market checks should be mailed to Olney Farmers Market, PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. Check with your manager to see if you’re on the list. Click here to submit an application today!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Vendor Party is November 5th at 1pm near the Pachamama food truck. Please bring a dish, if possible. Market supplies sausage, beverages, croissant sandwiches and lasagna.

DECEMBER 3rd HOLIDAY MARKET!
Special hours 11 am to 2 pm
Santa is expected to make an appearance!  We’ll celebrate not only Christmas, but Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.  We’re expecting about 100 vendors.

​KIDS TENT
Fun and educational activities for children. It’s supervised by an adult.

FREE YOGA EVERY SUNDAY AT 10AM:
FREE YOGA ENDS THIS SUNDAY! Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for a fabulous season!
Classes are sponsored by Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery. Don’t forget to bring your mat. Register through Uplift Yoga.  

​VOUCHERS
The Market provides vouchers for those in need. No questions asked! Just come to the Info booth and ask a manager or call Janet at 202-257-5326.  The vouchers are just for fresh produce.