Market Information

  • ​Days of Operation: The Olney Farmers and Artists Market (OFAM) Winter Market runs every Sunday between November 12, 2023 and May 5th, 2024.
  • Hours of Operation: The hours of the OFAM Winter Market are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Vendors are expected to arrive by 8:45 AM, completely set up and ready by 9:00 AM, and sell for the entire time, unless it closes due to bad weather.
  • Location: The OFAM Winter Market is located at 2801 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, at the corner of Prince Philip Drive and Route 108 in Olney, MD.
  • Snow Removal Policy: The hospital will NOT clear snow or ice from the market area. In the event of hazardous conditions, the market will close.
  • Pandemic Procedures: Market management will continue to monitor Covid cases in close coordination with Medstar Montgomery hospital. We’ll let you know of any changes in operation, if there’s a major resurgence of Covid.
  • Market Newsletter: Please sign up for our Thursday newsletter, so you are posted about any weather-related changes at the Market. To sign up, email jterrymarket@gmail.com and put ‘subscribe’ in the subject line.
  • Market Website: Please keep an eye on the OFAM website: https://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com/
  • Market Facebook: Please subscribe to the OFAM facebook page:
  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063463303293
  • Market Instagram: Please subscribe to our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/olneyfam2021
  • If any OFAM-owned tents are available, vendors may rent one for $10 per day.

Application Information

  • ​Cost of $300.00 for the entire Winter Market season.● Cost of $200.00 for partial Winter Market season.
  • Vendors may pay by check, cash, money order, or cashier’s check. Check, Money Order, Cashier’s
  • Check can be made payable to “Olney Farmers and Artists Market”. Please include payment with your submitted application.
  • Once their application is accepted by OFAM, farmers and producers may participate for the remainder of the winter season and need not reapply until the next season.
  • Farmers and producers must reapply for the OFAM Spring and Summer season.
  • Applications may be received via email, mail or in person.
  • Mailing Address: Olney Farmers Market, P. O. Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830
  • Email Address: jterrymarket@gmail.com
  • Farmers and producers must apply for the winter season by November 1, 2023.
  • Full payment must be received before November 12.

Terms and Conditions

  • No tent or canopy is necessary, unless required by the Health Department.
  • Vendors may sell out of their vehicles.
  • Each vendor will display a neat, legible sign identifying the business. Signs should contain ONLY items
  • you will be selling over the winter.
  • No pets are allowed.
  • Vendors will be responsible for the behavior of family and friends.
  • More than three unexplained absences from OFAM will incur a $75.00 fine and possible loss of your space.
  • OFAM reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time. All terms and conditions shall survive termination.
  • Vendors must provide garbage receptacles for any waste generated by their wares and remove their own garbage from the market.
  • Receptacles provided by OFAM are intended for the use of our customers and guests.
  • No smoking or vaping.
  • Vendors must comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
  • Vendors will confine food to assigned space.
  • Vendors must comply with all Montgomery County Health Laws.
  • Proof of Liability Insurance is required. Please provide a copy with your application.