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Welcome to the Olney Farmers
& Artists Market!
Hours are 9 am to 1 pm year-round.
The Market is now "Grab and Go". So please, no
lingering after you make
your purchases. Also, REMEMBER that social
distancing and masks (see below for references) are required!
Medstar Hospital workers will receive 20 percent discounts
during the first hour.
What's at the Market on Sunday, June 28?
A very Happy Fourth to all! If you’re not at the beach, we hope you’ll join us at the Market this Sunday. All we ask is for you to wear a mask and social distance. We promise to do our best to make it a safe and wonderful day! Market hours are 9 to 1. Social distancing monitors will be on hand. We’ll also have hand sanitizing stations.
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET?
This just in from Sandy Spring Gardens! Tom will have summer squash (zucchini and yellow squash), green beans, bell peppers, okra, bulb onions, new potatoes (red and white) and their first cherry tomatoes. We’ve also got blueberries, garlic, certified organic greens, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, sugar snap peas, sausage, poultry, milk, butter, eggs, yogurt, Greek olive oil, lasagna, soup, empanadas, crepes, omelettes, coffee, flowers and plants, croissants, scones and more.
We welcome back Anna Sutter, from Sweet Pea Pastries. She’s promising frangipane tart slices, tart cherry cookie bars, and blueberry and cranberry orange muffins. (Anna will rotate with Ella’s Bake shop on the grassy area.)
MUSIC AT THE MARKET
Rock Creek Strings: Perfect for a July 4th weekend!
Norwood Ice Cream will have the following flavors this Sunday: Dulce de Leche, 4th of July Berry Blast (vanilla with fresh strawberry and blueberry swirl), Toasted Coconut and Mango Sorbet.
Plus a rotating group of juried Crafters. We have potters, woodworkers, handmade pocketbooks, hand painted birdhouses, handmade baby clothes and lots more.
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Under a new directive issued by Montgomery County Health Officer Travis Gayles June 18, 2020, residents must wear face coverings whenever they are in public ... Exceptions are children two years or younger and people with health conditions that make breathing difficult. This directive is in addition to the Maryland state order issued in April 2020. See below for link to that order.
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Three jewelers will be back --
Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry Creations and Repair
Allyson Cowels...Red Mosaic Jewelry
Jeff Miller....JBS Glass Art
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We'll have music as well -- Burt the Dirt -- a Market favorite. We're glad to welcome him back!
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YOGA AT THE MARKET
Sponsored by Medstar Montgomery General Hospital
GREAT news, Montgomery County has released updated guidelines that now include outdoor fitness classes and outdoor yoga.
The Spring Yoga and Natural Health Center is now offering outdoor yoga sessions at the Olney Farmers Market Sundays through September 20.
Classes are limited to 18 and must be physically distanced (face coverings only required when physical distancing not possible).
Please bring your own mats.
Classes are one hour long, starting at 10:00 am.
Pre-registration required. Sign up at The Spring Yoga and Natural Health Center online scheduler.
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BIKE WERKS
Bike Werks will be at the market. Please contact Carl in advance 301-310-6765 before arriving.
Bike Werks will be on site doing spot repairs and adjustments. For full tune-ups, you must schedule a home appointment since there isn't time to dedicate to the process at the market. Be advised that with the season and the pandemic, lead times have stretched out. Let Bike Werks get your bike rideable for the weeks leading up to your appointment and finish the job then. Note that they can only take the first 18 bikes so arrive early.
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Please don't forget masks, and social distancing is required.
Lastly, the Olney Market is donating produce to 3 families in need each week. If you know of someone who can use our help, text 202 257 5326 or email jterrymarket@gmail.com
Please be patient! We cannot have crowds, due to health concerns, so we must limit the number of customers at any given time. Monitors will be stationed at the main entrances to ensure that everyone is social distancing. After purchasing your items, please take them home, so that others can enter and enjoy the market, too.
Once the situation improves, we promise that it will be business as usual again.
Hope to see you at the Market!
Market runs rain or shine!
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The Olney Market is considered an essential service, under the Governor's orders. All customers and vendors are REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS, and we'll provide gloves and sanitizing stations.
The Governor of Maryland, in his executive order issued in April 2020 (and not yet withdrawn), stated that face masks are required for all patrons over the age of nine years at retail establishments. The order defines “Retail Establishments” as retail businesses, organizations, establishments, and facilities in the State of Maryland, including without limitation:
i. Grocery stores, convenience stores, farmer’s markets, and any other establishment engaged in the retail sale of non-prepared food;
See https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Masks-and-Physical-Distancing-4.15.20.pdf for details.
Enjoy the fresh air, but please plan to 'Grab 'n Go' and social distance, until we get the all-clear signal.
There will be no chef's demo, nor will there be a children's tent for now.
***We are planning online children's activities soon. Please email jterrymarket@gmail.com, if you would like more info.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THE OLNEY
CRAFTS MARKET: There will be a limited number of crafters
and artists at the Market each Sunday. Check our Facebook
and the Olney Crafters Market pages for details each Sunday.
Some of the crafters who will be returning --
Sundance Glass
Handmades By Kristine
Nimble Vines Florals
Bennett the Smith
Detta’s Delights
Joyful Bath
Tibet Sky Emporium
Sunstone Candles
Along with our regulars:
Tee Cee’s Boutique (masks only)
Friendly Body Products (soaps only)
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Pet Policy: Dogs are not allowed on the Market grounds. This policy is due to Market's concerns about breakage, safety, and sanitation. F
For further explanation, click here.
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Our Market is at the same location, the Medstar Hospital
Grounds. Thank you Medstar for giving us this prime location to
serve our community.
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Below is a list of vendors expected at the Market
For most up-to-date information on vendors,
check our Facebook page.
Bike Werks
Canela Churros
Civilitea ** New (organic iced tea)
Coop's Soups
Crepe Shoppe, The
Common Root
Cupcakes Lounge
Dalat Deli
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Dimitri Olive Oil
DVM Empanadas
Egg Stoppe
Ella's Bakeshop (at Market 7/12)
Friendly Body Products (Soaps)
Full Circle Farm
Garden-Spots (custom made flower containers-seasonal)
High Low Farm (Maple Syrup, honey) (every other week)
M and M Plants and Plant Masters
MacBride and Gill Falcon Ridge Farm
McClintock Distilling (rotates with Tobacco Barn)
Mom's Sweet Creations
Norwood Ice Cream
Orchard Breeze Farm (Meat and Dairy)
Penn Farm
Phil's Dills
Pleitez Produce
Polka Deli
Rare Opportunity Bakehouse
River House Pizza kits (rotates w/ Tag Team Kitchen)
Rustiq Bake Shop
Sandy Spring Gardens
Shafa Blend spices
Shepherd's Manor Creamery
Somerset Produce
Stone Feather Farm
Sweet Tea and Cornbread (also handmade masks)
Tag Team Kitchen (rotates w/ River House Pizza)
TeeCee's Boutique (handmade masks)
Tobacco Barn (rotates with McClintock)
Twin Valley Distillery
Urban Winery (twice a month)
Waycups Gourmet
Westmoreland Produce
Zeke's Coffee
- Please check our Facebook page for more specific info on rotating vendors.
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2020 Market Vendor Applications -- click on
appropriate link below (note that the 2020
Olney Crafts Market application is also listed,
though that Market remains on hold.)
2020 Market Artists App
2020 Market Food Vendors App
2020 Market Farmers App **correct fee is $400. per spot
2020 Crafts Market App
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"Friends of the Olney Farmers Market" is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations go to assist our neediest customers. Please mail your contribution to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. Thank you for your generosity!
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MARKET LOCATION : 2801 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd.,
at the corner of Prince Philip Dr. & Rt. 108
Plenty of FREE public parking available behind the MedStar Montgomery Hospital Thrift Shop, on Prince Philip Drive.
FREE parking also available at the professional buildings adjacent to the Market, on Route 108.
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olneyfarmersmarket.tumblr.com
and visit our Facebook page as well.
Be sure to check out the Olney Crafts Market Facebook page
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The Market's email address is olneyfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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