WELCOME TO THE OLNEY FARMERS & ARTISTS MARKET
Sundays 9 am to 1 pm all year long, rain or shine
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2801 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd.
at the corner of Prince Philip Dr. & Rt. 108
on the Medstar Montgomery Thrift Shop grounds
Free parking adjacent to the market
Special provisions provided for the elderly and disabled.
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2801 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd.
at the corner of Prince Philip Dr. & Rt. 108
on the Medstar Montgomery Thrift Shop grounds
Free parking adjacent to the market
Special provisions provided for the elderly and disabled.
PANDEMIC PROCEDURES: Masks are not required outside, per Montgomery County guidelines, yet, are strongly recommended if not vaccinated. Click here for more information.
Please continue to social distance. Report any issues to the info booth at once.
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SAFETY FIRST: Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits. These are meant to keep all of us safe.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET?
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(Besides hot peppers) Sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, certified organic greens, radishes, freshly ground beef, poultry, sausage, bacon, milk, butter, eggs, chicken pot pie, pieroghi, stuffed cabbage, Polish sausage, Greek Olive oil, falafel, Asian chicken skewers, dumplings, empanadas, crepes, omelettes, fresh coffee, fresh lemonade and limeade, scones, cupcakes, homemade bread, croissants and much more…
HOT, HOTTER, HOTTEST! IT'S OUR ANNUAL HOT PEPPER EATING CONTEST THIS SUNDAY AT 11:00: Come by the Info Booth before 11 to enter. Prizes include a $25 market shopping spree!
A CELEBRATION OF OUR OFFICIAL MARKET METEOROLOGIST, CHRIS LAUDICINA, AT 9:55: Please join us at the band tent for a special tribute and presentation.
FREE YOGA FROM 10 TO 11: Every week. Sponsored by Medstar Montgomery Hospital and Uplift Yoga. Must be pre-registered. Come to the Thrift Shop grounds.
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MUSIC AT THE MARKET
Not 2 Cool Jazz Trio
The Not 2 Cool Jazz Trio is a professional music group in the Baltimore-Washington area, led by trumpet/piano player Michael Grasso. Focusing on music from a bygone era, they have an intimate and lyrical sound that follows the west coast style of cool jazz. Here’s a sneak preview:
http://www.not2cooljazz.com/
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JEWELERS & ARTISTS AT THE MARKET
Maria Menjivar...Bella Nicole Jewelry Creations and Repairs
Gale Bonds...AG by GG Jewelry
Pam Baldwin...Purple Air Frog Arts
Suzanne Garofalo...Euforia Jewelry
Jacob McGraw...Artist
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FARMER IN NEED: Please consider helping one of our farmers in need: Pleitez Produce Farm lost 2 greenhouses during one of the recent storms. They've set up a Go Fund Me page. https://gofund.me/c06f9211
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WHERE ARE OUR BELOVED VENDORS?
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! RELISH BBQ and RT's Kitchen will be back. Look for delicious BBQ and Indonesia cuisine.
A WARM WELCOME TO KAYTERING BY KAY: Kay will have freshly baked goods like banana bread, pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, cupcakes and cheesecake. Look for her tent near Dalat Deli, on the Thrift Shop side.
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SPOTLIGHT ON VENDORS
Want to know the backstories?
Click here or on the "Spotlight on Vendors" link at the top of this page.
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WHAT'S COOKIN' ?
All recipes from our talented vendors are on the "Recipe" page.
Click here or on the "Recipes" link at the top of this page.
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IT'S OLNEY MATH !
by Greg Coxson
The "Finding Friends at the Market" problem is waiting for you!
Click here or on the "It's Olney Math" link at the top of this page.
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HOLD THESE DATES!
SEPT 12 & 26 - SANDY SPRING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT AUXILIARY - Meet our brave firefighters. Thank them for all they do. Learn about fire safety and all the fun activities they do; open houses, drive-by birthday events and much more
OCTOBER 17 - CHILI COOKOFF
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CELEBRATING THE MARKET
Check out the new Redux Extra magazine. The Summer 2021 issue features an article on the Olney Farmers and Artists Market.
https://publications.heritageprinting.com/view/1014747247/
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Montgomery County Master Gardeners will not be returning this season.
They are sincerely sorry and hope to return next season.
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Pet Policy: Dogs are not allowed on the Market grounds due to concerns about breakage, safety, and sanitation.
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Helping The Needy: We partner with Manna to provide fresh, local produce to families in need.
We also provide vouchers at the Info Booth for fresh produce from the market.
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"Friends of the Olney Farmers Market" is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Our mission is to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce and a gathering place to spend quality time with friends and family.
DONATIONS: Your donations assist our neediest customers.
Please mail your contribution to:
PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830.
Thank you for your generosity!
Special thanks to Medstar Montgomery Medical Center!
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Don't forget to visit our Facebook page.
Be sure to check out the Olney Crafts Market Facebook page
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