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READY, SET, START BAKING! OUR ANNUAL PIE COMPETITION IS THIS SUNDAY. WIN $100., IF YOURS IS TOPS! We’ve got fabulous sweet corn, just in time for the Fourth! Also, if you’re looking for a delicious, rock bottom bargain, look for the Olney Awesome chicken! Those are some of the highlights at the Market. Now here are details:
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Local honey, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, ground beef, sausage, poultry, steak, butter, eggs, crepes, breakfast burritos, Greek olive oil, olives, Greek pastries, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, pita and hummus, gyro sandwiches, vegan gelato, gluten-free pastries, pickles, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, microgreens, local mushrooms, radishes, broccoli, red and white potatoes, garlic scapes, onions, asparagus, cucumbers, kale, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MANAGERS ON CALL: JANET TERRY 202 257 5326; TRACY CLARE, ASSISTANT (Tee Cee’s Boutique) TAKING THE DAY OFF: The Stuffed Potato will be back in a week. MUSIC AT THE MARKET: CHARLIE PLUNKETT Charlie Plunkett is a local singer/guitarist and longtime favorite of the market. Music starts at 10 am. A STICKY SITUATION: Welcome back FARMER LEE Honey! Leon Vandenberg is the former head of the Montgomery County beekeepers association. We’re excited to sample his amazing honey. Leon’s colleague, Zach, will be manning the tent this week FARMERS AT THE MARKET
IT’S A BOY! CONGRATULATIONS TO POLO AND BECKA, MANAGERS OF LEEDSTOWN FARM.. They are the proud parents of baby Leopoldo. Lito, as they call him, was born on June 2nd. He weighed eight point nine pounds and was 21 inches long. Welcome little Lito! JEWELERS
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For the complete list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com FREE YOGA: from 10-11am on the Thrift Shop Grass. Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for their sponsorship. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! Classes will be held every Sunday, now through October. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is required. Schedule - UpLift Yoga IT’S OLNEY MATH PRIZE goes to William Pugh! He won $35. For solving the puzzle of the month. Look for William at the Info booth this Sunday. He’ll be helping out at the Market. DEBUT OF OLNEY AWESOME! Each Sunday in July, one of our vendors will offer a low low price on one item. First up, LA TABLE DU CHATEAU. Look for the Olney Awesome chicken (our logo) hanging from Max and Iqra's tent. Then snap up the mouth-watering bargain of the day! HINT: THE DEAL OF THE DAY INVOLVES BREAD PUDDING. See photo below. Other participating OLNEY AWESOME vendors include Bread & Cupcakes (July 13), San Valentino Pizza (July 20), and Yia Yia Marika (July 27). This is our way of fighting inflation. PIE BAKEOFF THIS SUNDAY: Channel 5 Reporter David Kaplan will emcee our annual pie bakeoff at 11am . This is your chance to put your baking skills to the test. Thanks to James Ricciuti and his real estate team for coordinating the contest and donating the very generous $100. grand prize. Vendors will be in a separate category. Drop off your pies at the Chef’s tent by 10:45. The list of rules are here. MASTER GARDENERS ARE BACK! If your plants are looking pathetic, ask the Master Gardeners how to bring them back to life. Look for their booth along the 108 corridor. CANINE CONNECTION: The non-profit veterans organization, Warrior Canine Connection, is on a mission not just to provide service dogs for our Veterans, but also include them in training sessions called Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR), an animal assisted therapeutic session. In this way, one service dog in training can impact the lives of up to 60 Veterans! INFO BOOTH: This is where you’ll find info about becoming a vendor and about SNAP. Welcome back, Charles, who’s been away for a month! He has all the info you need about SNAP benefits. Our newest order of Market tote bags should be delivered soon. We’ll keep you posted. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. NO PETS PLEASE! DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. You may also use the Donate button at the top of this newsletter. THANK YOU! ***Customers: Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits. These are meant to keep all of us safe. Sign up for our newsletter at olneyfarmersmarket.com In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com and on Facebook. NO PETS! We ask that you leave your pets at home. We allow service animals only. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation! Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation.
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THREE CHEERS FOR CHERRIES, KIDS GO INTO BUSINESS, AND PREPS FOR A PIE BAKEOFF! THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE MARKET. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS!
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Blueberries, raspberries, ground beef, sausage, poultry, steak, butter, eggs, crepes, breakfast burritos, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, olives, Greek pastries, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, pita and hummus, gyro sandwiches, vegan gelato, gluten-free pastries, pickles, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs,homemade tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, microgreens, local mushrooms, radishes, broccoli, red and white potatoes, garlic scapes, onions, asparagus, cucumbers, kale, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MANAGERS ON CALL: JANET TERRY 202 257 5326; TRACY CLARE, ASSISTANT (Tee Cee’s Boutique) TAKING THE DAY OFF: Sides BBQ and Full Circle Farm are due back in a week. MUSIC AT THE MARKET JEFF BURNETT is a singer and guitarist who captures the energy of almost every kind of music that he loves. He plays jazz, rock, reggae, country, and blues. Jeff pays tribute to a wide variety of influences while seasoning his performances with his own style and personality. Music starts at 10am. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: The Stress Doc is in the house! At 11AM, the award winning author of ‘Where is Charlotte?’, Mark Gorkin, will be rapping away on a mission to ease anxiety in children. He’ll also be signing books. FARMERS AT THE MARKET Moon Rising Farm is back! MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm Pleitez Produce Leedstown Farm Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm Orchard Breeze Farm Stone Feather Farm Greek Superfoods M&M Plants and Plant Masters Alluvion Aeroponics Fairy Greens Lavender Farm Westmoreland Produce Common Root Farm (certified organic) Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants Thomas Evans Plants & Produce Spring Hollow Farm (every other week) JEWELERS Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such Allyson Cowels...Red Mosaic Jewelry Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade Anna Grabow...Nature Scapes Jewelry ARTISTS Alison Palmatier...Postscript Art Roy Mitchell...Boundbrook Art (New to the Market) Sarah Trevisan…Sarah T Artist HYBRIDS (clothing and jewelry) Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutique ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE: W Shawl Studio FVR Knitting and Sewing Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing Sharper Than Ever Card-by-Rose For the complete list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com GREEN OLNEY AWARD: Congratulations to MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm for winning Green Olney’s greenest business award. FREE YOGA: from 10-11am on the Thrift Shop Grass. Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for their sponsorship. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! Classes will be held every Sunday, now through October. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is required. Schedule - UpLift Yoga KIDS IN BIZ THIS SUNDAY: Today’s the day children can become vendors for the day. They learn good customer service skills and how to count change. We have one or 2 slots left. Email [email protected] to sign up. Check in is at 9:30amat the Info booth. Selling starts at 10am and ends at 12:30. Bring a small table and chair, and use sunscreen. We’ll provide tents, but if you have an extra one, please bring it. All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Anything containing allergens, like nuts, must be clearly labeled. No pets or diaper changing in the kitchen! A Market lunch will be provided free of charge at 11:20am. Donations are welcome! IT’S OLNEY MATH! Attention students! Stop by our It’s Olney Math booth this Sunday, and check out our games and the puzzle of the month. We'll have (1) Measure Water With a Vengeance, (2) Explore Invariants, using English Peg Solitaire, (3) Mostly Puzzle (win a valuable prize), (4) More games and puzzles. The first teen to solve the puzzle wins $35. Our goal is to inspire teens to enjoy math. OLNEY AWESOME! JULY 6TH Launch of OLNEY AWESOME: Look for the Olney Farmers Market Chicken as a sign of the deal of the day! First stop: LA TABLE DU CHATEAU, known for amazing croque monsieurs, tuna salad and prize-winning bread pudding. HINT: THE DEAL OF THE DAY INVOLVES BREAD PUDDING. Other participating OLNEY AWESOME vendors include Bread & Cupcakes (July 13), San Valentino Pizza (July 20), and Yia Yia Marika (July 27). This is our way of fighting inflation. HOLD THE DATE JULY 6TH PIE BAKEOFF: Channel 5 Reporter David Kaplan will emcee our annual pie bakeoff at 11am . This is your chance to put your baking skills to the test. Thanks to James Ricciuti and his real estate team for coordinating the contest and donating the very generous $100. grand prize. Vendors will be in a separate category. Go to our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com for the list of rules and info on how to enter. JULY 27th: PEACH FESTIVAL: Judges include Councilman Evan Glass, who will also offer constituent services. AT THE INFO BOOTH: This is where to get info about SNAP benefits. Ask for Ethan or Chris for help. We also have a Manna donations jar to help feed the hungry. And coming soon: our newest order of Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags. We’ll let you know as soon as it arrives. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off: Fruit and Vegetable scraps Cooked Food Meat, fish bones Dairy (cheese and yogurt) Eggshells Bread & Grains Coffee Grounds & Tea Leaves (remove all filters) HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. NO PETS PLEASE! DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. You may also use the Donate button at the top of this newsletter. THANK YOU! ***Customers: Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits. These are meant to keep all of us safe. Sign up for our newsletter at olneyfarmersmarket.com In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com and on Facebook. NO PETS! We ask that you leave your pets at home. We allow service animals only. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation! Visit our website at olneyfarmersmarket.com Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight pertent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. SURROUNDED BY BLUEBERRIES, PREPARING FOR KIDS IN BIZ, KNIFE SHARPENING, AND OUR UPCOMING PIE COMPETITION! THAT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MARKET. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Cherries, raspberries, bok choy, mixed greens, certified organic produce, eggs, butter, pickles, peppers, ground beef, poultry, sweet and savory pies, crepes, breakfast burritos, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, tomatoes, local mushrooms, local honey, empanadas, banana bread for a cause, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, Greek baked goods, gluten-free baked goods, cornbread, vegan gelato, vegan baked goods, ice cream sandwiches, carrots, squash, cucumbers, red and white potatoes, Jamaican jerk chicken, homemade bread, potato salad, BBQ, baked beans, churros, hummus and pita, Danish, fresh lemonade and limeade, predatory plants, freshly cut flowers and plants and lots more… MANAGERS ON CALL: TRACY CLARE (Manager) (Tee Cee’s Boutique in pink tent); MICKEY DENIS (Assistant manager); Bobbi Espinoza; Nicholas Boss. Janet is away. MUSIC AT THE MARKET THE NOT TOO COOL JAZZ TRIO: is a professional music group led by trumpet/piano player Michael Grasso. The trio focuses on music from a bygone era. Music starts at 10am. Olney fame! Read the story about the Olney Farmers and Artists Market in Only in Maryland! https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/trip-ideas/maryland/summer-weekend-small-town-md SPECIAL APPEARANCE: GREEN OLNEY plans to announce the best green business this Sunday. Green Olney will also be collecting items like used socks, disposable razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes and Brita filters. Go to olneyfarmersmarket.com for the complete list. Green Olney will be located near the Prince Philip driveway entrance. FARMERS AT THE MARKET
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For the complete list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com FREE YOGA: from 10-11am on the Thrift Shop Grass. Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for their sponsorship. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! Classes will be held every Sunday, now through October. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is required. Schedule - UpLift Yoga UPCOMING EVENTS: KIDS IN BIZ JUNE 29: This is the day children can become vendors. All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Children learn how to give good customer service and how to count change. Check in at our INFO booth at 9:30am. Selling starts at 10am and ends at 12:30pm. Market will provide tents and weights, or bring your own! Children should bring a small table and chair. Lunch will be served at 11:20. To sign, up email [email protected] Only a few spots open! Wear sunscreen! OLNEY AWESOME! We're starting a new DEAL OF THE DAY on July 6th, called OLNEY AWESOME. Look for the Olney Farmers and Artists Market Chicken hanging at one selected vendor's tent; and you're guaranteed to snap up a fabulous bargain. Participating vendors include: La Table du Chateau (July 6th); Bread and Cupcakes (July 13th); San Valentino Pizza (July 20th); and Yia Yia Marika (July 27th). Each vendor will be offering one item sold far below the usual price. It's our way of fighting inflation. JULY 6TH: PIE BAKEOFF: Channel 5 Reporter David Kaplan will host this year’s Pie Bakeoff at 11am. Drop off your home-baked pie from 10:45 to 11 at the Chef’s Tent. Thanks to our own James Ricciuti for organizing and for donating a $100. Visa gift card to the winner. We’ll also have a Market Vendor category. The winner will receive a $25. Market gift card. For complete contest rules, go to our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com AT THE INFO BOOTH: FIND OUT ALL ABOUT SNAP BENEFITS. THIS SUNDAY, ASK FOR CHRIS FOR DETAILS; ALSO SNAP UP OUR BEAUTIFUL OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET TOTE BAGS AND OUR CHARLESTON SHRIMP ‘N GRITS. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! REMINDERS:
DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Blueberries, raspberries, cherries, ground beef, sausage, poultry, steak, butter, eggs, crepes, breakfast burritos, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, BBQ sauce, Greek olive oil, olives, Greek pastries, Asian chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, BBQ, pita and hummus, gyro sandwiches, vegan gelato, gluten-free pastries, pickles, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, microgreens, local mushrooms, radishes, broccoli, red and white potatoes, garlic scapes, onions, asparagus, cucumbers, kale, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more…
MARKET MANAGERS: JANET TERRY 202 257 5326; TRACY CLARE (ASSISTANT: Tee Cee’s Boutique) MUSIC AT THE MARKET JANINE WILSON: In her own words: 'We perform as an acoustic duo or trio or full electric band. Our music is a mix of original and covers in the Roots Rock/Americana genres. I’ve been performing for years at such venues as Pearl Street Warehouse, The Birchmere, The Hamilton, Blues Alley, The Barns at Wolftrap, Ramshead Annapolis, Hyattsville Arts & Ales Fest, house concerts, festivals, and wineries. I've released three award-winning albums.' Music starts at 10am. FARMERS AT THE MARKET
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SPECIAL EVENT THIS SUNDAY: TAI CHI AT 11AM; Free class by instructor Avraham Pesach; Class will last between 30 and 45 minutes; Will be held on the Thrift Shop grass, if it’s very hot, or on the grassy middle. JUNE 29TH; KIDS IN BIZ: This is the day children can become vendors for a day. All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Children learn how to give good customer service and how to count change. Check in at our Info booth at 9:30am. Selling starts at 10am and ends at 12:30. Market will provide tents. Children should bring a small table and chair. Lunch will be served. To signup, email [email protected] Only a few spots open! JULY 6TH: PIE BAKEOFF: Channel 5 Reporter David Kaplan will emcee our annual pie bakeoff at 11am. This is your chance to put your baking skills to the test. Thanks to James Ricciuti and his real estate team for coordinating the contest and donating the very generous grand prize. Vendors will be in a separate category with details coming later. Go to our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com for the list of rules and info on how to enter. AT THE INFO BOOTH: FIND OUT ALL ABOUT SNAP BENEFITS. THIS SUNDAY, ASK FOR ETHAN OR CHRIS FOR DETAILS; ALSO SNAP UP OUR BEAUTIFUL OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET TOTE BAGS AND OUR CHARLESTON SHRIMP ‘N GRITS. REMINDERS:
from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. You may also use the Donate button. A LITTLE WINE, STRAWBERRIES, AND A CHANCE AT ROMANCE THIS SUNDAY; BLUEBERRIES ARE CROPPING UP; AND WHEN CHILDREN CAN BECOME VENDORS FOR A DAY. THAT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MARKET. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Asparagus, beans, broccoli, tomatoes, certified organic produce, kettle corn, collards, radishes, kale, local honey, garlic, onions, red and white potatoes, local mushrooms, crepes, breakfast burritos, coffee, cornbread, butter, empanadas, stuffed potatoes, poultry, ground beef, sausage, sweet and savory pies, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, gluten-free baked goods, homemade bread, croissants, croissant sandwiches, hummus and pita, tuna salad, chicken salad, croque monsieurs, cupcakes, vegan desserts, banana bread for a cause, iced tea, fresh lemonade, gelato, Vietnamese, Jamaican, Cameroonian, and Romanian cuisine, freshly cut flowers and plants, herbs, predatory plants, and lots more… SPECIAL APPEARANCE: PLANTS FOR A PURPOSE: Stop by Rachel’s booth, and find out how you can help critically ill children in Uganda access life-saving medical care, and at the same time, cultivate joy and hope in your own home. ALSO, ON-SITE KNIFE SHARPENING AND BICYCLE REPAIRS. MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare, assistant manager (Tee Cee’s Boutique) Bobbi Espinoza (10:30-11:45am) MUSIC AT THE MARKET SIMBA Back by popular demand! ZACH ‘SIMBA’ SIMMS is a professional musician, Guitarist, Mandolinist and Electric Bassist. He also plays the Ukulele and gives music lessons too! Music starts at 10am. FARMERS AT THE MARKET Pleitez Produce Leedstown Farm Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm Orchard Breeze Farm Stone Feather Farm Greek Superfoods M&M Plants and Plant Masters Alluvion Aeroponics Fairy Greens Lavender Farm Full Circle Farm Spring Hollow (poultry) Westmoreland Produce Common Root Farm (certified organic) Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants TAKING A BREAK: MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm will be back in a week. (We apologize for the error last week.) JEWELERS Lusi Cai...Lusi Harmony Mesi Gebereyohanes...Lemlem Arts and Crafts Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry and Repairs Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade Shannon Mohan...Shannon Mohan Art Matthew Lin and his Mom...Queen Jade ARTISTS Taiwo Ajayi...Tandigo Art Studio Tom Chabolla...Art by Tom Chabolla Sarah Trevisan...Sarah T. Artist Lennon McPherson....Lennon Photography Jackie Adrian...Jackie Adrian (artist & author) HYBRIDS: Jennifer and Tom Tantum...Second Stanza Art Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE: W Shawl Studio Joe's Curio Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing 923 Artistry Studio FVR knitting and sewing Cards-by-Rose FREE YOGA: from 10-11A on the Thrift Shop Grass. Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for their sponsorship. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! Classes will be held every Sunday, now through October. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is required. Schedule - UpLift Yoga SPECIAL EVENT THIS SUNDAY: SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING! If you’ve lost faith in those expensive dating apps, come join us at 11a this Sunday on the Market Meadow. It’s an opportunity to meet someone new in a relaxed setting. Benefits the Sandy Spring Fire Department. To sign up go to https://www.eventbrite.com/d/md--olney/slow-down-for-speed-dating/ JUNE 29TH; KIDS IN BIZ: This is the day children can become vendors for a day. All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Children learn how to give good customer service and how to count change. Check in at our Info booth at 9:30am. Selling starts at 10am and ends at 12:30. Market will provide tents. Children should bring a small table and chair. Lunch will be served. To signup, email [email protected] Only a few spots open! AT THE INFO BOOTH: FIND OUT ALL ABOUT SNAP BENEFITS. THIS SUNDAY, ASK FOR ETHAN OR CHRIS FOR DETAILS; ALSO SNAP UP OUR BEAUTIFUL OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET TOTE BAGS AND OUR CHARLESTON SHRIMP ‘N GRITS. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off: Fruit and Vegetable scraps Cooked Food Meat, fish bones Dairy (cheese and yogurt) Eggshells Bread & Grains Coffee Grounds & Tea Leaves (remove all filters) HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. NO PETS PLEASE! DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. You may also use the Donate button at the top of this newsletter. ***Customers: Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits. These are meant to keep all of us safe. In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com and on Facebook. NO PETS! We ask that you leave your pets at home. We allow service animals only. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation! Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight pertent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. OUR FIRST TOMATOES OF THE SEASON ARE IN! WHICH STRAWBERRY FARMER IS TOPS? A MARKET VIDEO YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS; AND MAKE HASTE, IF YOU WANT TO SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING ON JUNE 8TH. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS... WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Farm fresh eggs, butter, ground beef, sausage, sweet and savory pies, homemade bread, croissants, Danish, crepes, breakfast burritos, pickles, peanut butter, kale, microgreens, local mushrooms, red and white potatoes, onions, broccoli, hydroponic lettuce, fresh coffee, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Bolivian empanadas, Jamaican Jerk chicken, Maryland crab cakes, Maryland wine, freshly cut flowers and plants, homemade fudge, gluten-free baked goods, gelato, vegan baked goods, BBQ, homemade pasta and meatballs, banana bread for a cause and lots more… MANAGERS ON CALL: Janet Terry (202 257 5326) & Tracy Clare | Assistants: Nicholas Boss, Audra Amerson, Mickey Denis MUSIC AT THE MARKET Generation Mixtape: A fun band covering popular, weird, and wonderful hits from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's. Nick Schor’s band is a Market favorite. Music starts at 10AM. FARMERS AT THE MARKET:
Schedule - UpLift Yoga  STRAWBERRY CHALLENGE!
TOP STRAWBERRY FARMER: Walker Santos from Davis Highlands. Congratulations! Also special thanks to James Ricciuti and his real estate team, for organizing our Strawberry Challenge. We also thank strawberry judge Allison Weiss, executive director of the Sandy Spring Museum. The Museum’s Strawberry Festival is set for June 7th. See photo above. IT'S OLNEY MATH WINNERS! Ethan Moore and Zach Arguelles both received $35. for solving the puzzle of the month. SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Click here and jot down the date, June 8th, if you’re tired of those expensive dating apps. The Market meadow could be the perfect setting to meet someone new. Sip on a little wine (or non-alcoholic beverage); and munch on Market strawberries. All proceeds benefit the Sandy Spring fire department, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. KIDS IN BIZ DAY: JUNE 29TH - This is the day children can become vendors for a day. All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Children learn how to give good customer service and how to count change. Selling starts at 10AM and ends at 12:30. Market will provide tents. Children should bring a small table. Lunch will be served. To sign up, email [email protected]. MASTER GARDENERS ARE BACK! Bring your photos and plant questions! CELEBRATING THE MARKET: Thanks to Andy Rubin of ReMax for this amazing video from our Mother’s Day grand spring reopening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4NLvUV8Yd8 SNAP: Stop by the Info tent and ask for Charles or Ethan. While you’re there, snap up our beautiful Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags. We also sell Charleston shrimp ‘n grits, fried green tomato kits and biscuits to celebrate our roots. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. REMINDERS:
HOW CAN YOU BEAT THE MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC THIS WEEKEND? STAY HOME AND TAKE THE STRAWBERRY CHALLENGE INSTEAD! ALSO, IT’S OLNEY MATH IS BACK WITH PRIZES, AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR JUNE 8TH EVENT, JUST FOR SINGLES. THOSE ARE SOME OF THE MARKET HAPPENINGS. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Strawberries, Maryland crab cakes, kale, certified organic produce, local mushrooms, ground beef, onions, red and white potatoes, local honey, homemade bread, cupcakes, gluten-free baked goods, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, coffee, Danish, croissants, crepes, empanadas, breakfast burritos, sausage, sweet and savory pies, garlic, carrots, Vietnamese dumplings, Jamaican jerk chicken, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Cameroonian pastries, hummus and pita, gyro sandwiches, BBQ, pizza, fresh fruit smoothies, fresh flowers, plants and lots more… MANAGERS ON CALL: JANET TERRY (202 257 5326) and TRACY CLARE (Tee Cee’s Boutique) TAKING A BREAK: La Table du Chateau is due back in a week! Sharper Than Ever Knife Sharpening is also off. MUSIC AT THE MARKET Bill Gibson Country, Americana and soft rock from the 60's to today. A Market favorite! Music starts at 10am. FARMERS AT THE MARKET
JEWELERS
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FREE YOGA: from 10-11A on the Thrift Shop Grass. Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for their sponsorship. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! Classes will be held every Sunday, now through October. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is required. Schedule - UpLift Yoga STRAWBERRY CHALLENGE! Drop off your homemade strawberry creation at the Chef’s tent by 10:30am, and let the judging begin. Welcome judge Allison Weiss, executive director of the Sandy Spring Museum, the home of the giant Strawberry Festival. Our own James Ricciuti will emcee. Grand prize is $100. There’s also a Farmer category. Farmers should drop off 2 pints at the Info tent. All instructions and details can be found here: https://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com/strawberry-challenge.html IT’S OLNEY MATH IS BACK! Mathematician and host Greg Coxson will have puzzles and games, as well as the monthly math puzzler. Be the first middle or high schooler to solve it, and you win $35.! We will explore patterns in the famous Pascal Triangle. We will also have Mega Chess, and a Mega version of the Soma Cube. SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Click here and jot down the date, June 8th, if you’re tired of those expensive dating apps. The Market meadow could be the perfect setting to meet someone new. Sip on a little wine (or non-alcoholic beverage); and munch on Market strawberries. All proceeds benefit the Sandy Spring fire department, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. KIDS IN BIZ DAY: JUNE 29TH - To sign up, email [email protected]. Also, we’re offering children the chance to be an apprentice to a vendor the Sunday before, June 22nd. Among the participating vendors: The Italian Pasta Shop. FIRST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER: (Our first ever) NIGHT MARKET AND FAMILY MOVIE SNAP: Stop by the Info tent and ask for Charles or Ethan to learn the ropes. While you’re there, snap up our beautiful Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags. We also sell Charleston shrimp ‘n grits, fried green tomato kits and biscuits to celebrate our roots. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. NO PETS PLEASE! DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. Customers:
Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. WE’RE OFF TO A ROARING START OF THE SPRING SEASON, THANKS TO OUR VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY! THANK YOU! AND ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STRAWBERRY CHALLENGE? DETAILS ON OUR MAY 25TH EVENT ARE COMING UP!
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Fresh strawberries, eggs, butter, local mushrooms, ground beef, sausage, chicken pot pie, sweet and savory pies, crepes, breakfast burritos, coffee, Romanian cuisine, Vietnamese dumplings, pizza, Bolivian empanadas, freshly baked bread, cupcakes, Danish, churros, croissants, croque monsieurs, tuna salad, chicken salad, fresh lemonade, Greek olive oil, Greek baked goods, olives, kale, certified organic greens, onions, garlic, broccoli, microgreens, hydroponic lettuce, banana bread for a cause, vegan gelato, gluten-free baked goods, kettle corn, plants and freshly cut flowers, and lots more… TAKING A (MUCH NEEDED) BREAK: STUFFED POTATOES IS DUE BACK IN A WEEK. MANAGERS ON CALL: Janet Terry 202 257 5326 | Mickey Denis (filling in for Tracy) MUSIC AT THE MARKET - Michelle Swan Michelle Swan is an award winning singer and songwriter. She has released 3 records on her own label and has won Mid-Atlantic Songwriting contest’s gold award and best song overall in 2023 & 2024 for her songs “Enemy in My Scope” & “It All Came to Pass”. Michelle weaves lyrics and notes together to create intensely personal songs that tell of sentiments and circumstances nonetheless familiar to everyone. Music starts at 10am. FARMERS AT THE MARKET
JEWELERS AT THE MARKET
ARTISTS AT THE MARKET
Hybrid: Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques CRAFTERS INCLUDE
COMING EVENTS SPECIAL APPEARANCE THIS SUNDAY: Green Olney FREE YOGA: from 10-11A on the Thrift Shop Grass. Thanks to Uplift Yoga and Medstar Montgomery for their sponsorship. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! Classes will be held every Sunday, now through October. While there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is required. Schedule - UpLift Yoga STRAWBERRY CHALLENGE MAY 25TH: Drop off your favorite, homemade strawberry dessert to our chef's tent by 10:30am. Special thanks to James Ricciuti. All instructions and details can be found here: https://www.olneyfarmersmarket.com/strawberry-challenge.html SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Click here and jot down the date, June 8th, if you’re tired of those expensive dating apps. The Market meadow could be the perfect setting to meet someone new. Sip on a little wine (or non-alcoholic beverage); and munch on Market strawberries. All proceeds benefit the Sandy Spring fire department, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. KIDS IN BIZ DAY: JUNE 29TH - To sign up, email [email protected]. Also, we’re offering children the chance to be an apprentice to a vendor the Sunday before, June 22nd. Among the participating vendors: The Italian Pasta Shop. FIRST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER: (Our first ever) NIGHT MARKET AND FAMILY MOVIE NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. Our banana bread baker, Ryan, was able to sell enough banana bread to donate $323.00 to No Kid Hungry. It's enough to provide up to 3,230 meals to kids and families in need. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. You may also use the Donate button at the top of this newsletter. THANK YOU! REMINDERS:
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, AND WELCOME TO THE GRAND REOPENING OF OUR SPRING/SUMMER MARKET! SURPRISE YOUR MOM THIS SUNDAY WITH A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED RED ENVELOPE! DONATE JUST $20. TO OUR NON-PROFIT, AND SHOWER YOUR MOM WITH A GIFT WORTH MORE THAN $20. AMONG THE ITEMS: A $75. MARKET SHOPPING SPREE, BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE JEWELRY, A PEDICURE AT A LOCAL SPA, AND ONE-OF-A-KIND SCENTED CANDLES. TO SNAP UP A RED ENVELOPE, HEAD OVER TO THE GRASS OUTSIDE THE THRIFT SHOP FRONT DOOR OR LOOK FOR A STUDENT VOLUNTEER.
SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY LAYOUT: Many of your favorite vendors, including Dangerously Delicious Pies, Zeke’s Coffee and San Valentino Pizza, will be on the grass. So be sure to visit the vendors on the grassy middle and on the grass outside the Thrift Shop front door. Each area will feature Children’s activities like face painting, puzzle making, and Mother’s Day card making. KNIFE SHARPENING WILL ALSO BE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. GO TO THE INFO TENT FOR DIRECTION. WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Lots of strawberries, ground beef, sausage, poultry, eggs, butter, greens, onions, garlic, broccoli, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, hydroponic lettuce, radishes, microgreens, crepes, local mushrooms, local honey, plants and freshly cut flowers, Bolivian empanadas, sweet and savory pies, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, Jerk chicken, Indonesian pastel, Vietnamese dumplings, banh mi, fresh lemonade, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, Danish, coffee, iced tea, churros, hummus and pita, gyro sandwiches, gelato, vegan baked goods, gluten-free baked goods, Romanian stuffed cabbage, BBQ, potato salad and lots more... MANAGERS THIS SUNDAY: Janet Terry 202 257 5326, Tracy Clare, Sandy Tucker, Charles Lewis, Bobbi Espinoza, Greg Coxson and Mickey Denis MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Our house band, the Pat O’Neill Band, kicks off the season. Also, welcome back Deb Peitavino, our music director! AT THE INFO BOOTH: Snap up our beautiful Olney Farmers and Artists tote bags; and while you’re there, ask for Charles or Ethan to find out about SNAP benefits. MASTER GARDENERS will be at this Sunday's market! Bring your plant samples, photos, and questions! FARMERS AT THE MARKET
JEWELERS AT THE MARKET
ARTISTS AT THE MARKET
Plus HYBRID: Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques CRAFTERS We are expecting dozens of Crafters this Sunday. They will be located throughout the Market, including the circle, outside the Thrift Shop front door. For the complete list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com Here are some of the Crafters: A little Pottery
HOLD THE DATES!
NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. THANK YOU! REMINDERS:
OUR PLANS FOR A DAY FULL OF SURPRISES FOR MOMS ARE UNVEILED! WHAT’S INSIDE THE RED-HOT ENVELOPES? AND OUR FIRST STRAWBERRIES ARE IN! THAT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MARKET THIS SUNDAY. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Ground beef, sausage, poultry, eggs, butter, greens, onions, garlic, broccoli, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, hydroponic lettuce, radishes, microgreens, crepes, local mushrooms, local honey, plants and freshly cut flowers, Bolivian empanadas, sweet and savory pies, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, Jerk chicken, Indonesian pastel, Vietnamese dumplings, banh mi, fresh lemonade, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, Danish, coffee, iced tea, churros, hummus and pita, gyro sandwiches, gelato, vegan baked goods, gluten-free baked goods, Romanian stuffed cabbage, BBQ, potato salad and lots more... TAKING A BREAK: Flash Crab Cakes is due back next week. MANAGERS THIS SUNDAY: Janet Terry 202 257 5326 | Tracy Clare (assistant) located in the pink tent AT THE INFO BOOTH: Snap up our beautiful Olney Farmers and Artists tote bags; and while you’re there, ask for Charles or Ethan to find out about SNAP benefits. WINTERTIME FARMERS
ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE:
MOTHER’S DAY RED ENVELOPES: If you’re looking for a special way to surprise your Mom on Mother’s Day, look for the red envelopes this Sunday. Our vendors have donated all kinds of wonderful gifts. Your cost: a $20 donation (to our non-profit arm that benefits our neediest customers). Stop by the Info booth to pick up your red envelope, or look for a student volunteer. OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS: MAY 18TH. Women’s Board Spring Book Sale 10-2, across the street from the Market (supporting Medstar Montgomery) STRAWBERRY TASTING: MAY 25TH. (Features a sneak peak at the Sandy Spring Museum’s giant Strawberry festival) SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Click here and jot down the date, June 8th, if you’re tired of those expensive dating apps. The Market meadow could be the perfect setting to meet someone new. Sip on a little wine (or non alcoholic beverage); and munch on Market strawberries. All proceeds benefit the Sandy Spring fire department, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. KIDS IN BIZ DAY: JUNE 29th. This is the day children can become vendors for a day. All items must be handmade or homemade, under adult supervision. Sign up by emailing [email protected] NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. NO DRIVING ON THE GRASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We are sorry for the inconvenience. FOOD SCRAPS: As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip. NO PETS PLEASE! DONATIONS WELCOME! Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need. This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund. We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent. THANK YOU! ***Customers: Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits. These are meant to keep all of us safe. In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com and on Facebook. NO PETS! We ask that you leave your pets at home. We allow service animals only. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation! Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. |