Olney Farmers and Artist Winter Market February 16, 2025

 WHERE CAN YOU FIND DELICIOUS VIETNAMESE, INDONESIAN, PERUVIAN, ITALIAN, MEXICAN, ROMANIAN, GREEK, HAITIAN, MEDITERRANEAN FOOD AND FRESH PRODUCE ALL IN ONE PLACE?  THE ANSWER IS THE OLNEY FARMERS MARKET.  YES, WE GO RAIN OR SHINE! 

WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET?  Eggs, poultry, hydoponic lettuce, microgreens, local mushrooms, local honey, apples, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, broccoli, greens, onions, garlic, steak, ground beef, sausage, butter, crepes, tacos, fajitas, stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar, empanadas, coffee, bbq, potato salad, gluten-free baked goods, homemade bread, croque monsieurs, pizza, fudge, homemade tuna fish salad, chicken salad, homemade lasagna, Bolognese sauce, cupcakes, vegan baked goods, scones, pound cake, Danish, spirits,  and lots more…

This week at the market...
WINTERTIME FARMERS
Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm
Apple Valley Orchard
Orchard Breeze Farm
Stone Feather Farm
Greek Superfoods
Common Root Farm  (Certified Organic)
Leedstown Farm  (off this Sunday)
Full Circle Farm
M&M Plants and Plant Masters
Alluvion Aeroponics
MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm

JEWELERS AND CRAFTERS INCLUDE:
Tee Cee's Boutique 
W Shawl Studio
Shady Grove Candles
​Lavender Rose Boutique

Special Appearance this Sunday: Patty's Bake Sale will be selling sourdough banana bread. One dollar from the sale of each loaf benefits No Kid Hungry

AT THE INFO TENT:  Snap up our new Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags, before we run out!  Also, this is where to find out about SNAP benefits.  This Sunday, ask for Ethan or Chris.  We’re also selling packages of Ya Mama’s Biscuit Mix, Shrimp ‘n Grits, and Fried Green Tomatoes, all straight from Charleston, SC, and featured on the Food Network.
 
COMING ATTRACTIONS:  Don’t forget our Spring season starts Mother’s Day.  Most of last season’s vendors will be returning, including MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm, Harvest Moon Bake Shop, Spring Hollow Farm, Westmoreland Produce, Common Root Farm, and Thomas Evans plants and produce. APPLICATIONS are due now! We already have a waiting list.  Also, a special St. Patrick’s Day musical performance by Sticky G on SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH.

NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. 

EGG-SPECTATIONS REGARDING EGGS:  Three of our farmers, Orchard Breeze, Stone Feather and Davis Highlands are planning to sell eggs this Sunday.  We’re asking farmers to do their best to keep prices reasonable.  We’re asking customers to limit purchases, so we have plenty of eggs to go around. 

ATTENTION VENDORS!   NO DRIVING ON THE GRASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   We are sorry for the inconvenience.

MANAGERS ON CALL THIS SUNDAY: 
Janet Terry 202 257 5326
Tracy Clare (Assistant manager)

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)

Reminders:
YES, WE TAKE SNAP!  Yes, the Market takes SNAP, but please note there are some changes to the program.  Ask for Charles for the latest information.  
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​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! We ask that you leave your pets at home.  We allow service animals only.
Thanks to everyone for your cooperation!
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.  THANK YOU!

Customers:  Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits.  These are meant to keep all of us safe.  
Inclement Weather:  In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com and on Facebook.
Note to Vendors:  Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.  NO DRIVING ON THE GRASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   We are sorry for the inconvenience.
​NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. ​