OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET MAY 17, 2026

'TIS THE SEASON FOR STRAWBERRIES, HOW WE’LL BE CELEBRATING LATER THIS MONTH, NEW FLAVORS FROM JAPAN AND INDIA, AND A CELEBRITY SIGHTING ON MOTHER’S DAY!  IF YOU SNAPPED A PHOTO, STOP BY THE INFO BOOTH AND CLAIM YOUR PRIZE!

SIMBA
 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
MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge
Full Circle
Westmoreland
Leedstown
Common Root (certified organic)
Manchester Mushrooms
Living Lettuce
M & M Plants
Dimitri Olive Oil
Fairy Greens
Orchard Breeze
Thomas Evans Plants & Produce
Stone Feather Farm

A WARM WELCOME:  The Frolicking Farm, Oven Offerings (Japanese Baked Goods), the Dosa Doc (Indian Street Food), and Hen & Waffles (Chicken ‘n Waffles)

MANAGERS ON CALL:  Janet Terry (202 257 5326) and Tracy Clare (Assistant)


TAKING A BREAK:  Stuffed Potato is due back in a week.
Celebrating Opening Day with MedStar

JEWELERS AND ARTISTS
Gale Bolds...AG By GG
Melissa Ringer...Spitals and Such
Lorianne Bartlett...Pax Lorianna
Pam Baldwin...Purple Air Frog Arts
HYBRID: Audra Amerson (Lavender Rose Boutiques)
Plus (New) ARTIST Andres Gonzales

ROTATING CRAFTERS
Treasures by Brent 
Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing 
Alissa Barbato Ceramics 
W Shawl studio 
Shady Grove Candles 
Inventive Artistry 
Plus look for Bicycle Repairs opposite the Thrift Shop donations area and Knife Sharpening in the corner near Sides BBQ.
POPUP TENTS:
Voter Registration and DriveEzMD  
AN AMAZING MOTHER’S DAY:  Thanks to our community for making it a great day. Also special thanks to Nancy Wert, Nadine Mort and Robin Thomas for organizing our Gift table.  We also thank Medstar Montgomery President Emily Briton and Council member Dawn Luedtke for taking time out from their busy days to celebrate with us.

Starting on May 17th:  Free, all-level community yoga is offered at 10 a.m. every Sunday in partnership with UpLift Yoga, sponsored by MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Move with your neighbors, then pick up your farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.
 
Please bring your own mat or beach towel.  Please be courteous and only sign up to hold the spot if you know you can be there.  Class is free but pre-registration is required.  
 
https://upliftyoga.net/schedule/
HOLD THE DATES

SUNDAY MAY  30th: STRAWBERRY TASTING
Judges include Allison Weiss, executive director of the Sandy Spring Museum and our own Medstar Montgomery Hospital liaison, Katherine Farquhar.  Join us for a sneak preview of the giant Strawberry Festival at the Museum. 
  
JUNE 7TH:  PICKLE FESTIVAL!  Join us for a pickle-making class, pickle tastings, pickle popcorn, pickle dip and lots more.  

JUNE 14TH: SPRING KIDS IN BIZ DAY
This is the day children can become vendors for a day. It’s a chance for them to learn about good customer service and to count change.  All items must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Bring a small table and chair.  A Market lunch will be provided.  To sign up, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com.  Any questions about acceptable products, contact Janet at 202 257 5326.  Go to this page for sign-up: Kids in Biz - OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET

JUNE 26TH: SPRING MOVIE NIGHT
Details coming soon.

VENDOR ALERT!   A reminder that all vendors are required to have weights of at least 25 lbs per leg, no exceptions!  In the event of strong winds, you will be asked to take down your tent.  This is for everyone’s safety.  Anyone who refuses to comply will be subject to termination.  We just can’t take any chances.  Thank you.

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)

PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE!  During the regular season starting on May 10, vendors are asked to stay until1:10pm.  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 page.

*Customers:  Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits.  These are meant to keep all of us safe.  
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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.
Note to Vendors:  Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.