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DY, SET, START BAKING! HOW YOU CAN ENTER THIS SUNDAY’S APPLE PIE COMPETITION… A SNEAK PREVIEW OF MOVIE NIGHT AND OUR FIRST EVER NIGHT MARKET; AND THE FIRST TEEN TO SOLVE THE ‘IT’S OLNEY MATH’ PUZZLE WINS $35! THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Pumpkins, vegan gelato, eggs, sausage, poultry, sweet potatoes, local honey, local mushrooms, crepes, fresh juices, smoothies, homemade lemonade and limeade, peaches, herbal tea, ground beefsteak, butter, breakfast burritos, hummus and pita, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, pierogi, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, gelato, vegan ice cream sandwiches, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, microgreens, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, 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); and Bobbi Espinoza Taking the day off! Stuffed Potato, Yia Yia Marika, DJ the Baker and Three Point Cycles Bike Repairs (returns in 2 weeks) Giant Watermelon from Westmoreland Farms! Pawpaws from Falcon Ridge Farms! MUSIC AT THE MARKET: SANDRA DEAN The Sandra Dean Band combines gutsy guitar solos, revved up bass guitar, fervent drums, heartfelt keyboard, and Sandra Dean's one-of-a-kind soulful, rock-n-roll voice. The Sandra Dean Band brings the house down with fresh interpretations of Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul music. Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUNDAY "The Stress Doc" ™ is back! Mark Gorkin is the author of the multi-award-winning and multicultural illustrated children's book, Where Is Charlotte? The Doc will lead a magical family singalong of the Hide-and-Seek adventures of our fun and feisty little hero. Also: it’s in the cards! Daryl Witt, owner of the Sports Cards Exchange, has cards to trade, sell or buy. APPLE PIE COMPETITION THIS SUNDAY! Which apples are best? And what’s the secret to the perfect crust? Drop off your homemade apple pie at our Chef’s tent by 10:30a this Sunday, and let the competition begin! Councilwoman Dawn Luedtke will be a guest judge. Our own James Ricciuti will emcee. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Go to olneyfarmersmarket.com for a complete list of the rules. The Olney Fun Run and Walk! Meet at the Market at 11am, and get ready for some morning exercise. For more info, go to goca.org The Market will provide a reception tent on the grassy middle. IT'S OLNEY MATH! Check out the math puzzle and visit with math professor Greg Coxson at the Olney Math booth. The first teen to solve the puzzle wins $35! HOLD THE DATES! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3: Our First Ever NIGHT MARKET AND MOVIE NIGHT: FREE ADMISSION. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME! The Market opens at 6PM. Movie ('The Princess Bride') starts at 7:30pm. Look for a variety of food vendors, crafters, artists and farmers, including Too Sweet (Kettle Corn), Pacha Mama, The Crepe Shoppe, The Stuffed Potato, DMV Empanadas, Louie’s Sweets, Tucker’s Pond, Thomas Evans Plants and Produce, and San Valentino Pizza. For the full list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and a flashlight. Special thanks to All Earth Desserts Neil Rubenstein for all his help. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH: Note that the date for IT’S OLNEY TIME! has been moved to October 12th. This is the day area non-profits will gather on the Market grass. They’ll be sharing the good work they do for our community and explaining how you can get involved. Each non-profit will give you a raffle ticket for some great prizes. Plus, there will be food samples. AT THE INFO BOOTH: This is where to get info about SNAP benefits. This Sunday, ask for Charles for help. We also have a Manna donations jar to help feed the hungry. And our new Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags are just $10. The funds support our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. 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. 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. 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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