OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKETSUNDAY APRIL 13,2025

THE COUNTDOWN TO MOTHER’S DAY, OUR GRAND SPRING RE-OPENING, IS ON! ON-SITE BICYCLE REPAIRS, AND COULD THE MARKET MEADOW BE THE PERFECT SPOT TO MEET SOMEONE NEW?  ‘SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING’ IS SET FOR JUNE 8TH; THAT’S JUST A SAMPLING OF WHAT’S AT THE MARKET.  WE’VE GOT DETAILS…

WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET?

Maryland crab cakes, greens, hydroponic lettuce, local mushrooms, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, eggs, apples, local honey,  carrots, onions, hydroponic lettuce, ground beef, butter,  steak, poultry, banana bread for a cause, Greek olive oil, crepes, empanadas, pizza, churros, Vietnamese dumplings, Haitian roti, Hummus and pita, gyro sandwiches, sausage, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, gluten-free baked goods, croque monsieurs, one of a kind tuna salad, scones, homemade bread, Danish, vegan baked goods, gelato, coffee, broccoli, sweet and savory pies, BBQ, homemade baked beans, fudge, freshly cut flowers and plants, and lots more…
MANAGERS THIS SUNDAY:   TRACY CLARE (filling in for Janet) | CHARLES LEWIS (ASSISTANT)

AT THE INFO BOOTH

Snap up our beautiful Olney Farmers and Artists tote bags; and while you’re there, ask for Ethan or Charles to find out about SNAP benefits.

WINTERTIME FARMERS

• Leedstown Farm
• Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm
• Apple Valley Orchard
• Orchard Breeze Farm
• Stone Feather Farm
• Greek Superfoods
• M&M Plants and Plant Masters
• Alluvion Aeroponics
• Fairy Greens Lavender Farm
• Thomas Evans Plants & Produce

ROTATING CRAFTERS

• W Shawl Studio 
  
• Alissa Barbato Ceramic 
  
• Chrissy J Creations 
  
• Mico Toys
  
• Sharper Than Ever (knife sharpening)
  
• Tee Cee’s Boutique
  
• b. Nurtured

SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING

If you’ve lost your appetite for those dating apps, here’s a chance to meet someone new in a relaxed setting: the Olney Farmers Market meadow. Join us on June 8th at 11am. Sip on a little wine (or non alcoholic beverage); enjoy some farm fresh strawberries; then get ready to meet your match.  To sign up, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379

OTHER SPRINGTIME EVENTS

• MAY 25: Strawberry Tasting
• June 22: Kids Apprenticeships
• June 28: Kids in Biz 1
• Master Gardeners: First Sunday of every Month starting Mother's Day
• It's Olney Math: Last Sunday of each Month       

Customer Reminders

• Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits.  These are meant to keep all of us safe.  
• NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots.
• 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.
• In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website and on Facebook.
• NO PETS PLEASE! We ask that you leave your pets at home.  We allow service animals only.
• Thanks to everyone for your cooperation!

Vendor Reminders

• NO DRIVING ON THE GRASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   We are sorry for the inconvenience.    ​
• ​Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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)

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.  

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