OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKETSUNDAY APRIL 19, 2026

WHERE CAN YOU FIND A MELTING POT OF INDONESIAN, VIETNAMESE, ROMANIAN, CAMEROONIAN, MEXICAN, GREEK, ITALIAN AND FRENCH FLAVORS?  THE ANSWER IS THE OLNEY FARMERS MARKET EVERY SUNDAY FROM 9 TO 1.  AND DO YOU HAVE THE PERFECT POTATO RECIPE?  DETAILS ON POTATO DAY COMING UP ON APRIL 26TH.

WHAT’S AT THE MARKET?  Fresh fish, Maryland crabcakes, homemade bread, certified organic produce, freshly cut flowers and plants, coffee, Danish, croissants, croques monsieurs, apples,  hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, red and white potatoes, sweet potatoes, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, local mushrooms, ground beef, butter, sausage, poultry, local honey, BBQ, hummus and pita, empanadas, Indonesian curry, homemade tuna salad, cookies, gluten-free baked goods, vegan baked goods, baked beans, croissant sandwiches, bread pudding and more.

MARKET MANAGERS:  Tracy Clare (TEE CEE’S BOUTIQUE) and Greg Coxson (IT’S OLNEY MATH!) Janet is away this Sunday.  Come to the Info booth if you have questions or need assistance.

FARMERS EXPECTED:  Westmoreland, Leedstown, Manchester Mushrooms, Living Lettuce, Dimitri Olive Oil, M & M Plants, Apple Valley and Fairy Greens.

KNIFE SHARPENING:  Look for Gary (Sharper Than Ever) on-site, near the pedestrian walkway.

TAKING THE DAY OFF:  Stuffed Potato, Matelna Bakes and Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing

BICYCLE REPAIRS:  THREE POINT CYCLES will be opposite the thrift shop donations area.

CRAFTERS EXPECTED:
Quilltales by Nash
Treasures by Brent
The body scrubs by Rebeca team
Cruelty-free Stitchery
FVR knitting and sewing 
Shady Grove Candles

SPECIAL APPEARANCE:  Mater Amoris Montessori School will be bringing its Mater Amoris adolescent class to the Market this Sunday.  Stop by and find out why.

ATTENTION VENDORS:  The Market is now full!  No more applications accepted until after Mother’s Day.  This Sunday, we are using our Spring layout.  This is different than the Mother’s Day layout, which will be unveiled later.  Be sure to check in with a manager before setting up.  If you’re not scheduled to vend and want to see your Springtime spot, contact Janet or Tracy to arrange a visit.  Also don’t forget the mandatory meetings for new vendors.

HOLD THE DATE: APRIL 26TH:   Will it be mashed, diced, sliced or something else?  This year, the Market is hosting Potato Day, part of Olney Days.  Bring your homemade potato dish to the Info tent at 10:30am, and be prepared to be judged.  Our own Personal Chef Nick will be top judge.   Prizes will be awarded for top community potato dish and top potato vendor.  See the list of participating vendors on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com.  We’ll also have potato sack races, a scavenger hunt and games for children throughout the day.  Plus, cooking instructor Joe Baldini is hosting a cooking Gnocchi Class at 11am on the Market Green.  The first class is FREE.  He’ll have a sign-up sheet for future Italian cooking classes.

NEIGHBORS FEEDING NEIGHBORS
Also on April 26th, our Market vendor, Coop’s Soups, and Sage and Sourdough are partnering to donate soup and bread to dozens of area families through the Montgomery County Immigrants Rights Collective. We are asking for monetary donations to help cover the cost of soup and bread ingredients and packaging containers. Please consider making a donation HERE. Your gift provides more than just nutritious food; it provides comfort, dignity, and helps us fill gaps in our local food system. To join us in cooking the soup and bread, please email us at [email protected].

MAY 10TH:  MOTHER’S DAY AND GRAND REOPENING OF OUR SPRING MARKET
This is the day our live music starts.  It’ll be a special day for Moms.  Snap up a Red Envelope at the Info booth or on our website (olneyfarmersmarket.com) before Mother’s Day.  The cost is just $20, a donation to our non-profit.  Don’t open the envelope until you return to the Market on Mother’s Day.  Then, look for a manager to unlock your special surprise gift.  Gifts range from fabulous handmade jewelry and pottery to gift cards, all worth more than $20.  Special thanks to Nancy Wert for organizing the event.  Thanks to our vendors for the gifts.

MAY 10TH: The return of our Master Gardeners.

SUNDAY MAY  30th: STRAWBERRY TASTING
 Judges include Allison Weiss, executive director of the Sandy Spring Museum and our own Hospital liaison, Katherine Farquhar.  Join us for a sneak preview of the giant Strawberry Festival at the Museum.
 
 JUNE 14TH: SPRING KIDS IN BIZ DAY
This is the day children can become vendors for a day.  All items must be handmade or homemade.  A Market lunch will be provided.  Details on how to sign up coming soon.
 
JUNE 26TH: SPRING MOVIE NIGHT
Details coming soon.
  
Late August:  The call is out for talented teen musicians!  We’re holding our first time ever Olney Farmers Market High School OPEN MIC DAY.
Students from area high schools will perform 2 songs at the Market.  Music teachers from area high schools are asked to choose 3 students to perform - individually. Students must provide their own instruments.  A PA system and mics will be set up.  
 
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.  

 ***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.