OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKETSUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2026

PREPPING FOR OUR PEACH FESTIVAL, FEASTING ON A TASTE OF THE BAY, SPICING IT UP WITH MALAYSIAN FLAVORS, AND MAKING A RETURN:  ELLA’S BAKE SHOP AND THREE POINT CYCLES!  THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS, NOW HERE ARE DETAILS….

WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET?  Lettuce (come early!), tomatoes, corn, peaches, Indian street food, homemade bread, Danish, poultry, ground beef, butter, eggs, local mushrooms, local honey, crepes, kettle corn, empanadas, churros, fresh seafood, pizza, ice pops, fresh fruit smoothies, homemade lemonade, fresh pasta, breakfast burritos, kale, onions, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, Japanese pastries, coffee, homemade gelato, Chinese dumplings, broccoli, hydroponic lettuce, freshly cut flowers and plants, Danish, croissants, croque-monsieurs, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar, hummus and pita, cookies, gluten-free and vegan baked goods, and much more....

MANAGERS ON CALL: Tracy Clare (Tee Cee’s Boutique) and Neil Rubenstein (at Info).  Janet is off.
   
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. 

** A reminder to vendors not to play music at their tents, when the band is playing. Music starts at 10am.

FARMERS
MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm
Pleitez Produce
Leedstown Farm
Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm
Orchard Breeze Farm
Stone Feather Farm
Greek Superfoods
M&M Plants and Plant Masters
Alluvion Aeroponics
Fairy Greens Lavender Farm
Full Circle Farm
Spring Hollow (every other Sunday)
Westmoreland Produce
Common Root Farm  (certified organic)
Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants
        
JEWELERS 
 Allyson Cowels...Red Mosaic Jewelry
Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry and Repairs
Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such
Shelley Jester...Shelley's Beaded Bracelets
Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade
Laurin Goodman...Upcycled Beadery
Maha Kandil...Healing MK Gemstone

Plus Hybrid
Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques

ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE:
Sage Lily Nails LLC 
Shady Grove Candles 
Treasures by Brent
Cards-by-Rose 
Sharper Than Ever 
Kalu Holistic Essentials 

TAKING A BREAK: Stuffed Potato is expected back next Sunday.
 
POP UP TENTS: Our own Jeweler, Lusi Cai, introduces new specialty cottage baked cookies with a Chinese twist.
 
Yoga! Join us at The Olney Farmers Market each Sunday at 10am for community yoga! This is an all levels class adaptable for everybody.  We will be in front of the Thrift Shop in the wide open field.  All are welcome and class is free as sponsored by Medstar Health!  Come get your veggies, do your yoga, & see your community!
 
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/


MARKET CALENDAR
PEACH FESTIVAL: August 23.  (starts at 10am) Vendors throughout the Market will be showing off their peach-inspired creations.  There will also be Peach tastings and judging at the Info booth.

Also on August 23: Learn how to save a life!  CPR Demo at 11am, sponsored by the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department.

VENDOR ALERT!   A reminder that all vendors are required to have weights of at least 25 pounds 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.

AUGUST 30TH:  CHESS TOURNAMENT:  Sign up at the Info Tent.  Top Prize is $50.
Please let us know if you have a chess set you can bring.

SEPTEMBER 27TH:  FALL KIDS IN BIZ:  This is the day your child can become a vendor for the day.  We have a limited number of spots. Sign up on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com
All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision.  Market lunch will be provided.  Full schedule coming soon.

SNAP:  Yes, we take SNAP.  This week, ask for Charles at the Info tent, located on the Market Green.

CHILDREN'S TENT:  We are still looking for volunteers (or possibly a paid position) to run our Children's tent.  We also need donations, including hula hoops, jump ropes, LEGO bricks etc.  Contact: [email protected] for more info.

ATTENTION VENDORS!   We ask that you not play music at your tents, while the band is playing.  It’s fine to play music during set up or when the band is on a break.  Thanks for your cooperation!  Also, a reminder that vendors should NOT "hawk their wares”.  We want Sunday to be a laid-back day for everyone.

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)

                         
STAY SAFE!

​PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE!   Vendors are asked to stay until 1:10pm.  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 newsletter.