OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKETSUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2026

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH IS THE DATE!  BRING A PICNIC BLANKET OR CHAIR AND A FLASHLIGHT. THEN, SIT BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY THE FREE MOVIE!  THIS SUNDAY, THE MASTER GARDENERS MAKE THEIR RETURN!  PLUS LOOK FOR PEACHY PERFECTION, CERTIFIED ORGANIC GREENS, AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES.  THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS….

NIGHT MARKET AND MOVIE NIGHT DETAILS:  The date is Friday, August 7th (weather permitting).  The (FREE) movie is Encanto.  Music by the Pat O’Neill band starts at 6.  Enjoy dinner and dessert on the Market Green until dark.  About 25 vendors are expected, including San Valentino Pizza, Too Sweet Kettle Corn, the Crepe Shoppe, Stuffed Potato, Dumplings 88 and more.  Look for the complete list on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com.  Special thanks to Neil Rubenstein, co-owner of All Earth Desserts, for providing the set-up, including a professional movie crew.  Also thanks to the Olney Civic Fund for funding.  We’ll be providing special discounts on food for anyone in need.  Just come to the Info tent.

WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET?  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, Indian street food, coffee, homemade bread, homemade gelato, Chinese dumplings, broccoli, hydroponic lettuce, freshly cut flowers and plants, Danish, croissants, croque-monsieurs, homemade jam, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar,  hummus and pita, cookies, gluten-free and vegan baked goods, and much more....

MANAGERS ON CALL: Janet Terry (202 257 5326) and Tracy Clare (Assistant Manager, Tee Cee's Boutique)

MUSIC AT THE MARKET:  ZACH 'SIMBA' SIMMS
Back by popular demand!   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
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 and ARTISTS
 Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry and Repairs
Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such
Lusi Cai...Lusi Harmony 
Martha Leuro...Leuro Hanadmade 
Maha Kandil...Healing MK Gemstones 
Karen Philipps...Re Jewel venate Jewelry
 
The Artist is... 
Frankie Alika...Artz Planet Studio

ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE:
923 Artistry Studio 
A Little Pottery
​Bell's Leather
Body Scrubs by Rebeca
Cards-by-Rose
FVR Knitting and Sewing 
Inventive Artistry
Mid Atlantic Screen Printing
Sage Lily Nails LLC 
Shady Grove Candles
Sharper Than Ever 
Solver's Problem
SP's Fancy Petals
Tee Cee's Boutique 
W Shawl Studio

TAKING THE DAY OFF:  MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm and Yia Yia Marika
TAKING 2 WEEKS OFF:  THREE POINT CYCLES WILL BE BACK ON AUGUST 16TH.
MASTER GARDENERS RETURN:  Look for them in the Falcon Ridge Farm spot this Sunday.
 
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/
  
FALL KIDS IN BIZ:  Our next Kids in Biz Day is Sunday, September 27th.  We’ll have a sign-up sheet soon on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com

PEACH FESTIVAL:  Tentative date is August 9th.  Look for details on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com

IT'S OLNEY MATH
AND THE WINNER IS:  Congratulations to Asher Meltzer, who solved the July math puzzle at the It’s Olney Math tent.  Asher used a ‘guess and check’ method, according to tent coordinator, Greg Coxson.  Greg says that is appropriate to this particular kind of problem. 
 
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.

Coming up:  CPR Demo on Sunday August 23rd
CERT professionals will be on hand

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

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.

THANK YOU!!

 ***Customers:  Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits.  These are meant to keep all of us safe.   Sign up for our newsletter at olneyfarmersmarket.com

NO PETS!  We ask that you leave your pets at home.  We allow service animals only.
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Note to Vendors:  Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.olneyfarmersmarket.com