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THE COUNTDOWN TO MOTHER’S DAY IS ON! OUR FIRST STRAWBERRIES ARE IN! AND CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GREAT POTATO BAKEOFF WINNERS! THAT’S A SAMPLING OF WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MARKET. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…. WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Indonesian curry (last chance this season), churros, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, apples, fresh fish, Maryland crabcakes, homemade bread, certified organic produce, freshly cut flowers and plants, coffee, Danish, croissants, croques monsieur, hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, local mushrooms, ground beef, butter, sausage, poultry, local honey, BBQ, hummus and pita, empanadas, homemade tuna salad, cookies, gluten-free baked goods, vegan baked goods, baked beans, croissant sandwiches, bread pudding and more. MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry (202 257 5326) and Assistant, Tracy Clare (Tee Cee's Boutique) SAYING GOODBYE FOR NOW: This is your last chance this season to try the amazing Indonesian food from RT’s Kitchen. Roy is with us just for the Winter season. We look forward to having him back next year. FARMERS EXPECTED: Westmoreland, Leedstown, Common Root (certified organic), Manchester Mushrooms, Living Lettuce, M & M Plants, Dimitri Olive Oil, Apple Valley, Fairy Greens, Orchard Breeze, Thomas Evans Plants & Produce, and Stone Feather Farm. KNIFE SHARPENING: Look for Gary (Sharper Than Ever) on-site, near the pedestrian walkway. BICYCLE REPAIRS: THREE POINT CYCLES will be opposite the thrift shop donations area. CRAFTERS EXPECTED: W shawl studio FVR knitting and sewing Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing Treasures by Brent Deer track farm Cards-by-Rose ATTENTION VENDORS: No more applications will be accepted until after Mother’s Day. Be sure to check in with a Manager before setting up. And no driving across the Market green without permission. Also, don’t forget our Mother’s Day layout will be different than our Spring layout. Your Mother’s day spot will be assigned soon. Also, starting May 10th, no moving your vehicle until 1:10pm, so we can safely clear out children on the site. Lastly, please do NOT park in the lot next to the professional buildings. That’s for customers only. Vendor Parking is behind the blue trailer. Gnocchi class with Joe Baldini on Potato Day  THE GRAND POTATO BAKEOFF
AND THE WINNERS ARE: STUFFED POTATO (grand prize) and DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS PIES (2nd place)! They won the Vendor Potato Day competition. The grand prize was a $50. Market Shopping spree. Congratulations to Nancy and Waylon! Also, Anna Sutter won in the customer category. Special thanks to our judges, Chris Laudicina and Personal Chef Nick. We also thank Market volunteer Nadine Mort for helping to organize the event. Also thanks to Olney Days organizer, Barbara Falcigno, for everything she does for our community. NOW THAT’S ITALIAN! Cooking instructor Joe Baldini offered his first cooking class on the Market Green, featuring delectable homemade gnocchi. If you’re interested in future classes, email [email protected] HOLD THE DATES! 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, Robin Thomas and Nadine Wort for organizing the event. Thanks to our vendors for the gifts. MAY 10TH: The return of our Master Gardeners. And live music, featuring the Pat O’Neill band, starts at 10am. Starting on May 17th: Join us at The Olney Farmers Market each Sunday at 10am for community yoga! This is an all levels class adaptable for every body and all levels. 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/ SUNDAY MAY 30th: STRAWBERRY TASTING Judges include Allison Weiss, executive director of the Sandy Spring Museum and our own Medstar Montgomery 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. It’s a chance for them to learn about good customer service and to count change. All items must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Bring a small table and chair. A Market lunch will be provided. To sign up, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com. Any questions about acceptable products, contact Janet at 202 257 5326. Go to this page for sign-up: Kids in Biz - OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET JUNE 26TH: SPRING MOVIE NIGHT Details coming soon. 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:
STAY SAFE! 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. 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. 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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