OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS WINTER MARKET APRIL 12, 2026

ROAST IT, GRILL IT, OR SERVE IT RAW!  WESTMORELAND FARMS IS BACK WITH ASPARAGUS!  PREPPING FOR POTATO DAY ON APRIL 26TH, AND IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH A BOWL OF SOUP AND SOME BREAD.  THOSE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY.  NOW HERE ARE DETAILS….

VENDOR AND CUSTOMER ALERT!  The Prince Philip entrance will be blocked off this Sunday due to paving work.  Vendors should enter through 108.  Spots for disabled customers will be reserved in the large parking lot.  Call 202 257 5326, if you need assistance.  Vendors, don’t forget we’re starting our Springtime layout this Sunday.  Please check in with Janet or Tracy by 8:15am.

WHAT’S AT THE MARKET?  Certified organic greens, hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, apples, red and white potatoes, sweet potatoes, local mushrooms, eggs, butter, fresh coffee, Danish,  homemade bread, vegan desserts, gluten-free desserts, croissants, croques monsieur, fresh fish, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, ground beef, sausage, poultry, local honey, BBQ, hummus and pita, empanadas, Indonesian curry, homemade tuna salad, egg-free cookies,  baked beans, croissant sandwiches, bread pudding and more.

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

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

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


CRAFTERS EXPECTED:
W shawl studio
FVR knitting and sewing 
Shady Grove candles 
Deer track farm
Cards-by-Rose
Sundance glass

This Sunday:  Olney Fun Run and Walk.  Meet at their tent at 11 am for the walk.
REMEMBERING JUDY NEWTON:  We are sad to report that Judy, a longtime Market volunteer, has died.  She was 76.  She had heart failure.  Judy was an avid foodie and loved assisting with our Chef demos and cooking competitions.  She was also a talented writer and wrote a Market blog called ‘Catillation’ (an obsolete word, meaning ‘When I lick my plate clean’.)  Judy leaves behind a daughter, Meridel.   Judy’s husband, Barry, died in 2020.

 APRIL 26TH:  This year, we’re partnering with Olney Days on APRIL 26th.  Bring your homemade potato dish to the Chef’s tent (located on the Market green) at 10:30am, and be prepared to be judged.  Prizes will be awarded for top community potato creation and top potato vendor.  See the list of participating vendors on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com   Cooking instructor Joe Baldini is planning 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.  For children, there will be Potato sack races and other potato-inspired games.  And here’s a chance for your children to brush up on their soccer skills.   The Airpark SoccerPlex will be getting in on the Potato Day action. 
 
THIS JUST IN:  MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm will be back just in time for the Potato Day on April 26th.  They’ll be entering their homemade potato biscuits in the vendor competition.  They’ll also feature the biscuits, homemade jam and chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.

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.

 SNAP:  Yes, we take SNAP!  Come to the Info booth for information.

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 grounds (filters removed)
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. 

 ***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 pertent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.