OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS WINTER MARKET APRIL 6, 2025

FROM LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE TO HOMEMADE BREAD AND EVEN KNIFE SHARPENING,  WE’VE GOT IT ALL AT THE OLNEY FARMERS MARKET.   PLUS, COULD THE MARKET MEADOW BE THE PERFECT SETTING TO MEET YOUR MATCH?  A SNEAK PREVIEW OF OUR SPRING SEASON.

WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET

Farm fresh eggs, butter, local honey, carrots, greens, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, ground beef, poultry, steak, crepes, onions, garlic, local mushrooms, gluten-free baked goods, stuffed cabbage, BBQ, potato salad, homemade baked beans, empanadas, hummus and pita, churros, Greek olive oil, olives, scones, sweet and savory pies, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Cameroonian pastries, Jamaican jerk chicken, Indonesian cuisine, Vietnamese dumplings, freshly cut Easter flowers and plants, homemade  fudge, Maryland spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and lots more…
Managers on Call:  Janet Terry 202 257 5326 | Tracy Clare

AT THE INFO BOOTH: 

Snap up one of our beautiful Market tote bags; and while you’re there, ask for Charles or Ethan for info about SNAP benefits.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE:  

What’s the theory behind Orangetheory’s secret to fitness?  Stop by their booth and find out!

TAKING A BREAK

Yia Yia Marika will be back with mouthwatering Greek pastries in a week.

WINTERTIME FARMERS

Leedstown Farm
Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm
Apple Valley Orchard
Orchard Breeze Farm
Stone Feather Farm
Greek Superfoods
M&M Plants and Plant Masters
Alluvion Aeroponics
Thomas Evans Plants & Produce (every other Sunday)

ROTATING CRAFTERS

Tee Cee's Boutique (and Scones)
​b. nurtured 
Shady Grove Candles 
Lavender Rose Boutiques 
Sharper Than Ever (knife sharpening)
Sarah's Rugs
Cards-by-Rose 

SAVE THE DATE

• MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 11th:  GRAND REOPENING of our Spring/Summer season.  Look for the Red Envelopes our students will be passing out.  They contain special surprises for Mom, valued at up to $100.  A $20. Donation is all you need to participate.
• JUNE 8TH:  SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING:  If you’ve lost your appetite for those expensive dating apps, here’s something new.  The Market hosts its first ever Speed Dating event at 11am on the Thrift Shop meadow.  This is your chance to meet someone new in a relaxed setting.  Email [email protected] for details.  Click here for ticket details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379?aff=oddtdtcreator
• JUNE 29TH: KIDS IN BIZ DAY 1: This is the day children can become vendors for a day and learn financial skills.  All items sold must be handmade or homemade under adult supervision. Email [email protected] for details.

MARKET CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• VENDOR SMALL GROUP MEETINGS:  Late April, early May  (mandatory for all vendors)
• VENDOR DRESS REHEARSAL:  MAY 4TH (use special Mother's Day layout)
• MOTHER'S DAY GRAND REOPENING:  MAY 11TH:   What's inside your envelope? Fabulous surprises for Mom throughout the day.  $20 donation to Friends of the Olney Farmers Market.  Live Music begins.
• FREE YOGA: STARTS (10-11a) MAY 18th
• DIY DEBUT:  MAY 18TH  
• STRAWBERRY TASTING:  MAY 25TH  
• SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING: JUNE 8TH
• DIY #2: JUNE 15TH
• KIDS APPRENTICESHIPS:  JUNE 22ND
• KIDS IN BIZ DAY 1:  JUNE 29TH
• PIE BAKEOFF:  JULY 6TH
• PEACH FESTIVAL:   JULY 27TH
• BACKYARD TOMATO TASTING:  AUGUST 10TH
• POSSIBLE NIGHT MARKET:  SEPT 14TH???
• KIDS IN BIZ 2:  OCTOBER 5TH
• CHILI COOKOFF:  OCTOBER 19TH
• LAST DAY OF SPRING/FALL MARKET:  FIRST SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER
• HOLIDAY MARKET: FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER (SPECIAL HOURS 11 TO 2)

 
MASTER GARDENERS: FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, STARTING MOTHER'S DAY
IT'S OLNEY MATH!  LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Customer Reminders

• PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip.
• NO PETS PLEASE!  We ask that you leave your pets at home.  We allow service animals only.Thanks to everyone for your cooperation!
  
• NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. 
• 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.

Vendor Reminders

ATTENTION VENDORS!  Our small group meeting dates are set.  Don’t forget, ALL vendors must sign up for one meeting before the new season starts.  If you haven’t signed up yet, email [email protected] or for Crafters [email protected]

​Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.

​​NO DRIVING ON THE GRASS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   We are sorry for the inconvenience.

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)

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.  

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