OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS WINTER MARKET FEBRUARY 1, 2026

 STAY TUNED!  ONCE AGAIN, WE ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE WEATHER AND WILL HAVE A DECISION ON WHETHER TO STAY OPEN BY TOMORROW EVENING.  SPECIAL THANKS TO MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY FOR CLEARING OUR SITE PATH.  BUT THE FRIGID TEMPS AND POSSIBLE HIGH WINDS COULD MAKE CONDITIONS DANGEROUS.  WE WILL POST OUR DECISION ON OUR WEBSITE, OLNEYFARMERSMARKET.COM TOMORROW, AFTER CONSULTING WITH OUR MARKET METEOROLOGIST, CHRIS LAUDICINA (formerly of WUSA-TV).

THINKING AHEAD!  We’re already gearing up for Spring!  Our grand reopening takes place Mother’s Day.  It’ll be a special day as always to celebrate Moms and to welcome back many vendors we have missed over the winter.  They include: Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants, Sweet Pea Pastries, Lone Oak Brewing Company and Fallen Distillery, Queen Jade, Phil’s Dills, Manchester Mushroom Farm and La Table du Chateau.

WELCOME NEW SPRING VENDORS:  Green Plate Co (plant-based, including falafel) and True Standard Distilling Company (woman-owned)

Think Spring!

SPRINGTIME EVENTS:  The Market will host a first ever Potato Day on Sunday, April 26th.  This is in conjunction with Olney Days.  Look for potato sack races for children and a cooking competition, emceed by the one and only James Riciutti.
Other events include a Strawberry Tasting and chef’s demo, a Peach Festival, a Pie Competition and 2 Kids in Biz days.  Our live music starts Mother’s Day. 

ATTENTION VENDORS:   Applications are now online at olneyfarmersmarket.com.  Don’t delay.  We already have a waiting list in several categories.
VENDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING:  A reminder that our first meeting has been postponed until Thursday, February 5th at 6:30pm.    
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.   You can get information about the program at our Info booth.  

Stay tuned for details on our Potato Day, Strawberry Festival, Peach Festival, and Pie Competitions!

Remember, we'll have two Kids in Biz Days this season!  More info soon.

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 AND STAY WARM!
PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE! (For Winter, vendors may leave at 1 instead of 1:10) 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.