OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS WINTER MARKET MAY 4, 2025

OUR PLANS FOR A DAY FULL OF SURPRISES FOR MOMS ARE UNVEILED!  WHAT’S INSIDE THE RED-HOT ENVELOPES?  AND OUR FIRST STRAWBERRIES ARE IN! THAT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MARKET THIS SUNDAY.  NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…

WHAT’S AT THE MARKET?  Ground beef, sausage, poultry, eggs, butter, greens, onions, garlic, broccoli, sweet potatoes, red and white potatoes, hydroponic lettuce, radishes, microgreens, crepes, local mushrooms, local honey, plants and freshly cut flowers, Bolivian empanadas, sweet and savory pies, Greek pastries, Greek olive oil, olives, balsamic vinegar, Jerk chicken, Indonesian pastel, Vietnamese dumplings, banh mi, fresh lemonade, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, Danish, coffee,  iced tea, churros, hummus and pita, gyro sandwiches, gelato, vegan baked goods, gluten-free baked goods, Romanian stuffed cabbage, BBQ, potato salad and lots more...

TAKING A BREAK:  Flash Crab Cakes is due back next week.

MANAGERS THIS SUNDAY:   Janet Terry 202 257 5326 | Tracy Clare (assistant) located in the pink tent        

AT THE INFO BOOTH: Snap up our beautiful Olney Farmers and Artists tote bags; and while you’re there, ask for Charles or Ethan to find out about SNAP benefits.                         
 
WINTERTIME FARMERS

• Pleitez Produce
• Common Root Farm (certified organic)
• 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
• Fairy Greens Lavender Farm
• Thomas Evans Plants & Produce (every other Sunday)
• Westmoreland Produce

 
ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE:

• Painted Denim
• Alissa Barbato Ceramics 
• Path of life Healing Center 
• Card-by-Rose 
• Repose Candle Co.
• Sarah's Rugs

 
MOTHER’S DAY RED ENVELOPES:  If you’re looking for a special way to surprise your Mom on Mother’s Day, look for the red envelopes this Sunday.  Our vendors have donated all kinds of wonderful gifts.  Your cost:  a $20 donation (to our non-profit arm that benefits our neediest customers).  Stop by the Info booth to pick up your red envelope, or look for a student volunteer.

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS:  MAY 18TH. Women’s Board Spring Book Sale 10-2, across the street from the Market (supporting Medstar Montgomery)
 
STRAWBERRY TASTING: MAY 25TH. (Features a sneak peak at the Sandy Spring Museum’s giant Strawberry festival)
 
SLOW DOWN FOR SPEED DATING:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-down-for-speed-dating-tickets-1306928852379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Click here and jot down the date, June 8th, if you’re tired of those expensive dating apps. The Market meadow could be the perfect setting to meet someone new. Sip on a little wine (or non alcoholic beverage); and munch on Market strawberries.  All proceeds benefit the Sandy Spring fire department, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

KIDS IN BIZ DAY:  JUNE 29th. This is the day children can become vendors for a day. All items must be handmade or homemade, under adult supervision.  Sign up by emailing [email protected]              

NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE, either on the Market site or in our parking lots. 

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)

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!

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!

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. 
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.
Thanks to everyone for your cooperation!

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