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YES, WE ARE OPEN AS USUAL THIS SUNDAY! WE’VE STILL GOT PLENTY OF FABULOUS PRODUCE, ALONG WITH ONE OF A KIND HANDMADE CRAFTS AND JEWELRY. OUR HOURS ARE THE SAME, 9 TO 1. DON’T FORGET ON DECEMBER 7TH, WE’LL HAVE SPECIAL HOURS, 11 TO 2, TO ACCOMMODATE SANTA’S ARRIVAL. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS:
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Eggs, local honey, Maryland crabcakes, sausage, tomatoes, garlic, onions, crepes, sweet potatoes, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, vegan gelato, gourmet popcorn, breakfast burritos, hot cider, fresh juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beef, butter, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, BBQ, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, and lots more…. TAKING THE DAY OFF: COOP’S SOUPS and STUFFED POTATO are due back in a week. MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) and Bobbi Espinoza FARMERS
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COUNTDOWN TO OUR DECEMBER 7TH HOLIDAY MARKET: Keep in mind, this is the one day our hours change: from 11 to 2. Yes, we’ll still welcome early birds, but the main attractions will start at 11am. Santa will make an appearance sometime after that. We’ll have holiday music by the one and only Sticky G. Also look for a special 'Sweeten Your Chanukah' event. Come visit Chabad’s Kosher pop-up on December 7th to pick up unique chocolate gifts. Plus, they’ve expanded their shop to include tons of Chanukah gear and festive items! Pre-orders for the chocolate gifts end on November 30th! https://www.jewisholney.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6992104/jewish/Kosher-Pop-Up.htm You’ll find all kinds of fabulous handmade gifts, ranging from cutting boards to stained glass to aprons to decorative plants for your holiday table. We’ll have a special layout on December 7th. Many of our vendors, including Zeke’s Coffee, Dangerously Delicious Pies, La Table du Chateau and the Italian Pasta Shop will be on the grass. Many crafters, artists and jewelers will also be on the grass. We’ll have a complete list soon on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com Special thanks to Medstar Montgomery hospital for our continuing partnership. We are so appreciative of all you do to contribute to our success. We’re excited about plans to install an Amish shed with heating and air conditioning. We’re anxiously waiting for a permit to start work. ATTENTION VENDORS! Holiday Market fees are due in advance. Please look for Nicholas, our treasurer, to make payment. Also, a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. 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:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! 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. 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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WE'VE GOT WHAT YOU NEED FOR A THANKSGIVING FEAST! AND DON’T FORGET TO SET THE DATE AND SPECIAL HOURS, 11am TO 2pm ON DECEMBER 7TH FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET! THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS! WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Maryland crabcakes, sausage, tomatoes, crepes, sweet potatoes, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, apples, juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beef, butter, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, BBQ, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, and lots more… Happy Thanksgiving! MANAGERS ON CALL: Tracy Clare and Greg Coxson. Janet is off this Sunday. FARMERS
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HOLIDAY MARKET DECEMBER 7th OUR HOLIDAY MARKET is set for the first Sunday in December, December 7th. A reminder that our HOURS CHANGE FOR THIS ONE DAY ONLY: 11AM to 2 PM to accommodate Santa’s schedule. Look for a hot chocolate bar, along with s'mores and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Dozens of food vendors, crafters and farmers have already signed up to participate. You’ll be able to shop until you drop for one of a kind, handmade items. And we’ll keep you warm! Special thanks to the Olney Harris Teeter for its donation.   Welcome new vendor Sage Lily Nails! Beautiful, customized nails affordable for everyone.  Welcome new vendor Cruelty-free Stitchery. Items are designed and made to make zero waste possible using bio-degradable, plant-based materials.  Elk Run Winery - elevate your Thanksgiving feast!  Madrid Stadium - Janet and Doug went to Spain and saw the Commanders game. It was a huge scene with 78,000 people in attendance! Most of them were from Europe. SNAP: Yes, we are still providing SNAP benefits. This Sunday, ask for Charles for info.
ATTENTION VENDORS! Holiday Market fees are due in advance. Please look for Nicholas, our treasurer, to make payment. Also, a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. 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:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! 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. 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. FROM SWEET POTATOES TO GREEN BEANS TO FRESH TURKEYS, WE’VE GOT IT FOR THANKSGIVING! PLUS THERE ARE MORE WINTERTIME VENDORS THAN EVER BEFORE! AND DON’T FORGET THE SPECIAL HOURS, 11 TO 2, FOR OUR DECEMBER 7TH HOLIDAY MARKET! THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS!
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Apples, Greek olive oil, Greek pastries, empanadas, Maryland crabcakes, sausage, tomatoes, crepes, sweet potatoes, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, vegan gelato, eggs, local honey, gourmet popcorn, crepes, breakfast burritos, hot cider, fresh juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beef, butter, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, BBQ, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, and lots more… To pre-order a Thanksgiving turkey, ask for Jimmy at Orchard Breeze farm, along the 108 corridor. TAKING THE DAY OFF: Stuffed Potato will be missed! Also Ryan Barron, known for his charitable-minded banana bread, is due back in a week, with something new from the grill. MANAGERS ON CALL: Tracy Clare and Greg Coxson. Janet is off this Sunday and next. FARMERS MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm Leedstown Farm Manchester Mushroom Farm (formerly Davis Highlands) Orchard Breeze Farm Stone Feather Farm Dimitri Olive Oil M&M Plants and Plant Masters Alluvion Aeroponics Fairy Greens Lavender Farm Westmoreland Produce Common Root Farm (certified organic) Thomas Evans Plants and Produce (every other Sunday) JEWELERS Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade Lusi Cai...Lusi Harmony Cedric Shi...Magpie's Trinkets ARTISTS Lennon McPherson...Lennon Photography Sarah Trevisan...Sarah T. Art HYBRIDS Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE: Tee Cee's Boutique Sundance Glass Art by Roza W Shawl Studio FVR knitting and sewing Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing Cards-by-Rose Repose Candle Co. Sharper Than Ever Mico Toys Sage Lily Nails LLC Gigi Creations Shady Grove Candles HOLIDAY MARKET DECEMBER 7th OUR HOLIDAY MARKET is set for the first Sunday in December, December 7th. A reminder that our HOURS CHANGE FOR THIS ONE DAY ONLY: 11AM to 2 PM to accommodate Santa’s schedule. Look for a hot chocolate bar, along with s'mores and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Dozens of food vendors, crafters and farmers have already signed up to participate. You’ll be able to shop until you drop for one of a kind, handmade items. And we’ll keep you warm! Special thanks to the Olney Harris Teeter for its donation. SNAP: Yes, we are still providing SNAP benefits. This Sunday, ask for Charles for info. HELPING FEDERAL WORKERS: Come to the Info booth and ask for Tracy or Greg. We are offering free breakfast to those in need (up to $10.) This is until the money runs out. ATTENTION VENDORS! Holiday Market fees are due in advance. Please look for Nicholas, our treasurer, to make payment. Also, a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. 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:
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! 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. 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. Visit our website at olneyfarmersmarket.com Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. WELCOME TO THE WINTER MARKET! Who’s in? Who’s out? Plus details about our HOLIDAY MARKET on December 7th. Don’t forget the SPECIAL HOURS are 11 to 2 for this one day only! Look for different layouts for the Winter and Holiday Markets. We’ll do our best to guide you in the right direction.
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Homemade Soup, apples, local honey, kettle corn, croissants, Danish, homemade bread, coffee, herbal tea, Maryland crabcakes, sausage, tomatoes, crepes, sweet potatoes, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, vegan gelato, eggs, gourmet popcorn, breakfast burritos, hot cider, fresh juices, smoothies, ground beef, butter, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, fudge, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, BBQ, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, bread pudding, chocolate mousse, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more…. To pre-order a Thanksgiving turkey, ask for Jimmy at Orchard Breeze farm, along the 108 corridor. TAKING THE DAY OFF: San Valentino Pizza and Three Points Cycles are away this Sunday. MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) FARMERS
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PHOTOS FROM OUR IT'S OLNEY MATH! BOOTH SNAP: Yes, we are still providing food stamp benefits. This Sunday, ask for Charles or Chris for info. HELPING FEDERAL WORKERS: Come to the grassy middle and ask for Janet. We are offering free breakfast to those in need (up to $10.) This is until the money runs out. It was Goodbye to the season with our annual singing of 'Country Roads' ATTENTION VENDORS! For Winter, please plan to start set up no earlier than 7:30am. A reminder NOT to drive across the center grass, unless given permission by management. Also a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. For this Sunday, Info will be located on the center grass. OUR HOLIDAY MARKET is set for the first Sunday in December, DECEMBER 7th. A reminder that our HOURS CHANGE FOR THIS ONE DAY ONLY: 11am to 2pm to accommodate Santa’s schedule. Vendor Market fees are due in advance. Look for a hot chocolate bar, along with smores and chestnuts. Dozens of food vendors, jewelers, crafters and farmers have already signed up to participate. You’ll be able to shop 'til you drop for one of a kind, handmade items. And we’ll keep you warm! MARKET QUIZ: What do Maritza (the Crepe Shoppe), Dani (Sweet Tea and Cornbread) and Audra (Lavender Rose Boutiques) have in common? The first person to come to the Info booth with the answer gets a free breakfast. SAYING FAREWELL: Full Circle Farm and Pleitez Produce are off for the Winter. NEW FACES for Winter include: Pop Poww Snack Co (Michael Pfister) and RTB Hospitality Trinidadian Baked Goods (Rhonda Blake) 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:
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. 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. DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACKWARDS THIS SUNDAY! ALSO, WHERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR FARM FRESH TURKEYS, IT'S OLNEY MATH AND HOW WE’RE HELPING FEDERAL WORKERS…THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY! NOW HERE ARE DETAILS….
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Maryland crabcakes, sausage, tomatoes, crepes, sweet potatoes, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, vegan gelato, eggs, local honey, gourmet popcorn, crepes, breakfast burritos, hot cider, fresh juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beef, butter, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, BBQ, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… To pre-order a Thanksgiving turkey, ask for Jimmy at Orchard Breeze farm, along the 108 corridor. MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) and Bobbi Espinoza MUSIC AT THE MARKET: THE PAT O'NEILL BAND It’s a tradition! The Pat O’Neill band is back for the grand finale of the spring/fall season! Join us at 12:45 to sing Country Roads and to say goodbye to vendors, who are taking off for the Winter season. Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS Full Circle Farm MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm Pleitez Produce Leedstown Farm Manchester Mushroom Farm (formerly Davis Highlands) Orchard Breeze Farm Stone Feather Farm Greek Superfoods M&M Plants and Plant Masters Alluvion Aeroponics Fairy Greens Lavender Farm Westmoreland Produce Common Root Farm (certified organic) Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants Thomas Evans Plants and Produce (every other Sunday) JEWELERS Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such Allyson Cowels...Red Mosaic Jewelry Lusi Cai...Lusi Harmony Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade ARTISTS Julia Kennedy...Julia Kennedy Studio HYBRIDS Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques and in a CATEGORY OF HIS OWN! Daryl Witt...Sports Cards to Trade, Sell or Exchange ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE: W Shawl Studio Repose Candle Co. FVR knitting and sewing Mid-Atlantic Screen Printing Cruelty-free Stitchery A little pottery Also, on-site Bicycle Repairs and Knife Sharpening For the complete list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com TAKING A BREAK: COOP’S SOUPS will be back in a week. WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Liam Strenkowski, our student volunteer, for winning our first ever Chess tournament. He won $50. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LOCAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS, WHO JOINED US FOR ‘BREAKFAST WITH A COP’. ZEKE’S COFFEE PROVIDED THE COFFEE; TRACY CLARE FROM TEE’S CEE’S BOUTIQUE BAKED UP AMAZING PASTRIES; AND STONE HEARTH BAKERY PROVIDED ASSORTED HOMEMADE CROISSANTS AND DANISH. HELPING FEDERAL WORKERS: Come to the grassy middle, and ask for Janet. We are offering free breakfast to those in need (up to $10.) This is until the money runs out. IT’S OLNEY MATH! Attention students! Stop by our It’s Olney Math tent; be the first to solve the puzzle; and win $35! ATTENTION VENDORS! Winter Applications are now online at olneyfarmersmarket.com The new season starts the second Sunday in November. Also a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1:10pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. Also, our vendor party is this Sunday, starting at 1:15. Bring something delicious! Market will provide Carl’s sausage, lasagna and Caprese. OUR HOLIDAY MARKET is set for the first Sunday in December. A reminder that our HOURS CHANGE FOR THIS ONE DAY ONLY: 11A to 2 PM to accommodate Santa’s schedule. Vendor Market fees are due in advance. Look for a hot chocolate bar, along with smores and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Dozens of food vendors, crafters and farmers have already signed up to participate. You’ll be able to shop til your drop for one of a kind, handmade items. And we’ll keep you warm! 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:
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. 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. CHECK YOUR WATCHES! IT’S OLNEY TIME! ANYONE FOR CHESS? OUR FIRST EVER TOURNAMENT FOR ALL AGES STARTS AT 10am. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. BREAKFAST WITH A COP! COFFEE ON US, AND A CHANCE TO MEET FACE TO FACE WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. AND WHAT WE’RE DOING FOR FEDERAL WORKERS… THOSE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS….
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Hummus and pita, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, vegan gelato, eggs, sausage, local honey, crepes, breakfast burritos, hot cider, fresh juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beef, butter, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) and Nicholas Boss (Treasurer) MUSIC AT THE MARKET STICKY G STICKY G is back, just in time for Halloween! Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS Full Circle Farm MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm Pleitez Produce Leedstown Farm Manchester Mushroom Farm (formerly Davis Highlands) Orchard Breeze Farm Stone Feather Farm Greek Superfoods M&M Plants and Plant Masters Alluvion Aeroponics Fairy Greens Lavender Farm Westmoreland Produce Common Root Farm (certified organic) Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants Spring Hollow Farm (poultry and a limited quantity of grass-fed beef) JEWELERS Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such Gale Bolds...AG BY GG Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry Creations and Repairs Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade Finally BACK at the Market... Marti Andress...Marti's Art 2 Craft!!! ARTISTS Sarah Trevisan...Sarah T Art HYBRIDS Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques Jennifer and Larry Tantum...Second Stanza Creations ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE: RPBasics The body scrubs by Rebeca team Mico Toys W Shawl Studio A little Pottery Ethnicities And on-site knife sharpening and bicycle repair MAKING HIS DEBUT: A warm welcome to Mike Pfister, from PopPoww Snack Company. Mike will be selling specialty sweet and savory popcorns and cocktail nuts, with all natural flavors. Also the Stress Doc is in the house! The award winning author of ‘Where is Charlotte’ leads a magical singalong. ATTENTION VENDORS! Winter Applications are now online at olneyfarmersmarket.com. The new season starts the second Sunday in November. Also, a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1:10pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. LET’S BEAT BREAST CANCER: Special thanks to Robina Barlow for organizing an amazing event last Sunday. We are so appreciative of all your hard work and the hard work of the high school students who participated. SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUNDAY: The Olney Fun Run and Walk! Meet at the Market SUNDAY MORNINGS and get ready for some exercise. For more info, go to goca.org The Market will provide a reception tent on the grassy middle. CHESS TOURNAMENT FOR ALL AGES: GRAND PRIZE IS $50. Bring a chess set, if you have one. Meet at the IT’S OLNEY MATH tent at 10AM. Contact [email protected] if you have questions. IT’S OLNEY TIME! We also welcome the non-profit organizations that make Olney tick. Most will be located on the grassy middle in the café seating area. Among them: GREEN OLNEY that will feature a GO will be doing a Terracycle Collection on the 26th at It's Olney Time. If people would like to bring the following items they've been saving, we will take them: - Oral care products: old toothpaste tubes, dental floss containers, old toothbrushes - Britta Filters - Old Socks - Old pens, magic markers, old mechanical pencils - Beauty product packaging, containers - see what is allowed/not allowed at this link: https://www.pactcollective.org/guidelines BREAKFAST WITH A COP: This is your chance to have an informal conversation with a Montgomery County police officer and enjoy coffee on us. Head to the grassy middle, in the café seating area. HELPING FEDERAL WORKERS: Come to the grassy middle and ask for Janet. We are offering free breakfast to those in need (up to $10.) This is until the money runs out. AT THE INFO BOOTH: SNAP BENEFITS: This Sunday, ask for Charles or Chris for info. They’ll be located next to Tee Cee’s Boutique at the spot, where we usually have our Info booth. The Info booth will be on the grassy middle, as part of It’s Olney Time. Plus, we’re raising money so we can keep you warm this winter in an Amish shed. Thanks for anything you can do! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. 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. 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. Sign up for our newsletter at olneyfarmersmarket.com 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. DRUM ROLL PLEASE! AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TEAM UP FOR A BREAST CANCER PREVENTION EXTRAVAGANZA. HAVE YOU TASTED OUR SWEET POTATOES? AND ANYONE FOR CHESS? HOW TO SIGN UP FOR OUR OCTOBER 26TH TOURNAMENT. THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE MARKET. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Apples, spinach, microgreens, local mushrooms, vegan gelato, eggs, sausage, local honey, crepes, breakfast burritos, hot cider, fresh juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beefsteak, butter, hummus and pita, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, pierogi, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan baked goods, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) and Bobbi Espinoza TAKING THE DAY OFF: Three Point Cycles and La Table du Chateau MUSIC AT THE MARKET: MICHELLE MURRAY AMERICANA SINGER/SONGWRITER Folk, Americana, bluegrass, country and a touch of the blues. Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS
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SPECIAL APPEARANCE Daryl Witt...Sports and Pokemon Cards to sell and exchange ATTENTION VENDORS! Winter Applications are now online at olneyfarmersmarket.com. The new season starts the second Sunday in November. Also, a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1:10pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUNDAY: The Olney Fun Run and Walk! Meet at the Market SUNDAY MORNINGS, and get ready for some exercise. For more info, go to goca.org The Market will provide a reception tent on the grassy middle. The LET’S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLY 2025 runs from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Teams from 3 local High School Drum Lines will be there. Join us to learn more about breast cancer prevention. You don’t want to miss this musical and educational event. HOLD THE DATES! OCTOBER 26:
AT THE INFO BOOTH: This is where you can find out about vendor opportunities. You can also get info about SNAP benefits. Just ask for Charles. We’re also collecting donations to help feed the hungry and help federal workers in need. Plus, we’re raising money so we can keep you warm this winter in an Amish shed. Thanks for anything you can do! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. 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:
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. Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation.olneyfarmersmarket.com IT’S OLNEY TIME! HEAD STRAIGHT TO THE MARKET GREEN WHEN YOU ARRIVE! WE’RE CELEBRATING GROUPS THAT GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE. ALSO, THE RETURN OF THE TRAVELLING BOOK SHOP! AND ELLA’S BAKE SHOP, FEATURING ONE OF A KIND, DELICIOUS BAKED GOODS IS BACK! THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS! NOW, HERE ARE DETAILS.
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Apple cider, pumpkins, sausage, BBQ sauce, BBQ, potato salad, hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, vegan gelato, eggs, sausage, poultry, sweet potatoes, local honey, local mushrooms, crepes, fresh juices, smoothies, herbal tea, ground beef, steak, butter, breakfast burritos, hummus and pita, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi,Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan ice cream sandwiches, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) MUSIC AT THE MARKET: EMILY AND GEORGE EMILY AND GEORGE are an acoustic cover guitar duo whose sound can be best described as nostalgic. Influenced jazz, soul, and classical. Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm Spring Hollow Farm (poultry) Full Circle Farm Pleitez Produce Leedstown Farm Manchester Mushroom Farm (formerly Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm) Orchard Breeze Farm Stone Feather Farm Greek Superfoods M&M Plants and Plant Masters Alluvion Aeroponics Fairy Greens Lavender Farm Westmoreland Produce Common Root Farm (certified organic) Tucker’s Pond and Predatory Plants JEWELERS Allyson Cowels...Red Mosaic Jewelry Pam Baldwin...Purple Air Frog Arts Lusi Cai...Lusi Harmony Maria Menjivar...Bellas Nicole Jewelry and Repairs Martha Leuro...Luero Handmade Melissa Ringer...Spirals and Such ARTISTS Sarah Trevisan...Sarah T. Art Lennon McPherson...Lennon Photography HYBRIDS Audra Amerson...Lavender Rose Boutiques ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE: FVR knitting and sewing Sundance Glass Mico toys Repose Candle Co. W Shawl Studio Sharper Than Ever (knife sharpening) For the complete list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com MAKING A RETURN: THREE POINT CYCLES (Bicycle repairs) TAKING THE DAY OFF: YIA YIA MARIKA VISITING VENDORS: Daryl Witt....Sports and Pokemon Cards to sell and exchange Michael Coxson…Heating it up with Firewood THE REVIEWS ARE IN! Special thanks to Neil Rubenstein (All Earth Desserts) and his amazing crew for their hard work producing our first ever Night Market and Movie Night. Also, thanks to our volunteers, including Mickey Denis, Tracy Clare, Hal Hoiland, Nadine Mort and Audra Amerson. We hear the evening was a resounding success! ATTENTION VENDORS! Winter Applications are now online at olneyfarmersmarket.com. The new season starts the second Sunday in November. Also, a SAFETY REMINDER: vendors must NOT move their vehicles until 1:10pm. This is so we can safely clear out children first. In an emergency, come to the Info booth. SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUNDAY: The Olney Fun Run and Walk! Meet at the Market SUNDAY MORNINGS, and get ready for some exercise. For more info, go to goca.org The Market will provide a reception tent on the grassy middle. CHABAD: They’ll be offering more than just challah for Sukkot. Plans are in the works for a mobil Sukkoh. HOLD THE DATES! OCTOBER 19: The Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally 2025 runs from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Teams from 3 local High School Drum Lines will be there. Join us to learn more about breast cancer prevention. You don’t want to miss this musical and educational event. OCTOBER 26: Chess Tournament for all ages. Starts at 10AM; Grand prize is $50. If you can loan us a chess set for the day, please email [email protected]. Look for Will or Ava at the Info tent or on the grass to sign up. AT THE INFO BOOTH: This is where to get info about SNAP benefits. This Sunday, ask for Chris for help. We also have a Manna donations jar to help feed the hungry. And our new Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags are just $10. The funds support our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. HELPING FEDERAL WORKERS: We’re also collecting donations for federal workers at the Info booth. A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. 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:
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. Sign up for our newsletter at olneyfarmersmarket.com In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website 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 leg. Thank you for your cooperation. OUR FIRST EVER NIGHT MARKET AND MOVIE NIGHT ON OCTOBER 3RD! FABULOUS FALL PRODUCE, AND A NEWLY EXPANDED FUN RUN AND WALK RIGHT HERE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AT THE MARKET. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS… MOVIE NIGHT AND NIGHT MARKET, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD: Don’t forget your blanket or chair and a flashlight. We open at 6pm; Come hungry! We have food vendors galore, plus a wonderful variety of jewelers, artists and crafters. The movie, The Princess Bride, starts at 7:30 (or at dark). We close at 9:30pm. For a complete list of vendors, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Apple cider, pumpkins, sausage, BBQ sauce, BBQ, potato salad, hydroponic lettuce, tomatoes, microgreens, vegan gelato, eggs, sausage, poultry, sweet potatoes, local honey, local mushrooms, crepes, fresh juices, smoothies, peaches, herbal tea, ground beef, steak, butter, breakfast burritos, hummus and pita, Peruvian stuffed potatoes, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, vegan ice cream sandwiches, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique) TAKING A BREAK: Three Point Cycles, MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm, and Better Bake are off this Sunday. MASTER Gardeners are here this Sunday! Bring your gardening questions and photos! MUSIC AT THE MARKET PAT GARRITY DUO Pat Garrity and Aaron Lowenberger are an original Washington, DC-area pop/rock acoustic duo. They started in 2010 and spent more than a decade as a four-piece rock band; they made the transition to a duo permanent on the heels of bassist and co-founder Dave Mehring’s departure from the area after recording one more full band project together: their fourth studio album, 2022’s Inner Voices & Curious Choices. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdoMxba0hWqdLj1VqqKJH5Eo-fEe66rE Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS:
Above, two photos from our Apple Pie Competition; Councilwoman Dawn Luedtke was a judge and James Ricciuti was emcee AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS KATHY HILDENBRANT; 2ND PLACE: STEPHAN KITT; THIRD PLACE: CHRISTY YEE, are winners of our Apple Pie competition. Special thanks to Councilwoman Dawn Luedtke for being a judge. Also thanks to James Ricciuti for emceeing. Councilwoman Luedtke also presented a proclamation to our own, Hal Hoiland, for his many years of service to the Market and to the community. Way to go Hal!!  Thank you Hal Hoiland!
HOLD THE DATES! OCTOBER 12TH: IT’S OLNEY TIME! This is the day non-profits, that contribute so much to our community, gather on the center grass at the Market. They want to share their stories and passion with you. They are also looking for volunteers. There will also be raffles and food sampling. OCTOBER 19TH: DRUM ROLL, PLEASE! LOOK FOR A SPECTACULOR EVENT ON OUR GRASS, ALL IN THE NAME OF FIGHTING BREAST CANCER. OCTOBER 26TH: BREAKFAST WITH A COP RETURNS! PLUS OUR FIRST EVER CHESS TOURNAMENT, SPONSORED BY THE IT’S OLNEY MATH TENT. WE’RE ASKING FOR CHESS SET DONATIONS (OR LOANS). IF YOU HAVE ONE, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]. ALL AGES WELCOME! OLNEY FUN RUN AND WALK! The event has now expanded. All groups meet at the Market on the grass. Contact goca.org for details. WINTER APPLICATIONS ARE READY! Vendors, please get your application in as soon as possible. The new season starts the second Sunday in November. Go to our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. 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:
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. 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. DY, SET, START BAKING! HOW YOU CAN ENTER THIS SUNDAY’S APPLE PIE COMPETITION… A SNEAK PREVIEW OF MOVIE NIGHT AND OUR FIRST EVER NIGHT MARKET; AND THE FIRST TEEN TO SOLVE THE ‘IT’S OLNEY MATH’ PUZZLE WINS $35! THOSE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS SUNDAY. NOW HERE ARE DETAILS…
WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET? Pumpkins, vegan gelato, eggs, sausage, poultry, sweet potatoes, local honey, local mushrooms, crepes, fresh juices, smoothies, homemade lemonade and limeade, peaches, herbal tea, ground beefsteak, butter, breakfast burritos, hummus and pita, Greek olive oil, olives, tacos, fajitas, pierogi, Vietnamese chicken skewers, banh mi, Romanian pastries, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, gelato, vegan ice cream sandwiches, gluten-free pastries, pizza, homemade bread, croissant sandwiches, croque monsieurs, homemade tuna salad, chicken salad, croissants, Danish, coffee, microgreens, radishes, squash, red and white potatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, kale, peppers, carrots, freshly cut flowers and plants, predatory plants and lots more… MARKET MANAGERS: Janet Terry 202 257 5326; Tracy Clare (assistant, Tee Cee’s Boutique); and Bobbi Espinoza Taking the day off! Stuffed Potato, Yia Yia Marika, DJ the Baker and Three Point Cycles Bike Repairs (returns in 2 weeks) Giant Watermelon from Westmoreland Farms! Pawpaws from Falcon Ridge Farms! MUSIC AT THE MARKET: SANDRA DEAN The Sandra Dean Band combines gutsy guitar solos, revved up bass guitar, fervent drums, heartfelt keyboard, and Sandra Dean's one-of-a-kind soulful, rock-n-roll voice. The Sandra Dean Band brings the house down with fresh interpretations of Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul music. Music starts at 10 am. FARMERS
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUNDAY "The Stress Doc" ™ is back! Mark Gorkin is the author of the multi-award-winning and multicultural illustrated children's book, Where Is Charlotte? The Doc will lead a magical family singalong of the Hide-and-Seek adventures of our fun and feisty little hero. Also: it’s in the cards! Daryl Witt, owner of the Sports Cards Exchange, has cards to trade, sell or buy. APPLE PIE COMPETITION THIS SUNDAY! Which apples are best? And what’s the secret to the perfect crust? Drop off your homemade apple pie at our Chef’s tent by 10:30a this Sunday, and let the competition begin! Councilwoman Dawn Luedtke will be a guest judge. Our own James Ricciuti will emcee. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Go to olneyfarmersmarket.com for a complete list of the rules. The Olney Fun Run and Walk! Meet at the Market at 11am, and get ready for some morning exercise. For more info, go to goca.org The Market will provide a reception tent on the grassy middle. IT'S OLNEY MATH! Check out the math puzzle and visit with math professor Greg Coxson at the Olney Math booth. The first teen to solve the puzzle wins $35! HOLD THE DATES! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3: Our First Ever NIGHT MARKET AND MOVIE NIGHT: FREE ADMISSION. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME! The Market opens at 6PM. Movie ('The Princess Bride') starts at 7:30pm. Look for a variety of food vendors, crafters, artists and farmers, including Too Sweet (Kettle Corn), Pacha Mama, The Crepe Shoppe, The Stuffed Potato, DMV Empanadas, Louie’s Sweets, Tucker’s Pond, Thomas Evans Plants and Produce, and San Valentino Pizza. For the full list, go to olneyfarmersmarket.com. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and a flashlight. Special thanks to All Earth Desserts Neil Rubenstein for all his help. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH: Note that the date for IT’S OLNEY TIME! has been moved to October 12th. This is the day area non-profits will gather on the Market grass. They’ll be sharing the good work they do for our community and explaining how you can get involved. Each non-profit will give you a raffle ticket for some great prizes. Plus, there will be food samples. AT THE INFO BOOTH: This is where to get info about SNAP benefits. This Sunday, ask for Charles for help. We also have a Manna donations jar to help feed the hungry. And our new Olney Farmers and Artists Market tote bags are just $10. The funds support our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market. NO UNAPPROVED SOLICITATIONS PLEASE! A REMINDER TO VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS: OUR SMALL DUMPSTER IN THE REAR IS FOR MARKET TRASH ONLY. SORRY, BUT WE DON’T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLE ANYTHING MORE. 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:
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. Note to Vendors: Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg. Thank you for your cooperation. |
