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 Local farmers' markets offer a wide variety of high quality agricultural products including: fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, potted plants, baked goods and honey -- just to name a few. Plan to visit these markets often for a convenient way to buy great tasting, nutritious produce for you and your family. To print the "Carroll County, Maryland Farmers' Markets Directory 2011" visit the promotional material section. Look for the "Home Grown in Carroll County" logo to ensure you are buying from Carroll County producers. Buying locally supports many local family farms and maintains open space that we all enjoy. Please contact any of these markets if interested in becoming a vendor.
Buy Local Challenge
"The Buy Local Challenge", August 6-13, 2011, is an excellent time to explore new farms, markets and restaurants offering genuine local products. The challenge is simple: "I pledge to eat at least one item from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week." Fresh picked fruits and vegetables provide more nutrition because of their freshness and buying local products provides the benefit of knowing where your food comes from and how it was raised or produced. Additionally, buying local helps support the local agricultural economy and maintain Carroll's rural character.
Buy Local Challenge Participating Restaurants and Agribusinesses
Antrim 1844 - Taneytown
Baldwin's Station & Pub - Sykesville
Baugher's Family Restaurant - Westminster
Brick Ridge Restaurant - Mt. Airy
Bud's at Silver Run - Silver Run
Bullock's Family Restaurant and Bullock's Country Meats & Farm Market - Westminster
Captain Dan's Crabhouse - Eldersburg
Johanssons Dinning House - Westminster
Legend's Cafe - Westminster
Maggie's Restaurant - Westminster
Mediterraneo Ristorante - Westminster
O'Lordan's Irish Pub - Westminster
Spargo's - Manchester
The Buttersburg Inn - Union Bridge
The County Cork Wine Pub - Eldersburg
Wagner Meats T/A Mt. Airy Locker Company - Mt. Airy
Public Farmers' Markets
Antique Mall Farmers' Market
Westminster, Westminster Antique Mall parking lot at the corner of Hahn Road and Rt. 27.
June 7 - October 25, 2011
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Featuring a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, artisan breads, baked goods, jams and jellies and more.
Vendors include but not limited to:
Contact: Jackie Coldsmith, 443-536-3581 or delatierra@wildmail.com
www.westminsterfarmfresh.com
Handicapped accessible
FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks), WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks accepted!
Carroll County Farmers' Market
Westminster, 700 Ag Center Drive at the Carroll County Agricultural Center
June 18 - September 3, 2011
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Will be open during the 4-H and FFA Fair
Fresh produce in season, cut flowers, perennials, hanging baskets, dried, fresh and silk flower arrangements, free weekly demonstrations, baked goods, eggs, emu products, jams, jellies and handmade crafts. Breakfast and lunch available.
Christmas Market
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
November 5 - Health Fair
November 12 - Local Authors and Art Guild Show
November 19 - Open House (free drawing and refreshments)
November 26 - Santa is coming
December 3 - 100 vendors featuring baked goods, fresh greens, arrangements and hand made crafts
December 10 - Don't forget to place your orders for the holidays
December 17 - Last market day before the Holidays
Beautiful handmade quality crafts, home baked goods, honey, candy, jams and jellies, Christmas decorations and art.
Special Events:
June 18 - Opening Day
June 25 - 39th Anniversary Celebration
July 2 - Holiday Weekend
July 9 - Christmas in July
July 16 - Home Party Day
July 23 - Best of Summer
July 30 - 4H Fair Week
August 6 - 4H Fair Week
August 13 - Peach Festival
August 20 - Heirloom Tomato Festival
August 27 - Health Fair
September 3 - Harvest Day
Contact: Anita Bullock, 410-848-7748 or ccfm@comcast.net
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors.
FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks), WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks accepted!
Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market
Conaway South Parking Lot, corner of Emerald Hill Lane and Railroad Avenue (Rt. 27), across from High's Convenience Store - in Downtown Westminster
May 28 - November 19, 2011
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fruits, vegetables, meats - beef, lamb, pork, eggs, cheese, herbs, baked goods - breads, pies, cookies and other treats, jams, jellies, conserves and preserves, plates - annuals, perennials, vegetable and herbs, cut flowers, cider, wool and yarn, soup blends, grilling rubs and seasoning salts, salsas and granola. Organic, certified naturally grown pasture-raised products are also available at the market.
Special events:
Plant sale, May 14, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For weekly events, check out the market's events calendar at www.westminsterfarmfresh.com.
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz, 410-848-5294, sruchlewicz@westgov.com
www.westminsterfarmfresh.com or www.westminstermd.gov/mainstreet/mainstreet_farmers.html
Handicapped accessible, accepting new vendors!
FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks), WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Checks accepted!
Hampstead Farmers' Market
Hampstead, Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company, 1341 North Main Street
May 7 - October 29, 2011
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-season and locally grown fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more.
Contact: Sharon Callahan, Hampstead Farmers' Market Coordinator, 410-239-8110
www.townofhampstead.us
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors
FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks), WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks accepted!
The Main Street Mount Airy Farmers' Market
Mt. Airy, Municipal lot between Park Avenue and Veterans Lane in downtown Mt. Airy.
May 18 - September 28, 2011
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Local fresh fruits and vegetables, seasonal plants, baked goods, eggs, honey, artisan coffee and breads and fresh flowers.
Special Events:
June 1 - child car seat safety check
View our website for special events including music by local musicians.
Contact: Debbie Holt, 301-829-5343 or farmersmarket@mountairymainstreet.org
www.mountyairymainstreet.org
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors
FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks), WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks accepted!
Taneytown Farmers' Market
Taneytown, Memorial Park (Rt. 140)
June - Labor Day weekend, 2011
Saturdays, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Local fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, eggs, honey, flowers and plants.
Special Events:
Entertainment or demonstrations every Saturday at the market.
Contact: LaVerne Sokolowski, 443-918-8100 or Ltsoko@comcast.net
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors
FVC (Fruit and Vegetable Checks), WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks accepted!
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