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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 2010" 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. "The Buy Local Challenge", August 7-14, 2010, 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. For a listing of restaurants that buy local goods from Carroll farms click here. Please contact any of these markets if interested in becoming a vendor.
Carroll County Farmers' Market
Westminster, 700 Ag Center Drive at the Carroll County Agricultural Center
June 19 - September 4, 2010
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 6 - Health Fair
November 13 - Local Authors and Art Guild Show
November 20 - Open House (free drawing and refreshments)
November 27 - Santa is coming
December 4 - 100 vendors featuring baked goods, fresh greens, arrangements and hand made crafts
December 11 - Don't forget to place your orders for the holidays
December 18 - 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 19 - Opening Day
June 26 - 38th Anniversary Celebration
July 3 - Holiday Weekend
July 10 - Christmas in July
July 17 - Home Party Day
July 24 - Best of Summer
July 31 - 4H Fair Week
August 7 - 4H Fair Week
August 14 - Peach Festival
August 21 - Heirloom Tomato Festival
August 28 - Health Fair
September 4 - Harvest Day
Contact: Anita Bullock, 410-848-7748 or ccfm@comcast.net
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors.
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 29 - November 20, 2010
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fruits, vegetables, meats - beef, lamb, pork & emu, 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, emu oil and skin care products, soup blends, grilling rubs and seasoning salts, salsas and herbal vinegar. Organic and pasture-raised products are also available.
Special 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!
WIC and Senior FMNP Checks accepted!
Hampstead Farmers' Market
Hampstead, Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company, 1341 North Main Street
(TBA) Summer and Fall, 2010
Saturdays, times to be determined
Farm fresh fruits and vegetables in season along with other grower oriented products.
Contact: Sharon Callahan, Hampstead Farmers' Market Coordinator, 410-239-8110
www.townofhampstead.us
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors
The Main Street Mount Airy Farmers' Market
Mt. Airy, Municipal lot between Park Avenue and Veterans Lane in downtown Mt. Airy.
May 19 - October 29, 2010
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Local fresh fruits and vegetables, seasonal plants, baked goods, eggs, honey, artisian breads and fresh flowers.
Special Events:
May 30 - 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
Taneytown Farmers' Market
Taneytown, Trinity Lutheran Church Parking Lot (38 W. Baltimore Street)
June 11 - October 15, 2010
Fridays, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Local fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Special Events:
Check the town's events calendar at www.taneytown.org for event information.
Contact: Nancy McCormack at 410-751-1100 or nbmccormack@taneytown.org
Handicapped accessible and accepting new vendors.
WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted!
Westminster Antique Mall Farmers' Market
Westminster, 433 Hahn Road at the corner of Hahn Road and Rt. 27 just north of Rt. 140.
June - October, 2010
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Producer only fresh fruits and vegetables (some organic) and baked goods.
Vendors include but not limited to:
De La Tierra Gardens - certified naturally
The Farmers? Daughter - cinnamon buns and breads
Truffula Seed Produce - chemical free produce
Jeanette Swan - pies, cakes and cookies
Nev-R-Dun Farm - Certified Organic Produce
Thorn Farm - produce and wool products
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