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Farmers Markets

Farmers' Markets are not new creations; they have been around for centuries, going back well before the Industrial Age when suppliers of food and other goods gathered to retail their wares.

Farmer's Markets in Anne Arundel County and beyond have withstood the test of time in concept, as people still clamor for fresh-to-consumer produce straight from the farm. But there's no question that they have evolved to meet the needs and demands, not to mention become quite the social gathering post for friends around town.

 

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Supporting local isn't just great for the economy; it's delicious, too!
 Image courtesy of Anne Arundel County Farmers Market.

 

Anne Arundel County recognizes several markets in the area. Still, it's hard to drive down a winding road, especially in the summer months, and not stumble upon a market where you can pick up fresh produce such as strawberries, corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, flowers, honey, eggs, and more. Is there anything better than a juicy red strawberry, still warm from having just been plucked?

These days, farmers' markets offer far more than produce. You'll find fresh seafood straight off the boats, bakers, cottage businesses like candle makers, dog treats, knife sharpeners, woodworkers, and so on.

The many markets in our area provide a welcoming environment for locals and, many times, their dogs, a place to reconnect with each other, and the benefit of supporting area business owners and growers, knowing that what will be on your table tonight was likely harvested the day before.

 

Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market

No Dogs Allowed

Address: Riva Rd. & Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours: For more information, visit AACoFarmersMarket.com

Saturdays, 7 am to 12 pm; April 6 - December 28

Sundays, 9 am – 12 pm; Year Round

Contact: Jose Prieto Email: thebaymushrooms@gmail.com

 

Crofton Farmers Market

Address: Crofton Library 1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114

Hours: Saturdays from 8 am–12 pm, Food Trucks 8 am–2 pm; May 11 – October 26

Contact: Chad Houck

Phone: 410-353-2861

Email: chad@h2markets.com, scott@h2markets.com 

Jennie Barnacz jennie@h2markets.com

 

Glen Burnie Farmers Market

Address: Town Center101 Crain Hwy. N, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Hours: Thursdays (once per month); June 2 thru September 2, 4 pm - 7 pm (dates and times subject to change; email for more information)

Contact: Beth Nowell Phone: 410-766-8282

Email: beth@naaccc.com

 

Honey's Harvest Farmers Market

Address: Honey's Harvest Farm 5801 Brooks Woods Rd., Lothian, MD 20711

First Sunday of the Month: Year Round 11 am - 3 pm

Farm Store Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10 am - 4 pm

Contact: Anna Chaney Phone: 410-991-4304

Email: anna@honeysharvest.com

 

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Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered.

 

Piney Orchard Farmers Market

Address: Piney Orchard Community & Visitors Center Stream 2400 Valley Drive off Rt. 170, Odenton, MD. 21113

Hours: Wednesdays, 2 pm - 6 pm; May 22 - October 30

Contact: Emily Sablehaus

Phone: 443-254-4544

 

Severna Park Farmers Market

Address: Ritchie Hwy (Rt. 2) & Jones Station Rd. (In the Park and Ride Parking Lot)

Hours: Saturdays, 8 am - 12 pm; April 27 - October 26

Contact: Anita Robertson

Phone: 410-924-3092

 

SoCo Farmers Market

Address: Deale Library 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale, MD 20751

Hours: Thurs. (May 2-Nov. 14): 4-7 pm; Sat., (Oct. 5, Nov. 23, Dec. 14): 10 am-2 pm

Contact: Sherisha Forrester

Phone: 301-442-9344

 

Diehl’s Produce of Annapolis

921 Chesapeake Avenue

Annapolis, MD 21403 (in the Eastport Shopping Center)

Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm

Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm

seven days a week until October 31st

 

Wild Kid Acres

731 Central Avenue, East

Edgewater, MD 21037

Seasonal, May-October, last Saturday of the month, 3-6 pm

 

Farragut Farmer’s Market

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

550 Taylor Ave

Annapolis, MD 21401

Seasonal, Sundays 8 am to 12 pm; June 23 - August 18

 

Olmo Bros. Nursery and Farm

1704 Old Generals Hwy

 Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours: Thursday-Friday, 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday, 8 am - 4 pm

Phone: 410-703-5440