Farmers’ markets not only give residents access to fresh, healthy food and hand-made goods, they also allow residents to support local farmers and crafters. Find your favorite market on this list, or check out a different one each week.
SYKESVILLE
When: Sundays through Oct. 30 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: 7547 Main St., Downtown Sykesville
Info:www.facebook.com/sykesvillefarmersmarket
Features: Local produce, meat, eggs, dairy, homemade foods, crafts and live entertainment.
MOUNT AIRY
When: Wednesdays through Sept. 7 • 3 – 7 p.m.
Where: Behind the Mount Airy train station
Info: mountairymainstreetfarmersmarket.weebly.com
Features: Locally-grown farm-fresh products, such as vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, milk products, eggs, specialty products including pickles, relishes, salsas, sauerkraut, sauces, spices and rubs, jams, jellies and fruit butters, ciders, teas, coffees, baked goods, soaps, plants and nursery items and more.
HAMPSTEAD
When: Saturdays through Oct. 1 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department Grounds, 1341 N Main St., Hampstead
Features: Seasonal produce, artisan crafts and jewelry.
DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER
When: Saturdays through Nov. 19 • 8 a.m. – noon
Where: Conaway Parking Lot, Westminster
Info: www.downtownwestminstermarkets.com
Features: The Saturday morning market is the oldest “Producer Only,” open air, seasonal farmers’ market operating in Carroll County. Offering farm fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked good, jams & jellies, and plants.
TANEYTOWN
when: Saturdays, Jun. 18 through Sept. 3 • 9 a.m. to noon
where: 501 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown
Features: Local produce, eggs, cheese, vegetables, herbs and flowers
CARROLL COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
When: Saturdays through Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Carroll County Ag Center, 706 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster
Info: www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com
Features: Fresh local produce, eggs, organic meats, honey, jams and jellies, plants. Master Gardeners advice. Breakfast and lunch served.
CARROLL HOSPITAL FARMER’S MARKET
When: Thursdays from Jul. through Sept. • 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Carroll Hospital Center (Parking garage, 3rd level), 200 Memorial Ave, Westminster
Features: Offering fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, homemade baked goods, eggs and more.