Rockville Postpones Opening of Farmers Market to June 6

This year, Rockville’s Farmers Market will open later than usual. Typically the market opens in mid-May, but the opening has been postponed due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The market is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 6.

The market is located in the jury parking lot at the corner of East Jefferson and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center. Hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

During the public health emergency, farmers markets are permitted to open with social distancing and other safety measures for customers and vendors. Face coverings must be worn at farmers markets.

Some of the city’s vendors are offering delivery and pickup options. They include:

Common Root Farm
Offering: Organic vegetables, and assorted local products
How to Order: www.commonrootfarm.com
Ordering Deadline: Order by Sunday evening for Tuesday pick-up and 2 p.m. on Friday for Saturday pick-up and delivery.
Delivery/Pick-up Information: Delivering on Saturdays 10 a.m – 2 p.m. and open for pick-up on Tuesdays 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (curbside is offered first two hours).

Good Hope Farmstead 
Offering: Grass-fed beef, pasture raised, non-GMO chicken, pork, lamb and mutton.
How to Order: www.goodhopefarmstead.com 
Ordering Deadline: Fridays by 9 p.m.
Delivery Information: Delivering on Saturdays between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Grandma Vera’s Bakery 
Offering: Fresh Homemade Baked Goods and Latin Prepared Food
How to Order: www.grandmaveras.com 
Delivery Information: Text or call us at 240-994-6434 or e-mail us at grandmaveras@gmail.com for delivery.

M&M Plants
Offering: Availability of items will be posted to our Facebook page.
How to Order: Order via e-mail at madgie@mandmplants.com

McClintock Distilling 
Offering: Vodka, gin and whiskey from organic grains
How to Order: www.mcclinktockdistilling.com 
Delivery Information: Delivering within 30 miles of Frederick

Metro Microgreens
Offering: Twelve varieties available: broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, leeks, spicy purple radish, red leaf mustard, chervil, spicy mix, fennel, wheat grass, pea shoots, and cilantro.
How to Order: www.metromicrogreens.com, 301-706-4884, or mark@metromicrogreens.com
Delivery Information: Offering free home delivery

Mountain Valley
Offering: A variety of fruits and vegetables
How to Order: Call 301-824-2089, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
Ordering Deadline: One day before pick-up
Pick-up Information: pick up at the farm, 22549 Jefferson Blvd., Smithsburg, MD 21720

Number 1 Sons 
Offering: Pickles, kimchi, kombucha, kraut and more
How to Order: www.number1sons.com
Pickup Information: Pickup from the bakery is available

Praline Bakery
Offering: A variety of baked goods and other items.
How to Order: http://www.praline-bakery.com/
Delivery Information: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Scenic View Orchard 
Offering: A variety of fruits and vegetables
How to Order: Visit farm stand opening mid-May. Learn more.

Sexy Vegie
Offering: Healthful, great tasting, homemade, vegan and vegetarian cuisine
How to Order: www.sexyvegie.com 
Ordering Deadline: Noon on Saturdays
Delivery Information: Sundays

Twin Valley Distillers 
Offering: Hand sanitizer, bourbon and rum
How to Order: www.mdwhiskey.com 

Zeke’s Coffee
Offering: Coffee by the pound and cold brew growlers
How to Order: www.zekescoffee.com 
Ordering Deadline: 3 p.m. the day before
Delivery/Pick-up Information: Market and limited delivery, pick-up window open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.

The market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting June 6 and running through Nov. 21. Visit the Rockville farmers market webpage for more information.

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