Although many of the county’s farmers markets remain closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, a few will be opening within the next few weeks.
One of the markets reopening is the Takoma Park Farmers Market, located on Laurel Avenue. The market will be operating on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting April 18. A list of available vendors can be found online.
Other markets opening at this time include:
- Bethesda Central Farm Market — Open year round, Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Crossroads Farmers Market – Opened April 14
- Pike Central Farm Market — Opening April 24
- Rockville Farmers Market — Open starting May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The following markets will remain closed until further notice:
- Clarksburg Farmers Market
- Common Ground Market
- Poolesville’s Friday on the Commons
Information on the state’s farmers market operations guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found here. Customers will be required to wear masks and maintain six feet of distance. Vendors will also be following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Happy to be at the reopening of Crossroads Farmers Market this morning in @TakomaParkMD. The return of this market is a great sign of our County’s recovery and return to normalcy. Enjoy the healthy farm-fresh food options, and remember to be #COVID safe when shopping! pic.twitter.com/dSroAzG7li
— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) April 14, 2021
The Crossroads Farmers Market is officially open!@CrossroadsNtwk does great work bolstering the local food system by providing programs that support and unite those who grow, make and eat fresh healthy food.
The market is open every Wednesday. See you there! pic.twitter.com/W9TyQ1yc3O
— Evan Glass (@EvanMGlass) April 14, 2021
