Mercado Hilltop Open-Air Market Opening Soon In Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Beginning Aug. 10, Annapolis residents can stroll through Mercado Hilltop, an open-air market set up in the parking lot of the Salvation Army on Hilltop Lane. Shoppers will find an array of colorful and flavorful produce, fragrant flowers, beautiful plants, delicious food, handcrafted goods, artwork, pinatas and more. The market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Aug. 10 through Sept. 28, weather permitting.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer locals an opportunity to buy and sell at a Mercado-style market,” said Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley in a statement. “I look forward to seeing the vendors from different farms and wares from different countries.”

The market is in partnership with Center of Help, the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission, the Salvation Army and the City of Annapolis. The market is organized by the community
engagement Hispanic liaison Adriana Lee. The cost to participate in the market is $30 for one Saturday; $100 for four Saturdays; or all eight Saturdays for $180.