April showers are finally bringing May flowers, and the best place to find them is at the Catonsville Flower Fest & Garden Party this Sunday, May 4. Featuring more than just flowers, the event is a celebration of all things spring and provides an opportunity to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. A variety of cut flowers, hanging baskets and bedding plants will be available, of course, but there will also be one-of-a-kind gift items hand made by the area’s finest crafters, including jewelry, embroidered and knitted goods, glassware and much more. Master Gardeners from the University of Maryland Extension will be on hand to share information and answer questions. And live music and ice cream will provide a festive atmosphere throughout the day. It all takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Egges Lane next to the Firehouse, sponsored by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce.
As in past years, the Flower Fest & Garden Party coincides with the opening of the Catonsville Farmers Market right next door in the parking lot at 730 Frederick Road. This market is a “producer-only market,” which means that all the vendors are offering items that they themselves have grown or produced. Buyers get the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and other products direct from the source.
Now going into its fifth year, the Sunday Catonsville Farmers Market has developed a reputation for offering a variety of quality products in a fun and festive atmosphere with live music. The Market is open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. starting on May 4 and continuing every week (rain or shine) up until the weekend before Thanksgiving, Sunday November 23. Vendors offer a wide array of everything from heirloom garlic and tomatoes to boutique spice mixes, pickles and salsas to Maryland varietal wines, gourmet olive oils, artisan breads and French pastries. New vendors are always being added—for the latest offerings, check the market’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catonsville-Sunday-Farmers-Market/314747855268390.
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So get in step with spring and ready for Mother’s Day with a visit to the Catonsville Flower Fest & Garden Party and the Catonsville Farmers Market on Sunday, May 4. Admission to both events is free! To learn more, visit the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce website at http://catonsville.org or call 410-719-9609
