Farmers Markets Opening In Howard County This Month

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Fresh Maryland-grown fruit and veggies, homemade baked goods, seafood and more can be unearthed at several Howard County farmers markets that open this month.

The farmers market in the parking lot of the Howard County Library's Miller branch at 9421 Frederick Road in Ellicott City opens Wednesday and will have vendors on hand every Wednesday through Nov. 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The farmers market located at the Howard County Library's East Columbia branch at 6600 Cradlerock Way kicks off Thursday and will remain open until Nov. 11 It operates from 2 p.m to 6 p.m. every Thursday.

On Saturdays now through Nov. 6, the farmers market at Clarksville Commons, 12250 Clarksville Pike, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Maple Lawn Farmers Market at 7405 Maple Lawn Blvd. in Fulton will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning May 15 through Nov. 6.

On Sunday, the farmers market at Oakland Mills Village Center located at 851 Robert Oliver Place in Columbia will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This market will be open Sundays through Nov. 7.

There's also a farmers market called Farm to Fork Market on Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. that's open year-round at Elkridge Furnace Inn, 5745 Furnace Ave.

Vendors at the library farmers market in Ellicott City include:

Black Acres Roastery Baltimore, MD
Freshly roasted coffee: whole bean or ground. Freshly brewed coffee. Cold Brew coffee: Nitro Cans. Cold Brew Coffee: 640z jugs (must pre-order)
Website: www.blackacrescoffee.com

Dees Food N Snack Columbia, MD
Website: https://www.deesfoodnsnackshack.com/

Great Harvest Bread Co. Columbia, MD
A variety of whole wheat and other breads, delicious muffins, scones, cookies, pies and batter breads.
Website: www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC Woodbine, MD
Raw milk and cream (labeled for pets) Non-GMO/soy free pastured eggs and chicken. 100% grassfed beef, soy free/non-gmo pastured pork, Turkey sausage - pastured soy free non-gmo.
Website: www.hensingfarm.com

Hill Crest Flower Farm Fulton, MD
Medium mixed bouget, large mixed bouget, bag of flowers (2 medium bougets and a canvas tote), build your own bouget.
Website: www.hillcrestflowerfarm.com

Lewis’ Orchards Cavetown, MD
We are a 4th generation family orchard, located in Cavetown, Maryland. In season, we grow strawberries, cherries, peaches, blueberries, nectarines, pears, plums, raspberries, apples, and apple cider.
Website: www.lewisorchards.com

Manor Hill Farm Ellicott City, MD
Manor Hill Beer, canned including core line-up and seasonal special releases. Manor Hill Sparkling canned-non-alcholic water in lime and tangerine flavors.
Website: www.manorhillbrewing.com

Mike’s Gelato Dayton, MD
Authentic Artisan Gelato made with the freshest ingredients.
Website: www.mikesgelato.com

Mojo Mushrooms Ellicott City, MD
Patapsco oysters – clones of an oyster mushroom species native to Patapsco. Lion Mane – a wonderfully complex flavor, shiitake – dark flavor which will stand out in salads and stir-fries, Grow kits – allows you to grow fresh mushrooms at home.
Website: www.mojomushroomfarms.com

Penn Farm Colonial Beach, VA
Seasonal offerings including: Asparagus, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Onions, Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Various Greens, Beets, Lettuce, Radishes, Leeks, Pumpkins, Herbs, Potatoes, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery
Website: www.pennfarmnormasproduce.com

Revive Finksburg, MD
Healthy gut juice, super antioxidant juice, Immune and Energy Juice, and Ultra glow juice.
Website: www.revivehealth.life

River House Pizza Co., LLC Ellicott City, MD
Frozen woodfired pizzas. Gourmet lasagna slices. Fresh Dough Pizza kits.
Website: www.riverhousepizza.com

Stone House Cakery & Café Taneytown, MD
We sell cupcakes-cakes, pies, cookies, breads, sweetbreads, pasteries, soups, prepared dinners, crab cakes, chicken pot pies, brownies plus whatever the market of freshness brings forth.
Website: www.stonehousecakeryandcafe.com

TLV Tree Farm Glenelg, MD
Variety of spring, summer and fall vegetables, including but not limited to strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, fresh herbs, bedding plants, flowers, honey, pumpkins, jellies, jams, fall squash, Christmas trees, wreaths, roping and much more. Don't forget the Farm Fresh Pork, Beef, Lamb, Chicken and eggs! All raised in Howard County!
Website: www.tlvtreefarm.com

Vegan Soul Baltimore, MD
Cookies, cinnamon roll, muffins, donuts, pancakes, tofu scramble, fiesta potato.
Website: www.vegansoulbakery.com

Vendors at the Oakland Mills Village Center farmers markets include:

Altheas Almost Famous Columbia, MD
Prepared food for you to take home! Callaloo and saltfish, Ackee and saltfish with fried dumplings, Jerk and curry chicken with rice and peas.
Stop by and try all my delicious dishes.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Altheasalmostfamous/

Blue Gables Clarksville, MD
Family-owned and operated cut flower farm offering mixed seasonal arrangements and annuals and perennials by the stem. We also sell home-made accessories.
Website: www.bluegablesfarm.com

Coffee Del Cerro, LLC Baltimore, MD
Bags of coffee, cups of coffee, and coffee products.
Website: www.coffeedelcerro.com

Harvest Rise Bread Company Columbia, MD
Sandwich and artisan style loaves baked fresh using only organic and local ingredients. A variety of breads will be offered throughout the season, including, but not limited to, Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, Rye, Sourdough and Brioche, as well as seasonal breads such as Hot Dog and Hamburger Rolls and Apple Bread.
Website: www.harvestrisebreadcompany.com

Kenny’s Produce Millersville, MD
Locally grown seasonal produce including: arugula, green beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, collards, cucumbers, collards, eggplants, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, onions, sugar snap peas, peppers, radish, strawberries, sweet potatoes, spinach, squash, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, and fresh cut flowers!

Lewis’ Orchards Cavetown, MD
We are a 4th generation family orchard, located in Cavetown, Maryland. In season, we grow strawberries, cherries, peaches, blueberries, nectarines, pears, plums, raspberries, apples, and apple cider.
Website: www.lewisorchards.com

Mojo Mushrooms Ellicott City, MD
Patapsco oysters – clones of an oyster mushroom species native to Patapsco. Lion Mane – a wonderfully complex flavor, shiitake – dark flavor which will stand out in salads and stir-fries, Grow kits – allows you to grow fresh mushrooms at home.
Website: www.mojomushroomfarms.com

Pleitez Produce Montross, VA
Strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, sweet corn, slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, okra, eggplant, lettuce, beets, slicing cucumbers, pickling cukes, zucchini, summer squash, tomatillos, potted vegetable starters, potted herbs.

Puerto Rico Distillery Frederick, MD
Clandestino (Artisanal Puerto Rican Diaspora Rum - 100 proof), Hand sanitizer (12 oz bottle, formula based on WHO recommendations), PRD Merch
Website: www.puertoricodistillery.com

Schmidty's Kettle Corn Baltimore, MD
Kettle corn (small, medium and large), Cheese Flavors (small and medium), and Carmel Corn (small and medium)
Website: www.schmidtyskettlecorn.com

Stone House Cakery & Café Taneytown, MD
We sell cupcakes-cakes, pies, cookies, breads, sweetbreads, pasteries, soups, prepared dinners, crab cakes, chicken pot pies, brownies plus whatever the market of freshness brings forth.
Website: www.stonehousecakeryandcafe.com

TLV Tree Farm Glenelg, MD
Variety of spring, summer and fall vegetables, including but not limited to strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, fresh herbs, bedding plants, flowers, honey, pumpkins, jellies, jams, fall squash, Christmas trees, wreaths, roping and much more. Don't forget the Farm Fresh Pork, Beef, Lamb, Chicken and eggs! All raised in Howard County!
Website: www.tlvtreefarm.com

Vegan Soul Baltimore, MD
Cookies, cinnamon roll, muffins, donuts, pancakes, tofu scramble, fiesta potato.
Website: www.vegansoulbakery.com

Vendors at the Clarksville Commons farmers markets include:

Hensing’s Hilltop Acres

Home-raised, pastured meats from animals that are never fed GMOs.

Great Harvest Bread Co

Bread. The way it ought to be.

Pong’s Orchard

Locally grown fruits and citrus trees.

Dimitri Olive Oil

Olives and olive oils from our farms in southern Greece.

Sapwood Cellars

Columbia-brewed beers that are balanced, drinkable, and highly aromatic.

My Favorite Things

Pebble art and painted items.

Number 1 Sons

DC-made pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, and other fermented foods.

The Salvaged Stitch

Personal and household items created from salvaged upholstery fabric samples.

Balti’Marons

A French style macaron company based in Baltimore.

Clark’s Farm

All-natural, homegrown produce grown a few miles from the market, in Howard County.

Raw Blossom

Beautiful soaps and bodycare products made by hand, from scratch, palm oil free, plant based, and all natural.

Mom’s Sweet Creations

Locally made gluten-free/dairy-free, keto (sugar-free) & vegan baked goods

Real Food Real Tasty

Handcrafted marinades and hot sauces made in season with local farm produce.

Apricity Flowers

Apricity Flowers grows beautiful, seasonal blooms right here in Howard County.

The Urban Winery

The first urban winery in the region, making wine that creates a story.

Art of Crafts

Environmental friendly art using reclaimed wood, fabric, and inspirational words and quotes.

Althea’s Almost Famous

Ain’t nothing on this earth that’s sweeter, spicier, or more savory than Althea’s Almost Famous Jerk Sauce!

Highland Concepts

Whimsical wood goods–locally crafted gifts and décor.

Twin Valley Distillers

Locally made spirits with flavors of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and of course, Maryland as well.

Kindread Hill Farm

Human-powered market garden growing clean produce in the community, for the community.

Blue Gables Farm

Locally grown cut flowers that vary by the season.

Bushel and a Peck

Celebrating all that grows, swims, and grazes in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Mojo Mushroom Farms

Heirloom and premium mushrooms grown in Ellicott City.

Scoop & Paddle

Handmade authentic American ice cream and baked treats.

Half-Baked Pastries

French style pastries, locally made by hand.

Serene Lavender Farm

Hand-crafted products from a family-owned lavender farm in Sykesville, MD.