Howard County Farmers' Markets Will Open May 6

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Howard County Farmers' Markets will open May 6, organizers announced. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, the markets will open as drive-thru or pick-up orders. Each booth offering orders to be picked up will be positioned 12 feet apart and buyers are asked to stay 6 feet apart while waiting in line to pick up their order. Shoppers also are reminded by officials to wear a face covering or mask.

"I’m excited to announce Howard County Farmers’ Markets will still take place beginning Wednesday, May 6. I encourage residents to visit one of our farmers markets to find farm fresh food and products," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. "Please note, residents are urged to practice physical distancing when picking up orders from our farmers markets."

Currently, only vendors selling food products such as produce, meat, dairy items, baked goods and beverages are allowed to sell at the farmers' market. As regulations pertaining to social distancing and the coronavirus change, event organizers will update the schedules to reflect those changes, organizers stated.

HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY-MILLER BRANCH
9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City
May 6 – Nov. 4 | Wednesdays | 2–6 p.m.
Drive-thru Only

HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY-EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH
600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
May 14 – Nov. 4 |Thursdays | 12–6 p.m.
Drive-thru Only

CLARKSVILLE COMMONS
12264-12276 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville
May 9 – Nov. 7 | Saturdays | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Drive-thru Only

MAPLE LAWN FARMERS MARKET
7405 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton
May 16 – Nov. 7 | Saturdays | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Drive-thru and Booth Pick-up

OAKLAND MILLS VILLAGE CENTER
851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
May 10 – Nov. 8 | Sundays | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Booth Pick-up Only