Ahhhh...fall and all its flannel blankety, baked goodsy, warm-drinky goodness! Plus you can ease into your holiday shopping and really give some thought to who's getting that one-of-a-kind thing you just found, and who's getting a local goods gift basket, and what you're bringing to Friendsgiving. Stop by 209 Washington Ave. on Saturday, 10/17/26, 9AM - 2PM, and get your fall inspo directly from these folks: Lempira Coffee Roasters Jillian's Fare Dixon Woodworking Michael the

Okay, sure, summer has its fun bits, but fall has some great stuff, too! You've GOT to check out some of the crazy produce that comes out for fall...and maybe paint some! Purchase a pumpkin from one of our produce purveyors, then pull up a seat and paint it! We'll provide the painting supplies and a safe place for your pumpkin (or gourd, or whatever) to dry while you stroll and shop. Please note that the downtown Trick-or-Treat Trail is scheduled for Oct. 24, 2026, 1-3PM. We

The trees aren't the only dramatic colors in the fall -- chrysanthemums are known to be pretty dramatic, too, and you should be seeing a lot of them in the coming weeks. And the pumpkins and gourds...? Don't get us started on the variety of colors and shapes. BTW we're going to break out the paints next weekend (10/17) for pumpkin painting, so keep an eye out for your potential canvas or canvases. But THIS week (10/10/2026) you'll want to get yourself, your family and friends

...mighty oaks grow. And in some cases, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! We're hosting the Farmers Market Junior Edition this weekend, and we're expecting an amazing lineup of young entrepreneurs. Who knows...future vendors and business owners may be among them! Every great business started as someone's idea. Check the map for green acorns -- those are our junior vendors. Come visit our veteran and aspiring vendors out behind the Charles County Courthouse complex (20

September 22 marked the first official day of fall. You know what that means? Soup season is upon us! And yeah, we're including stew season in that, even though that's technically a different thing. Maryland's Best and Maryland Market Money (see links below) can give you inspiration with seasonal shopping lists and recipes. Then start checking the tables for your soup ingredients and sides. Produce, protein, herbs & spices, bread, dessert...there are entire meals just waiting

We're all pretty done with summer, right? We're ready for fall? The county fair is a pretty good indicator that it's time to start moving on to the next season. Let's go! We'll be out behind the Charles County Courthouse complex (209 Washington Ave., La Plata) as usual on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9AM - 2PM. You'll probably see some shuttle buses running people back and forth from the fairgrounds, and the parking lots may be a little more crowded than usual, but you can't