Ahhhh, graduation season! College, high school, middle & elementary, kindergarten...we can't help but be a little philosophical about the changing of life's seasons. And, like...isn't every small business owner going confidently in the direction of their dreams? Come live our dreams with us out behind the Charles County Courthouse complex (209 Washington Ave., La Plata) on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9AM - 2PM. We're never really done imagining what direction life might lead. Cha

Do you regularly mix up "watch" and "warning" when it comes to weather? Same! And here we are in peak tornado season (May - July) going "uh...which one is it again...?" Let's try...WATCH the ingredients -- they might become the thing. WARNING -- the thing is here! That works for summer, too, right? Because we're definitely seeing signs of summer! Longer days, warmer temperatures, graduations, last days of school... Come get a taste of summer out behind the Charles County Cour

Spring! Summer! Spring! Summer! ¿Por qué no los dos? We've been getting both spring AND summer for a while...why not lean into it? You probably already have two kinds of jacket, an umbrella, and sunscreen riding around with you like we do, not to mention those reusable bags. Bring all that to the parking lot behind the Charles County Courthouse (209 Washington Ave., La Plata) on Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9AM - 2PM, and then look for the canopies and food trucks. Here's who'll b

We saw so many fun umbrellas and raincoats this past Saturday -- it was like a fashion show for water repellent! Starry night, Winnie the Pooh, a super happy flower...and a rubber ducky jacket paired with light-up boots? *chef's kiss* It looks like you'll probably have another chance to walk the runway if you head to the overflow parking lot on Talbot Street this Wednesday, 05/27/26, 9AM - 2PM. These folks will be your willing audience: Lempira Coffee Roasters Charles County

Have you been watching those reels with chicks and ducklings in rainjackets? No? Ah, well, definitely do that, and then break out your rain boots and be like them. We'll be out behind the Charles County Courthouse complex Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9AM - 2PM. Shaka Brew Jillian's Fare Galazio Restaurant Timber Hill Produce tastynutsbytammy Southern Maryland Crabs Rootbound Farms Red Tree Farmstead Cottage Kitchen Sweets by Sue Mully's Brewery Shea XPress Zekiah Ridge Far

Pollinators...what would a farmers market be without them? Fun fact: Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are essential to the production of fruits, vegetables, grains, and anything that grows from the ground or depends upon food that grows from the ground. Including those tomatoes you're growing in your backyard. Want to support your local hard-working pollinators? Pick up some native flowers and plants at the Charles County Master Gardeners, University o