Is this the year you start that microbusiness you've been thinking about? That's awesome! But give us a minute. We're checking with last year's seasonal vendors to see who's coming back. Then we'll see what kind of space we have and what kinds of products we're looking for. We'll start accepting applications for new vendors starting March 10, so if you're one of those folks, watch for the application to drop. If you're wondering, though, we already know we're looking for brea

The Maryland Buy Local Challenge closes out this Sunday, so you'll want to stock up on Saturday to carry you across the finish line! These folks will help wave you in: Jillian's Fare Cole’s Food Truck Gonzo Grains Four Leaf Farm Yisoobinaturals Zekiah Ridge Farm & Flowers Jack Morris Produce Cove Point Winery Wood 'n Wings Handcrafted Furniture Hancock Family Farms Shugie’s Cookies Red Tree Farmstead Eye Crafted Shop BlueDyer Distilling Co. PLANT FARM Rentals, INC Rootbound F

Grab your family, your friends, your coworkers, whoever you have hanging around and bring them to a special mashup Wednesday/Saturday farmers market for lunch, sip, and shopping...and maybe see yourself on TV later! Do your favorite local brand a solid and wear their gear. Mully's Brewery Zekiah Ridge Farm & Flowers Charles County Food Connection C.H. Bowling Produce - divison of Fox Run Farm Jillian's Fare Freshly Made 4U Calvert Crabs & Seafood Sweet Street Donuts Three Sis

If you follow us on Facebook, you already know this, but we want to get as many of you in on this as possible. Did you hear that FOX 5 is doing a Zip Trip to La Plata? Guess who made the "Top 5 Must Sees" for La Plata? Yes! It's us! And we want you to be a part of the show! A camera crew will be on site for a special Wednesday/Saturday market mashup Wednesday, June 8, 11:45AM - 1PMish. Don't worry, they're only shooting footage -- there won't be any interviews. Want to get in

Ready to try something new this weekend (4/23, 9AM-2PM)? Of course you are! How about... Katy's Creative Kitchen (gluten-free and vegan options, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, organic ingredients, 1st time at a Saturday market, you may have met her on a Wednesday) Sweetly Made (sweets on wheels, 1st time at the Farmers Market!) Britt’s Body Butters DMV is back (you may remember her from last season aaaand The Playful Parent (kid- and family-friendly activities) And you know

And just like that, it's Saturday again. Hit the weekend road running! Sweet Street Donuts Smokers Delight BBQ, LLC Magic Needles (crocheted jellyfish!) Four Leaf Farm (charms and dried flowers and natural brooms!) Madd Maxxie Creationz Rootbound Farms Charles County Department of Health (healthy eating!) Bowling Greenhouse at Jameson Farm Bridgett Vines (Charles County wine!) PLANT FARM Rentals, INC C.H. Bowling Produce - divison of Fox Run Farm Zekiah Ridge Farm Dad's Gift

How's your mid-week looking? Here's what ours looks like. Don't forget that you can stretch your SNAP dollars with Maryland Market Money! Stop by the blue tent and get your tokens from LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc.. One token = one SNAP/EBT dollar, PLUS you get free additional $1 tokens from Maryland Market Money! Calvert Crabs & Seafood Sweet Street Donuts C.H. Bowling Produce - divison of Fox Run Farm Bowling Greenhouse at Jameson Farm Charles County Public Library Ohana Sn

We don’t want to say it. You don’t want to hear it. We definitely don’t want it to change your market plans on Kentucky Derby day. But after hours of reading executive orders, amended directives, CDC guidelines, proclamations, instructions, guidelines, and, yes, even Maryland Code, what it boils down to is that we can’t change our operations yet. Are we an Outdoor Venue? You’d think so, right? But we don’t fit into that definition, and even if we did, masks would be required.

Small Business Saturday is finally here, and it's one of those sweet/bitter/sweet situations! SWEET: We have a fantastic variety of vendors coming in just for Small Business Saturday to set up one of those old-school holiday markets. Check out the map, follow the links, and see what the vendors have to offer! And don't worry, we'll have plenty of space to keep your social distance. We want to spread cheer, not COVID-19. BITTER: It's the last day of the Market season, and we'l