Downtown Frederick Farmers’ Market This Friday

The City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development present the Downtown Frederick Farmers’ Market this Friday August 12th from 5:00-8:00pm. Held in the street on Carroll Street between Patrick and All Saints, this new market is not an ordinary farmers’ market. This Home Grown Here event features locally grown fruits, vegetables, organic produce, fresh cut flowers and baked goods from some of the best names in Frederick County agriculture.

In addition to local produce, the Downtown Frederick Farmers’ Market will offer live music, art and activities. Art offerings include hand-painted tile coasters, local landscapes and pottery, all from Frederick County artists. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, located on Carroll Street, will stay open late offering access to their gallery of fine arts. In the event of rain, the Delaplaine will also serve as the indoor location of the Downtown Frederick Farmers’ Market. Not just a farmers’ market, this is an event for the whole family.

New in August will be food and drinks from Downtime Café, baked goods from Stone Hearth Bakery and ice cream and other dairy products from South Mountain Creamery. A third artist has also been added, with art offerings including landscape paintings, pottery and hand-crafted ceramics.

According to Heather Galbraith, economic development specialist and market manager “The July market was a great success. More than 300 people came out to enjoy fresh farm produce and cut flowers, pies by the slice and live music. The Downtown Frederick Farmers’ Market is a great opportunity to blend Frederick’s hub of art and culture with the agricultural core that surrounds the City.”

The Downtown Frederick Farmers’ Market will be held in conjunction with Late Night in downtown Frederick, when downtown stores stay open till 9PM for fun and shopping.

Brought to you by the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development and the generosity of our sponsors: Mid Atlantic Farm Credit, the Frederick News-Post, Frederick County Bank, Yaneth Reyes - Creator of Fine Jewelry, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, Downtown Frederick Partnership and the Tourism Council of Frederick County.

For more information call 240-629-6360 or visit our website at www.cityoffrederick.com.