Takoma Park Farmers Market

Open Sundays, Year-round From 9:00am- 1:00 pm (NEW TIME)

Join us every Sunday behind the shops on Laurel Avenue (entrance 6931 Laurel Ave) in lovely historic, Takoma Park. You’ll find the freshest local, seasonal produce, breads, pasture raised meats, artisan cheese, eggs, baked goods and more from farms located within 125 miles of Takoma Park, MD. See seasonal produce list HERE. Each week, the market is a lively meeting place for residents and visitors.

Location: In the parking Lot Behind the Shops on Laurel Ave, Takoma Park. Entrance next to 6931 Laurel Ave. Thank you to everyone who voted! We are  grateful  for  your ongoing  support!

Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, October 27th

On Sunday, October 27th, the market is celebrating Halloween this weekend with a Scavenger Hunt. Go to the market’s website or social media to grab a copy of the Scavenger Hunt or pick one up at the market info booth Fun for the family. Complete on 10/27 and enter the form at the form for a drawing at the market info booth. Winners will be picked on 11/3. Winners receive bags of market apples!

Get ready, pie lovers!
The Takoma Park Farmers Market Annual Pie Contest is Sunday, September 15th on Laurel Ave.

There are two ways to participate!

(1) BAKE Enter your best pie using any seasonal ingredient found at the market – sweet or savory! Pies will be judged by celebrity judges and prizes will be awarded.

(2) EAT At the conclusion of the contest, all of the delicious pies are sliced and offered to the public for a donation. All donations received go to the Takoma Park Farmers Market Federal Benefit Match Program to increase benefits used at the market.

Schedule:
Pie Delivery: 10:30 am -11:00 am
Judging: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pie slice tickets for sale: starting at 12:00 noon
Winners Announced: 12:30 pm
Pie Slices Available: 12:30 pm

For more info, go to PIE CONTEST RULES

2024 Celebrity Judges:
Nevin Martell, food writer, cookbook author and photographer; Chris Brown owner of Zinnia, Motorkat and Takoma Bev Co; Jeff Harner, owner of Sang Froid Distillery; Carolina McCandless owner of Cielo Rojo and San Pancho Burritos; Takoma Park Mayor, Talisha Searcy; and Takoma Park Councilwoman, Shana Fulcher.

Congratulations to the 2023 Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie Contest Winners:

Best Apple: Renee Davis
Best Peach: Melissa Varga
Best Other-Sweet: Tracy Eustaquio Roasted Sweet Corn Pie
Best Other – Savory: Anthony LaClair, Pork and Peach
Most Unusual: Fakia Kabir, Eggplant and Chicken Pie
Yummy Mess: Beverly Auman, Praline and Pumpkin
Best Kids Pie: Tommy, Jude and Emre
Best Professional Pie: Lisa Catalone Castro, Chicken Pot Pie

Best of DC

Thanks to all those who voted for us in the Washington City Paper’s
Best of DC Readers’ Poll. We are thrilled to be a finalist!

Federal Benefits

The market proudly continues to match Federal Benefits up to $30. Match funding is thanks to Maryland Market Money and to all of the visitors who purchased pie slice purchases from our annual Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie Contest. Stop by the Market ATM for info!

Bring Your Bags to the Market