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!
The Takoma Park Farmers Market Annual Pie Contest was Sunday, September 15th on Laurel Ave. See you in 2025!
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
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!