Farm Fresh Food: Area Farmers Markets

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Whether you're a vegetarian, like to support local farmers, or prefer your produce to be as fresh as possible, summertime is definitely your prime produce-purchasing season! If you have not had the opportunity to visit one of Baltimore's farmers markets this season, it's not too late to attend one! There are quite a few market options in the McHenry Row neighborhood, so you don't have to travel far to get fresh fruits and veggies!

Baltimore Museum of Industry Farmers Market
BMI's farmers market is held weekly on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The market features fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, baked goods, and more! Also lining the market are live musicians, artisans, children's activities and other community vendors! The market's season continues weekly through October 31, with the exception of October 17. Among the vendors are Cooperative Coffee, Loch Haven Farm, Tuckey's Fruit and Vegetable Farm and Wicked Good Sweets, just to name some.

Pratt Street Farmers Market
Located at Pratt & Light Plaza (outside the Transamerica Building), the Pratt Street Farmers' Market is held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Its season will run through September 24, and many of its vendors accept credit/debit cards, too! Pratt Street market vendors include Atwater's Bakery, Diveley's Fruit Farm, Knob Hill Winery and YOLO Farms, among many others!

Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
If you can't make it to a Thursday or Saturday market, the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar takes place on Sundays! From 7 a.m. to noon at Holliday and Saratoga Streets, not only will you find fruits, veggies, meats, herbs but also quiches, soups, and vegan food options, and collectibles and crafts! Be sure to arrive early because it is not unusual for vendors at this market to sell out! This market has a very long season, running through December (yes, December) 20! To view a full list of the market's farmers and vendors, visit the market's website.

To view a list of even more markets in the South Baltimore Area, view SouthBMore's list here. All of the farmer's markets we listed about are within a 15-minute drive of your apartment home at McHenry Row! Have a wonderful weekend! Let us know if you visit any of the markets!