Calvert County’s rich tradition of agriculture dates back generations. Today, that heritage lives on in the county’s many working farms. Late summer and fall are great times to sample the farm fresh fruits, vegetables and more now gracing the popular local farmers markets and produce stands.
This time of year you can expect to find cabbage, beans, squash, corn, potatoes, honey, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, peaches, pears, cantaloupes, raspberries, plums and watermelon. September brings apples, beets, cider, gourds, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Hungry yet?
Four major markets are conveniently located throughout the county:
Barstow, Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon
Calvert County Fairgrounds,
140 Calvert Fair Drive
Prince Frederick, Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m.
Calvert Memorial Hospital,
130 Hospital Road
Solomons, Thursdays, 4-8 p.m.
Southern Library,
13920 H.G. Trueman Road
North Beach, Fridays, 6-9 p.m.
Bay Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets
These markets feature produce raised by local farmers. They also accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Also be sure to stop at a county roadside stand or farm store. Open throughout the week, they offer a large selection of fresh-picked produce, eggs, meats and more.