We’re here for you Mount Airy! Come embrace and celebrate Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge this Wednesday, July 27, with us at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market, 3-7pm!
 
A Maryland’s Best Agriculture farmers’ market, the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market is where you will find all the great locally grown and/or produced foods and more … all in one place … a place where you can stop to buy local, eat fresh and stay a while to enjoy our open air market and the lively old-time acoustic music!

What is the Buy Local Challenge? The Buy Local Challenge is a personal commitment to support farms by eating local this week. And, we hope you will do just that at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market!  And, you’re at the market, take a stroll down the Old Main Line Rails-to-Trails section that leads down to Watkin’s Park!

Come on down to the market this Wednesday where you will find our farmers and producers with their local farm-fresh foods and goods, plus listen the good old-time acoustic music performed by Darla Jean and the Somethin’ or Others.

The market is located in the Railyard  behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy and is convenient to parking in the Municipal Parking Lot off of Park Avenue and in the Bank Parking Lot across Main Street.
 
Rain or Shine ... this week's farmers and producers are:

Willow Creek Manor Farming - Get your "garden salad" (fixin's) and a whole lot more  at Willow Creek Manor Farm! Our local Certified-Organic farm out of New Windsor brought Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Turnips, Radishes, Scallions, Spring Onions, Summer Squash, Patti Pan Squash, Eight Ball Squash, Romaine Hearts, Lettuce Mix, Sugar Snap Peas, Black Raspberries and More in the last weeks!  On their nearby New Windsor farm, one of the largest certified-organic farms in Maryland, the Snyder family grows Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Radishes, Pie Pumpkins, Turnips, Beets, Green Squash, Pan Squash, 10 different Winter Squash, Herbs, Potatoes and so much more naturally grown goodness.

Five Points Farm Market & Greenhouse – This week Five Points is bringing Cut flowers and more!  Five Points Farm Market and Greenhouse accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP Checks for fruits and vegetables.
Tomatoes (Red and Yellow), Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Beans (Green and Yellow),
Sweet Corn (Bi-Color), Beets, Squashes (Patty-Pan and Yellow Zucchini), New potatoes
Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Peppers (Sweet & Hot!), Candy Onions, Garlic; Peaches (White and Yellow freestone); White Nectarines; Yellow Plums and Blueberries.

Pong’s Orchard – Pongs Orchard, Howard County's "Secret Garden" located in Fulton, Maryland,  will have Shiro plums, Blueberries, nectarines, yellow peaches. Pong’s Orchard is well-known for growing Citrus Plants, exotic fruits and their Asian pears along with other fruits of the season.  As the season grows strong, Pong’s Orchard will bring their locally grown fruit - Asian Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Figs, Apples and More! Pong’s Orchard accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP checks for their farm-fresh, locally grown and nutritious fruit.
 
East Rivendell Farm** – Family-owned and operated in Damascus, MD, East Rivendell Farm offers a variety of seasonally, naturally grown (chemical and GMO free), farm-fresh veggies, goats milk soaps and lotions plus so much more! East Rivendell Farm is scheduled to come to the market this Wednesday, July 27 and again on August 24.

The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm - The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm! They are having a Sausage Special!!! Pre-Order 5 Packs for $30 of any kind! Give the Strohmers a call at 410-922-5060 before 2PM tomorrow to take advantage of this special offer! The Meat Shack at Strohmer’s Farm regularly brings Pork, Beef, Goat and a Plentiful Supply of Duck and Chicken Eggs!

Whispering Breeze Farm - This Taneytown-based farm owned by Brower family has some of the best local cheese around! From their herd of lovely dairy cows, you may find the following cheeses at the market this season: Hard Cheese ‐ Raw Milk Cheese: Cheddar, Garlic & Chive, Smoked Cheddar, Italian, Bacon Dill, Smoked Bacon Dill, Jalapeno; Wine Cheese (seasonal): Merlot Cheddar, Raspberry Cheddar; Pasteurized Milk Cheese:Gouda, Swiss, Buffalo Ranch Cheddar, Havarti, Caraway Havarti – … The Perfect Pairing … Pair your Whispering Breeze Farm Cheeses with Linganore’s selection of Wines!!!
 
Frey’s Brewing Company - a select brew from Frey's Brewery Collection - what could it be?  Last week it was Frey's Brewing Company with local Mount Airy brewed ales! Come every week to pick up your four pack of Jenny's Sister (Barley Wine Ale), or cover your "6" with a six-pack of Shark a Cat (Farmhouse Red Saison Ale), Obscene Dreams (Farmhouse Sour Weiss Beer), Pussy Pilot Parade (Black Rye IPA). Veteran-owned, locally brewed, local hops

Furnace Hills Coffee – The last few weeks Furnace Hills Coffee had dollar shots ... shots of espresso, that is! Wonder what Regina will have this week?  Furnace Hills offers a variety of freshly roasted and ground pound bags of coffee plus freshly brewed Hot and Cold Coffee Drinks and Burlap Hand Bags.

The Kombucha Lady (of Dodson's Promised Land Farm) - Delicious flavors of Kombucha - The Kombucha Lady, Liz Dodson, will be bringing a variety of freshly made Kombucha, a fermented tea (a probiotic) made with seasonal fruits and white or black teas. Delicious and Healthy too!
 
Made by Jayde – She’s so creative! Jayde’s been bringing a variety of baked goods including cookies and scones. Stop by to see what Jayde made this week! She’s bringing her creativity with a bit of “Local Lore” this Wednesday with a “MacKenzie, the Mount Airy Caboose” Sugar Cookie! Come get ‘em! (Jayde and her daughter, Eryn, take care of the “Kid’s Zone” too!)

The Dough Whisperer - Stop by the Dough Whisperer for your freshly baked Breads, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, Cookies, Granola and other delicious baked desserts!
 
The Pizza Llama – Woodfired Pizza! – Wonder what Andrew will make this week with the fresh, locally grown ingredients found at market?  Last week he made The Willow Creek. It was made with fresh local certified organic ingredients straight from Willow Creek Manor Farming!

Cryin’ Johnnies** – Cryin’ Johnnies will be Hot Doggin’ at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market this Wednesday… Come get your Naked Dog or Dress your Dog ("dawg") up with some Ketchup & Mustard, have it with crab, chili and your way … and Hurley’s way … any way you have your dog, your “dog gonna” love it!
 
Snowie of Maryland** – Flavored Shaved Ice … Snow Cones! You Crave It, We Shave It! Snowie!
 
Stone Edge Sharpening** – Tired of using those dull kitchen knives ... well, fret no more, because Stone Edge Sharpening will sharpen them up for you!  Have problems getting that nicely cut lawn, Brian Lindsey of Stone Edge will sharpen up your lawn mower blades too!  
 
Stress Recess LLC at Wellness Point** – Come relieve that summertime stress at the market this Wednesday with some good ol’ massage therapy with Marissa Johnson, a licensed massage therapist.  Stress Recess will be joining us this Wednesday, July 27th an again on August 10th, 24th and September 7th.
 
Steve’s Barnwood** – a new addition the market last week, Steve’s Barnwood will be bringing some really creative rustic barn décor, signs and more …. All great for decorating your own home and/as gifts!

**Guest Vendors

Rails-to-Trails Walk - Trek down to Watkin’s Park and back to the Railyard on our 1/3-mile beautiful Mount Airy Rails-to-Trails line.  And then, stay a while, buy local, eat fresh and enjoy!

Music at the Market: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Music at the Market: Listen to the down-home old-time acoustic music performed by our local band, "Darla Jean & the Somethin’ or Others" this Wednesday afternoon, July 27th from 4-6pm!

Have you been on Main to tour, shop, dine and enjoy all that our Town's Main Street has to offer? Have you been to The Upper Deck? It’s a great place to unwind, enjoy some good food and have a great time with friends shooting pool or throwing darts!  Located off just off South Main (above Cryin’ Johnnies), you gonna love The Upper Deck!

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association.   The 2016 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, June 1-September 7, 2016, 3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the parking area behind the historic Mount Airy train station and nearby the Blossom and Basket Boutique at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.Weebly.com or follow us on Facebook

Come Celebrate!!! Come Celebrate AGRICULTURE this week with us this Wednesday, July 20, 3-7pm, at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market. Learn ways to grow your garden from the Carroll County Master Gardeners. Celebrate and learn from the farmers and producers about their locally grown, farm fresh products.

Also this Week! Celebrating Agriculture with a FREE SCREENING of FARMLAND. Did you know that there's also a Free Screening of FARMLAND, the film at the  Carroll County Library, Mt. Airy Branch this Thursday, July 21, 6:30-9:00 PM? We invite you to watch the documentary Farmland, an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers and their passion for a way of life that has been passed down from generation to generation, yet continues to evolve. A short discussion will follow the screening. Light Refreshments will be served.

Come on down to the market this Wednesday where you will find our farmers and producers with their local farm-fresh foods and goods, plus listen to sweet sounds of Miranda Judd, Maryland musician while you Buy Local and Eat Fresh!

The market is located in the Railyard  behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy and is convenient to parking in the Municipal Parking Lot off of Park Avenue and in the Bank Parking Lot across Main Street.
 
Rain or Shine ... this week's farmers and producers are:

Willow Creek Manor Farming - Get your garden salad fixings at Willow Creek Manor Farm! Our local Certified-Organic farm out of New Windsor brought Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Turnips, Radishes, Scallions, Spring Onions, Summer Squash, Patti Pan Squash, Eight Ball Squash, Romaine Hearts, Lettuce Mix, Sugar Snap Peas, Black Raspberries and More in the last weeks!  On their nearby New Windsor farm, one of the largest certified-organic farms in Maryland, the Snyder family grows Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Radishes, Pie Pumpkins, Turnips, Beets, Green Squash, Pan Squash, 10 different Winter Squash, Herbs, Potatoes and so much more naturally grown goodness.

Five Points Farm Market & Greenhouse – This week Five Points is bringing Sweet Corn, Green Beans, Candy Onions, Red Potatoes, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes (mixed colors), Beets, Squash, Patty Pan Squash, Zuchinni, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, White Nectarines, White Peaches, Yellow Peaches, and Shiro Yellow Plums, Cut flowers and more!  Five Points Farm Market and Greenhouse accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP Checks for fruits and vegetables.

Pong’s Orchard – Last week  Pong’s Orchard returned to the market with blueberries and peaches!!!  Known as Howard County's secret garden, Fulton-based Pong's Orchard is well-known in Maryland for growing Citrus Plants, exotic fruits and their Asian pears along with other fruits of the season.  As the season grows strong, Pong’s Orchard will bring their locally grown fruit - Asian Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Figs, Apples and More! Pong’s Orchard accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP checks for their farm-fresh, locally grown and nutritious fruit.

The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm - Pork, Beef, Goat and a Plentiful Supply of Duck and Chicken Eggs – Lately, The Meat Shack has been bringing a variety of their farm-fresh, naturally produced meats including pork sausage and more!  Wonder what they’re bringing this week? A variety of their farm-fresh meats, from pork sausage, bacon, ham steaks, all pork hot dogs, hot Italian sausage, ground beef, beef cubes, ground goat and more!  Special Orders are accepted for Strip Steaks and Chicken Parts.

Whispering Breeze Farm - This Taneytown-based farm owned by Brower family has some of the best local cheese around! From their herd of lovely dairy cows, you may find the following cheeses at the market this season: Hard Cheese ‐ Raw Milk Cheese: Cheddar, Garlic & Chive, Smoked Cheddar, Italian, Bacon Dill, Smoked Bacon Dill, Jalapeno; Wine Cheese (seasonal): Merlot Cheddar, Raspberry Cheddar; Pasteurized Milk Cheese:Gouda, Swiss, Buffalo Ranch Cheddar, Havarti, Caraway Havarti – … The Perfect Pairing … Pair your Whispering Breeze Farm Cheeses with Linganore’s selection of Wines!!!
 
Frey’s Brewing Company - a select brew from Frey's Brewery Collection - what could it be?  Last week it was Frey's Brewing Company with local Mount Airy brewed ales! Come every week to pick up your four pack of Jenny's Sister (Barley Wine Ale), or cover your "6" with a six-pack of Shark a Cat (Farmhouse Red Saison Ale), Obscene Dreams (Farmhouse Sour Weiss Beer), Pussy Pilot Parade (Black Rye IPA). Veteran-owned, locally brewed, local hops

Dragonfly Farm's Love Happiness Sangria** – "There is no remedy for love, but to love more"-H.Thoreau ... Come visit Dragonfly Farm's Claudia as she serves up Love Happiness Sangria - Love is made locally from estate-produced Chardonnay wine and fruit juice. Happiness is made from estate-produced black currant wine and fruit juice. Try some special Love Happiness Sangria’s Summer GROG!
 
Furnace Hills Coffee – The last few weeks Furnace Hills Coffee had dollar shots ... shots of espresso, that is! Wonder what Regina will have this week?  Furnace Hills offers a variety of freshly roasted and ground pound bags of coffee plus freshly brewed Hot and Cold Coffee Drinks and Burlap Hand Bags.

The Kombucha Lady (of Dodson's Promised Land Farm) - Delicious flavors of Kombucha - The Kombucha Lady, Liz Dodson, will be bringing a variety of freshly made Kombucha, a fermented tea (a probiotic) made with seasonal fruits and white or black teas. Delicious and Healthy too!
 
Made by Jayde –She’s so creative! Jayde’s been bringing a variety of baked goods including cookies and scones. Stop by to see what Jayde made this week! She’s bringing her creativity to a great new level this week! (Jayde and her daughter, Eryn, take care of the “Kid’s Zone” too!)

The Dough Whisperer - Stop by the Dough Whisperer for your freshly baked Breads, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, Cookies, Granola and other delicious baked desserts!
 
The Pizza Llama - Woodfired Pizza! – ANDREW’S BACK and he said this week he’s trying some new PIZZA LLAMA recipes! Wonder if we’ll he’ll be jolly as he makes holly pizza??? It’s “seasonally” decorated with Jalapeños, Cilantro, Green Onions, Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella! Offering wood-fired pizza on-site while you wait! The Pizza Llama uses farm-fresh ingredients and much of the time, those ingredients are coming from the farmers and producers at the market!

SuperFoods on Main** - Delicious and Healthy Salads made from Farm-Fresh Greens and more from your local & healthful Super Foods (and they are super) across the street on Main!
Tomatoes
 
Snowie of Maryland** Flavored Shaved Ice … Snow Cones! You Crave It, We Shave It! Snowie!

“dahliabtees”**  – hand-screen printed t-shirts, hand-made leather cuffs ... Get your local melons tank top with your locally grown melons at the market!

Single Barrel Soaps** - hand crafted soaps, bubble bars, bath bombs, and bath truffles

*Please note: We are “this close”to finding a fresh Dill Pickle Vendor. Stay tuned because it's gonna be "farm-fresh" and local!!!

**Guest Vendors

Ask a Master Gardener! Celebrate Agriculture! Learn from a Master Gardener! The Carroll County Master Gardeners will be at the Market this week, June 15th to answer your gardening questions!

Miranda Judd, Maryland Musician. For the second time this season, our patrons may enjoy listening to the Sweet Sounds of Miranda Judd, Maryland Musician. Miranda's music cuts across multiple generations. Her individual performance style is largely rooted in Country, Alternative, Classic and Light Rock and Pop genres. Miranda can easily belt out Patsy Cline's "Crazy" and Janis Joplin's "Bobby McGee" in addition to singing her own songs. A local favorite to the agricultural community, Miranda has been supporting the local farms for the past three years by performing at farmers' markets, Larriland Farm's fall festivals, the Lisbon Christmas Horse Parade and the Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Tractor Parade.

Come Celebrate!!! Come Celebrate with us this Wednesday, July 13th, when the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market will celebrate Midsummer!
It’s Midsummer, it’s the time that sun shines down on us with Mother Nature’s blessings, to grow the crops and to celebrate the summer harvest.

What do we have for you this Wednesday at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market? 

... A plentiful harvest of local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, music and more ...

The market is focusing on Sun Health.  Please remember to treat yourself kindly when it comes to the sun… use sun protection, sunscreen, visors, and more.  It’s also time to remember the benefits of the sun.  We need sun to grow our crops and we need the sun to remain healthy too!
 
But, what about “A Midsummer’s Night Dream on Main” … that takes place from 6-9 pm on the Mount Airy Main Street Plaza?  It’s a tasteful evening of sampling of select local Maryland wines, ales and cheeses which are also for sale “unopened” for you to take home to enjoy!  Find out more below.

Come on down to the market this Wednesday, June 6, 3-7 pm, where you will find our farmers and producers with their local farm-fresh foods and goods, listen to live, local folk music performed by Amy & Mitch, the Cyman Duo.
 
The market is located in the Railyard  behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy and is convenient to parking in the Municipal Parking Lot off of Park Avenue and in the Bank Parking Lot across Main Street.

Willow Creek Manor Farming - Our local Certified-Organic farm out of New Windsor brought Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Turnips, Radishes, Scallions, Spring Onions, Summer Squash, Patti Pan Squash, Eight Ball Squash, Romaine Hearts, Lettuce Mix, Sugar Snap Peas, Black Raspberries and More in the last weeks!  On their nearby New Windsor farm, one of the largest certified-organic farms in Maryland, the Snyder family grows Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Radishes, Pie Pumpkins, Turnips, Beets, Green Squash, Pan Squash, 10 different Winter Squash, Herbs, Potatoes and so much more naturally grown goodness.

Five Points Farm Market & Greenhouse – Last week, the Five Points  featured SWEET BI-COLORED CORN! AND, IT WAS DELICIOUS!  Wonderin’ what Five Points will be bringing this week??? Probably Tomatoes, New potatoes, Garlic, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Spring Onions, Peppers Greens, Cucumber (Slicers), Beets (rainbow and red), Methley Plums (small red plums), Cut flowers, Some Planters, Cantaloupe and local watermelon!   Five Points Farm Market and Greenhouse accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP Checks for fruits and vegetables.
Pong’s Orchard – Returning this week with Pong’s Orchard’s blueberries and peaches!!!  Known as Howard County's secret garden, Fulton-based Pong's Orchard is well-known in Maryland for growing Citrus Plants, exotic fruits and their Asian pears along with other fruits of the season.  As the season grows strong, Pong’s Orchard will bring their locally grown fruit - Asian Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Figs, Apples and More! Pong’s Orchard accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP checks for their farm-fresh, locally grown and nutritious fruit.

The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm - Pork, Beef, Goat and a Plentiful Supply of Duck and Chicken Eggs – Lately, The Meat Shack has been bringing a variety of their farm-fresh, naturally produced meats including pork sausage and more!  Wonder what they’re bringing this week? A variety of their farm-fresh meats, from pork sausage, bacon, ham steaks, all pork hot dogs, hot Italian sausage, ground beef, beef cubes, ground goat and more!  Special Orders are accepted for Strip Steaks and Chicken Parts.

Whispering Breeze Farm - This Taneytown-based farm owned by Brower family has some of the best local cheese around! From their herd of lovely dairy cows, you may find the following cheeses at the market this season: Hard Cheese ‐ Raw Milk Cheese: Cheddar, Garlic & Chive, Smoked Cheddar, Italian, Bacon Dill, Smoked Bacon Dill, Jalapeno; Wine Cheese (seasonal): Merlot Cheddar, Raspberry Cheddar; Pasteurized Milk Cheese:Gouda, Swiss, Buffalo Ranch Cheddar, Havarti, Caraway Havarti – … The Perfect Pairing … Pair your Whispering Breeze Farm Cheeses with Linganore’s selection of Wines!!!
 
Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard** Come get your local  dairy products made with milk produced by Mount Airy-based Woodbourne Creamery's lovely Golden Guernsey Cows - Ice Cream, Creamline Milk, Chocolate Milk

Frey’s Brewing Company - a select brew from Frey's Brewery Collection - what could it be?  Last week it was Frey's Brewing Company with local Mount Airy brewed ales! Come every week to pick up your four pack of Jenny's Sister (Barley Wine Ale), or cover your "6" with a six-pack of Shark a Cat (Farmhouse Red Saison Ale), Obscene Dreams (Farmhouse Sour Weiss Beer), Pussy Pilot Parade (Black Rye IPA). Veteran-owned, locally brewed, local hops!
 
Furnace Hills Coffee – The last few weeks Furnace Hills Coffee had dollar shots ... shots of espresso, that is! Wonder what Regina will have this week?  Furnace Hills offers a variety of freshly roasted and ground pound bags of coffee plus freshly brewed Hot and Cold Coffee Drinks and Burlap Hand Bags.

The Kombucha Lady (of Dodson's Promised Land Farm) - Delicious flavors of Kombucha - The Kombucha Lady, Liz Dodson, will be bringing a variety of freshly made Kombucha, a fermented tea (a probiotic) made with seasonal fruits and white or black teas. Delicious and Healthy too!

The Dough Whisperer - Stop by the Dough Whisperer for your freshly baked Breads, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, Cookies, Granola and other delicious baked desserts!
Stone Edge Sharpening** – Tired of using those dull kitchen knives ... well, fret no more, because Stone Edge Sharpening will sharpen them up for you!  Have problems getting that nicely cut lawn, Brian Lindsey of Stone Edge will sharpen up your lawn mower blades too!  
 
Made by Jayde –She’s so creative! Jayde’s been bringing a variety of baked goods including cookies and scones. Stop by to see what Jayde made this week!
“dahliabtees”**  – hand-screen printed t-shirts, hand-made leather cuffs

Linganore Winecellars** - Selection of Linganore Winecellars Wines, from their Dry Whites and Dry Reds, to Sweet Whites and Reds, and Fruit Wines.  You will find a wine selection to pair with any of the farm-fresh foods you find at the market!

J’Adorn Designs ** - Handmade Jewelry - from earrings to necklaces, and beautiful bracelets, stop by to see Ali Jefferies at the market today!

BlueLand Farm** - Yarn, Wool Roving, Wool Fleeces, Drop Spindle Spinning Kits. BlueLand Farm will also be bringing a limited supply of  farm-fresh eggs this week!

Local Community-Local Music

Sponsored by Carroll Hospital Center, the July 13th market is focused on  celebrating Sunshine, the benefits of sunshine and how to protect yourself from the Sun’s strong rays! We love the sun!

Remember to Enjoy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Main!” Come to the Mount Airy Main Street Plaza to try some free sample tastings of Local Wines, Ales and Cheeses, 6-9pm ...

Local Music - Amy and Mitch, the Cyman Duo - 3:30 - 5:30PM
Reflect on Days of Sunshine! Listen to the lyrical, rhythmic acoustic folk melodies as performed by Amy & Mitch, the Cyman Duo!

Did you know . . .
Experts have said that Human skin can make large amounts of vitamin D when lots of skin is exposed and the sun is high in the sky. Your body is designed to get the vitamin D it needs by producing it when your bare skin is exposed to sunlight. The part of the sun's rays that is important is ultraviolet B (UVB). Learn more, click here!
 
However… sometimes we can expose our skin to too much direct sun, experts say. UVB protection is a must.  Wear Sunscreen, shirts, hats, sunglasses …  Learn more, click here!

Make it Memorable on Mount Airy's Main Street!  Tour. Shop. Dine. Enjoy!
Have you been on Main to tour, shop, dine and enjoy all that our Town's Main Street has to offer?  Did you know you can get some “Beautiful Bling” on Downtown Mount Airy’s Main Street? 
 
Check out George's Girls! George’s Girls is a jewelry boutique located in Historic downtown Mount Airy, MD offering unique, handmade jewelry from local artists, American craftsmen and industry staples including Pandora.

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association.   The 2016 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, June 1-September 7, 2016, 3 - 7 p.m. It is located  in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the parking area behind the historic Mount Airy train station and nearby the Blossom and Basket Boutique at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.Weebly.com or follow us on Facebook.

Come Celebrate!!! Come Celebrate with us this Wednesday, July 6th when the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market will celebrate in many ways!  To kick off the month of July, we’re celebrating Kids’ and Independence Days, and the start of the Abundant Harvest Season!
 
What do we have for you this Wednesday at the Market?  What is usually only knee high by the fourth of July?  We’ve got the first of the season’s sweet corn entering the market! So, come down to the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market this Wednesday to find your local sweet corn and a plentiful variety of farm fresh products.

The market is located in the Railyard  behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy and is convenient to parking in the Municipal Parking Lot off of Park Avenue and in the Bank Parking Lot across Main Street.

Come on down to the market this Wednesday, June 6, 3-7 pm, where you will find our farmers and producers with their local farm-fresh foods and goods, listen to the some great light alternative rock!

Rain or Shine ... this week's farmers and producers are:

Willow Creek Manor Farming - Our local Certified-Organic farm out of New Windsor brought Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Turnips, Radishes, Scallions, Spring Onions, Summer Squash, Patti Pan Squash, Eight Ball Squash, Romaine Hearts, Lettuce Mix, Sugar Snap Peas, Black Raspberries and More last week!  On their nearby New Windsor farm, one of the largest certified-organic farms in Maryland, the Snyder family grows Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Radishes, Pie Pumpkins, Turnips, Beets, Green Squash, Pan Squash, 10 different Winter Squash, Herbs, Potatoes and so much more naturally grown goodness.

Five Points Farm Market & Greenhouse - Featured this week: SWEET CORN! There is a limited supply, so come to the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market get your SWEET CORN as soon as you can! In addition, this week Five Points has a plentiful harvest of Tomatoes, New potatoes, Sweet Cherries, Garlic, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Spring Onions, Peppers (a few), Greens, Cucumber (Slicers), Beets (rainbow and red), Methley Plums (small red plums), Some seconds of Cling Peaches and Lodi Apples (priced to sell!), Cut flowers, Some Planters, Cantaloupe and local watermelon!   Five Points Farm Market and Greenhouse accepts WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP Checks for fruits and vegetables.

The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm - Pork, Beef, Goat and a Plentiful Supply of Duck and Chicken Eggs – Lately, The Meat Shack has been bringing a variety of their farm-fresh, naturally produced meats including pork sausage and more!  Wonder what they’re bringing this week? A variety of their farm-fresh meats, from pork sausage, bacon, ham steaks, all pork hot dogs, hot Italian sausage, ground beef, beef cubes, ground goat and more!  Special Orders are accepted for Strip Steaks and Chicken Parts.

Whispering Breeze Farm - This Taneytown-based farm owned by Brower family has some of the best local cheese around! From their herd of lovely dairy cows, you may find the following cheeses at the market this season: Hard Cheese ‐ Raw Milk Cheese: Cheddar, Garlic & Chive, Smoked Cheddar, Italian, Bacon Dill, Smoked Bacon Dill, Jalapeno; Wine Cheese (seasonal): Merlot Cheddar, Raspberry Cheddar; Pasteurized Milk Cheese:Gouda, Swiss, Buffalo Ranch Cheddar, Havarti, Caraway Havarti – … The Perfect Pairing … Pair your Whispering Breeze Farm Cheeses with Linganore’s selection of Wines!!!
 
Frey’s Brewing Company - a select brew from Frey's Brewery Collection - what could it be?  Last week it was Frey's Brewing Company with local Mount Airy brewed ales! Come every week to pick up your four pack of Jenny's Sister (Barley Wine Ale), or cover your "6" with a six-pack fo Shark a Cat (Farmhouse Red Saison Ale), Obscene Dreams (Farmhouse Sour Weiss Beer), Pussy Pilot Parade (Black Rye IPA). Veteran-owned, locally brewed, local hops!
 
The Pizza Llama - Woodfired Pizza! – ANDREW’S BACK and he said this week he’s trying some new PIZZA LLAMA recipes! Wonder if we’ll he’ll be jolly as he makes holly pizza??? It’s “seasonally” decorated with Jalapeños, Cilantro, Green Onions, Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella! Offering wood-fired pizza on-site while you wait! The Pizza Llama uses farm-fresh ingredients and much of the time, those ingredients are coming from the farmers and producers at the market!

Furnace Hills Coffee – The last few weeks Furnace Hills Coffee had dollar shots ... shots of espresso, that is! Wonder what Regina will have this week?  Furnace Hills offers a variety of freshly roasted and ground pound bags of coffee plus freshly brewed Hot and Cold Coffee Drinks and Burlap Hand Bags.

The Kombucha Lady (of Dodson's Promised Land Farm) - Delicious flavors of Kombucha - The Kombucha Lady, Liz Dodson, will be bringing a variety of freshly made Kombucha, a fermented tea (a probiotic) made with seasonal fruits and white or black teas. Delicious and Healthy too!

The Dough Whisperer - Stop by the Dough Whisperer for your freshly baked Breads, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, Cookies, Granola and other delicious baked desserts!
 
Made by Jayde –She’s so creative! Jayde’s been bringing a variety of baked goods including cookies and scones. Stop by to see what Jayde made this week!

Linganore Winecellars** - Selection of Linganore Winecellars Wines, from their Dry Whites and Dry Reds, to Sweet Whites and Reds, and Fruit Wines.  You will find a wine selection to pair with any of the farm-fresh foods you find at the market!

J’Adorn Designs ** - Handmade Jewelry - from earrings to necklaces, and beautiful bracelets, stop by to see Ali Jefferies at the market today!

BlueLand Farm** - Yarn, Wool Roving, Wool Fleeces, Drop Spindle Spinning Kits. BlueLand Farm will also be bringing a limited supply of  farm-fresh eggs this week!
 
Single Barrel Soaps** - hand crafted soaps, bubble bars, bath bombs, and bath truffles
 
Snowie of Maryland** Flavored Shaved Ice … Snow Cones! You Crave It, We Shave It! Snowie!

We're celebrating Kids' Day this Wednesday, July 6th at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market! In addition to a kid's activity area (The Kids' Zone) and some cool activities with kids, we will be learning about pediatric dental health and hosting car seat safety inspections!

Kids’ Day
Sponsored by Mt. Airy Dental Associates, the July 6th Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market is where you will find many

Independence Day – Honoring our Recovering Military Heroes, Veterans

Ted Nettles will be at the Market (with his patriotically decorated HUMVEE this week to talk about what the Maryland Patriot Guard does to help our military service veterans.  In addition, he will be collecting Wares for Warriors, essentials and more for our recovering military service heroes who are at Walter Reed Medical Center.

Make it Memorable on Mount Airy's Main Street!  Tour. Shop. Dine. Enjoy!
Have you been on Main to tour, shop, dine and enjoy all that our Town's Main Street has to offer? Have you been wanting that summer dress and hair style?

Therapeautic for the inner soul, on South Main Street, there is great a great place to De-stress and a wonderful shop to find the perfect dress? Let A Do or Dye Salon and Day Spa take your troubles away with massages... Let professionals take care of your hair and nails, and pamper you to your heart’s content … and then ....

Déjà vu Boutique, Maryland’s Largest Prom, Pageant and Formal shop … is where you’ll find so many stylish gowns and dresses that can work for any occasion plus accessories!

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association.   The 2016 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, June 1-September 7, 2016, 3 - 7 p.m. It is located  in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the parking area behind the historic Mount Airy train station and nearby the Blossom and Basket Boutique at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.Weebly.com or follow us on Facebook.