Celebrate July's Fruitful Harvest! Come Buy Local with us - Rain or Shine - at Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market this Wednesday, July 12th, ​3-7PM! We've got a full market this week!!! Check out our featured producer, FIVE POINTS ARM MARKET & GREENHOUSE! Martha said her tables will be full of fruit, veggies and more! Don't miss a chance to pick up some fresh-picked watermelons! We will be in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station, at 3 North Main Street in Mount Airy, Maryland, this Wednesday and every Wednesday, 3-7 PM, through September 27,  2023!  Convenient parking is available in the lower lot of Liquidity Aleworks, in the new Municipal Lot at the corner of Prospect and N. Main St., and  up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.  You may even enjoy a nature walk by parking at Watkins Park & walking down the Rails-to-Trails path to the market! 

Wish to hop the occasional bus to the market?  The Mount Airy Senior Task Support (MASTS)  is continuing their bus service on the first and third Wednesdays, 3-6 PM,  from  the Mount Airy Senior Center in Carroll County and from the American Legion Gold Star Post #191  in Frederick County.  The next bus service will run this Wednesday, July 19, 3-6PM.

​TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! Pickled Watermelon Rind from  Delish.com's 34 Surprising Recipes Using Watermelon!  Just like pickled carrots or pickled red onions, pickled watermelon rind is a delicious, crunchy addition to top salads, fried rice, a sandwich, or be enjoyed on its own. This recipe has a sweet soy pickling liquid, but don't let this stop you from experimenting with other brines—you can use any pickle brine recipe on this overlooked part of the watermelon. Find your watermelons at Five Points Farm Market & Greenhouse, have fun eating the inside flesh, then save the rind to pickle it!
Did you know? "Watermelon can help you reach an array of daily nutrient needs . . . Watermelon packs a punch when it comes to essential nutrients. It contains about 15% of your daily vitamin C, along with a wealth of other vitamins and minerals your body needs to optimal functioning, such as potassium and vitamins A and B6, Sollid says." Check out  this and other fun facts in Good Housekeeping's article, "13 Top Health Benefits of Watermelon, According to Nutritionists." 

Did you know? "When it comes to beef and your health, you can rest easy knowing that along with being delicious, beef contains important nutrients that your body needs.," according to BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com. "In just one 3 oz. cooked serving, you’re getting 10 essential nutrients, including about half your Daily Value for protein! Big Nutrition, Small Package!" Beef contains several essential nutrients including protein, iron, zinc, selenium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, pantothenate, magnesium, and potassium. 

". . .  I can see it when I close my eyes, I can find it when I go back in time to the 4th of July in my home town. Every
​face has a trace of a smile and we light up the sky when the sun goes down, not a stranger for miles and miles . . ."
~ 4th of July in My Home Town by Irene Kelly

Did you know? Corn is both a grain and a vegetable. "According to the USDA, if the corn is harvested when the kernels are soft, it is a vegetable. When farmers harvest fully mature corn, it is a grain. The sweet corn humans consume — only about one percent of all crops — falls under the vegetable category. The corn in cornbread, polenta, and grits is a grain. More than 65 percent of the corn grown in the U.S. is used for biofuel or animal feed." Learn more about corn, its nutritional benefits and tips for preparing corn from the article, The Surprising Nutritional Benefits of Corn.

​Remember to Make it Memorable on Main Street! Shop. Dine. ​Tour & Enjoy!  Find time to support a Main Street business when you can.  A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the  Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. 
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​​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy,  and made possible in part by the generosity of our  2023 Sponsors and Partners: Catonsville Homes, Liquidity Aleworks, Health Unlimited, Browning Reagle Insurance Company, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates,  The Morgan Inn,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market  in support of educational programming. Interested in becoming a sponsor during the 2023 Market season, please email: Alice Settle-Raskin, Market Master, at MtAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 

Welcome to Summertime! Come Buy Local with us - Rain or Shine - as we celebrate the arrival of the Summer harvest season at Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market this Wednesday, June 21, ​3-7PM! We've got a full market this week!!! Check all the locally grown, seasonal fruits, veggies and more including from this week's featured grower, Scenic View Orchards! We will be in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station, at 3 North Main Street in Mount Airy, Maryland, this Wednesday and every Wednesday, 3-7 PM, through September 27,  2023!  Convenient parking is available in the lower lot of Liquidity Aleworks, in the new Municipal Lot at the corner of Prospect and N. Main St., and  up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.  You may even enjoy a nature walk by parking at Watkins Park & walking down the Rails-to-Trails path to the market! 

Wish to hop the occasional bus to the market? The Mount Airy Senior Task Support (MASTS)  is continuing their bus service on the first and third Wednesdays, 3-6 PM, including  TODAY, June 21st,  from  the Mount Airy Senior Center in Carroll County and from the American Legion Gold Star Post #191  in Frederick County. 

TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! ​ Mushroom and Spinach Bread Pudding from Good Housekeeping's 30 Best Egg Recipes That Are Healthy and Simple to Make for Any Meal.  This hearty make-ahead brunch dish is full of the good stuff: mushrooms, spinach, eggs, bread, cheese, and more cheese.  Find your  organic rainbow eggs and greens from Homewood Farm, eggs & local cheese from Stafford Farm, and substitute some Chesapeake Fungi Farm's Chestnut Mushrooms for the Cremini Mushrooms!

According to The Incredible Egg's Value of Eggs, "A dozen large eggs is 1.5 pounds of high-quality protein that is versatile and delicious. Even in this time of higher prices, the nutrition value of eggs remains a great value. Eggs are an all-around nutrient powerhouse, with high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals for healthy living like choline, vitamin B12, and iodine. They’re essential to meeting the daily nutrition needs of Americans."

​Remember to Make it Memorable on Main Street! Shop. Dine. ​Tour & Enjoy!  Find time to support a Main Street business when you can.  A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the  Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. 
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​​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy,  and made possible in part by the generosity of our  2023 Sponsors and Partners: Catonsville Homes, Liquidity Aleworks, Health Unlimited, Browning Reagle Insurance Company, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates,  The Morgan Inn,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market  in support of educational programming. Interested in becoming a sponsor during the 2023 Market season, please email: Alice Settle-Raskin, Market Master, at MtAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 

​The  2023 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market season runs Wednesdays, 3-7pm, May 31 through September 27.  It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook. 

What is Kohlrabi and how is it a superfood?  Per  Kohlrabi Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits by VeryWellFit.com . . .

• Kohlrabi—sometimes called a German turnip— is a bulbous vegetable, related to cabbage. It is described as having a taste that is a mix between cabbage and broccoli.
• Kohlrabi has two edible portions: the round bulb and the bright green leaves. The bulb is usually light green or deep purple depending on the variety. It can be consumed raw, steamed, roasted, or boiled. Kohlrabi is an excellent source of vitamin C and can be a versatile and nutritious addition to salads or savory vegetable dishes.
• Kohlrabi is low in calories, chock-full of antioxidants, Vitamin B6, Fiber and Potassium. 

Remember to Make it Memorable on Main Street! Shop. Dine. ​Tour & Enjoy!  Find time to support a Main Street business when you can.  A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the  Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. 
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​​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy,  and made possible in part by the generosity of our  2023 Sponsors and Partners: Catonsville Homes, Liquidity Aleworks, Health Unlimited, Browning Reagle Insurance Company, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates,  The Morgan Inn,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market  in support of educational programming. Interested in becoming a sponsor during the 2023 Market season, please email: Alice Settle-Raskin, Market Master, at MtAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 

​The  2023 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market season runs Wednesdays, 3-7pm, May 31 through September 27.  It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook. ​

Come one, Come All to our GARDEN MARKET and Opening Day of the 2023 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market this Wednesday, May 31, ​ 3-7PM!  We will be in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station, at 3 North Main Street in Mount Airy, Maryland, this Wednesday and every Wednesday, 3-7 PM, through September 27,  2023!  Convenient parking is available in the lower lot of Liquidity Aleworks, in the new Municipal Lot at the corner of Prospect and N. Main St., and  up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.  You may even enjoy a nature walk by parking at Watkins Park & walking down the Rails-to-Trails path to the market! 

Wish to hop the occasional bus to the market? The Mount Airy Senior Task Support (MASTS) will  be continuing their bus service on the  first and third Wednesdays, 3-6 PM, from  the Mount Airy Senior Center in Carroll County and from the American Legion Gold Star Post #191  in Frederick County. 

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette from AllRecipes.com
"This strawberry spinach salad with balsamic is a great easy summer dish with many options for mixing and matching. Plus, the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix. Blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional, but pecans or roasted almonds add a little crunch and more protein!"

"What’s small, red, and packed with more vitamin C than an orange? Strawberries. You might not think much of the strawberries you blend into a smoothie or add to your morning oatmeal, but the small yet mighty fruit is loaded with health benefits." Learn more by reading the article,  9 Ways Strawberries Can Protect Your Heart, Brain, Immunity, and More, courtesy of Prevention.com.

​Remember to Make it Memorable on Main Street! Shop. Dine. ​Tour & Enjoy!  Find time to support a Main Street business when you can.  A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the  Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. 
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​​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy,  and made possible in part by the generosity of our  2023 Sponsors and Partners: Catonsville Homes, Liquidity Aleworks, Health Unlimited, Browning Reagle Insurance Company, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates,  The Morgan Inn,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market  in support of educational programming. Interested in becoming a sponsor during the 2023 Market season, please email: Alice Settle-Raskin, Market Master, at MtAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 

​The  2023 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market season runs Wednesdays, 3-7pm, May 31 through September 27.  It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook. 

Celebrate at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market 2022 Fall Festival & Season Finale!  We have a fun day planned with lots of Farm Freshness!  We will be in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station, at 3 North Main Street in Mount Airy, Maryland, this Wednesday 3-7PM September 28th!  

Convenient parking is available in the up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue and along Main Street. 
Please note there  is limited parking on site and  that the upper and lower Bank Parking Lots - the future site of Liquidity Aleworks -  are not available at this time. ​EVERYONE - including Seniors and people of all ages and abilities - is  invited to ride on the MASTS Bus!  Park your vehicles at or walk to either the Mount Airy Senior Center or the American Legion. The Bus will depart when it is full and make a continuous loop to the market during the market day,  3:00-600 PM! ​

TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP!  Pumpkin-Banana Bread French Toast from Food & Wine!  "This rich Pumpkin-Banana Bread French Toast is the flavor of fall on a plate. The pumpkin and banana in the bread are balanced by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which highlight the sweetness of the bread. For the best taste, use the ripest bananas you can find. After being dipped in the custard and cooked in butter, the bread slices get a crispy, toasty, and almost caramelized exterior that yields to a deliciously soft interior. Maple syrup, butter, and pepitas are the perfect finishing touch — the pepitas {pumpkin seeds} add some crunch and salt to balance the sweetness."​

Did you know? According to the Farmer's Almanac's 16 Little Known Facts about Pumpkins, "the word ‘pumpkin’ comes from the Greek word, pepon, which means a “large melon.” Pumpkins originated in Central America. Pumpkins are actually a fruit. Many people think it should be our national fruit." Pumpkin seeds have great medicinal value! 
"With 45 different varieties of pumpkins, ranging from squash to classic jack-o-lanterns, these vegetables allow for versatility in the kitchen. In addition to being tasty, pumpkins are also one of the top cancer-fighting foods individuals can add to their diet as they are packed with antioxidants and nutrients," says the National Foundation for Cancer Research in their article, Cancer Fighting Food: Pumpkin.

​Remember to Make it Memorable on Main Street! Shop. Dine. ​Tour & Enjoy!  Find time to support a Main Street business when you can.  A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the  Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. 
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​​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy,  and made possible in part by the generosity of our  2022 Sponsors and Partners:  Donnamarie Needle of Northrop Realty, Liquidity Aleworks, Health Unlimited, Browning Reagle Insurance Company, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates,  The Morgan Inn,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market  in support of educational programming. Interested in becoming a sponsor during the 2022 Market season, please email: Alice Settle-Raskin, Market Master, at MtAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 

​The  2022 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market season runs Wednesdays, 3-7pm, June 1 through September 28.  It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

​VENDORS AT THE MARKET: Our Farmers, Producers and amazing Community Members at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market this Wednesday, September 21st, are slated to be:

According to In the Kitchen with Matt, The Asian pear is a pretty nutritious fruit, some of the health benefits include:
     ~ High in fiber
     ~ Good amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium
     ~ Good source of copper which helps support the immune system
     ~ Helps with blood sugar control
     ~ High in antioxidants

​​​​​Remember to Make it Memorable on Main Street! Shop. Dine. ​Tour & Enjoy!  Find time to support a Main Street business when you can.  A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the  Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. 
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​​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy,  and made possible in part by the generosity of our  2022 Sponsors and Partners:  Donnamarie Needle of Northrop Realty, Liquidity Aleworks, Health Unlimited, Browning Reagle Insurance Company, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates,  The Morgan Inn,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market  in support of educational programming. Interested in becoming a sponsor during the 2022 Market season, please email: Alice Settle-Raskin, Market Master, at MtAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 

​The  2022 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market season runs Wednesdays, 3-7pm, June 1 through September 28.  It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.