Bottom Line: Fruits, veggies, baked goods, seafood, crafts and lots more sold under a pavilion on…read moreSaturday and Sunday mornings. When I'm serious about doing some farmers' market shopping I visit the Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market off of Riva Road. This market is open year round on Sundays and in the summer they add Saturdays. The covered pavilion hosts a variety of vendors. Beyond farmers selling fruits and veggies there are vendors selling seafood, cheese, baked goods, coffee, jewelry, pickled veggies, jams, and illustrated note cards among other local items. The parking lot can be busy, especially in the summer months, but spots turn over quickly.

I love farmers markets. So I saw this one on the way to a soccer game and stopped in. At first I…read morethought parking would be terrible bc it was backed up at the entrance. But if you just keep going past the first 15 spaces there was plenty of parking. There was such a wide variety of things to buy and most of them were priced well. (a few things were too expensive). I bought a bunch and have been hyping this market to my Annap people since I got home. I thought it was great and I will be back. Excited to eat my haul this week.

Any food item you can think of ... some expensive - but look and you will find the deals. I found…read morea few. This place could be the only place I shop for my groceries - if I didn't live in Florida. No way to describe the thousands of food groups, variety- anything delicious is found there. Five stars!!

The market was busy today, there were lines everywhere. It was tough getting out of the parking…read morelot due to the long line. The meat counter was busy too, I waited about 10-15 minutes. I bought a baby-back rib, bacon, hamburger, asparagus, potatoes , etc. I priced the steaks and they were super high, over $25 a pound. I bought hamburger because the steaks were too high. It's been a few months since I came here. What is happening to the price of beef? I may consider becoming a vegan. The market's ambiance is nice. They switched a lot of the stands around. There is a separate counter for cold cuts now. I went on a Saturday so I expected them to be busy.

Wonderful lady selling yummy local produce and jarred items. Crab salsa is one of our favsread more

I so look forward to every summer to go to this market. The fruit and vegetables are exceptional,…read morebut so are the flowers surrounding it. Cash only and that is never a problem because the service & quality is above and beyond.

Small farmer's market with just the right amount of vendors. You will find fruits, veggies, meats,…read morecakes, jams, jellies, soaps and a few more trinkets for your tummy or body to enjoy. Down near the Annapolis harbor you can take in the visuals of the boats that are docked or sailing, people watching, the multitude of restaurants or shops. Or you can stop by this quaint little farmer's market just before you do all the the other things. Although small, this farmer's market has a small town appeal with just a few vendors, but I found them attentive, personable and and plain old nice. From Belle's Acres soap, balms, salves, and body washes to Karen Kay's table of cakes and other sweet treats with no sugar, calories, just LOVE as she tells it. So, stop on by this charming farmer's market on Sunday and leave with a SMILE.

Glory Hallelujah! FreshFarm has come to Annapolis! The folks who brought you the Dupont Circle…read moreFreshFarm market, along with several others, has opened a new location at the Annapolis harbor. We ran down this morning for the inaugural launch and they did not disappoint. Criteria for vendors at a Freshfarm Market include, that you must be located within the Chesapeake bay region and you may only sell what you have either grown or made yourself. With that said, there is a definite slant towards sustainable and organic product of high quality. Today's offerings included: Quail Creek Bakery, Cherry Glen Goat Cheese Co, Flower vendors, Springfield Lamb, Local produce featuring early tomatoes, mini cucumbers, herbs, sweet cherries, asparagus, strawberries and much more. We also scooped up a delicious homemade gazpacho and mushroom empanadas for later. Local favorite, Chef Jim Wilder of the Wild Orchid Cafe was on hand for food demonstrations. We watched as he prowled the market for his ingredients but were unable to stay. There is plenty of room for expansion and we have hopes that as the season progresses, even more vendors will join in. The market is open Sundays only, June 1 - October 5. 8AM - 12PM. If you live in the area and you are serious about food, then PLEASE don't miss this opportunity for yourself and for Anne Arundel County. www.hardypartyreview.blogspot.com

Honestly, I'd have to get peed on or punched by a vendor to give a local farmer's market less than…read more4 stars. Nonetheless, this was a nice (albeit small) collection of local vendors selling some great looking/tasting produce, meat, baked goods, honey and SALT (I'm a sucker for salts). Many of the vendors were the same as those you'll see at the Anne Arundel County Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. On the downside, this market is in the parking lot of the Annapolis Mall which is the most depressing of settings (in my opinion, of course) -- local vendors selling local produce amongst the most commercial of chains, like Applebee's and Panda Express, places that use commercial, flavorless produce in their food. The juxtaposition is not lost on me. I'm not trying to be snobbish, it's just that I feel a lot more "at home" when some grass is visible during my veggie buying spree. Nonetheless, I highly recommend stopping in and picking up some salt samples and produce. Nothing is better than a fresh, homegrown tomato or sweet ear of white corn as a vessel on which to try your newly acquired salts. Once you try it you'll thank me!

One of my favorite Annapolis area Farmer's Market! A great place to be on a Sunday morning. Even…read morethe church goers can make it out here with hours between 10-2PM! Eggs and dairy products, with fresh seasonal veggies, breads, and even jewelry and soaps are just a few items you can pick up from this market. It varies each weekend. I've gotten herbs, and a Maryland Farmer's cookbook. I'm a huge fan of the Triple J farm eggs there. They are pricey $3.99/dozen, BUT unless you have a hen house handy you won't get fresher eggs. Once you try it, you will never want to buy eggs from Giant or Safeway again. Because these guys were smart enough to situate themselves within walking distance of a bank, this makes it very convenient for us to get cash (or more cash if we see more stuff we like) from an ATM. They get an extra star from me for making an effort to be convenient.

This place is quite a surprise since it looks like an unassuming nursery from the roadside,…read morecarrying your typical items like flowers, shrubs, trees and stone. But in order to find the treasure, you need to walk into the covered area, where they store the local produce. My only complaint is the pricing. A bit steep, but if you want to support the local farms and enjoy some of the freshest tasting fruit and vegetables than ignore the register as it rings up your purchase. The corn is not displayed but you just have to ask and they will immediately bring you some ears. This stuff is what summers are made of - incredibly sweet and crisp kernels - the perfect pairing for your BBQ chicken or ribs. The local strawberries are intensely aromatic with a deep, rich, red hue throughout. You don't. even need a dusting of sugar for these jewels. It really puts those California behemoths you encounter in your local grocery chains to shame -all big and buff with not even an essence of berry flavor. Riva gardens also carries a variety of tomatoes, including heirlooms. Other finds include melons, cukes, peaches, potatoes, spring onions, etc., etc. They carry a huge line of jams and sauces, and even offer locally made cheese. The mozzarella and pepper jack are flavorful and reasonably priced. As if the proprietor Donna doesn't have enough on her hands, the last time I was there, she had cake samples next to the register. I tried the orange cream, and was blown away. Slices were available for purchase, but my hands were full. Next time I said. Well the weight gods must have been watching out over me, as when I came in again to get a slice, they were all sold out. Boo for the taste buds, yeah for the waistline. No matter, I will be back.

The woman, Diane is lovely. She knows everything about gardens, plants, and she has your best…read moreinterest in mind. The man, is rude and should never be in charge of customer service. It's a good place, but always opt to speak with Diane and don't expose yourself to the obviously unhappy man.

Literally no words - best crab dip & raw oysters Ive had in the DMV! Cute little spot with a nice…read moreview and great service! Food is amazing always! And $1 oysters!!!!

Nice casual place and good for a snack and drink. Service was good. The Strawberry Mojito was OK…read more Enjoyed the crab dip with a warm baguette and split the Crab Cake sandwich. A nice day to sit outside and enjoy the weather.

There are lots of "pick your own" pumpkin farms in the DC Metro area. Some have autumn "fairs"…read morewith rides and all kinds of attractions, and others are basic, traditional spots where you can enjoy a bit of sunshine and a wander in the pumpkin patch. Y Worry Farm is definitely the second group. We went on a beautiful October day with our 3-year-old, and it was less than 30 minutes from downtown DC. We loved it: beautiful pumpkin patch, lots of folks but didn't feel crowded, a fun corn maze, and a real "farm stand" feel to it. Definitely recommended for folks with little kids who don't want the craziness of some other spots. No admission fee (for some other places this can be $25 per person!), so you don't feel like you need to stay for hours and hours, and everything was reasonably priced. Great family fun.

The Pumpkin Patch at Y Worry Farm offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze l, and an opportunity to view…read moregoats and roosters up close. There are straw hay bales, pumpkins, and corn stalks for sale. This was my first time visiting a pumpkin patch and a corn maze. The staff are friendly, providing excellent customer service. I am looking forward to visiting Y Worry Farm in the near future.

This is my favorite market in the area. The pretzels, smoothies and ice cream are my favorites…read more There is plenty of parking unlike the market in Laurel. You can also buy body care and incense. If you eat meat the bacon/sausage selections are top tier. They also have a restaurant for breakfast and lunch, not a too much to say about that, pretty standard. The jams and cheeses also my favorite to browse.

This was my 1st time at an Amish Market, and I was pleasantly surprised. There was a large variety…read moreof food to select from ranging from the bakery to fresh meats. It's set up like an indoor Farmer's Market, so prepare to pay for each area separately. The actual venue isn't anything special- you can tell the floors are old. At the front of the Market there's a stuffed pretzel section, however they only take cash for this area. Everywhere else I went they accepted credit cards. Looking forward to going back and trying the stuffed pretzels. I also noticed they had a sign for unlimited pancakes on certain days. I would be interested in trying those for sure based on the quality of food I got. The bakery items and meats I bought were thorough.

Crofton's farmer market makes it incredibly easy to buy fresh and local. The market takes place at…read morethe Crofton library--be sure to get there early if you need ADA parking or have small children. Otherwise, please park on the street alongside the entrance and exit of the library. Over the past two years it has doubled in size and is now around 72-75 vendors so it is PACKED. Takes place every Saturday between 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM and the food trucks are there from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Leave it up to me to visit the Crofton Farmers Market at the end of summer! Le Sigh! I actually…read moredidn't know about the Farmers Market until I spotted one of my favorite dessert shops are vendors at this location. So what did I do, planned to go first thing Saturday morning! Located at the Crofton Library parking lot, parking for the Market is onsite - front and back parking lot options, street parking and the church across the street provides parking. Open at 8am - noon and food trucks until 2pm on Saturday's, I saw any and everything you could imagine. Farm fresh produce, pies, goats milk soap, freshly pressed juices, speciality cookies and cupcakes, and EMPANADAS! We were like kids in a candy store, so clearly everything I just listed, we purchased. All of the vendors we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The Farmers Market opens in May and closes for the season in November. My top 3 vendors, Sugar Butter Love, DMV Empanadas, and the Goats Milk Soap vendor - sorry can't remember their name. All had quality options to purchase. The Market has a website to check out the vendors that will be on display, as well as social media pages. I was impressed and will absolutely be back! Note to the wise, bring a reusable bag or two to collect your purchased items. I even brought an insulated bag for my hot/cold items.