Thursday, May 9, 2013
The market runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Riverdale Park Town Center.
Red lettuce, green lettuce, baby arugula, pea shoots and strawberries are but a few of the delicious salad fixings residents can expect from vendor’s at this week’s Riverdale Park farmers market, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Town Center parking lot. Ruthann will be back this week, selling her Caribbean Limeade, banana bread as well as chocolate chip cookies, brownies and Caribbean rum cakes. Market goers can also look forward to this week's musical performers, acoustic jazz duo Gina DeSimone and Pat Quinn. Also at this Thursday's market: Hot, fresh food will also be offered by Reuben's Crepes, The Verandah, Geppetto Catering, or Shells Yes! Crab Cake Company. Dessert is on the menu too with the handmade ice cream and sorbets of Simple …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Market runs every other week between May and October.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The market takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday in the Town Center parking lot on Queensbury Road.
Neopol Savory Smokery, the season's first asparagus and springtime weather will be among the highlights of Thursday's farmers market in Riverdale Park. Here's a sampling of the vendors selling local produce, plants, breads and other goods at this week's market: Don't feel like cooking? Grab some grub from Reuben's Crepes, The Verandah, Geppetto Catering, or Shells Yes! Crab Cake Company. Dessert is on the menu too with the handmade ice cream and sorbets of Simple Pleasures Ice Cafe. Mystic Water Soap will also be at the market be selling its sweet smelling soaps and other goods. The market runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Riverdale Park Town Center on Queensbury Road every Thursday through October.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Drop by the College Park City Hall for a selection of local, sustainably sourced food and products.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Fresh, local food, meats, flowers and more will also be on sale during Thursday's market.
Sunny skies, mild temperatures and crab cakes will all be in Riverdale Park on Thursday, just in time for the town's weekly farmers market. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the town center parking lot, residents can enjoy local fare and flowers from the following vendors: Thursday marks the debut of Shells Yes! Crab Cake Company, selling crab cakes and soups. Market regulars Reuben's Crepes, The Verandah and Geppetto Catering will also be on hand selling hot food for dinner on the spot. Zeke's will also be selling fresh coffee and beans to take home and, Stone Hearth Bakery will be selling their regular assortment of breads and treats. As if all that delicious food weren't enough, this week's musical guest is local folk singer Bob Clayton.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A new online database helps Maryland residents eat more locally.
Eating local just got a little easier thanks to a new database recently launched by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Maryland's Best Agriculture allows residents to search for local farmers markets and farms by zip code. Anyone looking to eat local can go to the website, click the tab labeled "Find Me Local..." and enter his or her zip code to find a list of places to get fresh, local fare. The website also offers seasonal recipes and links to news related to agriculture and eating locally. Farmers and farmers markets can also register on the website to be included in the database.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Help us choose a winner for Readers' Choice 2012.
What is the best farmers market in Prince George's County? As part of Readers’ Choice 2012, we’re asking you—plus your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else who has opinion—to weigh in by voting in the poll below. Nominations were accepted in the comments section up until July 9. Voting began July 23 and will end on Aug. 17 at 11:59 p.m. (Note: you must log into your Patch account to cast a vote.) Thanks in advance for your participation, and don't forget to sign up for your community's newsletter to receive the the latest updates from Patch! Other Readers' Choice categories:
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
If you haven't gotten your garden going yet—or if you're still looking to fill it out a bit—it's not too late to snag some vegetable plants at today's Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Drop by the market from 3 to 7 p.m. at the town center parking lot for a wide selection of fresh, local offerings, including peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, herbs, colorful annuals, and perennials from Jack Creek Plants (Shady Side, MD). This week's lineup also features: Tom Gleason will be performing live, and nearby Town Center Market—now in its third week at its new digs—will also be open for business. For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Drop by the town center building between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
With five days to go before the 14th, the Riverdale Park Farmers Market is offering a Valentine's Day special this Thursday in addition to its usual array of fresh, local food options. Drop by the town center building from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a selection including: For more information, consult the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback on the market can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meats, baked goods, and produce will be on sale from 3 to 7 p.m.
Looking for fresh, local food options to spice up the doldrums of January? Riverdale Park's Don Quixote Indoor Winter Market has you covered. Thursday marks the fifth installment of this cold-weather counterpart to the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Drop by the town center building from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to check out out a selection that includes: For more information, consult the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback on the market can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Jenni Pompi
8:15 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
You're welcome. I think it's great. I often tell people one of the best things about living here in northern Prince George's County is all the great access we have to local food in season. You can hit a farmers market within five miles of Riverdale Park nearly every day of the week spring-fall. That's pretty remarkable. more ›