Baltimore Farmers' Markets

[emarcus]

Charm City hounds, I'm a New Yorker visiting my parents this weekend and would like to visit a good farmers' market on Saturday morning (and, possibly, on Sunday). They live in Towson; how's the market there? And is there any shouldn't-miss market, like Union Square here in NYC?

Many thanks for any and all advice!

[igrowveggies]

I have yet to make it to the new farmers' market at harbor east on saturdays but here is a blog about it (i couldn't find a site): http://www.skilletdoux.com/2008/07/ha...
the gist i've gotten is that it is run by a nonprofit, but on whole foods website they seem to claim it as well. let me know if you go, and if it's any good!

[Hal Laurent]

The Harbor East farmer's market is very small. I wouldn't think it would be much of a destination for an out-of-towner.

A better Saturday choice might be the Waverly farmer's market, although I haven't been to it personally. I generally go to the Sunday market under the JFX.

[aburkavage]

Agreed. The Harbor East farmer's market only has about 6 or 7 vendors and is probably not worth the trip for a visitor. JFX, on the other hand, is just about as good as it gets. Don't miss Migue's Magnificent Mini Doughnuts!

[cbingel]

The Waverly market is decent, if small. Lots of herbs and flowers, not a lot of meat selection (not that looks reputable anyway)

[JonParker]

The real attraction for the Harbor East market is Springfield Farms, but everything else I buy at the Baltimore market. I wish they'd just show up there.

[emarcus]

Wow. Thanks everybody. I will definitely go to the JFX market on Sunday and, since it is close by, I'll try out the Towson market on Saturday. Again, many thanks.

[baltoellen]

I've not been, but have passed by the Towson Farmers Market. I think it's a really small affair, and occurs during the week, I think Wednesday, so that wouldn't work for you.

But, a hearty third for the market under the JFX. If you want a local delicacy, wait in the long line for pit beef.

And, double good timing since such great produce is in now!

[Wangus]

((Beaten to the punch.))

I'm particularly partial to the farmer's market under the JFX (I-83) on Sunday mornings. I'm fairly certain it's one of our largest. There are lots of stands: good produce, plants, bakeries, etc. One of the great things about the market is the food you can buy and eat while you walk around. Popular places include: the coffee stand, the donut guys, the omelette guy, the crepe guys, mushroom lady (my personal fav), and the pit beef guys.

Hope you enjoy.

[bordeauxfan]

Good timing! Here's a review from this week on the downtown Baltimore market, which convenes on Sunday mornings:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/...