Bethesda Central Farm Market
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Type
Farmers Market
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Vendors
100
familiescommunity eventstastings (winery and farm brewery)chef demoslocal vendors
Bethesda Central Farm Market sets up on the lot of Bethesda Elementary School, with a note that the activity is not sponsored by, associated with, or endorsed by Montgomery County Public Schools. In downtown Bethesda, that school-lot setting gives the market a distinctly neighborhood footprint while the scale stays large: it hosts over 100 vendors and artisan food producers year-round. The market also pairs shopping with table seating, music, local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings, kids club activities, and chef demos, so a Sunday visit can stretch beyond a quick produce run.
Why it matters locally
Over 100 vendors and artisan food producers gather here year-round, giving Bethesda a steady weekly outlet for regional farms, prepared-food makers, and drink producers rather than a short seasonal run. The vendor roster ties that scale to specific nearby production: Sunshine Creamery makes its products fresh in a Rockville kitchen using locally sourced milk, Fairy Greens is based in Ellicott City, and several beverage makers identify Maryland roots in their production.
The market’s local role also shows up in its programming and services. It features kids club activities, chef demos, music, and tastings from Maryland wineries and farm breweries. On the practical side, Montgomery County Food Scraps Recycling offers compost drop-off at the market, adding a county-level waste diversion service to the weekly trip.
What you'll find there
The mix here runs wide, but it is especially strong in full-shop categories: multiple fruit growers, meat and dairy farms, prepared foods for lunch or take-home dinners, and beverage makers that keep the market from feeling produce-only. You can also spot service and craft vendors alongside farm stands, which matches the market’s larger footprint in Bethesda.
- -Pick up berries, peaches, and apples from Agriberry.
- -Browse Asian pears, persimmons, white peaches, guavas, citrus, and fruit trees at Pong’s Orchard.
- -Find certified organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs from Spiral Path Farm.
- -Shop Southeast Asian produce alongside USDA Organic crops from The Farm at Our House.
- -Add hydroponically grown microgreens in 15 to 20 varieties from Metro Microgreens.
- -Bring home grass-fed beef, lamb, pork, goat, rose veal, and chicken eggs from Painted Hand Farm.
- -Stock up on beef, eggs, pork, poultry, rabbit, pet food, and pet treats from Liberty Delight Farms.
- -Choose artisan cheese and yogurt from Blue Ridge Dairy.
- -Stop for fresh fish, shellfish, lobsters, lobster salads, and rolls from Lobster Maine-ia.
- -Order a wood-fired pie from El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza.
- -Take home housemade hummus and locally made pita from Little Sesame.
- -Grab fresh pasta, cheese, and sauces from Open Hand.
- -Sip locally roasted ground coffee or whole beans from Zeke’s Coffee.
- -Taste dry wines, meads, and sparkling wines from Maryland’s Loew Vineyards.
- -Pour beer from Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, including beers made with 100% Maryland-grown ingredients.
- -Drop off food scraps with Montgomery County Food Scraps Recycling.
- -Sharpen knives, scissors, and tools at Benchmark Sharpening.
The market also advertises music, kids club activities, chef demos, and local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings as part of the regular Sunday experience. A winter session runs from January through March at Bethesda Central.
Know before you go
No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to change how you plan the trip. The market runs rain or shine, so weather does not cancel the shopping window. It is located at 7600 Arlington Road on the lot of Bethesda Elementary School in downtown Bethesda. Expect a large-format market with table seating and music rather than a quick row of produce tents; the site also lists kids club activities, chef demos, and Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings. Restrooms are not available, and the market identifies manager Piyush Rangra for on-site oversight.
At a Glance
Kids ActivitiesSeating
Products
ProducePrepared FoodBaked GoodsDairyMeatEggsHoneyCraftsFlowersOrganic
Payment Methods
Credit CardsWIC
Schedule
- Year-Round
- Season: January – March
- Market Days: Sunday
Table seating is available; the market includes music, kids club activities, and chef demos. Local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings are featured.
Vendor Directory
97 vendorsProduce (14)
- Agrib erry — Local berries, peaches and apples.
- King Mushrooms — Locally grown mushrooms, soup, tinctures and other mushroom products.
- Metro Microgreens — 15-20 varieties of microgreens hydroponically grown.
- Mock’s Greenhouse — Pesticide-free, hydroponic produce.
- Pong’s Orchard — Asian pears, persimmons, white peaches, guavas, all kind of citrus, fruit trees.
- Local Growers Alliance — Vegetables, herbs, potted plants, grains, honey.
- Spiral Path Farm — Wide variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs; certified organic and food-safety certified.
- Swallowtail Forest Farm — A diversified orchard growing hybrid chestnuts and pawpaws, log-grown Shiitake Mushrooms, and flowers.
- Toigo Orchards — Fruits, organic vegetables, fruit butters, cider.
- The Farm at Our House — Growing traditional crops as well as produce unique to Southeast Asia - USDA Organic.
- The Mushroom Stand — Variety of delicious organic mushrooms.
- Twin Springs Fruit Farm — Fruits, berries, vegetables, fruit products, cider.
- Westmoreland Produce — Vegetables, fresh fruits, and amazing healthy plants (including herbs, and flowers).
- Young Harvests — Locally and naturally grown salad mixes and vegetables.
Meat & Poultry (4)
- Hog Haven Farm — Heritage breed pork and market-prepared breakfast.
- Liberty Delight Farms — Farm-raised beef, eggs, pork, poultry, rabbit, pet food, and pet treats.
- Painted Hand Farm — Grass-fed beef, humanely-raised rose veal, pastured goat, grass-fed lamb, woodlot/pastured pork, and chicken eggs.
- Springfield Farm — Meats, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
Dairy & Eggs (3)
- Blue Ridge Dairy — Artisan cheese and yogurt producer using Jersey Cows.
- Stonyman Gourmet Farmer — Farm & artisan produced cheeses.
- Sunshine Creamery — Made fresh in their Rockville Kitchen using locally sourced milk with no artificial additives.
Baked Goods (15)
- Bethesda Chocolates — Exquisite handmade chocolates.
- Black Horse Kettle Corn — Gourmet kettle corn.
- CHIBOO Bakery — Gourmet macarons.
- Clare’s Nutty Concoctions — Artisan nut brittles.
- Freshly Made — Handmade small-batch fudge.
- The PoshMallow — Handcrafted, artisanal, allergen-friendly kosher marshmallows.
- Say Vrai Gluten-Free — Fresh gluten-free pasta and baked goods.
- Baked by Yael — Bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon.
- Grandma Vera’s Bakery — Quality baked goods and Latin inspired prepared foods.
- Matelna Bakes — Gourmet cinnamon rolls and specialty cookies and brownies using traditional Filipino-influenced ingredients.
- Patisserie Poupon — French Bakery selling French desserts, breakfast danishes, French macarons and cookies.
- Potomac Sweets — Large variety of pastries, confections and coffee cakes.
- Rise Bakery — DC's only gluten-free bakery specializing in small batch breads, bagels and pastries.
- Simply Delicious Desserts — Created from scratch using only the finest, freshest ingredients.
- The Farm Market Bakery — Seasonal sweets bringing artisanal hearth baked breads from Crest Hill Breads.
Prepared Food (19)
- Dawson’s Market — Refrigerated and frozen meals with a commitment to all-natural ingredients.
- El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza — Mobile wood-fired pizza.
- Jinlan Wenhua — Gourmet Chinese dumplings.
- Layla’s Lebanese Restaurant — Family owned and operated establishment serving Lebanese food.
- Little Sesame — Housemade hummus and locally made pita bread.
- Mastiha Taverna — Greek bakery with pastries, savory phyllo pies, authentically crafted pita bread, dips and prepared dishes.
- Open Hand — Fresh pasta, cheese, and sauces.
- Pho From Home — Artisanal packaged Vietnamese food.
- Your Charcuterie Board (featuring MeatCrafters) — Handcrafted sausages, salamis & other charcuterie.
- DMV Empanadas — Variety of handcrafted empanadas.
- Heirloom Kitchen — Healthy, flavorful & hearty soups made from high-quality, natural, seasonal ingredients.
- Kingston Cafe — Caribbean food.
- Old Smokey BBQ — Slow-smoked brisket, pork shoulder, and chicken and sides.
- Panateca — Gourmet Venezuelan cachitos and delicious Venezuelan-Portuguese recipes.
- Rayway — Egg rolls and Chinese pancakes.
- Rita’s Crepes — Handcrafted crepes.
- Rosemary Bistro Cafe — French cuisine with freshly made dishes to-go.
- Sexy Vegie — Vegan & glut en-free soups, salads and burgers.
- Yoga in a Bowl — Indian foods and chutneys.
Beverages (12)
- Fight Juice — Fresh juices using a blending process to produce juice that includes all vegetable and fruit fiber.
- Jarabe Gourmet Pops — Unique flavors of popsicles selectively made to preserve rich flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Pearl Fine Teas — Loose leaf teas, creative blends and herbal remedies.
- Zeke’s Coffee — Locally roasted coffee, ground and beans.
- Butterfly Spirits — A unique floral vodka and butterfly liqueur.
- Gray Wolf Spirits — Handcrafted, true small batch processed spirits using locally grown and select premium raw ingredients.
- Loew Vineyards — Family-owned winery in Maryland specializing in dry wines, meads, and sparkling wines.
- Mazzaroth Vineyard — A family-run boutique winery passionate about crafting premium wines.
- McClintock Distilling — Maryland’s only Certified Organic Distillery producing award-winning whiskeys, gins and vodka.
- Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm — Handcrafted beer with several beers made with all 100% Maryland grown ingredients.
- Tenth Ward Distilling Company — Woman-owned craft distillery with unconventional spirits.
- Waredaca Brewing Company — The first farm brewery located in Montgomery county Maryland.
Flowers & Plants (6)
- Celestial Bonsai — Bonsai plants.
- Fairy Greens — A local lavender farm based in Ellicott City, Maryland producing lavender products.
- Jojo’s Plant Shop — Premade and custom succulent arrangements.
- Plant Masters — Fine cut flowers.
- Tanglewood Flower Farm — Seasonal specialty-cut flowers.
- Dolce Fiore Boutique — Edible handcrafted flowers.
Honey & Preserves (1)
- Blackstone Honey Bee Farms — Has its own colonies of Bees and extracts honey and beeswax.
Crafts & Artisan (4)
- Balmy Waves Creations — Fused and blown glass items, sea glass art, ceramic luminaries and other hand built pottery.
- Fine Ceramics — Handcrafted ceramics.
- Mihika G Ceramics — Handmade functional and decorative porcelain and stoneware ceramics made in Maryland.
- Shady Grove Candles — Hand poured 100% soy wax with premium fragrances, pthalate-free.
Health & Beauty (3)
- Apex Vets — Specialty medicine and critical care.
- Bethesda Modern Primary Care — Top-quality medical services with easy and transparent access to your doctor.
- Hammer & Nails — An elevated grooming experience for men.
Other Vendors (16)
- Accotink Ramblers
- The Astrid — Contemporary apartment residences surrounded by a nature preserve and just minutes from downtown Bethesda.
- Woofies — Mobile dog grooming, pet sitting and dog walking services.
- Two Acre Farm and The Brinery at Two Acre — Artisan salsas, marinaras, mustards, ketchup, herbal fruit jams, BBQ Sauces, and pickles.
- All Things Olive — California olive oils, extra virgin herb-infused and citrus-infused oils, wine vinegars, and tapenades.
- Dimitri Olive Oil — Extra virgin olive oil manufactured and cold-pressed by them.
- Family of Nuts — Locally dry-roasted nuts.
- Heavenly Peanut Butter — All natural gluten free plain and flavored peanut butter made from original recipes.
- The Big Brine — Fermented vegetables including kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickled daikon and carrots.
- Pathfinder Farm — Grows corn, makes whiskey and bottles with fruit and barrel age bourbon.
- Benchmark Sharpening — Sharpening services for knives, scissors, and tools.
- Montgomery County Food Scraps Recycling — Compost drop-off.
- From the Heart — Dog, cat and wild bird treats and food, including birdseed wreathes.
- Otis Farms — Premium jerky and pet treats.
- Lobster Maine-ia — Fresh fish, shellfish, lobsters, lobster salads and rolls.
- Profish — Fresh seafood and smoked products.
Market Hours
- sunday
- 9am-1pm (January-March); 9am-1:30pm (April-December)
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