Approximately 4,000 people visit the Pikesville Farmers Market every year. Among the offerings are produce, baked goods, soaps, wine, plants, whiskey, custom gifts, clothing, jewelry, juices, snowballs and more. (Photo by Gefen Miller)
It may be a particularly humid season in Charm City, but the summertime is always the right time for the Pikesville Farmers Market.
Don’t miss it.
From the sun-drenched hills of Greece to Pikesville,, Stefania Olive Oil is sold at the farmers market. (Photo by Gefen Miller)
Now in its 24th season, the market is held every Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. in the front parking lot of Pomona Square Shopping Center, at 1700 Reisterstown Road.
The market offers a wide variety of locally grown vegetables, including fresh greens and tomatoes, even the adorably saucer-shaped doughnut peaches. (Photo by Gefen Miller)
Among the vendors at the market this year — which runs through Nov. 25 — are Kona Ice, Tovavi Falafel, McCleaf’s Orchard, Hillside Meadow Farm, Twin Valley Distillers, Classique Jewelry, Boordy Vineyards, I Love Munchies homemade popcorn and nut mixes, Europe Restaurant Pit-Beef, and The Living Room
With the heat index constantly rising this summer, Kona Ice is particularly popular among patrons of the Pikesville Farmers Market. (Photo by Gefen Miller)
The market only accepts vendors offering products that are homemade or home-grown. Preference is given to Maryland artisans, farmers and bakers. Food vendors must have the proper permits from Baltimore County.
Denijiah Crochet specializes in unique, handmade pieces, including handbags,earrings, scarves, bags, sweaters and more designed and crafted by owner Nee-Nee. (Photo by Gefen Miller)
A staple of the market is Tovavi Falafel, an Olney-based company run by Israel nati ve Tova Weissler Chansky and her family. Tovavi is certified kosher by the Vaad HaRabanim of Greater Washington. (Photo by Gefen Miller)
Founded by Marci Yankelov, Julie Kichline, Elizabeth Miller and Lila Perilloux, the Bmore Community Fridge Network serves a crucial role in feeding the hungry.
The German-born rabbi, scholar and activist, who served Temple Emanuel from 1963 to 2000 , was a prominent figure in the local Jewish community for more than six decades.
A lifelong Baltimorean, Hirsh was the owner and CEO of Ottenheimer Publishers, a multi-generational family publishing business that operated for more than a century.