LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County is proud to be home to three county-sponsored farmers markets offering a wide variety of locally produced goods, including fresh seasonal produce, locally raised meats and seafood, flowers, baked goods, handmade products, local wines and spirits, and much more.

These markets provide a great opportunity to support local farmers, watermen and small businesses while enjoying the best products our community has to offer.

St. Mary’s County Government encourages all community members to visit The Barns at New Market, Home Grown Farm Market and the California Farmers Market this season!

Home Grown Farm Market
• Open year-round
• Hours: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Location: 21078 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park
• Information: www.facebook.com/HomeGrownFarmMarket

The Barns at New Market
• Open April 1 through October 31
• Hours: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (inside and outside), and Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (limited outside vendors)
• Location: 29133 Thompson Corner Road, Mechanicsville
• Information: www.facebook.com/TheBarnsatNewMarket

California Farmers Market
• Open May 2 through November 21
• Hours: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Location: BAE parking lot, 22810 Three Notch Rd, California
• Information: www.facebook.com/CaliforniaBAEFarmersMarket

Additional information, including vendor applications and resources related to St. Mary’s County Farmers Markets, can be found at https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/industries/Agriculture-and-Aquaculture. Questions may be directed to the Department of Economic Development via email to Sydney.Garner@stmaryscountymd.gov or by phone at (240) 309–4022.

For more information on SMCG programs and operations, visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X and Instagram for regular updates.

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