Farmers Market – June 14

Welcome the weekend at the farmers market!

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Local musician Paul Armstrong will perform during this week’s market.

The Howard County Beekeepers Association will be at the market selling honey & beeswax products and answering questions about beekeeping.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: deliciousness from the restaurant
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Apricity Flowers: fresh flowers
Cloth & Bristle: eco-friendly cleaning products
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres: meats, eggs, & raw milk for pets
JWS Woodshop: woodworked items for home & garden
Mike’s Gelato: gelato
MudPlay Art: handmade functional pottery
Rob & Son’s Bakehouse: croissants, English muffins, & more
Tucker’s Pond & Predatory Plants: carnivorous plants
Victorious Pies: fruit pies

 

See you on the plaza!

Farmers Market – June 7

Welcome to June at the farmers market!

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Local musician Mike Walls will perform during this week’s market.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: crab cakes & crab dip
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Alder & Ash Woodworks: woodworked items for kitchen & home
Blue Gables Farm: cut flowers & potted suculents
Bond & Co. Candles: hand-poured candles
Frosted by Felicia: decorated cookies
Knit & Knibble: gluten-free baked treats
Loaves of Faith: sourdough bread, bagels, & more
Serene Lavender Farm: all things local lavender
YOLO Health & Wellness: handmade bodycare products & eco-friendly cleaning products

See you on the plaza!

 

 

Farmers Market – May 31

Saturday is farmers market day at the Commons!
*Remember that the market is earlier this year: 9am-1pm.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Local jazz trio Not 2 Cool will perform during this week’s market.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: crab cakes & crab dip
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Cloth & Bristle: eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Dee-Lightfully Good: spice blends & herbal tea blends
Dee-LIghtfully Soft: handmade bodycare products
Gill Hill Flower Farm: fresh flowers
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres: meats, eggs, & raw milk for pets
Rob & Son’s Bakehouse: croissants, English muffins, & more
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
Serene Lavender Farm

See you on the plaza!

 

Friday Music: Alternate Crossing

Rained out in May, rescheduled for August!
Welcome the weekend with Alternate Crossing on the plaza!
Alternate Crossing plays a variety of rock covers ranging from the Beatles, Black Keys, and Van Morrison to Jack Johnson and Oasis.

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or have a take-out picnic!

Free: all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Farmers Market – May 24

Start your weekend with a trip to the farmers market!
*Remember that the market is earlier this year: 9am-1pm.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Our friends from the American Legion will be at the market this week offering information on all kinds of resources for veterans.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: crab cakes & crab dip
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Blue Gables Farm: cut flowers & potted succulents
Botanigal: houseplants
Knit & Knibble: gluten-free baked goods
Loaves of Faith: sourdough bread, focaccia, & more
Mrs. Macarons: macarons
Serene Lavender Farm: all things lavender
Trendy Smells: hand-poured sculpture & container candles

See you on the plaza!

 

 

 

Farmers Market – May 17

Saturday is farmers market day at the Commons!
Grab your reusable bags and head to the plaza!
*Remember that the market is earlier this year: 9am-1pm.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Local musician Calvin Thomas will perform during this week’s market.

Our friends from Civic Works will be at the market to answer questions about their home energy audits and other sustainability programs.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: crab cakes & crab dip
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, olive oil, & more
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Alder & Ash Woodworks: woodworked items for kitchen & home
Blue Gables Farm: cut flowers & potted suculents
Cloth & Bristle: eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Dutraville: ice-dyed items
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres: meats, eggs, & raw milk for pets
Mike’s Gelato: gelato
Rob & Son’s Bakehouse: croissants, English muffins, & more
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
Sheree Harvest Wine: wines
Wilde Lake Botanicals: handmade bodycare products

See you on the plaza!

 

 

 

Farmers Market – May 10

Welcome back to the Commons for the second week of the 2025 farmers market season!
Stop by and stock up for the week ahead.
*Remember that the market is earlier this year: 9am-1pm.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Local musician Richard Rowe will perform during this week’s market.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: deliciousness from the restaurant
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Apricity Flowers: fresh flowers
JWS Woodshop: woodworked items for home & garden
Knit & Knibble: gluten-free baked goods
Loaves of Faith: sourdough bread, bagels, & more
MudPlay Art: handmade functional pottery
Raw Blossom: handmade body care products & candles
Victorious Pies: fruit pies

The Howard County Beekeepers Association will be at the market this week selling honey & beeswax products and answering questions about beekeeping.

Knine Rescue will hold a dog adoption event on the grassy circle during part of this week’s market.

See you on the plaza!

Friday Music: The Marsh Brothers Band

Round up some friends and gather on the plaza for an evening with The Marsh Brother Band!

The Marsh Brothers Band plays a blend of rock, blues, reggae, and country.

Listen to the music from one of our restaurants’ patios or have a take-out picnic on the grassy circle.

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs & blankets encouraged.

 

Farmers Market – May 3

We’re excited to kick off the 2025 farmers market season!
Grab your reusable bags and head to the plaza!
*Remember that the market is earlier this year: 9am-1pm.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, produced, or handmade in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet & savory treats, cut flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, adult beverages, handmade crafts, and much more.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Market Money again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits of purchases at the market – with matching up to $10 per person per market day.

Local musician Mike Walls will perform during this week’s market.

CHARM dog rescue will be holding a dog adoption event on the grassy circle from 11am-1pm.

Weekly vendors:
Bella Vita Farm: vegetables, meats, & eggs
Bushel & a Peck: deliciousness from the restaurant
Chez Tania: Mediterranean entrees & baklavah
Frazier Fruit Farm: fruits & vegetables
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms: all things mushrooms
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits

Rotating Vendors:
Alder & Ash Woodworks: woodworked items for kitchen & home
Blue Gables Farm: cut flowers & potted suculents
Bond & Co. Candles: hand-poured candles
Dodo Farms: vegetables
Frosted by Felicia: decorated cookies
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres: meats, eggs, & raw milk for pets
Loaves of Faith: sourdough bread, bagels, & more
Mike’s Gelato: gelato
Rob & Son’s Bakehouse: baked goods
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
YOLO Health & Wellness: handmade bodycare products & eco-friendly cleaning products

See you on the plaza!

 

 

 

Friday Music: 49c Dress

Wrapping up our summer concert season, we welcome 49c Dress to the plaza for the first time!

49c Dress plays a mix of rock&roll and pop music that appeals to all ages and is known for getting people up and dancing.

Get take-out for a picnic on the plaza or listen to the music from one of our restaurant patios. Don’t forget dessert!

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

*Remember that in September our concerts start at 6pm.