Farmers Market – May 4

Join us on the plaza for the first farmers market of the 2024 season!
Many familiar favorite vendors will be there, as well as several new ones.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for purchases at the market – with unlimited matching!

Weekly vendors:
Chez Tania: Mediterranean savories
Fulton Farm to Table: meats & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC: local meats, eggs, and raw milk for pets
I Loves Me Some Snoballs, Sweets & Treats: freeze dried candy
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Setas Mushrooms LLC: mushrooms
Sharrah Orchards: fruits & vegetables
Sobar: non-alcoholic beverage options
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits
Rotating Vendors:

All Earth Desserts: vegan desserts
Blue Gables Farm: fresh flowers & succulents
Bond & Co. Candles: handpoured soy wax candles
Deelightfully Good: herbal tea blends & spice blends
Deelightfully Soft: handmade body care products
Loaves of Faith: sourdough breads
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
Serene Lavender Farm: all things locally grown lavender
Local musician Mike Walls will be performing during the market.

Friday Music: Janine Wilson Band

It’s the last concert of the season! Join us for a fun Friday night of music with the Janine Wilson Band!

The Janine Wilson Band plays Blues, Americana, and original songs.

Enjoy the music from one of our restaurant patios or assemble a take-out picnic on the plaza. Don’t forget dessert!

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

*Please note that in September the music starts at 6pm.

 

Friday Music: Round About

Gather some friends and meet up on the plaza for the great music of Round About!
Back after a couple pandemic summers away and getting rained out last year, Round About is a original pop/rock acoustic duo based in the Washington DC area.

Enjoy the music while picnicking on the plaza or listen while dining on one of our restaurant patios.

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

*Please note that in September the music starts at 6pm.

 

Friday Music: The Musty Cupboards

Join us on the plaza for an evening of music with The Musty Cupboards!
The Musty Cupboards are an acoustic quintet composed of family and friends who like to sing and play multi-genre Americana music.

Enjoy a take-out picnic or eat at one of the restaurant patios in earshot of the music!

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs encouraged.

*Please note that in September our Friday concerts start at 6pm.

Friday Music: Dave & Rebecca

Gather your friends for a wonderful Friday night of music with Dave & Rebecca!
This fun local duo performs favorite songs from the ’60s to today.

Enjoy a take-out picnic on the plaza or have dinner on one of the restaurant patios, all within earshot of the music.

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Friday Music: Gary & the Groove

Come out for some music and fun on the plaza with Gary & the Groove!
A good time rock & roll band, Gary & the Groove will make it a great night at the Commons.

Take-out makes a great plaza picnic, or eat on one of the restaurant patios while enjoying the music.

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs are encouraged.

Friday Music: The Sandra Dean Band

Gather some friends and join us for the Sandra Dean Band at the Commons!
The Sandra Dean Band plays fresh interpretations of Classic Rock, Blues and Soul music.

Enjoy the music from one of our restaurant patios or choose take-out on the plaza.

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Friday Music: Domenic Cicala & Thensome

It’s been a couple years, but we’re delighted to welcome Domenic Cicala & Thensome back to the Commons!
Playing rock/Americana, Domenic Cicala & Thensome is a great way to start the weekend!

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or picnic on the plaza.

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs encouraged.

Friday Music: The Oella River Band

Start your weekend with the local music & fun of the Oella River Band!

The Oella River Band is a five-piece cover band, playing rock, folk, blues, pop and country.

Pick up a take-out dinner to picnic on the plaza or enjoy the music from one of our restaurant patios.

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Friday Music: The Viper Brothers

Join your friends and neighbors for The Viper Brothers’ at the Commons!

The Viper Brothers play covers of 90s and 2000s rock and alternative bands.
They meld their diverse musical tastes and impart artistic interpretation to their sets to deliver engaging, high energy performances.

Enjoy the music from one of our restaurant patios or get take-out and have a picnic on the plaza!

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs encouraged.