U-Pick NearbyMerriweather District's Farmers Market
Merriweather District's Farmers Market is a farmers market in Columbia, MD, open on Thursdays (June to September). It sets up in a open space plaza - private property.
| June to September | Thursday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
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| Address | 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 Directions |
| Vendors | About 15 |
| Payment | Cash, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | merriweatherdistrict.com · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated October 2025. Before you drive out, confirm the day and hours with the market itself; small markets change their schedule often. You can send corrections through our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Grains/flour
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Nursery stock (trees)
- Soap/body care products
- Wild harvested forest products
- Wine, spirits, beer, hard cider
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified), Certified "Naturally Grown".
About the market
The Merriweather District Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 3–7 PM, June through September, at Merriweather Row Plaza located at 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD. This open-air market features a curated selection of local farmers, bakers and artisans offering fresh, seasonal produce, specialty foods and handcrafted goods. Guests enjoy live music and open seating throughout the plaza, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere to shop and unwind after work. With ample free parking nearby, the Merriweather District Farmers Market makes it easy for the community to gather, connect, and support local businesses
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
Market day checklist
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Pick your own near Columbia
Close by, you can also pick your own:
- Gorman Farm Laurel, MD · 4 mi · Strawberries
- Blueberry Gardens Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD · 9 mi · Blueberries
- Larriland Farm Mount Airy, MD · 15 mi · Apples, Strawberries, Blackberries
- C & E Farms Glenn Dale, MD · 17 mi · Blackberries, Grapes, Pears
- Waters Orchard Germantown, MD · 18 mi · Apples
More farmers markets nearby
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Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Nov
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Wed 4 PM–7 PM · May–Sep
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Thu 10:30 AM–1:30 PM · Jun–Sep
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Sun 10 AM–2 PM · May–Dec
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Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Nov
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Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Sep
Frequently asked questions
When is Merriweather District's Farmers Market open?
June to September: Thursday 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update October 2025).
What can you buy at Merriweather District's Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, crafts/woodworking items, cut flowers and grains/flour and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Merriweather District's Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Gorman Farm in Laurel, about 4 miles away, with strawberries.