Farmers Markets Near Me

August · Maryland

What's in season at Maryland farmers markets in August

Peak season. Tomatoes by the case, peaches by the half-bushel. Backed by USDA data on 100 Maryland markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest.

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Maryland signature this month

Blue crab (Chesapeake)

Steamed Maryland blue crabs — sold whole or as picked meat at many markets.

Tomatoes

Maryland tomatoes rival Jersey tomatoes — same latitude, same soil legacy.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Blue crab (Chesapeake) Tomatoes sweet corn peaches blueberries peppers eggplant cucumbers melons

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries blackberries plums basil green beans okra (DC/MD/VA) figs

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries apricots

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July in Maryland

Was peak: blueberries, sweet corn, cucumbers, zucchini…

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September in Maryland

Coming into peak: tomatoes, apples, pears, peppers…

Where to shop in Maryland

Top Maryland farmers markets

Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market

Dundalk · 21222
5.0 (4)

Hollywood Farmers Market

College Park · 20740
5.0 (6)

Main Street Farmers Market

Gaithersburg · 20878
5.0 (10)

Maple Lawn Farmers Market

Fulton
5.0 (1)

Mount Rainier Farmers' Market

Mount Rainier · 20712
5.0 (8)

New! Owings Mills Farmers' Market

Owings Mills · 21117
5.0 (17)

State Center Community Farmers' Market

Baltimore · 21201
5.0 (2)

Deale Farmers Market

Deale · 20751
4.9 (25)
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Seasonal data is generalized to mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.