Having access to fresh fruits, vegetables and produce is important for individual and community health. Farmers markets benefit our communities by helping neighborhoods gain access to an enticing array of produce, fresh and in season. Not only does it provide a fun experience and place to connect with others from the community, you get to buy directly from local farmers, bakers, artisans and vendors.

In Prince Georges County, there are a number of local farmers markets where one can shop and buy local. Here’s a guide on where to find markets in the county:

Capitol Heights

The Capitol Market – June through October

Fridays from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. at Mary & Main

8801 Hampton Mall Dr. N, Capitol Heights, MD, 20743

Suitland

The Capitol Market – June through October

Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

4719 Silver Hill Rd, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20746

Bowie Farmers Market

Sundays 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., May – October,

15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD, 20715

Cheverly Community Market

Every other Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., May – November

May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17,  July 1, 15, & 29, Aug. 12 & 26,
Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov 4

Cheverly Community Center 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, MD 20785

College Park Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., April – November

5211 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740

Greenbelt Farmers Market

Sundays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., May – November

25 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Hollywood Farmers Market

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., May – November

7801 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, MD 20740

Riverdale Park Farmers Market

Thursdays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Year-Round

6220 Rhode Island Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD 20737