Bethesda Central Farm Market

A new, producers-only farm market has opened in two locations in downtown Bethesda. The Bethesda Central Farm Market is open Sunday mornings from 9 am - 1 pm in the parking lot at 7255 Elm Street, just north of Woodmont Avenue. A smaller market runs on Thursdays from 3 pm - 7 pm on Bethesda Lane*. Both markets feature an array of high-quality vendors, farmers, producers and growers.

The market holds chef demonstrations, entertainment for kids and host farm dinners featuring the products of the market vendors. A valet service will be on hand to help shoppers with their groceries.

Bethesda Central Farm Market is the vision of two local food industry veterans, Mitch Berliner and Ann Brody, in conjunction with Federal Realty. “Our goal is to create a vital shopping experience for Bethesda and environs by providing quality products that are locally farmed, raised and/or produced and are the best of class,” says Berliner. "We also see the market as a place people can gather, learn about the products and how to use them and enjoy a sense of community.”

The Bethesda Central Farm Market works with Fresh Give! and Manna Food Center to help provide fresh food for less fortunate citizens in Montgomery County. The market also supports the initiatives of Bethesda Green with Federal Realty donating the proceeds from sales of reusable bags.

*Winter Hours: The Sunday market will remain on the parking lot until after business December 20 and will reopen January 10, on Bethesda lane from 10 am-2 pm. The Thursday market will be closed until Spring.

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