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Charlotte Hall / Mechanicsville area
North St. Mary's County Farmers Market (Charlotte Hall Library / The Barns at New Market complex)
County‑sponsored regional farmers market complex developed and overseen by St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Economic Development (Agriculture & Seafood Division), providing seasonal outdoor vendor stalls and a year‑round value‑added market building. Large regional market complex with multiple vendor stalls (seasonal and year‑round) offering produce, meats, value‑added foods and crafts for families; Boardwalk connection to the Three Notch Trail, giving kids and teens a safe way to combine biking or walking with a market visit; Public restrooms and ample parking, making it practical for longer family outings and multi‑generational visits.
Cost
Free admission; free parking at the market complex; no fees are identified for customers in county or RC&D project materials.
Best fit
kids, teens, ya, families
Before you go
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9 am–4 pm, year-round. Check hours on the official site before travelling.
For the 2024–2026 pattern, the county farmers-market directory shows the Barns at New Market operating Monday–Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., roughly mid-April through December; the outdoor farmers-market vendor spaces operate seasonally with indoor vendors Saturdays, giving a de-facto April–December, Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. season for 2026. Earlier county news releases for the “North St. Mary’s County Farmers Market” show April–November seasons with expanded summer hours, and the 2024/2026 directory continues that April–December pattern.