May is a spectacular month in Frederick Maryland! May Fest, History events, Garden Tours… and  Frederick farmer’s markets open in May! For those of us who aren’t blessed with green thumbs, it’s a real treat to go to one of the Frederick County Farmer’s markets and pick up some yummy organic produce.

I want to give credit where credit is due, so here are some of the local farmer’s markets that McCutcheon’s Blog lists:  [And by the way, you’ll want to subscribe to McCutcheon’s Blog for some great recipes!]

• Baugher’s Orchard
• Butler’s Orchard
• Catoctin Mountain Orchard
• Eveready Square and Shab Row Farmers Market
• Ivy Hill Farm
• Lewis Ochard
• Martin’s Market
• Middletown Farmers Market
• Pryor’s Orchard
• Summer’s Farm
• Thanksgiving Farm
• Urbana Library Farm Market
• West Frederick Farmers Market

And here is a great Google Map of the location of these Farmers Markets.

If you’re not within a drive of these Farmer’s Market’s listed, check out localharvest.org or discoverfrederickmd.com. for a list of local farms, farm markets and CSA operations.

Things to Do in Frederick Md in May

• Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour, the third weekend in May.  301-600-2489, Purchase Tickets online or at stores listed on the website.
• First Saturday is “May Fest”. Build a bouquet of spring flowers as you shop. Find Details at the Downtown Frederick Partnership website.
• Bark in the Park, the second Saturday in May, Utica District Park, Thurmont, Md

Mother’s Day Brunch in and Around Frederick:

• Brewer’s Alley – 301-631-0089
• Roasthouse Pub – 301-418-6096
• Barley & Hops – 301-668-5556
• Walkersville Railroad will serve brunch in a 1920′s dining car. Reservations required: 301-898-0899
• Alexander’s in Buckeystown, 301-874-1831
• The Comus Inn – 301-349-5100
• Monocacy Crossing – 301-846-4204
• Volt – 301-696-8658
• Isabella’s – 301-698-8922

Frederick Farmer’s Markets Open in May, Enjoy Frederick’s own produce!

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