There's a specific kind of joy in handing a farmer a few crumpled bills for tomatoes that were on the vine yesterday. No barcodes, no plastic clamshell — just dirt-still-on-it produce grown by someone you can see face-to-face, not a $37 billion company that rhymes with Crisco.
Good news: you don't have to go far. There are farmers' markets near Annapolis for just about every day of the week, and we mapped five of them — from the Anne Arundel County market just minutes from downtown to way down in South County. Grab a tote and get shopping local.
🥕 Long story short
Five farmers' markets within about 40 minutes of Annapolis: the Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market (Annapolis, ~5 min), Severna Park (Arnold, ~15 min), Crofton (~20 min), Piney Orchard (Odenton, ~25 min), and Honey's Harvest Farm (Lothian, ~40 min). Most run spring through fall; the Anne Arundel market's Sundays and Honey's Harvest go year-round.
Last updated: June 9, 2026
📍 Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market — Annapolis (~5 min)
The OG. Now well into its 40-plus-year run, this producer-only market off Riva Road is the one locals mean when they say "the farmers' market" — and it's the rare one open more than one day a week.
Days & hours: Sat 7 AM–noon (April–December), Sun 9 AM–noon (year-round)
Season: Sundays year-round; Saturdays April–December
Address: 275 Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Annapolis
Website: aacfarmersmarket.com
🥖 Severna Park Farmers Market — Arnold (~15 min)
Photo: Severna Park Farmer's Market
Small, friendly, and famous (in our house, anyway) for the bread. Fresh produce, flowers, eggs, and meat in the Park & Ride lot. And yes, it’s a little confusing that the Severna Park Farmers Market is in Arnold.
Day & hours: Sat 8 AM–noon, rain or shine
Season: Opened April 25 for 2026 and runs into the fall
Address: Ritchie Hwy at Jones Station Rd, Arnold
🌽 Crofton Farmers Market — Crofton (~20 min)
Fifty-plus vendors and food trucks in the Crofton Library lot — big enough to make a morning of it.
Day & hours: Sat 8 AM–noon
Season: May 9–December 19, 2026 (closed November 28)
Address: 1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton
Website: croftonfarmersmarket.com
🥬 Piney Orchard Farmers Market — Odenton (~25 min)
A weekday option for the after-work crowd. Smaller and unhurried, with a tight roster of local growers.
Day & hours: Wed 2–6 PM
Season: May 22–October 30, 2026
Address: 2400 Valley Dr, Odenton
🍯 Honey’s Harvest Farm — Lothian (~40 min)
Photo: Honey’s Harvest Farm
It’s not every week and it’s a little far. But we promise it’s worth it. Even if it’s just to see the cute red barn.
Day & hours: First and third Sundays of each month, year round | 11 AM–3 PM
Season: Year round
Address: 5801 Brooks Woods Road, Lothian
Website: honeysharvest.com/markets
💡 5 tips before you go
Get there early. The best tomatoes, bread, and flowers go fast — show up in the last hour and you're picking through leftovers.
Bring cash and a tote. Plenty of vendors take cards now, but small bills keep the line moving, and nobody wants to juggle loose kale.
Mind the day, not just the weekend. Piney Orchard runs Wednesday afternoons, Honey's Harvest does the first and third Sundays, and the Anne Arundel market does Sundays year-round.
Talk to the growers. They'll tell you what's peaking that week and exactly how to cook it. That's the whole point.
Follow before you drive. Most of these post weather closings on Facebook or Instagram first. A 30-second check beats a wasted trip.
🥕 At a glance
Market | Distance from Annapolis | Day & Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Arundel County | ~5 min | Sat 7 AM–noon, Sun 9 AM–noon | Sun year-round; Sat Apr–Dec |
Severna Park | ~15 min | Sat 8 AM–noon | Opens Apr 25 |
Crofton | ~20 min | Sat 8 AM–noon | May 9–Dec 19 |
Piney Orchard | ~25 min | Wed 2–6 PM | May 22–Oct 30 |
Honey's Harvest Farm | ~40 min | 1st & 3rd Sun, 11 AM–3 PM | Year-round |
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which farmers' market near Annapolis is open year-round?
The Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market runs Sundays (9 AM–noon) all year, and Honey's Harvest Farm in Lothian is open year-round on the first and third Sundays of each month. The others are spring-through-fall.
When does farmers' market season start around Annapolis?
Most local markets open between mid-April and late May. For 2026, Severna Park opens April 25, Crofton May 9, and Piney Orchard May 22. The Anne Arundel County market runs its Saturday season April through December, while its Sundays go year-round, as does Honey's Harvest in Lothian.
Is there a weekday farmers' market near Annapolis?
Yes. Piney Orchard in Odenton runs Wednesday afternoons (2–6 PM), the only weekday market of the bunch. The rest are weekend markets.
Do I need cash?
Bring some. Many vendors take cards or payment apps now, but cash is faster and a few smaller sellers are cash-only. Some markets also accept SNAP/EBT — check at the market manager's tent.
What's the closest farmers' market to downtown Annapolis?
The Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market off Harry S. Truman Parkway, about five minutes from downtown and open Saturdays and Sundays.
