2nd Thursdays at the Highlandtown Farmers Market

It's July already and we've got some exciting things lined up for our 2nd Thursdays celebration. This month we will be featuring the Baltimore Ukulele Symphonette and Thunder Hill Jug band at the market. While Fillipos on Conkling street will be hosting a Highlandtown Community happy hour from 6-8pm. So come on out experience the friendly a the Highlandtown Farmers Market. Until then enjoy a sampling of the acts we will have performing on 2nd Thursday.

The Enoch Pratt Southeast Anchor Library
sponsors fun activities for children 

This weeks featured organization is the Enoch Pratt Southeast Anchor Library. With summer here the Library has a wealth of summer programs and opportunities for youths in the community.  Every week the Library hosts a variety of activities including but not limited to hula hoops, chalk drawing, limbo, craft workshops, and badminton. 

Got Crab? If not Gaffney's has a steady supply ready to eat. Pick some up to take home, or eat them right at the market in our cafe area!

At Gaffney's, we've been in business for over 35 years. Since we started back in 1971 our Chesapeake watermen have been crabbin' the bay every day to bring out the best God-given seafood a person can find. The crab don't just jump onto your plate, ya hear me? Our watermen are up with the sun and off to find where the crab are moving, using all their years of crabbin' skill and their knowledge of water and weather. We pride ourselves on being independant of any conglomerate and work to get the freshest crab back to our docks every day. Throughout the year we travel miles of water to cover the vast harvesting grounds of the bay. Over these miles we check our hundreds of pots daily for the jimmies and sooks that make Gaffney's the freshest crabs you'll find.

Via Gaffneys website. 

 Under the guidance of Rebecca Green, Kursten Pickup, and Jess Wyatt, refugee youths created a mural at the market. The mural was installed on the IRC building and tells the story of the journey of the refugee from their homeland to their new home in Baltimore.

The IRC hosts a drum circle every week.

Fruits, vegetables, art, music, prepared food,  badminton, chalk drawing, EBT, Debit service and more. With so much going on at the Highlandtown Farmers Market we understand you may be a little overwhelmed by the amount of things  to do on Thursday evenings from 4 to 8pm. So check back here weekly to learn the who's who of the market as we introduce our supporting vendors, merchants artists, and organizations.




Featured Organization: The International Rescue Committee in Baltimore.

The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of refugees are invited by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom.  Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many have survived for years against incredible odds. They step off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope and determination.  In Baltimore and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps them rebuild their lives. 

Via the IRC website

At the market, the IRC, sponsors a space for refugee artisans to display and sell their craft works and hosts weekly drum circle. Everyone is encouraged to participate .



Featured Vendor: Jack and Zach Food 

Jack and Zach met before grade school and their friendship remains strong to this day. They've always had a strong passion for food and concern for sustainability. They've combined their joint knowledge and passion for food to create well-crafted, beautiful tasting products that will please any food lover.

Via the Jack and Zach website

Organic purveyors Jack and Zach are serving up not-meat goodness in the form of veggie patty mouth love. Come sample their delicious wares you'll definitely want to take some home with you.  

Featured Merchant: Castillo & Vegas Boutique and Day Spa

Our Boutique and Day Spa located in Highlandtown offers a wide range of Facials, Massages, and Waxing. Come in to relax with our spa services or to shop in our Boutique. We also Offer Gift Certificates for any amount and any service. Stop by or call for our specials today! 

Our boutique offers a variety of Ladies Perfume, Men's Cologne, and Kid's  Fragrances, Authentic brand Handbags, Gold and Silver Jewelery, as well as hand made jewelery . We also offer  Authentic brand shoes, Ladies and Mens clothing and Children's clothing. We are CONFIDENT that our boutique has the PERFECT gift for you or your loved ones.

Via Castillo and Villegas Boutique and Day Spa Website


Featured Artist: Anne Madison, Atelier Beads, Jewelry

Every bead has a story to tell. It could be the spiritual narrative we follow through the prayers of the Rosary. It could be the personal narrative expressed by the ornaments we choose to wear. Beads have been helping us tell our stories for 80,000 years.

Welcome to Atelier-Beads, where I hope you will discover prayer beads and personal adornments to tell your own story. 

Via Atelier-Beads Website 

Market Opener This Thursday June 9th!

GRAND OPENING BEACH PARTY!    4 - 5 PM Community Drum Circle! Find your inner rhythm with fellow neighbors in this community-inspired drum circle! Bring your own drum or get there early to borrow one. 5 - 8 PM T&T Steel Drum Band! Listen to the  beachy sounds of steel drums! The soothing beats will cool you down! 4 - 8 PM The Raven Beer Happy Hour! Special for the Highlandtown Farmers' Market at the air-conditioned bar at Filippo's, next door to the market! 20% of the sales of The Raven go to support the Highlandtown Farmers' Market! Steve Demczuk, the president of The Raven Beer, will be there to talk beer! Hula Hoops, Beach Balls, Water Misters! FREE farmers' market tote bags!  FREE

FARMS, FOOD, ARTS, CRAFTS    Returning & New Vendors! Gerst Farm, Pleitez Produce, Barbour Fruit Farm, Ferguson Family Farm,  Infused Spreads, Blacksauce Kitchen, Gaffney's Steamed Crabs, Jack and Zach Food, Everything Turkey, Wolfe Street Cuisine, Magnolia Designs, Anna's Painted Screens, Ruby and Bailey's Gourmet Dog Treats, You & Me Soaps, Wolfe Street Cuisine, S&J Mart and Deli, Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge Family Fun Tent with the Southeast Anchor Library Free Recipe Demonstrations with the Baltimore Medical Systems and Highlandtown Healthy Living Center Community Drum Circle and other musical inspirations from the Baltimore Resettlement Center

WE ACCEPT DEBIT (ATM) & INDEPENDENCE CARDS AT THE MARKET!

HIGHANDTOWN MERCHANTS SIDEWALK SALE Thursday evneing JUNE 9th

As if fresh produce, yummy mouth stuffings, and fine local art wasn't enough of a reason for a detour Thursday June 9th. The Highlandtown Merchants Association has just announced it will be holding a Sidewalk Sale in conjunction with the Farmers Market opener. Merchants will be airing out their wares turning Highlandtown into a huge outdoor market.

Market Opener Thursday June 9th! Stay tuned for details.

Around the corner and up a little ways marks the season opener for Highlandtown Farmers Market and ARTket at the Market beginning June 9th. There are some big changes at the market this year. After years of being tucked away on the corner of Bank and Conkling streets, the market has been moved to Conkling st. off of Eastern Avenue and will now be held on Thursday evenings.

Offering fresh local produce, food made by some of the areas most talented taste makers the market also offers the opportunity for artists to display and sell their works. Join us June 9th at 4pm to 8pm for the season opener and every Thursday after until the market season ends October 13th. If you would like to take part in this neighborhood extravaganza click here for a vendor form.