It's getting close to that time of year again. Spring is right around the corner and with it comes the beginning of the availability of local fruits and vegetables. Here's a list of Maryland farmers markets in the Chesapeake Bay region ordered by county, alphabetically.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market
Annapolis: Riva Road & Harry S. Truman Parkway
April to early December
Later in season Tuesday & Thursday 7 a.m. to Noon
Saturday 7 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Helen Perry (410) 798-6491

Jones Station Farmers' Market
Severna Park: Ritchie Highway (Rte. 2) & Jones Station Road
Mid April to Late November
Saturday 7 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Tony Evans (410) 841-5770

Piney Orchard Farmers' Market
Odenton: Stream Valley Road (Off Rte. 170) Visitor's Center Lot
Late May - Late October
Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: Mary Lou Vitrano (410) 672-4273

Crofton Farmers' Market
Village Green (North)
July-October
Saturdays, 8 to 11 a.m.
Contact: Town Hall (410) 721-6564

BALTIMORE CITY

Baltimore Farmers' Market
Downtown: Holiday and Saratoga Streets (under JFK viaduct)
June - December
Sunday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Market Master: Carole Simon (410) 752-8632

Gardenville Farmers' Market
4400 Frankford Avenue on St. Anthony's Church Parking Lot
June - November
Saturday 7:30 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Elizabeth Appel (410) 488-1619

Howard Park Farmers' Market
Woodbine & Liberty Heights Avenue
June - December
Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Terry Davis (410) 542-6222

32nd Street Farmers' Market
Waverly: Charles Village, 400 Block E. 32nd Street (near Greenmount)
June - November
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Linda Forlifer (410) 889-4347

Park Heights Community Farmers' Market
Park Heights Avenue at Pimlico Race Course
June - November
Wednesday Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Polly Warren (410) 466-6162

BALTIMORE COUNTY

Dundalk Village Farmers' Market
Dundalk Village: Veterans Park (behind Post Office)
July - October
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Tony Narutowicz (410) 477-0173

Golden Ring Mall Farmers' Market
Golden Ring Mall (between Routes 7 & 40 at the Beltway)
July - Late October
Wednesday Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Al Bethke (410) 668-6409

Hunt Valley Farmers' Market
Hunt Valley Mall Parking Lot, Shawan Road side
Early July - November
Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Jean Norman (410) 343-1828

Owings Mills Farmers' Market
Owings Mills Town Center
Lower Parking Lot
June - October
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Betsy Stone (410) 363-7000

Towson Farmers' Market
Allegheny Avenue (between Washington & York Roads)
June - October
Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Market Master: Susan DiLonardo (410) 825-1144

CALVERT COUNTY

Calvert County Farmers' Market
Adam's The Place For Ribs
3 miles South of Prince Frederick on Route 2 & 4
Late April - October
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jim Shepherd (410) 535-4583

Dunkirk Farmers' Market
Route 4 & Ward Road (behind Fire Dept.)
July - September
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Jim Shepherd (410) 535-4583

CHARLES COUNTY

Indian Head Farmers' Market
Village Green / Mildred Rice Road
June - October
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Market Master: Joe Mangini (301) 743-5511

La Plata Farmers' Market
Charles Street / Washington Avenue
La Plata: Court House Parking Lot
Late May - Late November
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Joseph Harrison (301) 934-8345

DORCHESTER COUNTY

Dorchester County Farmers' and Watermans' Market
Cambridge: Sailwinds Park
May - October
Tuesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. til sold out
Contact: Betsy Gallagher (410) 228-8800

HARFORD COUNTY

Bel Air Farmers' Market
Bond & Thomas Streets, Mary Risteau Building
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (June - October)
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to Noon (April - December)
Contact: Ron McCarty (410) 838-6002

Havre de Grace Farmers' Market
North Washington Street
May - October
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Contact: (410) 939-3303

Bel Air Sunday Farmers' Market
Harford Mall Parking Lot
Baltimore Pike and Tollgate Road
Sundays 7 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Ron McCarty (410) 838-6002

KENT COUNTY

Chestertown Farmers' Market
Park Row at the Fountain Park
April - December
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Owen McCoy (410) 639-7217

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

Bowie Main Street Farmers' Market
Bowie: Bowie High School Parking Lot (off Rte. 450)
Mid May - Late October
Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Denise Haworth (301) 262-6200, ext. 3002

Calvert Road Farmers' Market
College Park: 5211 Calvert Road (On Swimming Pool lot)
Early May - November
Saturday 7 a.m. to Noon
Contact: Bill Preston (301) 262-8662

Laurel Farmers' Market
Laurel: Foot of Avondale Street in City Park
Early June - October
Thursday Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Francis Gosman (301) 854-2912

Prince George's Plaza Farmers' Market
Hyattsville: Prince George's Plaza, East-West Highway
Late May - November
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Monica Marker (301) 432-8076

Southern Maryland Regional Farmers' Market
Cheltenham: State Warehouse Lot (off Southbound US 301 next to Veteran's Cemetary)
July - October
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: David Rada (301) 372-1066 or (800) 533-FARM

Mount Ranier Farmers' Market
Bunker Hill (off 34th St)
June - October
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: John Friederich (301) 277-2155

Riverdale Farmers' Market
MARC Rail Station Parking lot off Queensbury
July - October
Thursdays 3 to 6 p.m.
Contact: City Hall (301) 927-6381

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY

Queenstown Farmers' Market
Chesapeake Village Outlet Center
Mid July - October
Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Tony Evans (410) 841-5770

ST. MARY'S COUNTY

Leonardtown Farmers' Market
Leonardtown: Governmental Center Parking Lot, Rte. 245
July - Labor Day
Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Kathy York (301) 373-3852

St. Mary's County Farmers' Market
Rte. 235 & Millstone Landing Road, California
May - October
Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Donna Sasscer (301) 475-4404

TALBOT COUNTY

Easton Farmers' Market
Parking lot, off Harrison Street
Late June - November
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Norman Fike (410) 820-8063

St. Michaels Farmers' Market
Mulberry and Talbot Streets
June - November
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Ann Beggins (410) 745-3457

WICOMICO COUNTY

Salisbury "Shore Fresh" Farmers' Market
Salisbury: Civic and Glen Avenues
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (April - November)
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (July - September)
Contact: Dennis Ewell (410) 228-8671

Salisbury Downtown Farmers' Market
Lake Street, City Parking Lot
June - October
Thursday Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Downtown Salisbury Assoc. (410) 749-1905 or Ms. Rita Foust
(410) 742-8851