Buy Local Challenge
Celebration Event
AN EVENING OF FARMS, FOOD AND FUN!
Monday, July 28, 2025 - Rain or Shine
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At Tettimers' Produce Rolling Acres Farm
Port Republic, MD Calvert County
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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
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Join us for an evening celebrating Maryland's farms and producers, arts, crafts, and fun for the whole family at the Buy Local Challenge Celebration Event.
DIRECTIONS to 3305 St Leonard Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676
The family-friendly Buy Local ‘Celebration’ will be set up farmers market style with up to 35+ vendors offering a true taste of Maryland’s summer bounty. Meet and shop with the makers and producers of Maryland's farm-raised meats and dairy products, fruits and veggies, flowers, local oysters, baked goods, jams and pickles, honey, farm-made soaps and scents; discover creative local arts and crafts, and sip and savor artisanal beverages from Maryland’s wineries, distilleries, and breweries.
Admission is $5 (kids 6yrs. and under free) Tickets are available to purchase online until 4 p.m. Monday, July 28. Purchased tickets include a complimentary insulated shopping tote (with ice to keep your purchases fresh), a free raffle (must be present to win) with generously donated vendor prizes, carriage rides with the magnificent Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales and for the kids, rides with ‘Mary's Go Round' adorable ponies, and Tettimers' at Rolling Acres Farm petting pen.
​Included with your ticket - Entertainment & Activities​
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Live music by – Chaptico Songworks Trio – David Norris and bandmates Jeff Farias and Tammy Patrick, featuring songs that reflect the stories, legend and heritage of Southern Maryland. Born and raised in the historic colonial port town of Chaptico, in St. Mary's County, Dave Norris has been crafting songs all his life. His tunes have been recorded by quality artists nationwide and have received accolades at Nashville's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest and Songwriter Showcases at International Bluegrass Musicians Association and numerous others.
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Suttler Post Clydesdales - Carriage rides on the farm from Suttler Post Farm’s magnificent team of Southern Maryland Clydesdales (from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.).
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Mary’s Go Round Pony Rides - Pony rides for kids on the cutest ponies (from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
Tettimers' Rolling Acres Farm Petting Pen (from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
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Free raffle (prizes donated by vendors, must be present to win)
​Included with your paid ticket – Tastings of Southern Maryland
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Oyster Tasting – Experience and savor quality Southern Maryland farmed oysters – Hollywood Oyster, will be onsite offering locally harvested aquaculture oysters on the half shell. YES! You can enjoy these delicious oysters year-round! Guests receive one oyster to taste (first come, first served, while stocks last). Additional oysters will be available to purchase throughout the evening.
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Vendors
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Alcohol/Beverages
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Gray Wolf Spirits – Anne Arundel County, Vodka, Gin and other spirits
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Jillian’s Fare - Charles County, Fresh squeezed lemonade
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Mully's Brewery – Calvert County, Local Beers
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Port of Leonardtown Winery – St. Mary’s County, Local Wine
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Tobacco Barn Distillery – St. Mary’s County, Bourbon and Whisky
Cottage Food
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Crabby Corn Kettle Corn - St. Mary’s County, Kettle Corn
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Deez L’Town Beez - St. Mary’s County, Local honey and hive products
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Mommawoodie’s Goodies – Calvert County, Jams, pie fillings, fruit butters, quick breads
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Rising to the Occasion – Calvert County, Sourdough, breads
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Triple Moon Cottage – Calvert County, Cookies, brownies, rice crispy treats, breads
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Yoli Cakes & Sweets – Calvert County, Cakes, cupcakes, cake jars
Crafts
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Arts & Glass – Calvert County, Hand painted signs with resin and glass
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C&N Crafts – Calvert County, License Plate crafts
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Erin Groom Jewelry and Deep Roots Therapeutic Art – Calvert County, Sea glass jewelry, dreamcatchers, therapeutic art
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Miller’s Heavenly Scents – St. Mary’s County, Soy wax candles and wax melts
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Round Hill Farm – Charles County, Tallow Based Skin care products
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Rustic Flags - Calvert County, Tobacco stick crafts
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Serendipity Craft Creations – Calvert County, Felt ornaments, decorative vases, vintage serving dishes
Farm/Producer
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Dixon Family Farm – St. Mary’s County, Lavender/botanical/herbal bath products:
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King’s Rest Farm – St. Mary’s County, Pork and Poultry
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Lumbri Worms & Garden – Calvert, Vermiculture
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Mulberry Lane Farm - Calvert County, Beef, Pork, Lamb & Goat
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My Mustard Seed – Calvert County, Microgreens
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Overmorrow Farm – St. Mary’s County, Cut/dried flowers, bath products, lavender products
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Serenity Farms – Charles County, farm raised beef, pork, and lamb. Pasture raised; grain finished
Food Truck
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Bowl 29 - Calvert, Fresh fusion comfort dishes served in a bowl
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Head of the Bay Ventures/ Farm. Fork. Soul – St. Mary’s County, Burgers, Half Smoke Sausages, Hot Dogs Pulled Pork
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The Salted Scoop – St. Mary’s County, Ice cream
Other
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Chesapeake’s Bounty – Calvert County
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Sacred Teas – Charles County, loose teas and garden wands for plants
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