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July 17 – 27, 2026
Welcome to Maryland Buy Local Week during which all things local – from cheese to cut flowers – are highlighted to encourage Marylanders to Buy Local! We are challenging you to make the commitment to buying one local product every day from July 17 through July 27. Buying local can look like a visit to a farmer’s market to purchase locally grown produce, meats, and other goods to dining at a restaurant that sources local ingredients. And to make Buying Local even easier, the Maryland’s Best team has put together a full list of items locally produced – and where to find them. To participate, take the challenge below!
TAKE THE PLEDGE, SHOW THE LOVE.
WIN PRIZES
Show off your Buy Local shopping spree photos on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #BuyLocalChallenge26 for a chance to win a ‘Buy Local’ insulated tote bag filled with other goodies!
10 winning photographs will also be showcased on SMADC’s and Maryland’s Best social media pages.
HOW TO ENTER
Take a photo of your Buy Local shopping purchase at your local farmers’ market, grocery stores, winery, brewery, or any other venue that offers Maryland grown farm products and post to your Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #BuyLocalChallenge26!
Suggested foodie photos may be of:
Produce: Fruits, Veggies, Herbs
Cut Flowers
Dairy: Cheese, Milk, Ice Cream, Yogurt, etc.
Meat + Poultry
Seafood: Crabs, Oysters, Wild-Caught Chesapeake Blue Catfish, Finfish
Wines, Beers, Spirits, and other Maryland grown beverages
Value-Added: Jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, etc.
Baked Goods: Bread, desserts
For more contest rules, check out the buylocalchallenge.com page.
Eating out? Check out the restaurants that are approved for selling local at our EAT WELL, BUY LOCAL blog.
OTHER WAYS TO CELEBRATE
July 22: Set sail out of beautiful Ocean City, MD for a 2-hour sunset cruise. On this cruise you will get tastings of 4 Layton’s Chance wines, a personal charcuterie box by “The Modern Graze”, gorgeous sunset views along the bay/ocean, and wine available for purchase! Tickets available at www.theoceanprincess.com/
July 24: New wine release at Layton’s Chance Winery, 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, MD 21869
July 26: Join Layton’s Chance Winery, Sunday, July 26th for an afternoon of FREE live music with The Barebones Time Machine from 1–4 PM! No tickets. No cover. Just great music, delicious wine, and a relaxing afternoon in the country. Bring your friends and enjoy a wine tasting, refreshing wine slushies, fresh-made pizzas & live music on the porch… all wrapped up in beautiful vineyard views! We’re open 12–5 PM, so come sip, savor, and unwind with us.
July 25-26: Participate in the self-guided Annual Farm Tour & Harvest Sale in Montgomery County. A total of 26 farms are participating!
July 27: Attend the Buy Local Challenge Celebration at Lyon Family Farm in Mechanicsville. More details here.