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I love this place.  Whenever we visit my parents in Frederick I try to make a stop and get some fruits/veggies – and of course a pie. They have a great selection of fresh and local  produce and also an amazing bakery plus ice cream, cheeses,… Read more

This country store and bakery is awesome!  I have been here many times and purchased upwards of 20 pies in the past year (some were gifts).  The staff is always friendly. The pies are so tasty!  My favorite is the Apple Walnut and Strawberry … Read more

World’s greatest Apple Butter.  Good produce.

I had been driving past this place for 4 years before a friend of mine told me they had amazing apple dumplings and I should make a stop.  That was a year or two ago and I have been kicking myself for not stopping sooner since I’ve moved away. … Read more

This place has the best apple pie ever! You can go and get a frozen pie then bring it home and bake it yourself or if your real lucky you can get a fresh baked pie. They also have blackberry (I got one waiting in the freezer), peach, apricot,… Read more

What a cute find! After an unsuccessful apple shopping trip at a different orchard, we accidentally wound up here. As we approached, we could tell Catoctin was in a way different league. To start, they have a cute outdoor area and all arou… Read more

Great farm market sitting on US 15 in Thurmont.  The produce highlight has gotta be the peaches — they’re perfect, the best fresh peaches I’ve ever had — but they carry everything that’s in season, fruits and vegetables, and it’s always good.  … Read more

A family friend was generous enough to give us a 1/2 bushel of summer peaches from Catoctin Mount Orchard, and they were soooo good!  The first 1/2 bu were yellow summer peaches – they were juicy, ripe, and a decent size.  I don’t think we had o… Read more

I always stop here when I’m driving along 15. I have always found the most stunning produce here. Their baked goods and apple ciders are by far the best in the region. Their apple cider donuts are the best I’ve ever had, and definitely one of my… Read more

What a wonderful market! We live in PA and stopped here on our way back from WV as we are fans of fresh fruit and veggie vendors. As soon as you walk in, the overwhelming, delicious smell of fresh pies puts a smile on your face. They have a h… Read more