Bethesda Central Farm Market new coronavirus policies start Sunday

Central Farm Markets instituted special coronavirus protocols (see above photo) at its area farmers markets three weeks ago. The organization says 99% of its customers followed the new rules with no difficulty, but that the remaining 1% who did not are still putting people at risk. As a result, an additional set of policies will be in place starting this Sunday at the Bethesda Central Farm Market at Bethesda Elementary School 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

The new policies are as follows:

1) Pre-orders are strongly suggested. 

2) Patrons may only come in and exit at one point now - you will enter on one side and exit on the other side of the INFO TENT. We will have it marked in chalk- the Wilson Lane entrance will be locked and you will not be able to enter or exit at the end of the market where the pizza and crepe stand is located. There will be a security guard at that end.

3) Only 25 patrons will be welcomed into the market at any one time. When one person leaves another patron will be allowed in.

4) Please only have one member of the family enter the market unless you have a small child with you.

5) Patrons will only have 15 minutes to get their items.

6) Only 1 patron at a time at a stand or at a cash register (if there is more than one cash register) and patrons waiting in line will have to stand 6' apart.

7) We strongly suggest that you wear masks and gloves for your protection and ours.

8) We love dogs too, but at this time patrons may not enter the market with their dogs. We have asked this for three weeks and now we are not going to let you in if you bring your dog. You are more than welcome to attach their leash to the chain link fence while you shop.