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PREPARE FOR THE FARM

Know Before You Go

Review parking, accessibility, facilities, pets, photography, weather, and farm guidelines before arriving.

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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Central Market at Bowie18120 Central Ave, Bowie, MD 20716

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Accessibility

This is a developing working farm with outdoor agricultural surfaces. Routes and field conditions can vary. Contact the market before visiting so staff can explain the current parking, surface, seating, restroom, and field-access conditions.

  • Accessible-route details are still being verified
  • Fields may include grass, gravel, soil, and uneven ground
  • Ask about the most suitable current route before arrival
Operational details are still being finalized. Confirm current information before visiting.

Restrooms & Handwashing

Seasonal restroom and handwashing arrangements are still being finalized. Please call before visiting if restroom access will affect your trip.

  • Final facility locations require staff approval
  • Accessible-restroom and baby-changing details have not yet been confirmed
Operational details are still being finalized. Confirm current information before visiting.

Pets & Service Animals

The general pet policy is being finalized. Please leave pets at home unless a published event or PYO experience specifically allows them. Contact the market about current field access for service animals.

  • Event and PYO rules may be more restrictive in crop areas
  • Service-animal questions are handled separately from the pet policy
Operational details are still being finalized. Confirm current information before visiting.

Photography

Casual personal photography is welcome in open public areas unless signs or staff indicate otherwise. Professional, portrait, commercial, drone, tripod, or lighting-stand use requires advance coordination.

  • Respect other guests’ privacy
  • Stay in public areas
  • Do not block paths or farm operations
  • Use the facility inquiry form for professional sessions
Operational details are still being finalized. Confirm current information before visiting.

What to Bring

Dress for a working farm and the day’s forecast. Individual PYO experiences and events may add their own requirements.

  • Comfortable closed-toe shoes
  • Water and sun protection
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Reusable bag for market purchases
  • Booking confirmation or QR code for reserved activities

What to Expect

The Central Market is an active outdoor farm. Conditions change with the season, weather, crops, and work underway.

  • Uneven outdoor surfaces
  • Bees and other pollinators near flowers and crops
  • Moving farm equipment in operational areas
  • Seasonal dust, mud, heat, or insects
  • Check-in for reserved activities

Farm Guidelines

These guidelines protect visitors, crops, staff, and farm operations.

  • Remain in signed public areas
  • Supervise children at all times
  • Do not climb on equipment
  • Pick only where and when staff authorizes it
  • Respect plants, pollinators, and other guests
  • Follow staff instructions and dispose of trash properly
  • No smoking or vaping in public farm areas

Weather & Farm Conditions

Weather information is guidance only. Staff—not an automated forecast—decides whether operations continue, pause, or close. Check the current status before traveling.

  • Bring water during hot weather
  • Expect softer ground after rain
  • PYO and Events may post their own weather status