Looking for a different kind of holiday shopping experience? Juniper Farm, a woman-owned small farm and farmstand in Pikesville, is welcoming the season with a series of Holiday Happy Hours beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and continuing every Friday through Dec. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy free mulled wine by the fire, get creative at a DIY wreath bar, and browse the farmstand for holiday gifts, seasonal products and handcrafted goods from local makers. It’s an opportunity to shop small, discover independent local businesses and enjoy a little holiday atmosphere in a relaxed farm setting.
Featured makes and gifts may include (additional vendors may be announced)
- Artisanal bakes including breads and cookies from Wild Bear Breads (Lutherville/Timonium)
- Candles from A Woodland Magic (woman-owned, Silver Spring)
- Thoughtfully curated nature and farm-themed books for kids and adults
- DIY Wreath Bar
- Dried flower bouquets and decorations
- Garden tools and unique garden gifts
- Jalesa Makes – functional handmade pottery (Black, queer-owned, Baltimore)
- Juniper Farm Honey
- Juniper Special Cocoa Blends
- Juniper gourmet salt blends
- NA beverages from Modern World
- Watercolor painting sets and other craft items
The Juniper Farm farmstand offers a distinctive selection of locally produced goods, including honey, farm-fresh chicken and duck eggs, and handcrafted items from area artisans and makers. Visitors will also find seasonal farm products and other offerings that celebrate the bounty and creativity of the local community.
“Holiday Happy Hour is our way of bringing people together and giving them a chance to experience the farm during a special time of year,” says Sarah Acconcia, owner of Juniper Farm. “We love supporting local makers and small businesses, and we hope people will discover some unique gifts while enjoying a little time around the fire with us.”
Whether visitors are looking for locally made gifts, a creative holiday activity or simply a reason to get outside and enjoy the season, Juniper Farm offers a welcome alternative to the usual holiday shopping routine.
HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR DETAILS
- When: Every Friday, November 6–December 18, 2026
- Time: 4–7 p.m.
- Where: Juniper Farm, 500 Tristam Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208
- Highlights: Free mulled wine, fireside gathering, DIY wreath bar, holiday gifts and local-maker goods in the farmstand.