Fresh Farewell & New Horizons: Celebrating 9 Years of Impact and a Bright Future at Pennsylvania Avenue Market!
February 22, 2025 @ 12:00PM — 4:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Pennsylvania Avenue Market at the Fresh at the Avenue and Murray's stand. : 1700 Pennsylvania Ave Baltimore, MD 21217 Get Directions

Fresh Farewell & New Horizons: Celebrating 9 Years of Impact and a Bright Future at Pennsylvania Avenue Market!
Join Us for the 9th Anniversary Celebration of Fresh at The Avenue!
Celebrate community, healthy living, and the incredible legacy of Fresh at The Avenue at our 9th Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 PM to 4:30 PM at the Pennsylvania Avenue Market (inside the Murrays space and Fresh at The Avenue stands).
This interactive event will bring neighbors, partners, and friends together for an unforgettable day of fellowship and inspiration as we honor the legacy of Fresh at The Avenue. This year’s celebration is particularly significant as it will be the final celebration at the Pennsylvania Avenue Market before its renovation and closure until late 2026. Let’s mark the end of an incredible era and usher in a brighter future for our community.
Event Highlights:
- Hands-On Cooking Demonstrations: Guided by talented community chefs, attendees will learn to prepare healthy and delicious meals using portable cooktops.
- Annual Kale Cookoff Challenge: We are seeking 4 chefs to compete in our famous cookoff, showcasing creative kale recipes. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second-place winners, making it a fun and competitive highlight!
- Chef Demos: Looking for 2 chefs to lead engaging cooking demos. Gifts will be provided to show our appreciation for your participation!
- Fun Market Games: Engage in interactive activities that bring the community together in the spirit of connection and collaboration.
- Appreciation Awards: Honoring the pioneers who laid the foundation for Fresh at The Avenue and helped nurture its growth over the years.
- Special Discounts: Enjoy a 20% discount on all produce purchases for EBT users, seniors, and members of No Boundaries Coalition, Inc.
- Sign up to cook or volunteer here https://forms.gle/Wqaw7NERAsopFfyQ6
- Check out the last few years Fresh 8th Anniversary & Fresh 7th Anniversary
Why Attend?
This celebration is more than just an event; it’s a call to action for the community to gather, reflect, and unite. We’ll honor the legacy of Fresh at The Avenue while looking ahead to the exciting opportunities awaiting us post-renovation. Your presence is vital in this transition as we strengthen the bonds of community and continue to promote healthy eating and sustainable practices.
Support Fresh’s Mission:
All produce revenue from the event will contribute to the sustainability of Fresh’s programming and outreach initiatives, ensuring we can continue to serve Central West Baltimore with fresh, healthy, and affordable food.
If you’re interested in participating as a chef for the Kale Cookoff or a cooking demo, please contact us at hfj@noboundariescoalition.com or 667-273-0779.
Let’s come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of Fresh at The Avenue. Save the date—Saturday, February 22, 2025—and join us for a day of food, fun, and community impact!