Hot dog! New vendor coming to Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market

(May 3, 2021) Ocean Pines relies on its weekly Farmers & Artisans Market for locally grown produce and other fresh foods, but market organizers also strive to make the experience fun for shoppers. With that in mind, a new option is coming to the year-round marketplace for the first time: a food cart vendor.   

Rick Krasnick introduced Big Ricky's Hot Dog Cart to the marketplace on Saturday, May 1. It will become a full-time part of the market, starting on Memorial Day weekend.  

"We try to make sure we offer something for everyone,” Market Manager David Bean said. "I felt like hot dogs was something that a lot of people would enjoy, while spending time shopping and enjoying the activities of the market.” 

 Krasnick, a resident of Ocean Pines, said he’s living his dream and is proud to be the first food cart vendor at the Ocean Pines market, now in its 10th year.  

“It is very exciting,” Krasnick said. He hopes the community will discover and embrace his unique hot dog business.  

“It is a perfect addition to the marketplace,” said Lenore Brady, who runs Stag Run Farm with her husband, Craig. 

The hot dog cart will offer several different toppings to choose from, like chili, cheese, sauerkraut and, for those who like their dogs dragged through the garden, broccoli rabe. Cups of chili will also be available for sale.  

Krasnick had fun naming his specialty hot dogs, including the Ricky Dude, Slick Rick, Ricky Robbie, Ricky Dicky, and Tricky Ricky. The Big Ricky is a dog with four toppings, chips and a cold drink. All specialty dogs are available as a combo meal. 

The cart will also offer condiments like ketchup, mustard and relish. 

Big Ricky's Hot Dog Cart can be found inside the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market at 239 Ocean Parkway. The marketplace at White Horse Park is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

For more information, visit /web/pages/farmers-artisans-market.