Find the perfect home-grown ingredients in Virginia!

Farmers Markets are the place to fill your sack with ripe-from-the-vine vegetables and freshly-plucked fruits. These are just a few of Virginia’s many farmers markets — keep exploring the markets below so you can shop and eat like a local. 

Virginia Farmers Markets

Old Town Alexandria’s Market Square Farmer’s Market is thought to be one of America’s oldest continuously operating farmer’s markets, with vendors selling their produce and goods since 1753. Open every Saturday from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Another one of Virginia’s oldest farmers markets in continuous use, the Historic Roanoke City Market has been operating since 1882, with the first permanent Market Building completed in 1886. The market is open year-round, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shop for fresh produce, local gifts, and more at two of Richmond's favorite farmers markets. The BIG Market takes place at Bryan Park on the city's Northside on Saturdays, then the smaller South of the James Market sets up on Sundays at Forest Hill Park.

The Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market is open year-round and features seasonally available vegetables and fruits, a butcher shop and seafood market, dairy products, floral arrangements, a candy store, and bakery, as well as a variety of home, garden, and specialty stores.

Located in downtown Charlottesville on Water Street, the Charlottesville City Market is open Saturdays April-November 8 a.m.-1 p.m. You’ll find fresh produce, grass fed meats, cheeses, jams, and jellies, handmade jewelry and pottery, and fresh roasted coffee.