Farmers’ Markets
When and where various farmers’ markets can be found in the Northern Virginia area.
Green Spring Garden Markets
Do you like gardening? Here is your chance to plant shopping and get free gardening information. Local growers offer shrubs, native plants and wildflowers, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials and annuals at Green Spring Gardens.
Green Spring Gardens has a rich history with colonial origins. It’s also a museum and a national historic site. You may visit the Garden Gate Plant Shop and our two gift shops, where you’ll find gift ideas ranging from books and gardening gloves to china and wind chimes.
It is popular as a gold mine of information and inspiration for the home gardener. It provides a outdoor classroom for children to visit with their families and learn about plants and wildlife. These lessons include practical landscaping techniques that are appropriate for the Washington metro area.
Green Spring Gardens is a place that you must visit. It is located at Green Spring road, Alexandria. Place is open at From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m on May 8th. For information, call 703-642-5173.
Green Spring Gardens
4603, Green Spring Road
Alexandria, VA 22312-1428, United States
(703) 642-5173
Spring Farm Day: Frying Pan Farm Park
“Flying Pan Farm Park ” has a variety of attractions of both a historic and recreational nature. It has a historical value because of Frying Pan Spring Meeting House and The Old Floris Schoolhouse, which are located in the area. Frying Pan Spring Meeting House is listed on the ‘National Register of Historic Places’ and dating from the 18th century. The Old Floris Schoolhouse is believed to be constructed in 1911.
But the most attractive place is “Kidwell Farm”, which recreates a 1930s farm and still has many animals including cows and horses. The farm houses many animals and to be somewhere around the nature of 95% self-sufficient, meaning they grow their own food and feed the livestock with their produce which is quite impressive.
This is your chance to visit Flying Pan Farm Park watch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Milk cows and goats. Enjoy crafts, games and puppet shows. The fee is $5 per person. For information, call 703-437-9101.
Frying Pan Farm Park
2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 437-9101
Crystal City Farmers Market
Crystal City Farmers Market is located at Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th Streets | Crystal City
In 2010, the market is open on uesdays, May 11 – October 27 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
General Dynamics on Crystal Drive in Arlington VA
The market stretches from 18th to 20th street, lining both sides of the sidewalk with vendors.
Ballston Farmer’s Market
Ballston Farmer’s Market is located at Welburn Square at 9th Street North and North Stuart Street | Ballston
In 2010, the market is open on Every Thursday, starting May 2010 3 – 7 p.m.
Ballston Common Mall
Featuring produce, cheese, breads, gourmet sauces, maple syrup, and much more! Plus free lunchtime concerts and chefs’ demonstrations.
Arlington Farmers Market
Arlington Farmers Market is located at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard | Court House
In 2010, the market is open on Saturdays, year-round 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Clarendon Bvd near Court House Metro
Since 1979, with over 30 local vendors. Master Gardeners on site each week until 11 a.m. to diagnose and cure whatever ails your section of the great outdoors.
Old Town Farmers Market
Old Town Farmers Market is located at Market Square, 301 King Street.
In 2010, the market is open on Saturdays, 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. year round.
Market Square
People who come to Alexandria on Saturday mornings find themselves in a busy plaza where local farmers and artists have been selling their products since 1753. Old Town Alexandria’s Market Square is thought to be one of the nation’s oldest continually operating farmer’s markets, serving as a primary way Alexandria residents have typically obtained their meat, dairy, fish, fruits and vegetables
West End Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market is located at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive
In 2010, the market is open on Sundays, May through November from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dates and times subject to change.
Coming to the West End: Farmers' Market
Sunday mornings, from May to November, the West End Farmers Market vendors set up their colorful displays in the south parking lot of Ben Brenman Park. This outdoor market is one of a kind in the city’s west end. Multiple vendors lay out:
- colorful displays of fresh
- locally grown
- in-season vegetables as well as sweet juicy berries, apples, pears, and seasonal peaches.
Upper King Street Fresh Farmers Market
Upper King Street Fresh Farmers Market is located at King Street Gardens Park, 1806 King Street
In 2010, the market is open on Wednesdays, May through October from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m with dates and times subject to change.
Hanging Gardens
The Upper King Street Farmers Market offers area residents and commuters the opportunity:
