Shop local! Support your neighborhood agriculture and promote sustainability by purchasing produce from Farmers Markets in your area! Our top picks for Famers’ Markets in our area that will be open this Holiday season are listed below:
1. The Community Farmers’ Market in Fairfax, VA: Held rain or shine every Saturday, you can enjoy all the usual seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus craft dog treats, local art, cheeses, plants, soaps, lotions, Tupperware, jewelry, pottery, textiles, eggs, pork, chicken, sausages, chorizos, tacos, and MORE!
2. Falls Church Farmers Market in Falls Church, VA: The City of Falls Church Farmers Market will be open during the COVID-19 pandemic with a “to go” format that complies with the guidelines from Governor Northam and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Pre-ordering is highly encouraged! Enjoy fresh produce, pastries, kombucha, mushrooms, microgreens, and more!
3. Old Town Farmers’ Market in Alexandria, VA: This Market is the oldest in the country! It’s held continuously at the same site and is the place that George Washington sent his produce from Mount Vernon to be sold. During peak season, this Famers’ Market has over 70 vendors offering just about everything!
4. Main Street Farmers & Artists Market in Gaithersburg, MD: This market is apart of the Eat Fresh Maryland program, which is fully committed to increasing access to fresh, local food for Marylanders of all backgrounds and incomes through federal nutrition benefits. Both markets accept WIC, FVC, and FMNP checks.
5. Fresh Farm in Dupont Circle, DC: Open year-round, the FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market is located in the heart of one of Washington, DC’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. For safe shopping, you can even reserve a shopping window on OpenTable!