Fall is synonymous with harvest time and there’s no better way to reap the rewards of a prosperous fall bounty than by exploring the area’s vast number of Farmers Markets. Fairfax County Government runs 10 different markets throughout the year, and there are several other independent community-run markets each week as well.
As the year winds down, here’s a reminder of where to find the freshest produce and yummy local goods at Fairfax County fall farmers markets.
Ending in October
Farm Market at The PARC
Last day: October 19
Thursdays, 12pm - 7pm, The PARC at Tysons
Wakefield Farmers Market
Last day: October 25
Wednesdays, 2pm – 6pm, Wakefield Park
Kingstowne Farmers Market
Last day: October 27
Fridays, 3pm – 7pm, Kingstowne Center near Giant
Vienna Farmers Market
Last day: October 28
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, Vienna Community Center
Fairfax City Community Farmers Market
Last day(s): October 22 and October 28
Saturdays and Sundays, 9am – 1pm, 10500 Page Avenue
Ending in November
Annandale Farmers Market
Last day: November 2
Thursdays, 8am – 12pm, Mason District Park
Oak Marr Farmers Market
Last day: November 8
Wednesdays, 8am – 12pm, Oak Marr Recreation Center
Herndon Farmers Market
Last day: November 9
Thursdays, 8am – 12:30pm, Old Town Herndon by the Red Caboose
McLean Farmers Market
Last day: November 17
Fridays, 8am – 12pm, Lewinsville Park
Lorton Farmers Market
Last day: November 19
Sundays, 9am – 1pm, VRE parking lot at Lorton Station Blvd.
Ending in December
Reston/Lake Anne Farmers Market
Last day: December 2
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, Lake Anne Village Center
McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Last day: December 20
Wednesdays, 8am – 12pm, Sherwood Library
Burke Farmers Market
Last day: December 16
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, VRE parking lot at Roberts Pkwy.
Year-Round
Falls Church Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm (April-December) and 9am – 12pm (January-March), City Hall
Great Falls Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am – 1pm, Great Falls Village Center (summer) and Great Falls Grange (winter)
Oakton Year-Round* Farmers Market by FRESHFARM
Saturdays, 9am – 1pm, Oakton United Methodist Church
*closed Christmas Day & New Years Day
Mosaic FRESHFARM Market
Sundays, 9am – 2pm (April-December) and 10am – 2pm (January-March), District Avenue
Reston Year-Round Farmers Market by FRESHFARM
Wednesdays, 3pm – 7pm (April-October) and 2pm – 6pm (November-March), St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Many of these markets will be back up in the spring, so if you can’t stop by before the end of the year, keep tabs on our site for when they reopen in 2024. Or hit one of the above-mentioned year-round markets while you wait!
What is your favorite product to pick up at our Washington, DC area farmers' markets? Tell us in the comments below or join the conversation on social at #FXVA or @VisitFairfax. Happy shopping!