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
Kingstowne Farmers Market
Last day: October 29
Fridays, 3pm – 7pm, Kingstowne Towne Center near Giant
Vienna Farmers Market
Last day: October 30
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, Vienna Community Center
Fairfax City Community Farmers Market
Last day(s): October 24 and October 30
Saturdays and Sundays, 9am – 1pm, Page Avenue
Wakefield Farmers Market
Last day: October 27
Wednesdays, 2pm – 6pm, Wakefield Park
Mosaic FRESHFARM Farmers Market
Last day: October 31
Thursdays, 3pm – 7pm, Strawberry Lane
*note: this market continues year-round on Sundays (see below)
Ending in November
Annandale Farmers Market
Last day: November 4
Thursdays, 8am – 12pm, Mason District Park
Oak Marr Farmers Market
Last day: November 10
Wednesdays, 8am – 12pm, Oak Marr Recreation Center
Herndon Farmers Market
Last day: November 4
Thursdays, 8am – 12:30pm, Old Town Herndon by the Red Caboose
McLean Farmers Market
Last day: November 12
Fridays, 8am – 12pm, Lewinsville Park
Lorton Farmers Market
Last day: November 21
Sundays, 9am – 1pm, VRE parking lot at Lorton Station Blvd.
Ending in December
Reston/Lake Anne Farmers Market
Last day: December 4
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, Lake Anne Village Center
McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Last day: December 22
Wednesdays, 8am – 12pm, Sherwood Library
Burke Farmers Market
Last day: December 18
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, VRE parking lot at Roberts Pkwy.
Springfield FRESHFARM Market
Last day: December 18
Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, Springfield Town Center
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)
NOVA Central Farm Market
Sundays, 9am – 1pm (April-December) and 8:30am – 1pm (January-March), Marshall High School
Oakton Year-Round* Farmers Market by FRESHFARM
Saturdays, 9am – 1pm, Unity of Fairfax 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-December) and 2pm – 6pm (January-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 2022. Or hit one of the abovementioned 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!
