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 itself runs 10 different markets throughout the year, and there are several other 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 farmers markets. Plus, keep reading for the rundown on October’s Fall Harvest Celebration, happening at several of the local markets.
Ending in October
Kingstowne Farmers Market
Last day: October 25
Fridays, 4pm – 7pm, Kingstowne Towne Center near Giant
Vienna Farmers Market
Last day: October 26
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, Vienna Community Center
Fairfax City Community Farmers Market
Last day(s): October 20 and October 26
Saturdays, 8am – 1pm and Sundays, 10am – 2pm, Page Avenue
Wakefield Farmers Market
Last day: October 30
Wednesdays, 2pm – 6pm, Wakefield Park
Ending in November
Annandale Farmers Market
Last day: November 7
Thursdays, 8am – 12pm, Mason District Park
Chantilly/Community Foodworks
Last day: November 11
Thursdays, 3:30pm – 7pm, St. Veronica Catholic Church
Oak Marr Farmers Market
Last day: November 13
Wednesdays, 8am – 12pm, Oak Marr Recreation Center
Herndon Farmers Market
Last day: November 14
Thursdays, 8am – 12:30pm, Old Town Center by Red Caboose
McLean Farmers Market
Last day: November 15
Fridays, 8am – 12pm, Lewinsville Park
Lorton Farmers Market
Last day: November 17
Sundays, 9am – 1pm, VRE parking lot in Lorton
Tysons/Community Foodworks
Last day: November 17
Sundays, 10am – 1pm, Tysons Corner Center
Springfield/Community Foodworks
Last day: November 23
Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, Springfield Town Center
Reston/Community Foodworks
Last day: November 27
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 3pm – 7pm, St. Johns Neuman Catholic Church
Ending in December
Reston/Lake Anne Farmers Market
Last day: December 7
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, Lake Anne Village Center
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Last day: December 18
Wednesdays, 8am – 12pm, Sherwood Library
Burke Farmers Market
Last day: December 21
Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, VRE parking lot in Burke
Mosaic FRESHFARM Market
Last day: December 29
Sundays, 9:30am – 2:30pm, Mosaic District
Year-Round
Falls Church Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8am/9am – 12pm, City Hall
Great Falls Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am – 1pm, Great Falls Village Center (summer) and Great Falls Grange (winter)
NOVA Central Farm Market
Sundays, 8:30am/9am – 1pm, George C. Marshall High School
Oakton/Community Foodworks
Saturdays, 9am – 1pm, Unity of Fairfax Church
Fall Harvest Celebration at Participating Markets
Image courtesy Fairfax Farm Markets
Enjoy the best of both worlds—the last of the summer harvest such as tomatoes, peppers, and peaches, plus fall favorites such as butternut squash, greens, and pumpkins at the free Fairfax County Farmers Markets Fall Harvest Celebration. Kids are invited to paint pumpkins, play fall harvest bingo, and show off their costumes. Talk to farmers about their growing methods, animal welfare practices, and how their products are made. Gift basket drawings are also a plus! Supplies limited, so arrive early!
Here’s where to find the Celebration(s):
Friday, October 25
Kingstowne Farmers Market
In the Giant parking lot, 5870 Kingstowne Towne Center, 4pm – 7pm
Wednesday, October 30
Wakefield Farmers Market
Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, 2pm – 6pm
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 2020. Or hit one of the abovementioned year-round markets while you wait!
What is your favorite product to pick up at a local farmers market? Tell us in the comments below or join the conversation on social at #FXVA or @VisitFairfax. Happy shopping!
