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Your guide to Richmond-area farmers markets

See where to stock up on seasonal produce around the city, from year-round shopping to in-season markets.

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RVA Big Market is year-round and dog-friendly.

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Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies. In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up dozens of farmers markets in the Richmond area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Plus, we made an interactive map of area markets — feel free to explore, endorse your faves with a like, and suggest new spots.

RVA BIG Market | Bryan Park off Hermitage Rd. | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Dozens of vendors each week with food trucks, coffee, and specialty products in addition to produce
  • Transportation: Several parking lots for cars, bike racks, or take GRTC Route 14 to Hermitage & Westbrook
  • Space: Outdoors

Lakeside Farmers Market | 6110 Lakeside Ave. | Saturdays + Wednesdays, year-round Saturdays, May-November Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Knowledgeable vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, and goods
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

PopUp Market RVA | The Diamond | Saturdays, April-October | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Features: A rotating selection of local artisans, food trucks, and live music every week
  • Transportation: Yellow, Green, and Blue lots available for parking, bike racks, or take GRTC Route 20 to The Diamond
  • Space: Outdoors

Birdhouse Farmers Market | 1507 Grayland Ave. | Tuesdays, May-November and online year-round | 3-6:30 p.m.

  • Features: Online shopping and pickup options
  • Transportation: Parking lot, space to lock bike, or take GRTC Route 78 to Idelwood & Temple
  • Space: Outdoors

Carytown Farmers Market | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave. | Sundays, May-October | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Produce, artisans, and a bluegrass jam every fourth Sunday
  • Transportation: Parking lots, bike racks, or take GRTC Route 20 to Freeman & Maplewood
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Special events: Typically hosts a holiday market in winter

Farmers Market at St. Stephen’s | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave. | Saturdays, year-round | Open 9 a.m.-12 p.m. October-April, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. May-September

  • Features: A weekly newsletter to keep up with vendors and learn recipes using market ingredients
  • Transportation: Parking lot, or take GRTC Route 77 to Grove & Three Chopt
  • Space: Indoor/Outdoor

South of the James Farmers Market | Forest Hill Park at New Kent + 42nd St. | Sundays, year-round | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Producer-only market with food trucks
  • Transportation: Parking lot, or take GRTC Route 2A/B to Forest Hill & 41st
  • Space: Outdoors

Dorey Park Farmers Market | 2999 Darbytown Rd., Henrico | Saturdays, June-October | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Sign up for the market newsletter for events, vendors, and volunteer opportunities
  • Transportation: Parking lot, accessible via Virginia Capital Trail (MM 41-42)
  • Space: Outdoors

West End Farmers Market | Discovery United Methodist Church, 13000 Gayton Rd., Henrico | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Artisans and farmers sell at this producer-only market with products from Virginia
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Manakin Market | 68 Broad Street Rd., Manakin Sabot | Saturdays, May-October | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Live music, chef demos, and activities for kids just outside Short Pump
  • Transportation: Parking lots
  • Space: Outdoors

Goochland Farmers Market | 1889 Sandy Hook Rd., Goochland | Tuesdays, May-September | 4-6:30 p.m.

  • Features: Produce, coffee, dried flowers, and live music
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Ashland Farmers Market | Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson St., Ashland | Saturdays, May-October | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Vendors may only sell products that they have grown, baked, or made within a 30-mile radius of Ashland
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Huguenot-Robious Farmers Market | The Great Big Greenhouse, 2051 Huguenot Rd., Chesterfield | Thursdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: Dog-friendly and stock up on plants at the greenhouse
  • Transportation: Parking lot, space to lock bikes
  • Space: Outdoors

Chesterfield County Farmers Market | 6701 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield | Wednesdays, May-September | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: Shop from growers/producers and culinary vendors for local flavor
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Farmers Market at Urban Farmhouse | 13849 Coalfield Commons Pl., Midlothian | Wednesdays, May-September | 4-6:30 p.m.

  • Features: Local produce, eggs, meat, bread, and specialty items
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

The Market at Magnolia Green | 17320 Hull Street Rd., Chesterfield | Saturdays, May-early October | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Locally grown produce and unique treasures from artisans
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

River Street Market | 30 River St., Petersburg | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Online shopping available, producer-only market
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Colonial Heights Farmers Market | 2600 Boulevard., Colonial Heights | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Fresh produce and specialty baked goods
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Prince George Farmers Market | Scott Park Pavilion, 6680 Courthouse Rd., Prince George | Saturdays, May-October | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Over 40 vendors with baked goods, herbs and veggies, and crafts
  • Transportation: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Did we leave your favorite market off the list? Let us know so we can add it to our guide.

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