Farmers' Markets in Alexandria
Old Town Farmers' Market
Market Square, 301 King St.
Saturdays, 7 a.m. - Noon
Open year-round
Free parking in the Market Square garage during Farmers' Market hours
No pets allowed during the Farmers' Market
Held each Saturday morning year-round, the farmers' market is an event that has been held at the Market Square plaza for over 260 years. In fact, Old Town Farmers' Market is the oldest farmers' market in the country which has been held continuously at the same site. George Washington sent his produce from Mount Vernon to be sold at the Farmer's Market. Today, the market offers residents of and visitors to Alexandria a way to reconnect to the past, while participating in an ongoing local and national tradition. During the peak season, there are more than 70 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, cheeses, breads, pastries, fresh pasta, pickled vegetables, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps, fabric art, and paintings.
*Composting Resource Recovery Station
Old Town North Farmers' Market
Montgomery Park, 901 North Royal St.
Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Sundays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Open year-round
Alexandria’ s favorite dog friendly Market is host to a wide variety of vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, gift items , easy take home meals and much more. Throughout the year the Old Town North Market accepts donations of healthy, nonperishable food for the Food Pantries of ALIVE, the Lazarus Ministry and the Alexandria Animal Welfare.
Participant in the SNAP Double Dollar Program. Double your SNAP Dollars when you buy produce.
*Composting Resource Recovery Station available Sundays only
Del Ray Farmers' Market
Corner of East Oxford & Mount Vernon Avenues
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon
Open year-round
The Del Ray Market is producer grown, with fresh vegetables and fruits in season. All year round, this market offers meats, eggs, fresh pasta and sauces, Amish cheese, yogurt, bakery goods, eggs, jams and jellies, fancy nuts, and bakery goods.
*Composting Resource Recovery Station
Four Mile Run Farmers' & Artisans Market
4109 Mt Vernon Ave.
Sundays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Accepts SNAP/EBT (Food Stamps)
The Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market brings fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels, provide an opportunity for local artisans and producers of goods to bring their wares to market, strive to reflect the diversity of the community, and improve the quality of life for Arlandria residents and visitors. It is part of an overall vision to expand and improve Four Mile Run Park and the surrounding neighborhood. The market is located at the entrance to Four Mile Run Park, where every day, walkers stroll up the park and bikers whiz down the Four Mile Run Trail that connects to Crystal City, DC, Shirlington and the Mount Vernon Trail. The market is managed by the Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market Management Team, in cooperation with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.
*Participant in the Double Dollar Program for SNAP beneficiaries English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
*Composting Resource Recovery Station
West End Farmers' Market
Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May through November 15
Multiple vendors lay out colorful displays of fresh, locally grown, in-season vegetables as well as sweet juicy berries, apples, pears, and seasonal peaches. A visitor can indulge in gourmet coffee, fresh-squeezed orange juice, fresh-baked pastries, and gourmet cheeses and yoghurts, while picking up a variety of fresh breads for the week.
*Composting Resource Recovery Station
The Market at Southern Towers
4901 Seminary Rd.
Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Formally known as the Southern Towers Farmers’ Market, The Market at Southern Towers is back and better than ever! The market will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will have a variety of expanded food options! In addition to fresh produce from local farmers, there are hot foods, fresh meats, bakery items and uniquely crafted products to enhance the farmers market experience. The SNAP/EBT program, with the Double Dollar incentive, will be available to use at this market. This program allows for SNAP beneficiaries to double the money spent at the market by matching the tokens requested (for example, if someone requests $20, they will receive an additional $20 to spend at the market). See you at The Market at Southern Towers!
*Participant in the Double Dollar Program for SNAP beneficiaries English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
*Composting Resource Recovery Station
Composting Resource Recovery Stations
The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services' Resource Recovery Division operates Resource Recovery Stations, located at four of the City's Farmers' Markets (Old Town, Del Ray, West End, & Four Mile Run). Staff will be on site to explain how to compost food and yard waste at home, and accept items for composting.