Harvest Joy This Season!

Spring is in the air! That means the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom, and so are farmers' markets. Although some markets are year-round, which is awesome, there are even more during the warmer months. To get in the spirit and welcome the springtime, let's look at some of the must-visit farmers' markets in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia!

*Please note that we found the most updated information available when we wrote the article. Be sure to visit the websites for each market for the most up-to-date details.

Farmers' Markets in Washington, D.C.:

• Capital Harvest on the Plaza
  • When: May–October, Wednesdays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Where: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
• 14&U Farmers' Market
  • When: May–November, Saturdays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Where: 14th and U Streets NW
• Bloomingdale Farmers' Market
  • When: May–December, Sundays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Where: 1st and R streets NW
• USDA Farmers Market
  • When: June 7–October 25, Fridays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Where: Outside of USDA Headquarters, the corner of Independence and 14th Street S.W.
• FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market
  • When: May 7–October 29, Tuesdays from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Where: The Park at CityCenter
• Ward 8 Farmers Market
  • When: June–September, Saturdays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Where: The Barns at Saint Elizabeth’s East
• Dupont Circle FRESHFARM
  • When: January 7–December 29, Sundays from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Where: 1600 20th St. NW

Maryland

• Historic City Farmers Market
  • When: June–September, every third Thursday from 3–7 p.m.
  • Where: 34 N Potomac Street Rear Parking Lot in Hagerstown
• Cheverly Community Market
  • When: May–October, Every other Saturday from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (plus holiday markets)
  • Where: Cheverly Community Center
• Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market FRESHFARM
  • When: January 6–December 28, Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Main season hours: April–December, 9 a.m. –1 p.m.
  • Where: Veterans Plaza
• Pike Central Farm Market
  • When: April 27–December 21, Saturdays from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Where: Parking Lot next to Bark Social
• Bethesda Farm Market
  • When: January–February, Sundays 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | March–December 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Where: Bethesda Elementary School

Virginia

• Fairfax Famers' Markets
  • When: May 11–October 26, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Where: 10500 Page Ave
• Cascades Farmers Market- Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Cooperative (LVHMC)
  • When: May–October, Sundays from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Where: 21060 Whitfield Dr. (Senior Center parking lot)
• Rosslyn FRESHFARM
  • When: May 1–October 30, Wednesdays from 3–7 p.m.
  • Where: Central Place Plaza
• Ballston FRESHFARM
  • When: April 4–November 21, Thursdays from 3–7 p.m.
  • Where: Welburn Square

These are just a few of the many farmers' markets worth visiting in the DMV area this spring. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know!

Happy spring and happy shopping!