Best Farmers Markets Near Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia
Farmers markets across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are thriving with local flavor. From just-picked produce to small-batch goods, these markets are go-to spots for commercial chefs, foodservice operators, and food lovers looking to source fresh local ingredients and spark new menu ideas. Whether you’re building a seasonal special or just exploring what’s in demand, here’s a roundup of markets worth checking out in the DMV.
Farmers Markets in Washington, D.C.
Eastern Market
Located at 225 7th Street SE, Eastern Market is one of D.C.’s oldest public markets, serving the Capitol Hill community for over 150 years. This year-round market features both indoor and outdoor spaces where shoppers can find fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts.
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Indoor Market: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 AM–6 PM; Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM
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Outdoor Farmers Market: Tuesday, 12 PM–4 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM–4 PM
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Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market
Operated by FRESHFARM, a nonprofit that supports sustainable agriculture and food access in the Mid-Atlantic, this market is a key stop for local, high-quality foods. With over 50 vendors, it offers a broad range of fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, baked goods, and prepared items. It’s open year-round.
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Hours: Sunday, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Mount Vernon Triangle FRESHFARM Market
Located at 5th and I Streets NW, this seasonal market runs from April to November. It offers everything from just-picked produce to meats, cheeses, baked goods, and pantry staples.
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Hours: Saturday, 9 AM–1 PM
Foggy Bottom FRESHFARM Market
Set up at 23rd and I Streets NW, this weekday market brings farm-fresh goods to the GWU area and surrounding neighborhoods. Open from April through November, it features fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals.
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Hours: Wednesday, 3 PM–7 PM
Maryland Farmers Markets (near D.C.)
Bethesda Central Farm Market
One of the largest in the region, this market at 7600 Arlington Rd features over 100 vendors. Open year-round, it offers meats, fish, cheeses, produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and flowers.
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January–February: Sunday, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
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March–December: Sunday, 9 AM–1:30 PM
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Downtown Silver Spring FRESHFARM Market
This busy weekend market at 1 Veterans Place runs year-round and is packed with farm-fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and specialty items.
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Hours: Saturday, 9 AM–1 PM
Farmers Markets in northern Virginia near D.C.
Old Town Alexandria Farmers Market
Held at 301 King Street, this is the longest continuously running farmers market in the country. The year-round market includes a wide array of products: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy, fresh pasta, baked goods, flowers, and handmade art and crafts.
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Hours: Saturday, 7 AM–12 PM
Arlington Courthouse FRESHFARM Market
Located at 1400 N Courthouse Rd, this market is open all year and offers local produce, meats, dairy products, baked goods, and prepared foods.
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Hours: Saturday, 8 AM–12 PM
Reston Farmers Market
Operating from April through December at 1609-A Washington Plaza N, the Reston Famers Market is a popular spot known for flowers, cheeses, fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and prepared foods.
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Hours: Saturday, 8 AM–12 PM
Ballston FRESHFARM Market
Conveniently located in Welburn Square, this weekday market runs from April through November. Shoppers can find seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked items, and snacks.
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Hours: Thursday, 3 PM–7 PM
Falls Church Farmers Market
Run by the City of Falls Church and located at 300 Park Avenue, this year-round market is a long-standing community hub. Shoppers can explore a diverse selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, baked goods, flowers, and international specialty items.
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Pair Your Farmers Markets Ingredients with the Right Kitchen Equipment
There are many farmers markets located throughout the Metro Washington, D.C. areas, including in northern Virginia and southern Maryland. No matter where you’re at in relation to the Beltway, though, you can visit the Alto-Hartley foodservice equipment showroom to find the equipment you need to put your ingredients to the test. We’re open to the general public so stop in for any equipment or supplies needed to help serve some great, nutritious local fruit, vegetables, and meats.
