The D.C. Metro area may be one of the largest in the country, but even with its bustling 95-corridor location, it’s surrounded by farms, sprawling landscape, and agricultural opportunities. And while Wegmans and our local stores have a great variety of local and organic favorites, you just can’t beat getting fresh foods straight from the source. Here’s a quick list of some of the many awesome farmers markets you can find this season in Washington, D.C.
Adams Morgan Farmers Market
Located in Unity Park (Columbia Rd. & Euclid St), this farmers market is one of the longest running in the area (for more than 50 years!). It’s open 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through December.
Visit https://admodc.org/adams-morgan-farmers-market/ for more information.
Capital Harvest on the Plaza
This seasonal market pops up on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza every Wednesday, spring through fall. In addition to fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit, shoppers can explore a variety of artisans with hand-crafted candles, jewelry, art, and more. This year’s first market is on May 1.
Get the full schedule and details at https://www.capitalharvestdc.com/.
Eastern Market
A local, year-round favorite, Eastern Market is located less than two blocks from the like-named metro station and has served as a community hub for more than 130 years. Both indoor and outdoor markets are available, and the variety is unparalleled.
Learn more at https://easternmarket-dc.org/.
Freshfarm
With more than 30 markets available throughout the greater DMV, Freshfarm is practically a household name. In addition to 19 markets throughout D.C. proper, it brings local vendors to numerous Northern Virginia suburbs. Vendors, size, and hours vary by location.
Find a market near you or learn more at https://www.freshfarm.org/markets.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
This year-round market runs every Saturday at 3200 Mount Pleasant St. NW. The market is deeply involved in the community it serves and is a producers’-only market with all vendors located within 125 miles of the market, furthering the market’s local impact.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/MtPFarMar/.
Palisades Farmers Market
Open year-round, this farmers market features an array of produce, meats, and artisan foods, along with global street foods. It’s open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 48th Place and MacArthur Blvd.
Learn more at http://palisadesfarmersmarket.com/.
Trinidad Farmers Market
Open on Sundays, this market specializes in local organic vendors. In addition to its regular producers, it occasionally hosts live music and entertainment.
Explore vendors and upcoming events at https://www.trinidadfarmersmarket.net/.
USDA Farmers Market
This market is just another one of the many things that makes living in our area unlike anywhere else in the nation. The USDA refers to its market as “the Department’s own ‘living laboratory’ for farmers market operations across the country,” and brings more than 30 farmers, ranchers, and small food businesses to market right outside USDA headquarters. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, June through October.
Find out more at https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/usda-farmers-market.
