Lubber Run Farmers Market
When: Saturdays 8 a.m. – noon, April-November
Where: Corner of N. George Mason Drive and N. Henderson Road, Arlington (Buckingham)
Now entering its fourth year at Barrett Elementary School in Arlington’s Buckingham neighborhood, this seasonal weekend market features more than 20 vendors. Pick up prepared foods from Ana’s Twist, a women-owned Ecuadorian enterprise specializing in vegan soups, sorbet and gluten-free empanadas; madeleines from Arlington’s J’aime Madeleine; and hummus, Mediterranean dips and pita sandwiches from The Perfect Pita, based in Springfield. Guests can order in advance to pick up, or browse the market following one-way directional signs. Parking is available in the onsite lot and in the new garage at the Lubber Run Community Center. During the winter months, Lubber Run also hosts a market on Saturdays at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church (all pre-order and curbside pickup) with vendors from both the Lubber Run and Westover farmers markets.
McLean Farmers Market
When: Fridays, 8 a.m. – noon, May 7-Nov. 12
Where: Lewinsville Park (1659 Chain Bridge Road), McLean
Starting in May, the McLean Market will welcome several new vendors, including Cannabreeze CBD Hemp Farm near Lovettsville in Loudoun County; Memi’s Co., specializing in prepared dishes like quiches and Peruvian arroz con pollo; and Doughboy Creamery, a small batch ice cream purveyor out of Herndon. All vendors are producer-only, meaning they can only sell what they’ve raised, grown or made in their own farms and kitchens, and all farmers and producers must be located within a 125-mile radius of Fairfax County. This year, visitors can browse the market in groups of up to four people, but only one customer can approach a stall at a time. Online orders are strongly encouraged.
Mosaic FreshFarm Market
When: Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., April-December (winter hours 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., January-March)
Where: 2910 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District)
This all-season Sunday market in the middle of the Mosaic District in Merrifield features dozens of booths, including honey from Rock Hill Honey Bee Farms in Stafford; coffee from Zeke’s Coffee in Baltimore; and fresh mozzarella from Caputo Brothers Creamery. New this season: greens from Green Planet Farms in Burke; ready-to-cook globally-inspired meals from Mapp’d; and oysters from Sapidus Farms in Virginia’s Northern Neck.
Rosslyn FreshFarm Market
When: Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27 (plus, a pop-up flower market on Saturdays through May 8)
Where: 1800 N. Lynn St., Arlington (Rosslyn – Central Place Plaza)
This small Wednesday afternoon market near the Rosslyn Metro features dairy products from Cheese Goatees in West Virginia; fruits, vegetables and berries from Virginia’s Diaz Berries and Veggies and Black Rock Orchard; and locally prepared foods ranging from kimchi to Austrian strudels. On Saturdays through May 8 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Rosslyn is hosting a pop-up flower market featuring local plants, flower and herb vendors, plus home goods from makers like Bethany Slater Ceramics and Joyful Bath Co. The pop-up will also offer a few virtual and in-person events, such as home plant care workshop and a flower arranging class with D.C.’s Blue Ribbon Floral.
Westover Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 8 a.m. -noon, May-November (winter hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., December-April)
Where 1644 North McKinley Road, Arlington (Westover Library Plaza)
Every Sunday, the street in front of the Westover Library features long row of fresh fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, pastries, meat, fish and dairy. Enter on Washington Blvd. and follow the single-line of traffic. Pre-ordering is encouraged, and several vendors offer grab-and-go options. Try vegan bonbons and macaroons from BrainSnac, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Dmitri Olive Farms, and jams, relish, chutneys and other condiments from Great Valley Farms. Plus, Nordic provisions like gravlax and gooseberry jam from K-bröd in Montgomery County, Maryland.