Richmond’s Farmers Markets
Spring means the start of farmers market season in Richmond! This town has tons to choose from, so we thought it’d be helpful to give you a brief rundown of some of the options in our area. And remember: get there early, stop by the ATM for cash, bring your own bags if you’ve got ‘em, and support your local growers!
North of the James Market
- Bryan Park (4540 Hermitage Road, exit 80 off of I-95)
- Runs May 4 through October 26
- Open Tuesdays (3pm to 7pm)
- Tons of free parking is available throughout the park.
Byrd House Market
- 224 S. Cherry Street (S. Linden Street and Idlewood Avenue, behind William Byrd Community House)
- Runs May through October
- Open Tuesdays (3:30pm to 7pm)
- Plenty of street parking is available.
Lakeside Farmers Market
- 6110 Lakeside Avenue (one block south of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens)
- Runs May through November
- Open Wednesdays (8am to 12pm; 3pm to 7pm) and Saturdays (8am to 12pm)
- Free parking is available in the adjacent lot.
West End Farmers Market
- 12450 Gayton Road (intersection of Gayton Road and Ridgefield Parkway)
- Runs April 24 through October 31
- Open Wednesdays (3pm to 7pm) and Saturdays (8am to 12pm)
- Parking is available.
17th Street Farmers Market
- 100 North 17th Street (17th and Main Streets)
- Runs from the end of April through the end of October
- Open Thursdays (8:30am to 4pm), Saturdays (9am to 4pm)
- Free parking is available during market hours at their lot on 18th and Grace Streets.
First Fridays at Quirk Gallery
- 311 W. Broad Street
- Runs monthly (except January)
- First Friday of the month (6pm to 9:30pm)
- Street parking available.
South of the James Market
- Forest Hill Park (Forest Hill Avenue and 42nd Street)
- Runs May 1 through December 4
- Open Saturdays (8am to 12pm)
- Free parking is available in the adjacent lot and there are always plenty of spots on the street.
Monument Market
- 2581 Monument Avenue (Monument Avenue and N. Robinson Street)
- Runs May 1 through October 2
- Open Saturdays (8am to 12pm)
- Street parking is available.
The Market at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
- 6000 Grove Avenue
- Runs May through October
- Open Saturdays (8am to 12pm)
- Street parking is available.
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2 comments on Richmond’s Farmers Markets
There is a full list and map of all farmers markets, community gardens, and local food restaurants over at http://www.richmondfoodsystem.org. Please have a look…
How can we get involved in the market? I’ve been looking for an application or something but I’ve been unable to find anything.