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!

May 17, 2010; 12:00 PM • by RVANews staff

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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