Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area) Farmer's Markets: Find a local farmer's market near you in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area) for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins, organic foods,local produce and more!

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Looking for a local, true farmer's market in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area)? Scroll down this page and you will see the farm markets, farm stands, roadside stands, produce markets, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and seasonal community farmer's markets in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area), sorted by county. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.

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What's in season in January 2025, and other timely information:

January brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and early onions, and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas, strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.

Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area) Farmer's Market Listings in 2025, by county

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Albemarle County

Albemarle Farmers Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, porta-potties
340 Town Center Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Phone: (434) 975-2913. Email: [email protected]. Open: Each Saturday, May - September, 8:30am to 1:00 pm. Directions: From North of Albemarle - Seminole Trail (rt 29) - right on Towncenter Drive - left onto Towncenter Lane. From South Of Albemarle - Seminole Trail (rt 29) - Left on Towncenter Drive - Left onto Towncenter Lane. GPS: 340 Towncenter Lane, Charlottesville. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Some vendor accepting credit/debit as well as cash/check. also selling meats, eggs, baked goods, crafts and prepared foods. (ADDED: February 13, 2019)
Carter Mountain Orchard - Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, cherries, corn (sweet), melons, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Phone: 434-977-1833. Alternate Phone: 434-977-0619. Fax: 434-979-0341. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Peaches approx June 20th through August 20 Thursday, Apples approx August 10th through November 15th; Apple Harvest Festival 1st and 2nd weekends of October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Charlottesville. Located next to Monticello and Michie Tavern. Bakery featuring apple cider donuts, pies, cookies, ice cream, and Mountain Grille features concessions on weekends. Apple Cider, Apple Butter, pumpkins, gourds. Country Store has local crafts, gourmet food items, jams and jellies, and more. Hay rides every weekend in September and October, weather permitting. Senior Citizen discounts every Tuesday. Apple Harvest Festival first 2 weekends each October - live music, crafts, food. (UPDATED: February 23, 2010)
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1351 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932. Phone: 434-823-1583. Alternate Phone: 434-977-0619. Fax: 434-823-1593. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries May 10 to June 20, Sweet Cherries June 10 to July 15, Peaches June 15 to September 1, Apples September 25 to November 15, Pumpkins September 25 to November 1. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Newly expanded farm market with fresh picked fruit, local vegetables, ciders, jams and jellies, local crafts, and gifts. Ice Cream Parlor serves up frozen yogurt, soft serve ice cream, sundaes, shakes, and baked goodies. Fudge kitchen features fresh fudge in lots of flavors! Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days, 1st weekend in August each year. (UPDATED: February 23, 2010)
Artisan and Farmers Market at Easton's Furniture - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Crafts, artistic products, etc, concessions / refreshment stand
3680 Richmond Rd, Keswick, VA 22901. Phone: (434) 566-1223. Alternate Phone: (434) 295-6302. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our Facebook Page for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: October 16, 2020)

Appomattox County

Village Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
206 Village Garden Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522. Phone: (434) 352-5889. Alternate Phone: (434) 660-3281. Email: [email protected]. Open: As Available or in - Season. Directions: Do Not Try to Find Us by Using GPS! Our county hasn't advanced that far!!! From the Kroger Shopping Center in Appomattox, Turn left at the Light. Take the 1st Appomattox Exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Highway 26. Go 5 Miles, and just past the country store on the right, turn Right onto Oakville Road. Go 2 miles, and Village Gardens is on the Left. Click here for a map and directions. Christmas is a busy time for us, and we produce more than 500 wreaths by hand in a season; Early orders will ensure that you have your wreath when you want it; We also keep wreaths on hand for our walk-in customers!. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We are a full service nursery and garden center. We have seasonal crops of annuals, vegetables for planting, as well as a spectacular selection of mums in the fall and poinsettias for the winter. Contact us for Great Fundraising Opportunities and Educational tours!. Please call ahead for advisement of specific crops available. (ADDED: August 11, 2009)

Buckingham County

Gruntngobbles Farm - No pesticides are used, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown),
1366 Hundley Branch Road, Scottsville, VA 24590. Phone: 434-286-2464. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday, 7:30 to Noon. Directions: Call for directions and picking info. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. We anticipate the Blueberry U-Picking to be available starting on or about May 30 2013. Farmer's Market Saturday 8:30 AM to 12:30 at Scottsville Pavilion. (ADDED: May 17, 2013)

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Fluvanna County

Layz S Ranch - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
2253 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963. Phone: 434-591-0898. Email: [email protected]. Open: Tuesday, 2pm to 6pm, and Saturday, 8am to 12pm; May 1 to October 31. Directions: 2.2 miles from Palmyra on Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Visit our website for more details!. (ADDED: September 10, 2012)

Louisa County

Mineral Farmer's Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
81 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, VA 23117. Phone: (540) 854-7626. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, May through October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Please check the website for various theme days and special events. Pastured pork, grass-fed beef, free range chicken. (UPDATED: October 06, 2013) (ADDED: January 25, 2010)

Madison County

5 Rider 's Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Covered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, figs, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, farm animals
3849 Twymans Mill Road, Orange, VA 22960. Phone: 540-672-7479. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 days a week from dawn till dusk. Directions: Route 15 Madison County to route 614 Twymans Mill Road down state route 1.3 miles farm on right. Payment: Cash, Check. Our Farm Stand has a fall garden replanted. We will have till frost tomatoes, green bean, several types of greens, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce turnips pumpkins, gourds. (UPDATED: September 15, 2015) (UPDATED: September 11, 2014) (ADDED: September 09, 2014)
Sunrise Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, all produce is sustainably grown, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (Autumn, black), tomatoes,
1168 Spring Branch Road, Brightwood, VA 22715. Phone: (540) 407-1424. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday, daylight hours. Directions: Near the intersection of Spring Branch and Thoroughfare Road. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry season typically mid May to third week June; Blackberry season typically mid June through July; Tomatoes July through September;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. At times may be the honor system. We strive to grow healthy produce to help you eat healthier. (UPDATED: February 16, 2018)

Nelson County

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Covered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, pumpkins, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
165 Old Ridge Road, Lovingston, VA 22949. Phone: (540) 456-7339. Email: [email protected]. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting September 26th and ending November 8th; Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 10pm, Sundays from 10am to 6pm; Open Columbus Day (Monday, October 12) from 10am to 6pm. Directions: From Charlottesville: Take 64W to Exit 118A for US-29 SOUTH, then drive about 22 miles & turn left on State Route 786. Follow signs up the hill. From Lynchburg: Take 29N for about 34 miles, then turn right onto State Road 786. Follow signs up the hill From Richmond: Take 95N to 64W, then Exit 118A for US-29 SOUTH. Drive about 22 miles & turn left on State Route 786. Follow signs up the hill. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Have a blast in our 5 acre corn maze with fun puzzles and challenges, romp and play in our huge kids courtyard of fun, with giants slides, pumpkin slingshots, tire swings, corn tires, hay bale maze and other mini mazes, and farm animals. Rent a private party area (private party area with table and benches conveniently located near the courtyard of fun) for 2 hour periods (10am-12, 12:30-2:30, 3-5pm). Or rent a private campfire for the night maze! Have your own private campfire with bench seating and picnic table (either 5:30-7:30pm or 8-10pm). Stock up on apple butter, fruit preserves and jellies, pumpkin butter, salsa, BBQ sauce, pickles, apple juice, baking mixes, teas & honey. (ADDED: August 11, 2020)
Critzer Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), restrooms
9388 Critzers Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920. Phone: (540) 241-3305. Email: [email protected]. Open: SEE THEIR WEBSITE. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Open for Ice cream. (UPDATED: April 19, 2021)

Orange County

Liberty Mills Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, Honey from hives on the farm, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours, group reservations
9166 Liberty Mills Road, Somerset, VA 22972. Phone: 434-882-6293. Alternate Phone: 434-882-MAZE. Email: [email protected]. Open: Seasonally, Tuesday, 3 pm to 5 pm; Thursday 3 pm to 6 pm; Saturday 12 pm to 3 pm or call for an appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: May to June; Contact for hours and days. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. No pets, smoking or alcohol allowed on the farm at any time. Liberty Mills Farm is a new farm in Somerset, VA, established May 2010. Check our website and Facebook pages often for specials, events, coupons and more!.(UPDATED: January 30, 2015) (ADDED: August 16, 2010)
The Market at Grelen - Uses integrated pest management practices, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, Uncovered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, apples, asparagus, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, flowers, melons, onions, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
15111 Yager Road, Somerset, VA 22972. Phone: 540-672-7268. Alternate Phone: 540-672-5462. Email: [email protected]. Open: May thru September. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. The Market at Grelen is a year-round destination farm market and garden shop on a 600-acre tree nursery in Somerset, VA (Grelen Nursery, Inc). In addition to produce, honey, flowers, plants, shrubs, we carry high-quality gardening gifts and supplies. Grelen Nursery offers superior landscaping, hardscaping, planting, and maintenance services. For more information, please email us. Check our website and facebook page for up-to-date information on what's ripe and available. Also available are herbs, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, flowering perennials and a variety of indoor and outdoor flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees. (UPDATED: February 25, 2013)