50 Farmers Markets in DC for 2025
Washington DC is home to many large and thriving farmers markets throughout the city, offering everything from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to locally fresh and made goods. A lot of these markets sell produce, prepared foods, and crafts all year round, with some only selling during the warmer months. Read through for a guide to some of the best farmers markets across DC.
Many of these farmers’ markets in DC also have benefit programs like WIC, Produce Plus, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs to make fresh food more accessible to all.
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Ward 1 Farmers Markets
1. Adams Morgan Farmers Market
- Ward: 1
- Location: Unity Park, Euclid St NW & Columbia Rd NW
- Hours: Sat, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Operation by Month: May-Dec
- Website: N/A
- Nearest Metro: Woodley Park
- Bus Lines: 42, 43, 90, 96, L2
- Social Media: @adamsmorganfarmersmarket
The farmers market at Unity Park runs every Saturday morning. Its FARM supplier, Licking Creek Bend Farm, has been an important local staple in the Adams Morgan neighborhood for over 50 years. They provide fresh, pesticide-free produce, naturally grown from Pennsylvania’s Appalachian foothills.
2. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
- Ward: 1
- Location: 3200 Mount Pleasant St NW
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM–1 PM (Jan–March); Sat, 9 AM–1 PM (April–Dec)
- Operation by Month: Jan-Dec
- Website: N/A
- Nearest Metro: Columbia Heights
- Bus Lines: 42, H2, H4, H8, S2, S9
- Social Media: @mtpfm
The farmer’s market at Mount Pleasant Plaza serves seasonal produce and just-harvested vegetables from the Chesapeake Bay watershed straight to the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Sometimes, they serve artisanal cheese, fresh flowers, and even baked goods from local favorites like Atwater Bakery.
The market can get busy in warmer months, while serving a cozier selection in winter months. Also, it’s best to arrive early for the best selection, especially during winter when vendors are limited.
3. FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Market (Wed)
- Ward: 1
- Location: Park Road NW and 14th St NW
- Hours:
- Wed, 3 PM–7 PM (May 1–Nov 27)
- Sat, 10 AM–1 PM (Jan–March); Sat, 9 AM–1 PM (April–Dec)
- Operation by Month: Jan-Dec
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Columbia Heights
- Bus Lines: 52, 54, 59
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
The FreshFarm Market at Columbia Heights Plaza opens on a Wednesday for your midweek grocery needs. Expect vendors like Atwater’s, House of Empanadas, JudyMakesJuices, and producers like Mickley’s Orchard and Farm Market, as well as Pleitez Produce Farm.
Beside Wednesdays, their farmers markets are most active with more variety during the weekend, featuring fresh produce and authentic Mexican food variety to match the neighborhood’s diversity. The market offers baked goods, cheese, dairy, and fresh local produce.
You’ll find vendors like Tae-Gu Kimchi, Zeke’s Coffee, King Mushrooms, El Sabor Del Taco, and Ben’s Produce, among others, which cannot be seen during Wednesdays at the Columbia Heights farmers market.
4. Common Good City Farm
- Ward: 1
- Location: 300 V St NW
- Hours: Wed, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Operation by Month: May 7–Nov 5
- Website: commongoodcityfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Shaw/Howard U
- Bus Lines: G2, G8, 63, 64, 70, 79, 90, 92, 96
- Social Media: @commongoodcityfarm
This farmers market is a public open space on a farm, dedicated to providing food justice and sustainable agriculture. Every Wednesday, people can access fresh and locally grown produce under the pavilion at the farm.
As a nonprofit farm, they give people pay-what-you-can options to promote a welcoming space for people to see urban farming in action while making fresh, nutritious food available to everyone, no matter their income.
5. NoMa Farmers Market
- Ward: 1
- Location: 3rd St NE between M & N Sts NE
- Hours: Thurs, 4 PM–8 PM
- Operation by Month: April 24–Oct 31
- Website: nomabid.org
- Nearest Metro: NOMA-Gallaudet
- Bus Lines: 90, 92
- Social Media: @noma.bid
Starting at 4 PM, NoMa serves locals with ready-to-eat meals, live music, and outdoor seating to go along with its farmers market. It’s the best shop stop for evening commuters or after-hours shoppers looking for produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal cheese, and baked goods.
Ward 2 Farmers Markets
6. Half Street Central Farmers Market
- Ward: 2
- Location: 1250 Half Street SE
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: May 3–Dec 20 (closed Nov 29 – Thanksgiving)
- Website: centralfarmmarkets.com
- Nearest Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark
- Bus Lines: 612, P6, V4, 735, 850
- Social Media: @halfstreet_centralfarmmarket
If you want more options for fresh veggies, treats, baked goods, and cheeses for a gourmet brunch, the farmers market at Half Street is a one-stop market for 30+ farmers and food makers from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Those heading to Nats Park for a game can swing by the market for fresh bites or a picnic before the game. You can bring your dogs and kids along too. There’s table seating, live music, chef demos, kids’ activities, and convenient parking at 1st and N Street.
7. Freshfarm Dupont Circle Market
- Ward: 2
- Location: 1600 20th St NW
- Hours: Sun, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 5–Dec 28
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Dupont Circle
- Bus Lines: 42, N2, N4, N6, D6
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
Named one of the best farmers markets by The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times, the farmers market at Dupont Circle has to be at the top of your list for places to buy your goods. At peak season, like spring, you can find more than 50 farmers and producers to buy from, with everything you need for the week ahead, like organic fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, freshly baked bread, pasta, cheese, and small-batch spirits and beers.
There’s a great variety here at Dupont Circle, and it’s a great stop after your jog when you need to grab a morning coffee, pick up farm-fresh eggs, try jams and jellies, and eat gluten-free foods or gourmet dumplings. You should check it out a few times, but not as a regular market if it’s far from where you live. Also, you might want to leave dogs at home as pets are discouraged at the farmers market.
8. Freshfarm CityCenterDC Market
Ward: 2
- Location: 1098 New York Ave NW
- Hours: Tues, 11 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: May 6–Oct 28
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Mcpherson Square
- Bus Lines: G8, X2, 62, S2
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
City Center DC’s farmers market is located in a luxury shopping district that runs midday and for short hours only, but it’s often a favorite among professionals, shoppers, and food lovers who want to grab a quick lunch mid-shopping or work. The market features food picks for lunch like gourmet options, wood-fired pizzas, falafel wraps, and, of course, farm-fresh produce.
9. Freshfarm Foggy Bottom Market
- Ward: 2
- Location: 901 23rd St NW
- Hours: Wed, 3 PM–7 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 8-Dec 31
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom-Gwu
- Bus Lines: 32, 33, 36
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
Foggy Bottom has a producer-only farmers market that houses only local farmers, bakers, and specialty food makers together to sell fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised eggs, seafood, and organic meats. If you’re at Foggy Bottom on a Wednesday afternoon, you might get lucky and be able to see chef demos or try free tastings!
10. Arcadia Mobile Market at Wah Luck
- Ward: 2
- Location: Wah Luck House 800 6th Street NW
- Hours: Thurs, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
- Bus Lines: 80, X2, P6
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
Every Thursday, you can find the Arcadia Market on wheels at Wah Luck serving local fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. It’s a portable farm stand that serves to bring sustainably grown food directly to underserved communities around Washington, DC. Also, your money can go twice as far if you have SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP benefits.
11. Freshfarm By the White House Market
- Ward: 2
- Location: 810 Vermont Ave NW
- Hours: Thurs, 11 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: April 3–Nov 20
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Farragut North Mcpherson Square
- Bus Lines: G11, 3Y, 32, D6, S2, X2
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
The farmers market located near the White House in downtown Washington, DC is a quick, easy stop for local ingredients you’ll need for lunch and dinner. It’s a midday, lunchtime market that serves gourmet hamburgers, tacos, Chinese dumplings, and wood-fired pizzas, among other things.
12. Rose Park Farmers Market
- Ward: 2
- Location: 26th St NW and O St NW
- Hours: Wed, 3 PM–7 PM
- Operation by Month: May 1–Oct 30
- Website: roseparkdc.org
- Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom-Gwu
- Bus Lines: G2
- Social Media: @roseparkfarmersmarket
Rose Park farmers market is a volunteer-led and producer-only market, serving you herbs, cheese, meats, and farm-fresh produce every Wednesday. Sometimes they serve you specials like filled pasta in smoked mozzarella & mushroom agnolotti, or a fresh catch like live lobsters.
Ward 3 Farmers Markets
13. Freshfarm Cleveland Park Market
- Ward: 3
- Location: 3426 Connecticut Ave NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: April 5–Dec 20
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Cleveland Park
- Bus Lines: 96
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
Located on Connecticut Avenue NW, the farmers market is near the Cleveland Park Metro. You can shop delicacies, fresh produce, meats, and readily-prepared foods each weekend. It also has the best of DC’s regional food scene with great restaurants nearby, so it’s easy to make a good morning out of your market visit on a Saturday.
14. Maret School Farmers Market
- Ward: 3
- Location: 3000 Cathedral Ave NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan1 –Dec 31
- Website: twinspringsfruitfarm.com
- Nearest Metro: Cleveland Park
- Bus Lines: 96
- Social Media: @twinspringsfruitfarm
If you need a farmers market focused on local produce, the Twin Springs Fruit Farm serves exceptional quality and variety at the Maret School market. Some of their best food picks are orchard-fresh apples, berries, leafy greens, and greenhouse-grown tomatoes.
Twin Springs’ farming methods are responsibly done like releasing predator insects instead of chemical sprays, and they offer pre-order options at their online shop for accessibility and convenience. If you want to make the most of your market haul, try their recipes for carrot soup and fresh arugula pesto, seen on their website.
15. Sheridan School Farm Stand
- Ward: 3
- Location: 4400 36th St NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM-1 PM (Dec-Mar); Sat, 8 AM-1 PM (May-Nov); Tues, 3 PM-7 PM (June-Sept)
- Operation by Month: May-Nov; Dec-March; June-Sept
- Website: newmorningfarm.net
- Nearest Metro: Van Ness-UDC; Tenleytown-AU
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @newmorningfarm
The Sheridan School Farm Stand offers vegetables, herbs, fruits, homemade baked goods, raw honey, and locally roasted coffee sourced from local farms. However, the current location at Sheridan School was recently relocated to a nearby parking lot at Alton Place and will remain as the new spot until construction is finished. Stay tuned to their Instagram for updates on the location.
16. UDC Van Ness Farmers Market
- Ward: 3
- Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW (in front of UDC Student Center)
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: May-Nov
- Website: udc.edu
- Nearest Metro: Van Ness-UDC
- Bus Lines: L2
- Social Media: @udc_vnfm
Located right outside the University of the District of Columbia Student Center, this farmers market offers a good selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, local honey, and baked goods. With other vendors offering handmade jewelry, textiles, and crafts made by local artisans, you might also find something special to take home.
17. Palisades Farmers Market
- Ward: 3
- Location: 48th Pl NW & MacArthur Blvd NW
- Hours: Sun, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 7-Dec 29
- Website: palisadesfarmersmarket.com
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: D6
- Social Media: @palisadesfm
As a year-round market that offers locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and artisan street food, the Palisades farmers market is a producer-only market where vendors must only grow or craft their own products. No resellers allowed. If you’re looking for organic produce, handmade pastas, charcuterie, paella, and dumplings, among many others, this market is a must-visit.
Ward 4 Farmers Markets
18. Chevy Chase Farmers Market
- Ward: 4
- Location: 5701 Broad Branch Rd NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 6–Dec 28
- Website: chevychasefarmersmarket.com
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @chevychasefarmersmarket
Often known as the Lafayette farmers market, the market at Chevy Chase has been a community for farmers, vendors, and locals alike since 2000, offering DMV-grown produce, baked goods, artisanal foods, and handmade products from crafters. Plus, it is mainly managed non-profit and independently owned by women.
19. Petworth Community Market
- Ward: 4
- Location: 9th St & Upshur St NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: May 4–Nov 23
- Website: petworthcommunitymarket.org
- Nearest Metro: Georgia Ave-Petworth
- Bus Lines: 60, 62, 63, 64, 70, 79, H8
- Social Media: @petworthmarket
Since 2010, the Petworth Community Market has supported local farmers, crafters, and small businesses in their community-run farmers market. Every Saturday, they set up a good variety of fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet treats, and handmade products from vendors like La Jolie Bleue, Just Ron Chocolate, King Mushrooms, and Mom’s Kimchi.
20. FRESHFARM Whittier Elementary Farm Stand
- Ward: 4
- Location: 6201 5th St NW
- Hours: Tues, 3 PM-6 PM
- Operation by Month: May 6-Nov 25
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: 62, 63
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
You’ll often see a crowd of families, students, and neighbors shop for fruits and veggies at the Whittier Elementary farm stand. With produce sourced from Mid-Atlantic farmers, some of the varieties you’ll see during spring are sweet strawberries, cabbage, carrots, and kohlrabi from Bajaras Farm and Mickey’s Orchard.
21. Freshfarm Uptown Market
- Ward: 4
- Location: 5501 Colorado Ave NW, 14th & Kennedy St NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: April 5–Nov 22
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: E4, 52, 54, D34
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
Uptown Market offers local treats, fruits, and seasonal vegetables from McCleaf Orchards, King’s Produce Farm, and FJ Medina Farm. There are also market stands from Taco Loco, Zeke’s, and Country Vittles if you want to stock up on pasture-raised meats. There’s ongoing construction, but the market is still open if you need some fresh food for your fridge.
22. CO-OP Farmers Market
- Ward: 4
- Location: 2015 Bunker Hill Rd NE
- Hours: 1st & 3rd Sat, 1 PM-5 PM
- Operation by Month: May 4-Nov 23
- Website: appealinc.wildapricot.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @appealinc
The Co-Op Farmers Market sells goods produced and farmed by Black manufacturers and producers, supporting Black-owned businesses in Washington, DC. Going down every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, they offer fresh produce, personal care items, and essential goods from Freedom Paper Co., Asli Pure Natural Body Care, and East Coast Honey.
You’ll find seeded watermelons, sweet corn, collards, tomatoes, mangoes, honey, and more. They also accept all forms of payment.
Ward 5 Farmers Markets
23. Bloomingdale Farmers Market
- Ward: 5
- Location: 100 R St NW
- Hours: Sun, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 1-Dec 31
- Website: bloomingdalemarket-dc.com
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: 90, 92
- Social Media: @bloomingdalefarmersmarket.dc
Bloomingdale Farmers Market has been running as a community market since 2005, giving visitors a variety of fresh produce and pasture-raised meats. You’ll find a diverse selection of goods here, like herbs, Indian kebab, street food, eco-friendly pet treats, embroidery kits, handmade ceramics, and even locally grown flowers.
If your neighborhood market is not available and Bloomingdale is not as far, this farmers market is great as a go-to regular market because they’re here all year round. Plus, it features live music, kids’ events, cooking demos, and workshops too.
24. Trinidad Farmers Market
- Ward: 5
- Location: Joseph Cole Community Center, 1299 Neal St NE
- Hours: Sun, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan-Dec (except Thanksgiving Day, Sundays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s)
- Website: trinidadfarmersmarket.net
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: D4, D8
- Social Media: @trinidadfarmersmarket
Located at a parking lot of Joseph Cole Community Center, Trinidad Farmers Market offers organic, local, and sustainable products that serve visitors from H Street, Capitol Hill, Carver-Langston, and Kingman Park neighborhoods. Their market supports local farmers and small businesses, even those who aren’t yet certified due to high certification costs.
You can find seasonal vegetables and fruits that are fresh from the farms of Pleitez Produce Farm, Truck Patch Farm, and Evermore Orchard. Plus, meat and eggs, baked goods, cheese and dairy, ready-to-eat meals like crepes and gourmet popcorn, flowers, and specialty foods.
25. Freshfarm Monroe Street Market
- Ward: 5
- Location: Brookland Arts Walk & Plaza, 716 Monroe St NE
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 4-Dec 27
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Brookland-Cua
- Bus Lines: 80, G8, H2, H4
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
The Monroe Street Market has been a morning staple every Saturday since its founding in 2014. It’s conveniently located next to the Brookland/CUA metro stop, so people usually stop by the market for specialty foods, meats, vegetables, and seasonal fruits before heading to their morning destinations. Plus, they host really great yoga events every weekend.
26. Freshfarm Union Market District
- Ward: 5
- Location: 1349 6th St NE
- Hours: Sun, 10 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: April 6-Dec 21
- Website: freshfarm.org
Nearest Metro: Noma-Gallaudet - Bus Lines: 90, 92
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
Located in DC’s Union Market District is a farmers market of pasture-raised meats, seasonal fruits, vegetables, small-batch coffee, teas, and baked goods you can stock your fridge with. You can catch them every Sunday at their new location on 6th St NW.
27. Arcadia Mobile Market at Edgewood
- Ward: 5
- Location: Edgewood St NE & Evarts St NE
- Hours: Fri, 3 PM–6 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: Rhode Island Avebrentwood
- Bus Lines: G8
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
As a market on wheels run by the Arcadia Center, this farmers market serves to ensure that seniors and low-income residents can still access healthy food without going through long commutes to stock up on farm-fresh ingredients.
28. Black + Forth Farmers Market
- Ward: 5
- Location: 2201 Channing St NE
- Hours: 2nd & 4th Sun, 10 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: April 28-Oct 20
- Website: blackandforth.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: E2, S41
- Social Media: @black.and.forth
The Black and Forth Farmers Market sources fresh produce and ready-made food from Black farms and food artisans in the Mid-Atlantic region. It happens every second and fourth Saturday at the Black and Forth strip mall, rain or shine. Plus, the market has DJs, food trucks, and fitness workshops you can try.
Ward 6 Farmers Markets
29. Eastern Market
- Ward: 6
- Location: 225 7th St SE
- Hours: Sat & Sun, 9 AM–4 PM (outdoor); Tues-Sat, 8 AM-6 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan-Dec
- Website: easternmarket-dc.org
- Nearest Metro: Eastern Market
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @easternmarket_dc
The Eastern Market is the oldest and most historic public market. Running for 150 years, this farmers market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood still operates year-round with indoor and outdoor vendors selling fresh produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, handmade arts, and crafts.
30. Farmers Market SW
- Ward: 6
- Location: 425 M St SW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: April 5–Dec 20
- Website: marketswdc.com
- Nearest Metro: Waterfront
- Bus Lines: 74
- Social Media: @market_swdc
There’s more to Farmers Market SW than just fresh produce, meats, and eggs. It’s also a Saturday morning go-to for visitors looking for breakfast burritos, as well as low-income shoppers looking for jams, jellies, and other locally crafted specialties.
31. Freshfarm H Street NE Market
- Ward: 6
- Location: 800 13th St NE
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–12:30 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 4-Dec 27
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: H/Benning Line
- Bus Lines: X2
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
H Street NE Market has table and chair setups to encourage visitors to shop, stay, and relax while grabbing their weekly groceries. Shoppers can find organic fruits, vegetables, grass-fed meats, sweet baked goods, fermented pickles, fresh flowers, and breakfast sandwiches or flatbreads.
32. Freshfarm Mount Vernon Triangle Market
- Ward: 6
- Location: 499 I St NW
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: Jan 4-Dec 27
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
- Bus Lines: 220, 240, 260, D4, P6
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
The selection of goods and produce you’ll see at Mount Vernon Triangle (MVT) Market goes on a rotating schedule of specialty vendors.
For instance, Coco’s Sweets & Pastries are up biweekly, while the Chinese Street Market and Boso Kitchen are only up once a month.
Guaranteed, the market still offers orchard fruits, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, baked goods, cider, coffee, and dog treats.
33. Watkins Farm Stand
- Ward: 6
- Location: 1300 E St SE
- Hours: Wed, 3 PM–7 PM
- Operation by Month: June 5–Oct 30
- Website: deeprootsfarm.us
- Nearest Metro: Potomac Ave
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @deeprootsfarm
The Watkins Farm Stand is supplied grown-to-order produce by Deep Roots Farm, a Black woman-owned regenerative farm. The farmstand offers farm-fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers from their 53-acre farm in Upper Marlboro, MD.
34. USDA Farmers Market
- Ward: 6
- Location: USDA Headquarters, 14th Street SW
- Hours: Fri, 10 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: June 2–Sep 29
- Website: usda.gov
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @usda_ams
The USDA farmers market near the National Mall comes up every Friday with more than 30 local farmers and food businesses. This market has ready-to-eat food vendors that serve really delicious meals and treats, but you can also find fresh-cut flowers, cheeses, and dog treats. If you want to plan ahead with what to shop for, they have a list of seasonal produce available in selected months.
The USDA has branded this farmers market their “living laboratory” for farmers markets nationwide, serving as a model market while directly being able to connect producers and consumers at the same time. The market also has a unique program called VegU, an educational 10-minute fruit and vegetable class that teaches visitors how to grow, pick, and prepare meals out of seasonal ingredients, available from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Ward 7 Farmers Markets
35. Arcadia Mobile Market at Deanwood
- Ward: 7
- Location: Deanwood Rec Center, 48th St NE & Minnesota Ave NE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: Deanwood
- Bus Lines: R12, U7, V14, W4
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
With the rise of food insecurity in Washington, DC, Arcadia Center is addressing this issue by bringing their mobile market to underserved neighborhoods like Deanwood. In competition with “fringe” food stores that sell processed and unhealthy food, the mobile farmers market wishes to provide seasonal fruits and vegetables to Deanwood every Saturday.
36. Dreaming Out Loud’s Kelly Miller Market
- Ward: 7
- Location: 301 49th St NE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: June 7–Nov 15
- Website: dolgrocery.org
- Nearest Metro: Benning Road
- Bus Lines: U5, U6
- Social Media: @doldc
The Kelly Miller Farmers Market sells locally grown food + holistic wellness products to Ward 7 residents. Usually held in June on the first Saturday of each month, this market dedicates its space to increasing food access and supporting local vendors, whether it’s jam, salsa, or flowers they’re making.
37. Freshfarm Kenilworth Rec Center Farm Stand
- Ward: 7
- Location: 4321 Ord St NE
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM – 1 PM
- Operation by Month: June 7–Nov 22
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: N/A
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
This farm stand also features locally-grown and seasonal ingredients, serving the Kenilworth community and visitors from other neighborhoods who stop by for farm-fresh foods.
38. Arcadia Mobile Market at Fort Dupont
- Ward: 7
- Location: 4403 Bowen Rd SE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM -1 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: F14, V7, W4, S35
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
As a rolling farm stand, Arcadia Mobile Market also operates Saturday mornings at Fort Dupont to bring sustainably sourced and affordable produce to the area.
39. Freshfarm Cesar Chavez Farm Stand
- Ward: 7
- Location: 700 Parkside Pl NE
- Hours: Sat, 9 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: June 7–Nov 22
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Minnesota Ave
- Bus Lines: U7
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
You can find this farmers market on a farm stand located just outside the Cesar Chavez High School, in the Parkside neighborhood, every Saturday.
40. RFK Open Air Market
- Ward: 7
- Location: 2615 Benning Rd NE
- Hours: Sat, 7 AM–3 PM
- Operation by Month: Jun 1–Nov 30
- Website: millerfarmsclinton.com
- Nearest Metro: H/Benning Line
- Bus Lines: X2
- Social Media: @rfkfleamarket
You can spot the RFK Open Air Market directly across the Langston Golf Course with fresh produce from its longtime vendor from Maryland, Miller Farms. You can also find unique flea market finds, candy, tools, clothing, and shoes besides seasonal fruits and vegetables.
41. Arcadia Mobile Market at Parkside
- Ward: 7
- Location: 650 Kenilworth Ter NE
- Hours: Wed, 3 PM–6 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: Minnesota Ave
- Bus Lines: U7
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
Catch the Arcadia Mobile Market at the Parkside Unity Health Center to shop for local fruits and vegetables all at affordable prices. Parkside is one of the nine weekly markets the mobile market travels to on a rolling basis. Catch them on Tuesdays!
42. Freshfarm Minnesota Ave Farm Stand
- Ward: 7
- Location: East River Park Shopping Mall, 322 40th St NE
- Hours: Thurs, 1 PM–4 PM
- Operation by Month: June 5–Nov 20
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Minnesota Ave
- Bus Lines: V7, V8, U5, U6, U7
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
You can find the farm stand at the parking lot of the East River Park Shopping Mall, featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables from Pleitez Produce Farm. Catch them every Thursday afternoon!
Ward 8 Farmers Markets
43. Dreaming Out Loud’s Fort Stanton Market
- Ward: 8
- Location: Fort Stanton Rec Center, 1812 Erie St SE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM–1 PM
- Operation by Month: July 6–Nov 16
- Website: dolgrocery.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: W2, W3
- Social Media: @doldc
Fort Stanton Market was an abandoned space turned into a thriving urban farm. Now it’s a destination for people looking to buy fresh, locally grown produce in Ward 8. If you’re looking for herbs or green ingredients, the Fort Stanton Farm often sells spinach, bell peppers, garlic, cucumbers, and similar produce.
44. Freshfarm at THEARC Farm Stand
- Ward: 8
- Location: 1901 Mississippi Ave SE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: June 7–Nov 22
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: Southern Ave
- Bus Lines: W1, W2, W3, 32
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
THEARC Farm Stand is a great spot for fresh, organic produce and herb specials. If you’re looking for ingredients like cilantro, parsley, collards, spinach, or shiitake mushrooms, this market is worth to try.
Early this year, the farm stand was able to cultivate six heirloom collard varieties while preserving old vegetable traits like heat tolerance, insect resistance, and rich flavor, which was greatly supported by US Botanic Garden and Oak Spring Garden Foundation.
45. Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library
- Ward: 8
- Location: Bellevue Neighborhood Library, 115 Atlantic St SW
- Hours: Wed, 3 PM–6 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: 32, A2, A4, A8, W1
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
Located outside the Bellevue Library is also another Arcadia Mobile Market serving affordable produce to help improve food access to the community. Plus, it’s also a bonus save if you qualify for food assistance benefits like the SNAP/EBT.
46. Freshfarm Anacostia Community Museum Farm Stand
- Ward: 8
- Location: 1901 Fort Pl SE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM–2 PM
- Operation by Month: April 19–Nov 22
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro: N/A
- Bus Lines: W2, W3
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
A part of the Freshfarm farmers markets, the ACM farm stand is the only farm of its kind in East of the River in Ward 8, that sells direct-to-consumer produce. To find the market, head towards the outdoor plaza of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Communtiy Museum every Saturday.
47. Ward 8 Farmers Market
- Ward: 8
- Location: 2724 Martin Luther King Ave SE
- Hours: Sat, 10 AM-2 PM
- Operation by Month: June-Sept
- Website: Ward8farmersmarket.org
- Nearest Metro:
- Bus Lines: A2, A4, A6, W2, W4
- Social Media: @ward8farmers
A market founded by residents from Congress Heights, The Ward 8 Farmers Market has been serving the community since 1998 at The Barns at Saint Elizabeth’s East. Their market sells affordable and seasonal produce from Harvest to Health Farm like eggs, vegetables, and rare seeded watermelons.
If you want to stay updated or plan ahead about what the market is selling for the season, you can check out their newsletter for once a week updates.
48. Arcadia Mobile Market at Anacostia
- Ward: 8
- Location: 13th St SE & W St SE
- Hours: Thurs, 3 PM–6 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: Anacostia
- Bus Lines: B2, V2, W8
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
The Arcada Mobile Market can also be seen weekly at Anacostia with fresh but affordable fruits and vegetables. Mainly catering to under-resourced neighborhoods like the Anacostia, the mobile market is aiming to increase nutrition and food access for low-income shoppers who find long commutes to good markets expensive.
49. Freshfarm Simon Elementary Farm Stand
- Ward: 8
- Location: 401 Mississippi Ave SE
- Hours: Thurs, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
- Operation by Month: May 1-Nov 20 (closed June 20-Aug 29)
- Website: freshfarm.org
- Nearest Metro:
- Bus Lines: A2, A4, W1
- Social Media: @freshfarmdc
As one of the schools that Freshfarm markets partnered with, Simon Elemntary School has a farm stand operated by Freshfarm FoodPrints and its market staff to source fresh fruits and vegetables from Mid-Atlantic farmers through the Pop-Up Food Hub.
If you’re looking for fruits, vegetables, and especially eggs (which are usually stocked plenty at this market), try checking out this market every Thursday afternoon.
50. Arcadia Mobile Market at Oxon Run
- Ward: 8
- Location: Wheeler Rd SE & Valley Ave SE
- Hours: Fri, 3 PM–6 PM
- Operation by Month: June 1–Dec 21
- Website: arcadiafood.org
- Nearest Metro: Congress Heights
- Bus Lines: A6, A7, W1, W2, W3
- Social Media: @arcadiasmobilemarket
Every Friday afternoon, you can find the Arcadia Mobile Market across from the Overlook Apartments at Oxon Run. They’re a great after hours staple for Ward 8 residents, and they’re easily accessible by bus and Metro. Plus, they accept SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP benefits to make healthy food more affordable for low-income shoppers.
