Farmers Markets Remain Open Well Into The Fall | Events
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Farmers Markets Remain Open Well Into The Fall
From Fairfax County Park Authority:
The days are getting shorter and going back to school is now a reality, but the wonderful farmers markets that bring fresh produce and delicious, farm-made products to your neighborhood remain open. In fact, fall is one of the best times to enjoy the bounty of these local markets found throughout Fairfax County.
The Fairfax County Park Authority works closely with farmers to ensure that markets can thrive well past Labor Day. In fact, many markets remain open into November. The 2011 market schedule is outlined below:
Tuesdays
Fairfax Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through October 25
Wednesdays
Mount Vernon Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through November 23
Oak Marr Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through November 16
Frying Pan Farmers Market 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. through October 26
Wakefield Farmers Market 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. through October 26
Thursdays
Herndon Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through October 27
Annandale Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through November 3
Fridays
McLean Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through November 18
Kingstowne Market 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. through October 28
Saturdays
Burke Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through November 19
Reston Farmers Market 8 a.m. until noon through October 29
Sundays
Lorton Farmers Market 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through November 6
The markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products along with a wide array of meat products round out the edible delights which are available. Fairfax County Farmers Markets are local, producer only markets. All products sold are produced by vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. For more information call 703-642-0128 or visit online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm#schedule.
