Fresh Food Around the Reston, Virginia Area: Local Farmers Markets, 2010

Although we have had dramatic temperature swings this Spring, most of us are ready to get out and enjoy the bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables available at the local Farmers Markets. To help you find one close by, I have assembled this list of local markets in and around the Reston area.

Frying Pan Park Farmers Market
2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon
Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. from May 5-Oct. 27

Vienna/Oakton Market
Oak Marr Recreation Center, 3200 Jermantown Rd.
Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-noon from May 5 to November 17

Herndon Farmers Market
777 Lynn St., Herndon (next to the Red Caboose)
Thursdays, 8 a.m. to noon from May 6-Oct. 28

Smart Markets in Herndon
Herndon Center, Elden Street
Thursdays, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm from May 13-Oct. 28

McLean Farmers Market ()
1659 Chain Bridge Rd (Lewinsville Park)
Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon from May 7-November 19 (closed May 14)
 
Falls Church Farmers Market (www.fallschurchva.gov)
300 Park Ave. (City Hall parking lot)
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon April through Dedember 18 (9:00 am to noon January-March)

Reston Farmers Market (http://restonfarmersmarket.com/)
Lake Anne Village Center, off North Shore Drive
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon from May 8-Oct. 30 (closed Sept. 25)

Smart Markets at Oakton (www.smartmarkets.org)
2854 Hunter Mill Rd. (Unity of Fairfax Church parking lot)
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Year Round!

Vienna Saturday Farmers Market
Church Street and Dominon Rd. NE (caboose parking lot)
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from May 1 to October 30 (closed May 29 and Oct. 2)

Cascades Farmers Market
21060 Whitfield Place (Senior Center parking lot)
Sundays, 9:00 am to 1 pm May 2-November 21

There are many more markets throughout our area, but for obvious reasons, I cannot list them all.

I hope this list helps you to get started planning healthy outings for you and your family this Spring and Summer!