Looking for fresh produce and fun?  Why not visit one of the many local Farmers Markets held in Arlington or Alexandria!

Usually thought to be territory for those early-risers on the weekend, there are actually local farmers markets that have extended morning hours and even afternoon hours and during the week as well.  You can usually get some of the best fruits and vegetables as well as some crafts at the Farmers Markets and get to spend some time outdoors.  Many of the farmers drive several hours to participate in the market, and it is important to support our local farmers.

Here is information on the locations and times for some of the more popular Farmers Markets:

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA FARMERS MARKETS:

Rosslyn Farmers Market: Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Located at Metro Park, between North Moore and North Lynn Streets.  Includes fruit, herbs, baked goods, vegetables, and jams and jellies. Call 703-228-1850 for more information.

Ballston Farmers Market:  Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Located at Welburn Square at Wilson Boulevard and Taylor Street.  Includes cooking demonstrations, live music, organic produce, chickens and eggs, apple products, homemade fruit pies and pesto.  Call 703-528-3527 for more information.

Arlington Farmers Market: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.  Located at North Courthouse Road between North 14th and North Uhle Streets.  Includes meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, bread, mushrooms and honey.  Call 703-228-6423 or www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com for more information. 

Columbia Pike Farmers Market: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Located at Columbia Pike and South Walter Reed Drive.  Includes fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, jams, meat, dairy products, coffee and more.  Call 703-892-2776 for more information. 

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FARMERS MARKETS:

Alexandria Farmers Market: Saturdays from 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. (for those early risers).  Located at Market Square, 301 King Street in Old Town Alexandria.  Includes meat, dairy products, fish, fruit and vegetables.  Call 703-838-5006 for more information. 

West End Farmers' Market:  Sundays for rest of summer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Located in the parking lot of Ben Brenman Park (at the end of Somerville Dr. near the railroad tracks) adjacent to Cameron Station. 

Can't make it to the Farmers Market? 

For good produce, try shopping at the Whole Foods Market in Old Town Alexandria or the one in Clarendon.  Also good are the local Harris Teeter Supermarkets in Alexandria and Arlington.

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