Farmers Markets

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Farmers Market is seasonal, and each of the 10 locations has different hours and days. Please check the Farmers Market website for details.
571-340-3322 TTY 711
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria , Virginia
Caroline Hockenberry
Farmers Market Coordinator

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Farmers Markets Vendor Information

The Fairfax County Park Authority operates 10 farmers markets across Fairfax County, Va. Our farmers market program strives to increase access to local food, improve the health of Fairfax citizens, support local food producers and protect the environment. Join us and become a vendor in our markets! 

Do you qualify? 

  • Our markets are strictly producer-only, meaning you must grow, raise or make from scratch all products you sell. Distributors, re-selling or brokers are strictly prohibited. All produce grown, meat raised and other products made must be within 125 mile radius of Fairfax County. 
  • We do not accept vendors that sell olives, chocolates or other non-local products. We make an exception for locally roasted coffee. 
  • We do not accept any craft vendors or food trucks. 
  • Fairfax County Farmers Markets only allow the sale of food items, and do not offer space to crafts vendors or other commercial businesses. Community Use Areas are available directly outside of our markets for non-profits, political organizations, and community groups to use on a first come, first served basis. 

2026 FCPA Farmers Market Vendor Application

The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) Farmers Markets are gearing up for the 2026 season, and we’re excited to announce that vendor applications are now open! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, we welcome vendors of all types who share our vision for sustainability and community engagement. Applications will close on February 6th at 5 pm.

For more information about the application guidelines, please see our Vendor Resources.

2026 Farmers Market Vendor Application Timeline

  • Prospective Vendor Meeting: January 15
  • Applications Open: January 20
  • Applications Close: February 6
  • Application Fees Due: February 6
  • Vendors Notified of Application Status: Feb 24
  • Market Fees, Insurance, and Food Safety Requirements Due: March 10
  • Market Fees Become Non-refundable: March 27
  • Pop-up Applications Open: July

2026 Farmers Market Update

Effective January 1, 2026, Fairfax County will begin levying a tax on the purchase of all prepared food and beverages sold as a meal. The Food and Beverage Tax is 4% of the total cost of food and beverages sold by restaurants, caterers, or other designated establishments defined as a restaurant in the Code of Virginia § 35.1-1 and includes vendors at farmers markets selling ready-to-eat prepared and/or hot food. For more information, please see our 2026 Vendor Handbook & Additional Resources.


 

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