Farmers Markets

CONTACT INFORMATION: Farmers Market Administration Building is open during regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. No Farmers Markets are at this location.
703-642-0128 TTY 711
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria , Virginia
Caroline Hockenberry
Farmers Market Coordinator

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Events & Music at Market

Events

Farmers Market Opening Days

  • Mount Vernon Farmers Market: April 17 
  • Burke Farmers Market: April 20 
  • Reston Farmers Market: April 27
  • Oakmont Farmers Market: May 1
  • Wakefield Farmers Market: May 1 
  • Annandale Farmers Market: May 2 
  • Herndon Farmers Market: May 2 
  • McLean Farmers Market: May 3 
  • Kingstowne Farmers Market: May 3
  • Lorton Farmers Market: May 5 

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining, which means the Farmers Markets are opening up for the 2024 season! Join us for opening day at your neighborhood Market. We’ll have live music, a Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt, prizes and of course, delicious locally grown and prepared food!


Music at Market

The Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Markets are seeking musicians to perform at the farmers markets from April to December. Music helps create a fun and relaxing atmosphere at the market for customers, vendors, and volunteers. Musicians and groups are welcome to apply to perform at the Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Markets.

Interested musicians should review the Guidelines and Apply Below

  • The Fairfax County Park Authority operates 10 markets throughout Fairfax County, Va.
  • Musicians are welcome to apply to perform at any of the 10 markets noted on the Fairfax County Farmers Markets website 
  • Scheduling will be based on the needs of each market and musicians are not guaranteed a performance at the Fairfax County Farmers Markets.
  • Musicians under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or representative over 21 for the duration of their performance. The performer must provide their own equipment, such as sound systems, power source,tent, chair, table, etc., and their own technical support. Battery powered amplified music is welcomed, as no electricity is available onsite.
  • Farmers Markets are held rain or shine. Cancellation by the performer must be made at least one week prior to the event
  • The performer is responsible for securing all required licensing rights permitting the use of copyrighted materials prior to performance.
  • Musicians that are invited by Farmers Market Staff to play inside the farmers market are permitted to collect tips and donations but are not permitted to sell CDs, merchandise, or other items.
  • Approval to perform in the farmers market requires written approval from Farmers Market staff through a Signed Agreement that states musicians will provide a family-friendly experience to engage the farmers market community.
  • Bands or groups performing in the market must be within the boundaries of a 10’ x 10’ space.

  • Smoking and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited at the Farmers Market site.
  • Performers are permitted a 10’x10’ space, and the location in the market is at the discretion of the market manager.
  • Tents are permitted, but not supplied by the farmers market. Any tent, canopy, or umbrella used at the market must be weighted down at all times from the moment it is erected until it is taken down with a minimum of 25 lbs. per leg. If tents, canopies, or umbrellas are not adequately secured, we will require the performer to to take them down and perform without them.
  • The Farmers Market Manager maintains control of announcements and performance volume levels. All public announcements made at the farmers market site must be preapproved by the Park Authority, and lyrics must be appropriate for the famers market environment. Use of profanity, adult themes or otherwise disruptive behavior that effects market operations will be cause for expulsion from the market and will subject the performer to forfeit future scheduled performances.

  • All performers must apply through Marketspread.
    • Upon creation of a vendor profile, choose vendor type Entertainment.
    • Watch how to create your Marketspread Profile as an Entertainer.
  • Completed applications do not guarantee selection as a selected official performer.
  • Accepted applicants will be notified within seven business days. 
  • Accepted performers can select preferred markets to perform at.

 
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