Burke Farmers Market

As a registered farmers market in 5671 Roberts Pkwy. Burke, Virginia, Burke Farmers Market connects the local community with the growers and artisans who supply fresh, seasonal food throughout the market season.

Market hours are Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

Burke Farmers Market is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Burke Farmers Market contributes to that network by giving 5671 Roberts Pkwy. Burke-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Burke Farmers Market is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Burke Farmers Market on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Burke Farmers Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Burke Farmers Market, most of that money stays within the 5671 Roberts Pkwy. Burke area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Burke Farmers Market reflects 5671 Roberts Pkwy. Burke's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Burke Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.