Charles Town Farmers Market

For Charles Town residents looking to eat locally and support West Virginia agriculture, Charles Town Farmers Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Farmers markets like Charles Town Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Charles Town Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Charles Town residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Charles Town Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Charles Town Farmers Market is committed to serving all members of the Charles Town community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across West Virginia have prioritized in recent years.

Visit the market or check their website for the latest hours and vendor information.

Charles Town Farmers Market plays an important role in the Charles Town community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Charles Town Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT, ensuring that access to fresh, local food is not limited to those who can pay with cash or card.