Farmers in the Park

Serving the Charlottesville community in Virginia, Farmers in the Park is where local agriculture meets neighborhood life — a gathering place for families, foodies, and farmers alike.

Market hours are Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 1 - Sep 30. Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

Product categories at Farmers in the Park include Vegetables and Fruits. Shoppers can expect variety to shift with the growing season.

Farmers in the Park 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. Farmers in the Park contributes to that network by giving Charlottesville-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Farmers in the Park 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 Farmers in the Park 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 Farmers in the Park is also worth noting. When you spend money at Farmers in the Park, most of that money stays within the Charlottesville 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.

Farmers in the Park reflects Charlottesville's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Farmers in the Park directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.