Capital Harvest on the Plaza

For DC residents looking to eat locally and support District of Columbia agriculture, Capital Harvest on the Plaza is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

The market schedule is Fri: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Apr 4 - Oct 24. Early shoppers typically find the largest selection before popular vendors sell out.

From Vegetables and Fruits, Capital Harvest on the Plaza gives shoppers access to a wide range of locally sourced products each market day.

Farmers markets like Capital Harvest on the Plaza represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Capital Harvest on the Plaza, 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 DC residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Capital Harvest on the Plaza 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.

Capital Harvest on the Plaza draws shoppers from across the DC area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

Capital Harvest on the Plaza supports the livelihoods of independent farmers and food producers in the DC area while giving shoppers a meaningful alternative to industrially produced food.

Contact Capital Harvest on the Plaza directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.