Get behind the wheel of a spacious Chevy Traverse or Silverado and head to the best farmers’ markets in and around Sterling, VA. Here you’ll find only the best locally grown farm-fresh produce and delicious homebaked fare.
1. Cascades Farmers’ Market
The Cascades Farmers’ Market promotes local, sustainable, and organic agriculture and is one of Loudoun County’s oldest farmers’ markets. Trusted local producers have sold their goods here for years, creating a vibrant Sunday atmosphere.
Buy fruit and vegetables from Beechwood Orchards and Westmoreland Produce, grass-fed Angus beef and lamb from Millroad Farm Inc., seasonal pies and quiches from Harvest Symphony, and beautiful flowers from Lesley’s Garden. Oh, and you can’t leave the market without Chef Eloy’s Kickin’ Salsas!
Address and Hours
Cascades Farmers’ Market is at 21060 Whitfield Place in Sterling and is open from April to November on Sundays between 9 a.m. and noon.
2. Herndon Farmers’ Market
The Herndon Farmers’ Market prides itself on being a strictly producer-only market supporting the area’s agriculture and economy by only allowing vendors to sell products grown, raised, or produced within a 125-mile radius of Herndon.
Vendors selling baked goods, desserts, sauces, and specialty meats are expected to use local raw ingredients when possible. Leisurely peruse the wide selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, beef, pork, chicken, and eggs and chat with the friendly bakers selling delicious cakes, pies, and cookies.
Address and Hours
The Herndon Farmers’ Market is a short 4.7-mile drive away at 765 Lynn Street in Herndon and is open from May 4 to November 9 on Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
3. Eat Loco Farmers’ Market
The Eat Loco Farmers’ Market is a bustling mega marketplace with 130 vendors and over 4500 visitors every Saturday, making it the largest and most visited market in Virginia. Here you’ll find an abundance of the crispiest veggies to the freshest fruits, succulent beef, handcrafted cheeses, delectable baked goods, and beautiful work by artists and crafters.
While exploring the market, try mouthwatering hot foods, including hand pies, corn on the cob, ribs, and delicious authentic ethnic dishes like teriyaki and empanadas.
Address and Hours
Eat Loco Farmers’ Market is on Atwater Drive in Ashburn, a 5.8-mile drive from Sterling, and is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year round.
4. Reston Farmers’ Market
At the Reston Farmers Market, local farmers gather to offer their best quality produce straight from the soil. You can buy honey directly from the hive, pasture-raised meat, delicious home-bakes, and fresh-cut flowers. Coulter Farms, Honeybrook Farms, Mt. Olympus Berry Farm, Penn Farm, and many more are just some of the local vendors participating. Moreover, some even offer online ordering with pickup for added convenience.
Address and Hours
The Reston Farmers’ Market is at 1609 Washington Plaza North, Lake Anne Village Center in Reston, 7.8 miles away, and is open from April 29 to December 2 on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and noon.
Support the local farmers, growers, bakers, and makers, and fill your pantry and fridge with the best local produce and homemade goods. Drop by Ted Britt Chevrolet today and take a spacious new Chevy for a spin.
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