ah. summer in richmond. it’s so much more than just heat and humidity! the farmers markets are full of wonderful fresh, local produce! i know it’s hot, but a farmers market is a great chance to walk around, get to meet some farmers and to support your local economy. there are quite a few farmers markets around the richmond area, i’ve listed some and a link where you can find more. please comment about your favorite market! the picture on the blog header is from the byrd house market.
17th Street Farmers Market
100 North 17th St.
Richmond, VA
23219
markets on thursday, friday, saturday and sunday. they each have a different theme, so check out their website for more info:
http://www.richmondgov.com/FarmersMarket/
West End Farmers Market
12450 Gayton Rd.
(Intersection of Gayton Road & Ridgefield Parkway)
Richmond, VA 23238
Our new hours are Wednesday 3-7 pm and Saturday 8am -noon
http://www.westendfarmersmarket.com/
The Byrd House Market
http://www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/
Open Tuesdays, 3:30-7 pm May-October, located at S. Linden St & Idlewood Ave, behind William Byrd Community House, 224 S Cherry St, 23220. By car, take the Downtown Expressway, I-195 South, to Exit 186 Belvidere St.
Lakeside Farmers Market
http://www.lakesidefarmersmarket.net/
Lakeside Farmers’ Market (located at 6110 Lakeside Ave. Richmond/Henrico Va. 23228,
This is a permanent Farmers’ Market operating under the Pavilion at Lakeside Towne Center. Hours of operation are Wednesday 8AM til Noon and 3PM til 7PM and Saturday 8AM til noon, May through November.
you can find more information here:
http://richmondgoodlife.com/richmond_farmer_markets.htm
