At least two Arlington farmers markets 鈥� in Crystal City and Ballston 鈥� are kicking off for the season this week.
In Crystal City, the farmers market at 1900 Crystal Drive will 聽Tuesday, April 3. The market, open from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday, will have over 20 regional farmers, producers, and vendors.
Mexican street food vendor and the grass-fed beef hot dog and hamburger food truck聽聽will be among this year鈥檚聽new offerings.
Shoppers can also pick up 鈥渃onventional and certified organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats and pastured poultry and eggs, sweet and savory baked goods, handmade pastas, honey, jams, and jellies, hot sauces and pickles, and delicious prepared foods,鈥� according to , the nonprofit聽market organizer behind both Crystal City and Ballston markets.
The farmers market at Ballston鈥檚 Welburn Square is on Thursday, April 5. Among other goods, shoppers can find 鈥渋ce cream, sweet and savory baked goods, Virginia-made wines, cold-pressed juices, handmade soaps and lotions, wood-fired pizza, [and] hot pressed sandwiches鈥� between 3-7 p.m. every Thursday.
New Ballston vendors this year include strudel stand聽, and聽聽with their fermented pickles, krauts, and kimchis.
On the first Thursday of each month, the Ballston market will host a beer and wine garden, music, and giveaways.
Both the Crystal City and Ballston farmers markets accept SNAP and WIC program benefits and offer matching dollars for what is spent through those programs.
The farmers market outside Clarendon鈥檚 Metro station is opening April 11, with 聽of 3-7 p.m., according to Clarendon Alliance director Matt Hussman.
Other farmers markets in the county, with listed hours, include:
- (Sundays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., starting May 6)
- farmers market (Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., starting May 26)
- (Sundays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in winter, 8 a.m.-noon from May to November)
- in Courthouse (Saturdays year-round, current hours: 8 a.m.-noon)
- (Sundays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
- (Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 5)
In addition, a new farmers market has been proposed for .
