Best Farmer's Markets? (city hall, neighborhoods, live)

[ceejamon]

I've yet to explore the area's Farmer's Markets. What are the best places? I don't mind a road trip. In fact, if there's some kind of Amish market within driving distance that's worth a day trip I'd be all for it!

[JimGriffith]

There's an Amish market in Annapolis at Harbor Place (or harbor center?) on route 2.

As far as garden variety farmer's markets go, I've enjoyed the ones at eastern market, old town alexandria and dupont circle.

[claremarie]

Not sure where you live, but the Saturday morning farmer's market in the City of Falls Church is nice.

[Carrot2000]

There's also an Amish Market in Burtonsville: Burtonsville Dutch Country Farmers Market - Home

[Legs1357]

Originally Posted by JimGriffith

As far as garden variety farmer's markets go, I've enjoyed the ones at eastern market, old town alexandria and dupont circle.

Do you know if the one in old town alexandria is weekends-only or a permanent fixture?

[chitown85]

In DuPont Circle I think it's Saturdays(?) Also, Foggy Bottom on Tuesdays(?)

[JimGriffith]

Originally Posted by Legs1357

Do you know if the one in old town alexandria is weekends-only or a permanent fixture?

It's located among the fountains out front of City Hall, so I'm pretty sure it's only saturday.

[Legs1357]

Originally Posted by JimGriffith

It's located among the fountains out front of City Hall, so I'm pretty sure it's only saturday.

Thanks!

[smakawhat]

There's several in the neighborhoods around DC, I spend most of my time at the Takoma Park one, small yet effective!

[akorosdc]

Originally Posted by Legs1357

Do you know if the one in old town alexandria is weekends-only or a permanent fixture?

Definitely weekends-only. Actually, it's only on Saturdays and is one of the country's oldest continuously-running markets (not entirely relevant, but an interesting fact). My coworker goes every weekend, and now actually works to help out some of the vendors when needed.