Farmers Markets

Eastern Market

Metro: Eastern Market
Times: South Hall – Tues-Sat/7am-6pm & Sun/9am-6pm
Farmers’ Line – Sat-Sun/7am-4pm
Location: 7th St. & North Carolina Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

There are two components to the food available: the South Hall Food Merchants who are operating in the “East Hall” temporary structure directly across the street and the open air farmer’s line that is only open on the weekends.Both the Eastern Market building AND its interior are designated National Historic Landmarks. The market has been in continuous operation since 1873. For more information click here . There is also an on-going arts and crafts fair and a flea market adjacent to the market that is open every Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Dupont Circle

Metro: Dupont Circle
Times: Regular season (April-December): Sundays, 9am-pm. Winter Hours (January-March) 10am-1pm.
Location: 1500 block of 20th St., between Massachusetts Ave and Q St.

Established in 1997, it has been named one of the top farmers’ markets in the country by The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times of London. During the peak season, there are more than 30 farmers offering fruits, veggies, meat, poultry, fresh flowers and potted plants, seafood, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta, soaps and herbal products. There are also a variety of eco-friendly foods.

USDA Farmers Market

Metro: Smithsonian
Times: June 1 – October 26; Every Friday 10am-2pm
Location: USDA Parking lot, corner of 12th St & Independence Avenue, SW

Foggy Bottom

Metro: Foggy Bottom
Times: April to November – Wednesdays 2:30 to 7 pm
Location: I Street between New Hampshire and 24th Street, NW (Right off of the Metro)

Established in 2005, the Foggy Bottom farmers bring their premium pickings of tree and field fruits, vegetables, eggs, organic and grass-fed meats, handmade cheeses, breads/desserts, preserves, herbs, flowers, plants and more.

H Street

Metro: Union Station (Red line)
Times: May 5 to October 27, Saturdays, 9 am to noon
Location: 624 H Street NE (parking lot directly across from the H Street Self Storage)

Penn Quarter

Metro: Gallery Place (Red, Yellow or Green lines) or Archives (Yellow or Green lines)
Times: April to November, Thursdays 3 pm – 7 pm
Location: North end of 8th St. NW, between D and E Sts. NW

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