McLean Farmers Market Now Open in Lewinsville Park

The ever popular McLean Farmers Market was among the 11 county farmers market that opened last week. The market is open from 8am.-Noon every Friday.

The first week of May signals the opening of the Fairfax County Farmers Markets.  McCutcheon/Mt. Vernon, Oak Marr and Wakefield markets opened first May 2.  Then the rest sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority opened  throughout the week. They remain open through November.

The Fairfax County Farmers Markets are a “producer-only”, locally grown, market system.  All vendors come from within a 125-mile radius from Fairfax County and must grow or produce all products they sell at the market. The farmers markets offer shoppers the opportunity to ask questions and connect with farmers and producers whose food and plants they buy.   Supporting local farmers helps preserve farmland while protecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Fare at the farmers’ markets ranges from fresh megetables to  artisan breads, cheeses, beef, pork, chicken, sausages, fresh farm eggs, salsas, hummus, jams,  jellies, pickles, honey, pasta, pesto, goat cheese spreads, ice cream and fresh milk and milk products.  New products added this year include hot sauce, kale chips and fresh-made mustards!

Here's a Produce Guide of harvest times.

For more information, here's a list of  locations, directions and a list of vendors at each market  or contact the Community Horticulture Office at 703-642-0128. Enjoy!