Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market

Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market ties its weekly market directly to the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation, with proceeds from market operations supporting park improvements and programs. That connection gives this Alexandria market a distinct shape: fresh food, prepared food, and handmade goods are all part of a larger effort linked to Four Mile Run Park and the Arlandria neighborhood. The market’s mission also reaches across income levels, aiming to bring fresh, nutritious food to shoppers while creating room for local artisans and producers to sell their work.

Why it matters locally

Arlandria is central to this market’s purpose. Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market says it works to bring fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels, reflect the diversity of the community, and improve quality of life for Arlandria residents and visitors. It also describes itself as an incubator for small start-up businesses and a place where local artisans and producers can bring their wares to market.

That local role extends beyond commerce. The market is part of a broader vision to expand and improve Four Mile Run Park, and market proceeds are donated to the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. Its location near the Four Mile Run and across the Run from Arlington places it in a corridor that connects neighborhoods as well as shoppers.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix leans wider than a produce-only stop, with regulars spanning groceries, prepared foods, pantry items, native plants, personal care, and a notably deep bench of artisans. Expect a market where coffee, pupusas, spice blends, woodworking, pottery, and hand-pressed apparel can all share the same Sunday.

• -Find Lopez Produce among the market’s regular vendors.
• -Pick up prepared coffee beverages from Café Maya.
• -Order Salvadoran dishes from Cuscatleco, including pupusas, arroz con pollo, tamales, and horchata.
• -Browse focaccia from Sincerely, CARBS.
• -Try Turkish and Kurdish dishes from Siesta Gozleme.
• -Look for authentic Thai meals from Noi’s Food Truck.
• -Stock the pantry with spice blends from Apothecary Spices.
• -Bring home specialty teas and hand-roasted coffee beans from Aurora Tea Time.
• -Add hot sauce made with local and fresh ingredients from Local Sauce Kitchen.
• -Pick up candied and spiced nuts from Suka Nuts.
• -Start a garden with native plants from Nature by Design.
• -Browse hand-worked cutting boards, trivets, bottle openers, and wine holders from Allan’s Woodworking.
• -Explore handcrafted gifts such as hair bows, earrings, decorations, and piñatas from Divine Creations.
• -Shop on-site pressed shirts, sweaters, or totes at Thousand Daisies’ T-shirt bar.
• -See wheel-thrown vases, bowls, mugs, plates, and ornaments from Handmade OG Pottery.
• -Browse children’s picture books from Finch & Squirrel.

Weekly on Sunday, the market also hosts Sunday Morning Stretch led by yoga instructor Julia P. Valentine.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to change how you plan your trip. The market runs at 4109 Mt Vernon Avenue in Alexandria, near the Four Mile Run and within Arlandria. Access is broad: the market is reachable by car, bike, trail, or transit. Restrooms are not available on site.

The market is managed by a team that includes Catherine Corp, Kurt Moser, Nick Partee, Nathalie Simon, and Jerry Dominique. If you’re planning around the broader setting, this is also a market tied to Four Mile Run Park improvement efforts rather than a stand-alone shopping stop.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted here, an important fit with the market’s stated goal of bringing fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels. Payment methods are presented clearly for visitors, which helps when you’re mixing farm purchases with prepared food and artisan goods in one stop.