Old Town Alexandria Farmers' Market

Old Town Alexandria Farmers' Market is organized by the City of Alexandria and currently operates from the 100 block of North Royal Street and the courtyard at Tavern Square, just across from Market Square. That temporary move gives this long-running market a slightly different footprint while keeping it planted in Old Town’s core on King Street between North Royal and North Fairfax streets. The market runs year-round on Saturday mornings and brings together a sizable lineup, with a stated 70 vendors.

Why it matters locally

George Washington sent produce from Mount Vernon to be sold here, tying the market directly to Alexandria’s early commercial life rather than treating history as background decoration. The City of Alexandria identifies the market as historic and continues to organize it during the current relocation to Tavern Square and North Royal Street. That continuity matters now because City Hall and Market Square are undergoing major renovations starting in early 2026, yet the market remains active just across the street from its usual setting. Volunteer Alexandria also supports the market through volunteer sign-ups, linking the weekly shopping trip to a broader local civic network.

What you'll find there

The clearest picture of the market is scale: the City says to expect 70 vendors, spread through the temporary Tavern Square and North Royal Street layout. Specific vendor-by-vendor product details are not published in the market materials provided, so the practical takeaway is a broad producer lineup rather than a short roster of named stalls.

• -Expect a market with 70 vendors operating in the temporary site at Tavern Square and the 100 block of North Royal Street.

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Know before you go

The biggest planning detail right now is the temporary location shift: the market is in the Courtyard of Tavern Square and the 100 block of North Royal Street, across from Market Square, rather than its usual setup. If you drive, free Saturday parking is available during market hours in the Tavern Square Parking Garage at 418 Cameron Street from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with access at 108 N. Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets. The Courthouse Square garage at 111 S. Pitt Street is also encouraged for free Saturday parking. The Market Square Garage will be closed during the renovation period, which could change habits for returning shoppers. Dogs are not allowed. The market is also reachable by the Old Town Trolley and DASH buses 30, 31, and 34.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the market, and the SNAP Double Dollars program matches benefits up to $20 for eligible food purchases at Old Town Farmers' Market. The market materials also point shoppers to the Department of Community and Human Services for the SNAP Double Dollar Incentive Program and list a dedicated SNAP email contact for questions.