Fairfax Community Farmers' Market

Fairfax Community Farmers' Market is one of the Downtown Fairfax Coalition’s long-running projects, with the coalition credited for establishing the Saturday Market and sponsoring the city’s weekend farmers markets. The market brings roughly 45 vendors together at 10500 Page Avenue, only a block from historic Old Town Fairfax and near the Fairfax Courthouse. That combination gives the market a distinctly downtown feel: a sizeable Saturday stop for produce, prepared foods, crafts, and household goods in a setting tied closely to central Fairfax.

Why it matters locally

More than 25 years of operation connects this market to a long stretch of civic organizing in Fairfax. The Downtown Fairfax Coalition describes its work here as part of its long-time effort to improve community life in the City of Fairfax through sponsorship of the Saturday and Sunday farmers markets. Fairfax County also plays a direct role by providing the space for the market.

The market’s local significance also shows up in the people thanked for sustaining it. Rick Dickson is recognized for years of effort creating and sustaining the Saturday Market, while Eric Snyder and Brenda Snyder are credited with organizing, designing, and managing the weekend markets. Together, those details place the market in a very specific Fairfax story: not just a shopping stop, but a city-backed, locally organized institution with deep roots.

What you'll find there

The mix here is broad even by large-market standards, with farm produce sharing space with baked goods, hot prepared food, flowers, wellness goods, and handcrafted home items. The market’s own vendor rules frame that range clearly: fruits and vegetables, foods, arts and crafts, and other approved products.

• -Pick up fruits, vegetables, and plants from D&G Valdez Produce.
• -Find vegetables, fruits, berries, chicken, eggs, jams, and honey at Hand-Tilled Farming LLC.
• -Shop pasture raised beef, lamb, pasture raised eggs, honey, and Baker Pork from Starview Farms.
• -Browse fresh fruits and vegetables from Tyson Farms.
• -Add more fresh produce from Valdez Brothers.
• -Take home assorted pork sausages plus sauces, salsa, chutney, pickled peppers, and seasonal soups or stews from Smiths of Mecklenburg.
• -Order baked empanadas, churros, and homemade dulce de leche from Empanadas de Mendoza.
• -Watch crepes prepared onsite at Joie de Vivre Fine Foods & Crepes.
• -Choose artisan breads and pastries from Panorama Bakery.
• -Try cakes, breads, and scones from Grace’s Pastries.
• -Look for Eastern European sweet buns and pastries at Grandma's Bakery.
• -Grab fresh handcrafted donuts from Yoder's Dutch Delights.
• -Sip single-origin coffee or cold brew from Index Coffee.
• -Bring home olives and olive oil from Hasan's Olive Oil and Olives.
• -Stock up on South American style chili sauce from Uchu Sauce.
• -Pick out personalized floral designs from Foxglove Flowers LLC.
• -Browse yard art including glass flowers, wind chimes, teapot bird houses, and teacup bird feeders from Aardvark Yard Art.
• -Explore recycled-bottle cheese plates and dishes from Artful Winery.

The market is described as a large, active Saturday market, and shoppers can expect lines at popular vendors and occasional early sell-outs of popular items.

Know before you go

Expect a larger market footprint and some competition for the most sought-after stalls: the Saturday market runs with approximately 45 vendors, and popular items can sell out early. Parking is one of the easier parts of the visit, with lots of free parking available, and picnic tables on site for eating what you buy there.

The setting is also easy to work into a broader Fairfax stop because the market sits only a block from historic Old Town Fairfax and near the Fairfax Courthouse. Dogs are welcome. One logistical limitation matters if you are planning a longer stay with kids or multiple food stops: restrooms are not available on site.