Lakeside Farmers' Market

Lakeside Farmers' Market sits beside CVS on Lakeside Avenue in Henrico, a useful landmark when you are planning a first visit or looking for cash before shopping. The market runs year-round, with Saturday morning trading and Wednesday hours that stretch through the day, giving it a different rhythm from seasonal markets that appear only for a short run. Its vendors are described as producing for the Greater Richmond Area and staying on hand to talk through production methods and share practical information with shoppers at each market. That combination of schedule and direct vendor presence shapes the market as a regular stop rather than an occasional event.

Why it matters locally

The Greater Richmond Area is the stated focus for Lakeside Farmers' Market vendors, tying this market directly to regional growers and makers rather than to a general retail mix. The market also emphasizes that vendors are present at every market to give the kind of information shoppers expect when they attend a farmers market, including explanations of production methods and other helpful guidance. That detail matters because it points to a market built around direct exchange between seller and shopper, not just a row of tables.

The year-round schedule adds another local role. With Saturday mornings and Wednesdays all day, Lakeside offers repeated chances to buy from the same vendor base across the calendar instead of only during a short growing season. In practice, that steadiness can make it easier for nearby households to build the market into a weekly routine in Henrico and the Richmond area.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, a detail that may change plans before you leave home with a pet. The market is at 1606 Lakeside Ave. in Henrico, and CVS next to the market is also where nearby ATMs are located, which is useful if you want cash on hand before shopping. Lakeside Farmers' Market is managed by Peter Francisco, the named market manager for additional information and market coordination.

Timing also matters here. Lakeside operates year-round, with Saturday mornings and Wednesdays all day, but seasonal hours are referenced separately through the market's Facebook updates, so the shape of the week matters more than expecting one simple single-slot schedule. Restrooms are not available at the market, another practical detail worth planning around before a longer stop.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP is accepted at Lakeside Farmers' Market, giving shoppers a confirmed way to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on site. Cash access is straightforward too: ATMs are conveniently located inside the adjacent CVS near the market. The market also indicates that payment methods are clearly communicated, which helps set expectations before you reach a vendor table.