West End Farmers Market

West End Farmers Market ties itself to Gayton Elementary School not just by proximity, but by direct support: the market donated $500 to the school as part of its broader outreach work. In Henrico’s far West End, the market runs at Discovery United Methodist Church on Gayton Road and has operated since 2009. It is a year-round, producers-only market, with Virginia growers and food producers selling what they grow, raise, and make in the state. That combination gives the market a clear identity: weekly grocery shopping shaped around local food, with the church site and nearby school anchoring it in this part of Henrico.

Why it matters locally

Since 2009, West End Farmers Market has framed its mission as both food access and neighborhood outreach in Henrico’s far West End. The market describes itself as producers-only, meaning agricultural and food vendors grow, raise, and produce their goods in Virginia. That keeps the emphasis on in-state production rather than resale.

Its local role also shows up in where money and effort go. The market donated $500 to Gayton Elementary School and $300 to a nearby neighborhood association, makes donations to local food charities through its sponsorship program, and sees vendors contribute to Discovery United Methodist Church’s food pantry. It also collected gift cards and clothing for DUMC’s Angel Tree and partnered with CVS to host a flu shot clinic at the market.

What you'll find there

The vendor roster spans staple grocery categories and a large prepared-food-and-gifts side, so a Saturday stop here can lean either practical or exploratory. The market’s producers-only identity is strongest on the farm and food side, while the broader lineup adds baked goods, drinks, pet items, candles, jewelry, and home goods.

• -Pick up berries from Agriberry Farm.
• -Bring home produce from Blue Basil Farm.
• -Find custom beef from Bluestone Custom Beef.
• -Stock mushrooms from Emerald Mushroom Farm.
• -Add farm goods from Eagles Way Farm.
• -Look for produce from Goldman Farm.
• -Shop plants and garden goods from Gooch Gardener.
• -Choose meats and farm products from Leatherwood farms.
• -Grab microgreens from Mommy's Microgreens.
• -Order coffee from Nomad Coffee Company.
• -Stop for barbecue from Meat Wagon BBQ.
• -Try prepared foods from Nona's Italian Cucina.
• -Save room for pie from PIE!.
• -Pick up cookies from River City Cookie Co..
• -Add baked goods from RVA Bakehouse.
• -Finish with pastries from The Unadulterated Bakery.
• -Browse cake pops and sweets from KP's Kake Pops & Treats.
• -Cool off with Uncle Kebba’s Lemonade.
• -Find pet-focused goods from Clarissa Clover Holistic Pets.
• -Treat pets with Pawfect Sweets.
• -Browse candles from Candle Co. and Mapleranda Candle.
• -Explore jewelry from AVIECOVELX Jewelry.
• -See more jewelry from Nature’s Bounty Jewelry.
• -Browse glasswork from The glassmakers.

The market also runs weekly on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which may change plans if you usually pair a market trip with a walk. Parking is not limited to the main church site: additional street parking is available off Gayton Road on Gayton Grove Road, Fox Meadow Drive, and Warren View Road. The market is hosted at Discovery United Methodist Church, 13000 Gayton Road, a useful landmark if you are navigating the West End by church campus rather than intersection alone. All vendors accept cash and credit cards, though credit card purchases may carry processing fees. The market also notes that there are no restrooms.