Herndon Farmers Market

Herndon Farmers Market runs as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority system, placing this Thursday market within a countywide network of 10 farmers markets. In Herndon, the market is set in Old Town Herndon, in the 700 Block of Lynn Street, by the Red Caboose. That combination gives the market a distinctly downtown footing rather than a parking-lot feel, with the location tied directly to one of Herndon’s recognizable landmarks. A visitor review describes “downtown Herndon” and notes a mix centered on fresh produce and bread, with occasional live music. The listed address for the market is 768 Lynn Street, with county materials also placing it at 765 Lynn St..

Why it matters locally

Fairfax County Park Authority says its farmers markets are designed to increase access to locally grown products and create market opportunities for area farmers and food producers. That matters here because the Herndon market follows the same producer-only rule used across the county system: farmers and producers may sell only what they raise on their farms or make from scratch. For shoppers, that sets a clear expectation about what kind of market this is and what the stalls represent.

The Herndon location also anchors that producer-only model in Old Town rather than on the edge of town, with the Thursday market specifically placed by the Red Caboose on Lynn Street. One visitor highlighted fresh produce and a compost drop-off for kitchen scraps, fruit and vegetable waste, and used coffee and tea leaves, pointing to routines that extend beyond a simple grocery stop.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at the market, except service animals, and county guidance specifically asks visitors to leave pets at home because temperatures on market days can rise quickly. If you are planning a trip with a pet, that rule will change your visit more than anything else.

The market runs on Thursdays in Old Town Herndon, by the Red Caboose in the 700 Block of Lynn Street, so aiming for the Lynn Street location will get you to the right part of downtown. County materials note that vendor listings can vary by specific market day and may include pop-up vendors, musicians, and community agencies. Restrooms are not available. For direct questions, the market lists phone contacts at 571-340-3322 and 703-324-7329, along with the email fcpafarmmarkets@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Herndon Farmers Market. The market also lists payment information clearly for visitors, which is useful at a producer-only market where purchases come directly from farmers and food producers rather than resellers. If SNAP access is part of your shopping plan, this market supports it during the regular Thursday season.