Lakeside Farmers Market - Saturday - year round

With CVS directly adjacent to the market, Lakeside Farmers Market pairs a neighborhood shopping errand with a year-round Saturday market stop in Richmond. The market runs all year and focuses on Saturday mornings, with vendors on hand to talk through their production methods and answer the kinds of questions shoppers bring to a farmers market. That direct vendor presence shapes the visit: this is a place where buying food comes with conversation about how it was grown or made, not just a quick pass down a row of tables. One visitor also noted fresh product and pricing that did not feel inflated, adding a useful snapshot of what regular shopping here can feel like.

Why it matters locally

The market’s stated focus is the Greater Richmond Area, with vendors presenting products there for the surrounding community rather than framing the market as a one-off event. Just as important, those vendors are expected to be present at every market to share information about their production methods and offer practical guidance to shoppers. That detail matters because it ties food purchasing to transparency: shoppers are not only picking up goods, they are meeting the people selling them and hearing how those goods were produced.

A visitor account adds a little texture to that setup, describing vendors who were polite and ready to make recommendations, along with produce, eggs, pickles, jams, baked goods, jewelry, and jarred soup mixes seen during a visit. Even without a formal vendor roster here, that mix suggests a market that combines staple grocery items with pantry goods and small handmade products in one stop.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, so that policy may shape plans before you leave home. Another practical point: there are no restrooms listed for the market, which is worth factoring into the length and timing of a visit. If you need cash, ATMs are conveniently located inside the adjacent CVS, giving this market a straightforward backup option when a vendor purchase goes beyond what you brought in your wallet.

Lakeside Farmers Market also identifies Peter Francisco as the market manager for additional information, which is useful context for shoppers navigating market-day questions tied to operations or assistance programs. The market notes clear payment methods, and its year-round format means this Saturday stop is positioned as a regular shopping option rather than a short seasonal window. One visitor described seeing a handful of vendors, so the experience may feel more focused than sprawling.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Lakeside Farmers Market, making the market accessible to shoppers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Payment methods are also identified clearly, and shoppers who need cash can use the ATM inside the CVS next to the market.