National Farmers Market Week Observed At Reston Farmers Market

RESTON, VA — During farmers market season, various farmers and local producers bring their food and other homemade products to communities within Fairfax County. National Farmers Market Week will be celebrated at the Reston Farmers Market and other Fairfax County farmers markets from Aug. 6 to 12.

The Reston Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., will feature activities, including corn hole, bubbles, live music, trivia and more. The Fairfax County Park Authority will also give away free farmers market canvas bags and washable produce bags while supplies last. The farmers market is located in the Lake Anne Village Center parking lot at 609 Washington Plaza North in Reston

National Farmers Market Week is led by the Farmers Market Coalition to celebrate local farmers and producers that support communities and the local economy. The Fairfax County Park Authority runs 10 farmers markets, including the Reston Farmers Market. Participating farmers and producers are located within a 125-mile radius, except for those who provide hard-to-find products.

The Reston Farmers Market is open Saturdays through Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to noon. The park authority reminds customers that food waste composting is available at its farmers markets. Reston's farmers market accepts SNAP benefits to provide up to $30 of free additional fruits and vegetables.