Farmers Markets Near Me

December · Virginia

What's in season at Virginia farmers markets in December

Indoor / holiday markets only. Pasture-raised meats, dairy, eggs become the draw. Backed by USDA data on 292 Virginia markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest.

◐ Limited / weather-dependent All 292 Virginia markets →

Virginia signature this month

Country ham + cured meats

Smithfield + Edwards Virginia hams — country-cured tradition.

Oysters (Chesapeake)

Many markets carry Chesapeake Bay oysters in the R-months.

Peak this December

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Country ham + cured meats Oysters (Chesapeake) leeks storage apples winter squash

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

kale cabbage sweet potatoes beets carrots parsnips

◯ From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples potatoes onions garlic winter squash sweet potatoes beets carrots cabbage

← Last month

November in Virginia

Was peak: sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, leeks, apples…

Next month →

January in Virginia

Coming into peak: storage onions, potatoes, winter squash

Where to shop in Virginia

Top Virginia farmers markets

FRESHFARM Reston

Reston · 11900
4.9 (25)

Galax Farmers Market

Galax
4.8 (20)
Organic WIC

Forest farmers market

Forest · 15583
4.8 (139)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Heathsville Farmers Market

Heathsville · 22473
4.7 (47)
Organic

FRESHFARM Mosaic (Sunday)

Fairfax · 22031
4.7 (87)

FRESHFARM Oakton

Oakton · 22124
4.7 (37)

Verona Farmers Market

Verona · 24482
4.7 (9)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Williamsburg Farmers Market

Williamsburg · 23185
4.7 (684)
SNAP / EBT Organic
See all 292 Virginia markets →

Seasonal data is generalized to mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.