Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Virginia

What's in season at Virginia farmers markets in October

Fall harvest peak. Apple cider, hard cider, and pumpkins everywhere. Backed by USDA data on 292 Virginia markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-atlantic & coastal pacific northwest.

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Virginia signature this month

Apples (Shenandoah Valley)

Virginia is a top-10 apple state; Shenandoah Valley is the heart of it.

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 October

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

Apples (Shenandoah Valley) Country ham + cured meats Oysters (Chesapeake) pumpkins winter squash pears sweet potatoes brussels sprouts cabbage

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

kale leeks broccoli cauliflower turnips beets late tomatoes concord grapes cranberries (NJ)

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant sweet corn

← Last month

September in Virginia

Was peak: tomatoes, apples, pears, peppers…

Next month →

November in Virginia

Coming into peak: sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, leeks, apples…

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.