The Burke Farmers Market, operated by Fairfax County Park Authority in the VRE parking Lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway, was the first to open in the County program for the 2021 season. It will be the last one to close, currently scheduled for Dec. 18. The market is open on Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon. Aimee So of Burke stood in the first aisle with her son, Landon, 4, enjoying the sun, the people, and the market’s vibe. “This is his highlight of the weekend. We live nearby, and I put him in the wagon,” said Aimee.Continue reading
Local Fairfax County Park Authority Markets Open
The 2021 Fairfax County Park Authority Reston Farmers Market and Herndon Farmers Market recently opened under COVID-19 guidelines. Both offer a dazzling array of local produce, picked right before the market, and goods not seen in grocery stores. The Reston Market began its season on May 1, with its traditional bell ringing, this year by Fairfax County employee Naturalist Melodie Stehling of Centreville. “It brings me joy to announce another wonderful 2021 season,” she said. Continue reading
Herndon Welcomes Sprouts Farmers Market’s New Store
Sprouts Farmers Market has opened its new store in Herndon on Wednesday. The slogan of this Pheonix based store is “Healthy Living for Less”. The store is located at 494 Elden Street in Herndon Centre which was formerly the site for Kmart. Continue reading
Farmers taking in rye after it had been cut near Vienna, Virginia 1941
