Local / Fairfax / May 6, 2026

Fairfax Farmers Markets Return With a New Dog-Friendly Stop

Fairfax County shoppers will have farmers market options from Wednesday through Sunday in 2026, including a new dog-friendly EatLoco market at Halley Rise in Reston.

By Tysons Times Staff

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Coverage area: Fairfax
Section: Local
Published: May 6, 2026
Topics: local, fairfax, development, business

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Fairfax County shoppers will have farmers market options from Wednesday through Sunday in 2026, including a new dog-friendly EatLoco market at Halley Rise in Reston.

Markets operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority and independent organizations will offer fresh produce, fruits, vegetables and other goods. Some locations accept SNAP benefits, while pet policies vary by market.

For fresh produce on Mondays and Tuesdays, shoppers can visit year-round farm stores such as Nalls Produce in Alexandria or Cox Farms in Centreville, depending on seasonal availability.

Fairfax County Park Authority markets

County Wednesday markets

McCutcheon/Mount Vernon: April 22-November 25, 8 a.m.-noon. SNAP accepted.
Oakmont: May 6-October 28, 8 a.m.-noon.
Wakefield: May 6-October 28, 2-6 p.m. SNAP accepted.

County Thursday markets

Annandale: May 7-October 29, 8 a.m.-noon. SNAP accepted.
Herndon: May 7-October 29, 8 a.m.-noon.

County Friday markets

McLean: May 1-October 30, 8 a.m.-noon. The market will be closed May 15 for McLean Day.
Kingstowne: May 1-October 23, 3-7 p.m.

County Saturday markets

Burke: April 18-November 21, 8 a.m.-noon.
Reston: April 25-November 21, 8 a.m.-noon. SNAP accepted.

County Sunday markets

Lorton: May 3-November 22, 8 a.m.-noon. SNAP accepted.

Independent regional markets

Independent Wednesday market

Reston-St. John Neumann FRESHFARM: April-November, 3-7 p.m., 601 Wiehle Ave., Reston.

Independent Saturday markets

City of Falls Church Market: Year-round at 300 Park Ave., Falls Church. Hours are 8 a.m.-noon from April through December and 9 a.m.-noon from January through March.
Great Falls Community Market: Year-round, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 756 Walker Road, Great Falls.
Old Town Fairfax Saturday Market: May 9-October 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1050 Page Ave., Fairfax.
Vienna Farmers Market: May 2-October 8, 8 a.m.-noon at the Vienna Community Center.

Independent Sunday markets

Mosaic District FRESHFARM: Year-round at 2910 District Ave., Fairfax. Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. from April through December and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. from January through March. The market is generally dog-friendly.
EatLoco at Halley Rise: March 29-November 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunrise Valley Drive in Reston. The new market is generally dog-friendly.

Shoppers planning to bring dogs should confirm each market’s current pet policy before visiting.

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