Farmers markets to open in early May

The farmers markets run by the Fairfax County Park Authority in the Annandale/Mason District area will open for the season in early May.

The Wakefield Farmers Market at Wakefield Park will start selling produce, baked goods, and other items on May 1 and will be open every Wednesday. 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 30, 2024.

These vendors will be at the Wakefield market:

• Authors Best-Selling Ice Creams
• Bad Ass Pickles
• Baguette Republic
• Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
• F.J. Medina & Son Farm
• Grammy J’s Baking
• Kuhn Orchards
• Linda Vista Farm

The Annandale Farmers Market at Mason District Park will be open on Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon, beginning May 2, with these vendors:

• 78 Acres
• BOSO Kitchen (soup and nuts)
• Farm Kettle Corn
• F.J. Medina & Son Farm
• Great Harvest Bread Co.
• Hog Haven Farm
• Honeycomb Heroes
• J&W Valley View Farm

Individuals with SNAP benefits can use them at the Annandale and Wakefield markets and get up to $40 worth of additional fruits and vegetables for free.

Customers can help reduce waste in landfills by dropping off food scraps –such as vegetable peels, eggshells, coffee grounds, and leftovers – at farmers markets for composting.

Pets aren’t allowed at farmers markets, except for service dogs.