I always loved to go to Charlottesville City Market when I lived in Charlottesville, and come back all the way from D.C. every once in a while specifically for a few businesses. One that I want to highlight and isn't on Yelp by itself unfortunately is Sweet Jane's Kitchen Maryland Style Crab Cakes. They don't have a brick and mortar but she is always there every Saturday the Market is open from 9am-1pm. Since moving from FL I have never had a single good crab cake in all of VA...UNTIL I tried Jane's crab cakes. They are all of what a good crab cake has to offer: A large thick patty mostly consisting of super fresh crab and garnished with delicious spices and only small amount of filler. Their homemade sauce is perfectly zesty and pairs well with the crab cake and bun; I always get extra. To top it off the owner is always very kind and runs it with her family. Other than this one there is a flower shop that carries my favorite celosia flowers and my favorite caromont farm goat cheese. They have a wonderful variety of other unique shops and delicious food vendors to try. I highly recommend Jane's crabcakes and the Charlottesville City Market in general, so much that I am willing to travel almost 2 hours to get there. Honestly the best green market I've been to in VA. read more

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Love this Saturday market and always try to come by when I'm in town. There are a ton of vendors selling all sorts of items from crafts to produce. It's dog friendly so we recently brought our pup. Just be aware this is a busy market with lots of dogs in general, which did get overwhelming for her after a bit. One of my favorite weekend stops! read more

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One of my fave farmers markets maybe ever! Tons of vendors, with a great local produce selection. Usually a lot of organics available too. If you're looking for prepared foods for breakfast or lunch there's usually several options. Can get a smidge crowded late morning but there's usually still sufficient space to walk around easily. I'm usually able to find free street parking one or two streets over. read more

You can't go wrong with the City Market. The vendors here are great. You can grab breakfast, lunch, coffee, local arts and crafts. It's also close to the downtown mall, so there are plenty of places to walk to once you're done here. Highly recommend visiting if you haven't before. read more

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Parking was definitely a bitch as we circled endlessly to find a good spot not that it matter just wanted a space to see the market. Luckily we got a metered spot for an hour as the market was nearing its end. Ate some lovely crab cake sandwiches got two they were so good and tasty. Then we got one of the last remaining dumpling soups to go and slurped it down as we walked the up and down the remaining tents to what the vendors had for sale. Would suggest coming here early as possible to get the full experience. read more

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I have been going to this farmers market almost every week since I moved to Charlottesville and am loving it more and more. Lots of seasonal produce, meats and baked goods just to name a few. They have soaps, honey, jams, pickled veggies, tea blends, cold brews and so much more. Make sure to check out Sussex Farm and their delicious Korean food (kimchi is to die for) or the Pie Guy's decadent meat pies. Most stands accept cards, but you should bring cash just in case as there were quite a few that were cash only. If you enjoy supporting local businesses and don't hate the environment you should definitely check this place out! read more

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Traveling to a new city? One way my wife and I look into the heart (food scene) of the city is by going to their local farmers market. We were lucky enough to be in Charlottesville during a weekend and were able to hit it up. The market itself is located centrally, near the middle of all the 'action'. It is set up in a slightly hilly area, so it is a little tough for people with wheelchairs or disabilites....but definitely walk-able...not a very large farmers market, but definitely action packed! This particular market was a nice mix of vendors. For sure not produce heavy....there were a lot of prepared food vendors (how I like it)! We missed a cool event (the following week)...it was meet the farmer week. You can talk to the purveyor you are buying from, ask questions and learn how they produce their product....cool! I checked out the reviews on yelp before hand so I knew we should go early. There was plenty of parking on side streets when we arrived, and there was a steady stream of locals carrying their reusable bags to bring back their haul. When we left it was packed in a major way.... We were able to try a few things.... Aussie pie (beef tenderloin) It was good, not mind blowing though. The guy is pretty smart though....he sits out in front of the bars on the weekend nights... Tacos Good stuff. The Al Pastor was good....a little sweetness brought out the flavor of the salsa and cheese. My wife had a plain carne asada taco and it was good as well. Mashed potato and cheese perogies Just ok..I wouldn't get it again. I don't remember the price, but it was expensive and you only got two of them. They were under seasoned and didn't have a lot of flavor. Croissant My wife killed the croissant, and she said it was good....sheesh! Bacon There was a man making breakfast using homemade bacon....we just ordered the strips of bacon....very yummy! Raspberry doughnut Probably the second best thing I put in my mouth....this 'Hot Doughnut' stall was cranking out 'hand dressed' donuts to the ever present line. I paid a little extra for the raspberry glazed doughnut and it was Amazing!!! There is something about a just fried doughnut that makes me thank the heavens.... Pork dumplings My favorite were the pan fried dumplings....yes, I know what your thinking. Dumplings at a farmers market in Virginia? Don't think....just eat. Good food is good food people!....it doesn't matter where you are. They were crispy, soft, chewy and hot all at the same time. The sauce that was put on at the end was absolutely perfect. I almost went back for more, but we were on our way to a restaurant.... I would definitely go back here for more...there was a lot we didn't get to try....super fun! read more

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As far as local farmers markets go, Charlottesville's City Market is pretty extensive. It has a lot of produce vendors as well as bakers and other value added products like jams, soaps, etc., but it also has a lot of ready-to eat good stalls should you visit the market needing a meal. There are craftspeople selling jewelry, clothes, furniture, wooden toys, pottery, and pretty much anything you can think of. It's a great place to go looking for unique gifts for your loved ones and you can definitely load up your pantry/fridge for the week, too. If you don't like crowds, get there early, they open at 7am. By 11 or 12 the throngs have come out and it does get a bit hectic. I would say that is the only downfall, trying to navigate the crowds rather than being able to leisurely peruse. Shop local! Hit up the Charlottesville City Market. read more

I wish every Farmer's Market was like the Charlottesville City Market. Tons of vendors to stop by and chat with and every week brings new vendors. Full of things you would normally expect from a farmer's market such as fresh produce and good eats, as well as beautiful seasonal flowers and locally made items and gifts such as kids' clothes, candles, and jewelry. There are delicious places to grab a bite to eat (read: Bagelini and Moon Maidens) before strolling through the lanes of vendors, or you can pop a squat in one of the designated eating areas. Make sure you shop around before committing to produce - although all are great and local, some places will sell for a little cheaper than others, especially things you can find at several (if not all) produce vendors such as cucumbers and tomatoes. Get there early! It gets really crowded around 1030-11a and although not impossible, it gets a little difficult navigating the crowds without bumping into other shoppers (and in turn apologizing two million times). Also, don't forget to bring your own shopping bags, produce bags, utensils and straws! read more

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Awesome outside space with plenty on restaurant options and shops. They even have lots of outside vendors. Cool spot to walk around and eat outside. Most of the restaurants have outdoor eating spaces. read more

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You have to come down and give it a try! Even though it's moved on to the winter market, there are still lots of veggies and apples to buy. The donuts from the "original" donut shop were yummy- just like duck donuts, but smaller. The tacos from the place on the end that presses their own corn tortillas are fabulous. There is a man who sells delicious granola-$8 a bag but worth every penny. There is a place called Pearl Island that probably has the best food of all, and they give out free samples of their flavorful meat and fried plantains if you ask. read more

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I'm so happy I made it to Charlottesville City Market, and I was so impressed with what the market had to offer! While in a smaller space, the market is jam-packed with interesting vendors of really impressive variety. The City Market has everything you might possibly want, from sugar-free tomato sauce to CBD oil, from Korean eats to apple cider donuts to yak meat (you read that right!). I think the variety is what makes this place special. The vendors and market staff were super friendly. As other reviewers have noted, it does get quite crowded during peak hours. I definitely was bumped and did some bumping into people myself! Major highlight of the City Market was getting my hands on an apple cider donut & cold brew from Carpe Donut. I also got some amazing Virginia motif artwork from Lola & Bella Designs (artist: Lauren Stangil) and a miniature watercolor with gold leaf from Little Dreams (artist: Courtney Kincaid). I can't wait to decorate my apartment with these! I wish I had more room in my belly to try the low glycemic bagels, meat pies, crab cakes, Mama Bird's Korean eats, among MUCH MORE! Since I was coming from out of town, I was mostly focused on the grub and art. However, I did notice an amazing selection of produce to purchase. As other reviewers have noted, the City Market also has a composting station. I also appreciated they had recycling bins and signs educating/instructing people where to put their trash/recycling. Warms my heart! Unfortunately, pets are NOT allowed at the City Market, so leave Sargeant Sniffy at home when you stop by. Overall, I loved my experience at Charlottesville City Market and I can't wait to come back next time I'm home! read more

Charlottesville City Market - Miniature watercolor from Little Dreams by Courtney Kincaid. I can't wait to buy more! - Farmers Market Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I'm thrilled to see such a vibrant farmers market in the small town of Charlottesville! The market is quite large and holds dozens of different local farm stands, art and craft stands, and local eateries. You can get anything here from potted herbs to cheeses, but butters, and honeys. The prices are quite variable across farm stands, so be sure to do a lap or two before purchasing. Most stands accept credit card, although I try to use cash whenever possible. The market also offers compost bins for your compost drop-off, which is a huge win! read more

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Great location, behind three notch brewery. I think today was their first day in person, this year. Bought some delicious mini pies, a nasturtium, and a sunflower seedling. It was really fun, lots of variety in what was for sale. They wrap up at 1 pm so we came as they were closing. Loved it but wish we had come earlier. read more

I absolutely LOVE this!! True local color at its best! This sort of thing is why people move to Cville. I love that you can buy local product without breaking the bank here. Some things are a bit overpriced, particularly the prepared foods, but you can find reasonable produce. Some of it is close to the same as grocery prices, but the experience is great here and if you walk around, you'll get decent deals. The baked goods here are so good, but tend to be pretty pricey. There's a Bosnian family that sells traditional treats and I had one that was AMAZING! It was a cake-like pastry with two layers and a layer of shredded, rum-soaked, cinnamon-sprinkled apple that was topped with powdered sugar. ~amazing~! My boyfriend and I both loved it! The cider donuts are killer, too. There's a place that sells spicy jams that are soooo good! I haven't purchased because they're so pricey, but they did sampling at UVA. They're different habanero jams (peach, blackberry, strawberry, etc). Nothing like sweetness with a great kick to it! Can't remember the name of the farm, but there's one that I love that has all of the hard-to-find produce I cook with: scotch bonnet peppers, habaneros, lime leaves and lots of other cool stuff like fresh cayenne peppers, all colors of bell peppers imaginable, alfalfa sprouts, and lots of great herbs for pestos galore. The lady is from New Orleans and she's super nice and incredibly helpful. She sometimes throws in some extras, too I think hours are 7-noon, but like Armenoush said, go before 10 to avoid the stampede lol read more

We came here on a whim after taking the city tour - boy am I glad we did! Amazing food and I was able to score some great soap and baked goods! We started with a Filipino meal of pork egg rolls and pork on a stick. $3 for 10 egg rolls and $2 for the skewer. Delicious!! Then we had some dumplings. 5 curry chicken and 5 shrimp for $8.50. So good. Then my husband wanted a grilled sausage with peppers and onions on local baked bread. Very tasty! We topped it off with some raspberry rose green tea. read more

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Not the largest farmers market I have ever visited but quite possibly the most loveable. Great mix of vendors who seem eager to answer questions, offer suggestions and simply make you feel really welcome. The sense of community is palpable and the degree of pride each takes in their particular proudct, locally roasted coffee to homemade poptarts, is really evident. The vegetables and fresh flowers were beautiful and all of the ready-to-eat or made-to-rder foods looked delicious. If I lived close enough this would be a part of my routine and my preferred place to stock up on produce, eggs, baked goods and sweet treats. Great variety, perfect central location and lots of wonderful, locally sourced foods and crafts to fill your shopping list. read more

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If you are visiting Cville, the City Market is a can't miss spot on a Saturday morning. If you are a local, you already know how awesome it is! The past month, I've made my summer routine hot yoga, iced coffee, and the farmers market. There is so much more to enjoy than just your regular old local produce. They have all sorts of artisan vendors including lots of jewelry, children's clothing, pet products, and more. There are also a lot of plant and fresh flower vendors. I have picked up a giant bouquet for only $10! There are also tons of varied food vendors, which makes it the perfect place to grab breakfast or lunch while perusing the market. They have everything from tacos to local butchers offering sandwiches to a food from a Filipino food truck. On my most recent visit, I had a crab cake sandwich from Sweet Jane's Kitchen--it was well worth the short wait! The early bird gets the worm, and the market is way more enjoyable in the first two hours it is open before it gets packed. This is my favorite farmers market! read more

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What a delightful, unplanned detour to our Saturday morning here in Charlottesville. My husband and I were looking for Bluegrass Grill and Bakery, but a train impeded us from crossing to where the restaurant is located. While waiting for the train, we smelled a delicious aroma coming from the farmer's market and realized we were so tunnel-visioned about getting food that we were potentially missing out on a great time. We got ourselves some omelettes from Chef Tony's, which were very filling and only cost $9. He also makes a tasty, spicy pineapple sauce that goes very well with the veggie omelette. We got some cold brew and I proceeded to buy some very affordable jewelry for my girlfriends' birthdays while my husband found a delicious chocolate croissant, a very cool ink print by Katie Koch, who also makes custom cards and custom pet portraits, and we found a gorgeous bouquet of flowers for our niece's high school graduation for only $10! We arrived well after 10 am and there were still loads of fresh produce to be had. I have significant Farmer's Market envy. I wish VB had something like this. read more

This review has been long overdue! Since moving to this city the Charlottesville City Market has been a staple Saturday morning activity for myself, friends, family, and guests. It's a mid-size farmer's market with local vendors that range from prepared foods, produce, to protein, and hand made goods. This is also a great place to pick up planters, fresh herbs, and a bevy of flower choices. The people who run the market place are friendly and quite helpful if you have questions. A few vendor favorites would be Shenandoah Spice Company, the local honey stand, and North Cove Mushrooms. Ever seen a Lion's Mane (mushroom)? Stop by NCM, and you'll get a glimpse of one of the coolest looking (and edible) fungi. Also, the food stands are ample and delicious! The Filipino stand has huge servings of hot Pancit and Lumpia (egg rolls) for the price and the couple that runs the booth are super nice. There is also a great crab cake and sweet tea vendor with homemade everything that is definitely worth trying. All in all, this place has a little of everything for everyone in your group. The folks here are a garden variety of what makes this area so welcoming. Make sure to remember to bring your reusable bags, you'll want to stock up on all the goodies! read more

This farmer's market has a nice blend of mostly local farm fresh produce (including fruit!), flowers, prepared food (donuts, omelets, Indian, Filipino, breakfast burritos...) and artisan homegoods (linens, candles, etc.). I love that it's every Saturday morning for 9 months every year--can't beat that! It opens at 7am and closes at noon, so you have to be up and ready. I have noticed that one perk of going late, though, is that some vendors will mark things down over the course of the market. Every vendor I've interacted with has been willing to engage in conversation about where things are grown, provide samples, etc. The vendors form a ring around three edges of the parking lot, and there are a few rows to walk up and down--maybe 100 vendors total? I'm impressed by the variety, but one wish: while there are several cheese options, I want some local butter! Any of my gripes about the market boil down to one thing--the location. We walk because we live close, but easy parking is non-existent. It is so so so cramped in that parking lot, and there is absolutely no shade. No pets allowed, which is kind of a bummer, but I imagine it's because there's just not enough space. We will continue to go because we like the offerings and it's convenient for us, but this market is bursting at the seams and crying out for a new home! Tip: I noticed this morning that you can use a debit card to buy tokens and then spend those tokens as cash for vendors who don't accept cards. read more

Donuts. Made right in front of your eyes. From scratch. With glaze. Yeah, you definitely have to get the glaze. You'll crave these things for the rest of your life. COCONUT TARTS. Good pesto. When peaches are in season, not even Giant can compare. Arts and crafts of course, nice purses if you're into purses. It can get very crowded. Get there before 10am. Directions: It's a block south of the west end of the Downtown Mall, on a hill which is usually a parking lot. Nice walk from UVA, or take the trolley. Hours: every Saturday, April through October, 7AM-noon. read more

A fairly small farmer's market but this place never disappoints! My favorites are the crabcake sandwiches, popsicles, honey sticks, and beautiful fresh flowers! The line for tacos is always the longest but you can easily find other delicious food if you don't want to wait. Bring cash with you! They have a system where you can use card to buy tokens but not all stands accept these tokens and there's also a service fee too. read more

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This place was so neat! We had the dumplings everyone raves about on here and they did not disappoint! I would go back just for that! Make sure to pull out cash though, as many vendors don't take cards. We also had a crab cake & crab bisque, but it was too expensive for the quality/taste in my opinion. Go for the dumplings and leave HAPPY!!! We also loved the other unique vendors - an awesome place to be on a Saturday morning. read more

"Here's the deal" very nice quaint farmers market. Very nice variety of vendors. Everything from flowers, fresh organic produce, candles, soaps, homemade tacos , BBQ , donuts and oh the yummy Bageladies variety of sandwiches! Definitely check it out!!!! read more

This is an adorable market, with a nice mix of prepared food stands, farm produce and meats, and artsy crafty stuff. We had a really fun time walking around on a gorgeous Saturday morning. We sampled lots of stuff and all the vendors we encountered were really nice. Of course - we waited on the obligatory line for tacos and tamales - and they were worth it. The steak was my favorite, followed by the al pastor, with the hot red salsa. I also discovered the No Bull Veggie Burgers, which I loved and apparently can buy at my local Whole Foods in DC (Yay!) I will definitely be back to walk around and try some other stuff next time I am in Charlottesville. read more

OUTSTANDING farmers market. An absolute must-do for visitors (and locals). Vast array of regional providers of produce, bread, pastries, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, ice creams... So much good stuff in a small area. Lots of food vendors to satisfy your breakfast and lunch needs on the spot. Crafters, too- jewelry, art. DO NOT MISS! read more

Best place in town to get your "food on". Also get the "where to" find outstanding places for visitors first time, or first time in a long time, here in Charlottesville VA. read more

yessss..what can get better than fresh and local produce and fruits?? The market offers more than produce and fruits, it has a variety of stands that sells a variety of prepared foods (kettle popcorn, bagel sandwiches, tacos, etc.) Here are my favorites: 1. Elderflower Jelly (sold by various stands that sell jelly/jam) 2. Great Harvest - Cinnamon Chip bread 3. Plantain Chips 4. Bagel ladies, bagel sandwiches 5. Lumpia ! So while you are here, definitely stop by the market during Saturday mornings! Also, it is more convenient if you bring cash. However, if you don't have enough cash they have ATMs at the downtown mall or you can use their debit system, where you buy "credit" using your card..I don't know how it works per se, but you don't have to freak out if you forget to bring cash! read more

By far one of the best and diverse farmers markets. From bagels and donuts to tacos and caribbean food you can find something for everyone. The location is ideal to the town center if you really can't find anything. Theres almost a never ending line of tents displaying breads, pastries, dumplingS! and farm fresh foods. Well worth checking out, the crowds arent too bad and you will only wait for food at a few places. read more

I've been to my fair share of farmer's markets and I was pleasantly surprised by this one. For what it is, it's quite large. There were a bunch of people and a huge selection of different foods, jewelry, breads, etc. The reason I gave it only four stars is that I had to pay for parking, which is a bit ridiculous considering I went just after 9am. I paid 2 bucks for the 30 minutes I was there - this isn't NYC, cut the crap Charlottesville. I got the curry and some jam. I haven't tried the jam yet, but the curry is meh. The sample was much better. read more

Fresh and local. Check out the Satyrfield Farms goat cheese - that alone makes the market worth the walk/drive/whatever. My family and I walk down to the Farmer's Market just about every Saturday. The produce is outstanding, but you do have to walk the stalls and find the best deals, as some of the stalls can be a bit pricey. Crafts, breads, doughnuts, produce, and a citrus mint tea to kill and die for. read more

Great place to find unusual locally grown/made products. Very lively. I went to pick up fresh Shiso leaves (Japanese Basil). I found fresh garlic, local honey and herb plants. read more

What I love best about the market is the atmosphere! It was a great relaxing way to spend the evening by just browsing up and down. I didn't get to stay long, so I'm limited on what I can write, but it definately made a good impression on me! read more

Definitely smaller than other big city farmers markets, but still packed with quality produce, local crafts and yummy food. It gets crazy crowded toward the second half/end of the market, so I'd suggest going before 10 a.m. if possible. I still go in the later hours before it closes at noon, but I don't mind the lines when I'm with friends or I strategically shop. For example, I'll grab a popsicle to tide me over while I wait in line for the tacos. Most of the vendors are friendly and will tell you how they make or grow their merchandise. A lot of the pricing is quite affordable, and I would always opt to go here for brunch instead of a restaurant. My favs: (I apologize that I can't remember the business names of all of these, but they are the only one of its kind in whole market, so they won't be hard to find.) 1) Taco stand! Love the spicy kick from the salsa, freshly made tortillas and tons of cilantro. Steak is my fav taco meat. 2) Popsicle cart: (across from the tacos) Tons of unique flavors with local fruits like Crozet Peach and Strawberry. Strawberry White Beach with coconut milk is the best antidote to a hot, humid day for me. 3) Crab cakes grill - Cannot believe these are only $8 each!!! I've been to fancy restaurants in which I'd pay upwards of $30 for a comparable set of two. These are a total steal AND amazing quality as it's chocked full of crab meat and hardly any cheater filler breadcrumb. 4) Sheep's milk cheese from Everona - creamy with strong flavor and nutritional value 5) Radical Root farm's produce - one of the largest produce stands with an especially wide variety of fresh greens that definitely compete with prices at the grocery store (e.g. $3 for a huge bunch of kale) read more

This is a fun market that occurs through the spring and fall. There isn't as much produce sold, more crafts and baked goods. The best place here is the guy with the goat cheese. He can't legally sell it because he doesn't pasteurize the cheese, but he has a suggested donation. But if you come for that, come early, as he runs out quickly! read more

Bageladies Cafe at Charlottesville City Market rocks! Great bagels that you will most certainly fall in love with along with THE BEST BREAKFAST (and lunch) you'll ever ever have! Have to say that the Ladies are cool too! read more

A delightful passeggiata if you like that sort of thing. Banjo Bud frequently is there spreading good cheer and good music. There are certain stand-outs that vary by season (DAHLIAs!!!). Generally, I feel good about supporting some of the local farms (just make sure you know which ones are local... to Charlottesville) and I like being able to get grass fed beef directly from farmers. Good produce, though I have to say I usually go to Foods of All Nations as their buyer seems to have fabulous local connections and I don't have to park and tromp. I often feel that I've spent too much for what I got, and so, to be honest, haven't been there as frequently. Also, unless you look good early on Saturday morning, it can be a bit too social for me. read more

Good selection of local produce plus other products like cheese and flowers. I especially like to shop locally grown foods as it INCREASES my carbon footprint. read more

A little too busy for me, lots and lots of vendors and lots and lots of people. Sensory overload! I much prefer the Wednesday afternoon farmers-only market by the swimming pool. read more