The best farmers market! I try to go every week if I can since I live nearby. They have amazing…read morevendors and I love the new layout. My only wish is that they had gluten free food options in the food trucks, but no other complaints and I highly recommend.

I love me a farmers market and this one hits on all cylinders. Plenty smiling vendors, hot chai,…read morecider donuts, farm fresh eggs, organic produce, gluten free baked goods from an Irishman and adorable puppies everywhere

Just updating my review to say I still love this farmers market. When I was living in Southside, we…read moreused to come here a lot. Now I come occasionally to check it out with my friends still in Southside. My favorite vendors that come here are Maharajah Coffee and First Stop Donuts. I love the people running them! I enjoy that it's right in the park so there are quite a few benches to sit on. There are also fun paths to explore with a warm drink and yummy snacks. I highly recommend ordering goodies from the vendors then having a picnic in Forest Hill Park. On my recent visit, I bought some rainbow carrots, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, fennel, and Europa fresh bread. As it gets colder there can be fewer vendors, but they carry everything you could hope and dream of. I loved checking out a vendor that sold holiday candles. There is tons of parking here and it's easy to bike or bus to. I'd recommend checking this market out.

Great experience here as well. The ambiance of the park was so cute. Make sure you get there early…read morebecause they WILL sell out. Great food options.

Be prepared to stand in a long line to buy your entry ticket. Though, for the size of the line it…read moremoves relatively fast. Tickets were $8 a person and can't be purchased online from my knowledge. We got skewers, milkshake, pork belly skewers with pancit and lumpia, mango sticky rice, spicy mayo karaage, and takoyaki. We got the spicy skewers which really packed a punch of heat, a little bit too much for our personal comfort. My favorite was the shrimp because it was so snappy. The beef and lamb was tender but did not blow us out of the water. The pork belly had a nice snap from the collagen and fatty parts. The Ferrero Rocher milkshake was so delectable. The service was quick, consistency was not too liquid and not too firm that we couldn't drink it with a straw. Overall a solid milkshake. The sticky mango rice had perfectly ripe mangos but the sticky rice wasn't that fragrant, super creamy though. The original takoyaki were on the larger side but most of the takoyaki was just batter/ not much filling and seafood inside. Though we got it when all the booths were about to close so for $5 for 6 pieces we couldn't really complain. The spicy mayo karaage was a little tough but some pieces were so well crisped and the slight kick from the spicy mayo helped counteract the heaviness of a fried food item. Loved the pork belly skewers from the Filipino food stand, it was very umami and marinated. the lumpia was also not too oily and so crispy. Though the pancit was kind of bland and seemed more to just act as a bedding for the other food items on top of it. They give you sweet and sour sauce as well a vinegar sauce which we ended up pouring onto the pancit for more flavor. The night market also had fair games. Most of them were $10 to play. Toilets were also relatively clean and felt comfortable enough to use for cleaning up after eating all the food.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere! I enjoy my people for real the vibes were nice. There was a DJ…read moreplaying tunes and line dancing was going on! The vendors had really nice stuff, bought some oils from a friendly man and homemade body stuff from a nice lady.

Ashland Farmers Market:…read morewww.facebook.com/AshlandFarmersMarket My husband and I have been going to the Ashland Farmers Market for 8-10 years. It is located behind the Ashland Municipal Building, west of the train tracks. When we started going to this market, it was the only one in the Richmond area, other than the one in Shockoe Bottom. It's open on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to noon, although, many people are there at 8:30. In the winter, they have a "renegade market" that is open on the first and third Saturday's of the month. It's a small market, compared to South of the James Market, but everything at the Ashland Market is grown or produced locally. There is a good variety, the vendors are very friendly, everything is fresh, the quality is quite good, the prices are very reasonable, and there is plenty of accessible parking. The market is located behind the parking lot, and it is not over-crowded. Since we have been going for so many years, we've gotten to know the vendors well, and what they will be having at different times of the year. It's like one big family there. Things one might find there are: a good variety of seasonal fresh produce and fruit, hydroponic lettuces/greens, micro greens, herbs, a variety of baked goods (breads, sweets, granola, etc.), eggs, pastured/grass-fed meats (such as chicken, pork, beef, lamb, variety of sausages, bacon), fresh cut flowers, plants, jams, jellies, honey.. Occasionally there will be a food truck there, and there is usually live music each week. Because it's not a massive market, it's comfortable walking from vendor to vendor, socializing, and enjoying the day in the small town of Ashland, VA. See their Facebook page for information, photographs, etc.: www.facebook.com/AshlandFarmersMarket

We love love love love love this place! Is it the biggest farmers market in the Richmond area now…read morebut it is in Ashland the center of the universe and the people there are great I've been going there for years and consistently see the same vendors delivering high-quality food and products. As an added bonus they always have musicians they're playing interesting and eclectic music I can think of no place I'd rather be on a Saturday morning then here

Lakeside Farmer's Market has great weekly markets, both indoor and outdoor, with a wide variety of…read morelocally sourced food and handmade gifts. They are also home to some amazing classes hosted by Twisted Carrot. The food based classes take place in their industrial kitchen at the back of the market, while their artisan classes take place at tables set up in the indoor market space. From basket weaving to fermentation, you can learn valuable skills while grabbing some locally sourced goodies on your way out. I highly recommend.

Actually was visiting the Lewis Center botanical gardens and on our way to the next stop saw the…read moreLakeside Bike Sculpture and had to swing in so we saw this and the Virginia love sign the farmers market wasn't open on this particular day though. The bike sculpture is a hidden gem that was commissioned by Richmond artist John Meola, whose talent for repurposing salvage materials gave new life to what would have otherwise been scrap and so every angle that you look at reveals another bicycle frame wheel handlebar or gear so it's a fun place to stop with you're looking to get a photograph or you're a cyclist or just appreciate imaginative craftmanship. This is more than just a sculpture it's a symbol of sustainability creativity and Richmond's long-standing connection to cycling.

Who doesn't like a little roadside produce stand? I try to support local markets like this…read morewhenever I can. This market was set up off Patterson Avenue, a pretty busy road. I pulled over to get some Hanover tomatoes as the colorful advertising signs lured me in! I bought a few things, the tomatoes, some cukes, a few apples. Here's where I take my "stand"! I hesitate to say anything negative about local folks, after all, they are just trying to make a buck, but I was not impressed with the produce here. The strawberries were Driscoll's, the same as at any grocer and they were past their prime. The raspberries were fuzzy and the broccoli was not fresh at all! The prices were not even as good as the Food Lion down the street. But, I went ahead and purchased some fruit and veggies to support this stand. They don't take credit cards so I had to go to my car and hunt for change. The plants and garden décor they had for sale were high priced as well. The guy working there didn't know where the produce came from when I asked. I left and went to Food Lion and finished my produce shopping. Sadly, I wouldn't stop again, there are so many other nice farmer's market around that deserve and earn my business.

Awesome produce and jams !! She gets her produce from local farmers and it's a fresh as it gets!read more

This market is fine if you are okay with one vendor for meats, one vendor for veg, etc. This is…read morenot the large South of the James market (now in Bryan Park) or a county wide market like some nearby, it is the size of a neighborhood yard sale. You don't walk in and out saying "is that it?" but you don't need to plan to be there longer than 10 minutes either. Friendly vendors, good parking. 3 stars for being exactly what it purports to be.

It's small, but gets the job done…read more My husband and I stopped her on a whim on a Saturday. I was able to purchase a number of different veggies to bring home and enjoy. Be sure to walk through before you commit because some of the booths carry the same veggies but also offer more variety. I bought blackberries, tomatoes, lemon cucumbers (they are shaped like lemons!), onions and some beans. Prices are slightly higher than the grocery store but I like the idea of helping local farmers.

I love this place! It is truly a unique grocery experience. The store is set up so that customers…read moremust follow a set path. The food is fresh and incredibly delicious - many items are fresh from the farm and some still have dirt on them from the ground, all at very reasonable prices. It is also so fun to see the theming of the grocery store, especially the animatronic band. I highly recommend you try some of the baked goods as well; the bagels and cookies are excellent. Stop by when you're in the area - you won't regret it!

Excellent fruit and veggie selection. Meats were expensive, but they are everywhere. I would love…read moreif they had more of a selection of herbs. Also, they have great premade foods. Service was calm. Ambiance was a farmers market meets grocery store.