| | October 3, 2023 Join Us For Fall Harvest Festivals! | | | | The cooler weather has us thinking about warm apple cider, carving pumpkins, juicy pears and delicious squash! Come celebrate Fall with us at the following Markets. We’ll have pumpkin decorating, warm apple cider, live music, and lots of Autumnal spirit! - Wednesday, October 11, Oak Marr, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Thursday, October 12, Annandale, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Friday, October 13, McLean, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Sunday, October 15, Lorton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
| | | | | | | Wakefield and Kingstowne Markets Close This Month Kingstowne and Wakefield shoppers, be sure to stop by your Markets this month as they will be closing for the season at the end of October. The Wakefield Market's last day will be October 25 and Kingstowne’s will be October 27. Come get your squash, pumpkins, coffee, donuts, pies and more before these Markets close!! Don’t worry though, we have eight other Markets that are still open! | | | | | | | Lorton Market Gets Permanent Ferment Foods Vendor! Craving pickles and fermented foods? Ttú (which means fermented foods in Armenian) will be set up at the Lorton Market for the rest of the season! Salt, vinegar, herbs and spices are the only ingredients used to make the brine, and you can find an array of fermented vegetables including beats, pickles, cabbage, and onions! Check out Ttú at the Lorton Market on Sundays from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | | | | | | Three Ways Farms Produce Located right between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, three generations of Smith’s have lived and worked on Three Way Farms. Most recently, Al Smith managed the 40 acres of land to grow tomatoes, corn, melons, herbs and more. Over the years, Al built a very close relationship with Lupe Valencia, who had worked on his farm for years. Al taught him what he had learned about farming, and when Al passed away in 2022, Lupe took over farm operations. Lupe and his wife Adriana work hard to grow a variety of crops on their farm while their two dogs, Julio and Tomás, run around chomping on ears of corn instead of milk bones! This Fall you can find arugula, carrots, dill, cilantro, kohlrabi, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage and more at Three Way Farms’ stand at the McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Market. Stop by to say hello and pick up some veggies! The McCucheon/Mount Vernon Market is open until December 20. | | | | | Farm Fresh Recipe Highlight | | | | Wednesday Thursday - Annandale, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Closes Nov. 2*
- Herndon, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Closes Nov. 9
Friday Saturday - Burke, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Closes Dec.16
- Reston, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Closes Dec. 2 *
Sunday - Lorton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Closes Nov.1*
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