Farmers in the Park

05/29/2026

We should be excited for the weekend, but the feeling of winding down at the park after a busy day is taking over. 🌿✨

Starting next week, join us every FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month for a relaxed midweek escape featuring:
- Live music starting at 4:30 PM
- Refreshing beverages from the Charlottesville Ale Trail
- Local goodies from our Farmers in the Park vendors

Bring a blanket or picnic chair and unwind with us on June 3 from 3-7 pm at Pen Park!

05/07/2026

What a great day! 🌞

05/05/2026

Happy National Small Business Week!

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities—driving innovation, creating local jobs, and keeping our towns vibrant and unique.

When you shop at Farmers in the Park or Charlottesville City Market, you’re doing more than picking up fresh produce. You’re supporting the families, growers, makers, and entrepreneurs who keep our local economy strong. Every purchase truly makes a difference.

This week (and every week!), we celebrate the hardworking small business owners who bring their passion and craft to our market. Thank you for choosing local and helping our community thrive!

Shop small. Shop local. Support your neighbors.

04/30/2026

🌿 Farmers in the Park Returns Next Week! 🌿

Join us as Farmers in the Park kicks off its season on Wednesday, May 6th from 3–7 PM!

Spend your afternoon in the park browsing fresh, local produce, handmade goods, and delicious ready-to-eat foods from your favorite vendors. It’s the perfect midweek stop to stock up, grab a bite, and enjoy the community.

Make an afternoon of it—bring a blanket, relax in the green space, let the kids enjoy the playground, or take a stroll along the walking paths while you snack on something tasty from the market. 🌳

📍 Fresh food
🧺 Local makers
🌸 Spring vibes + park time

Bring your friends, your family, and your market bags—we’ll see you there!

02/21/2026

May 6,2026
Opening date for Farmers in the park@ Pen Park
3pm -7pm

10/15/2025

10/01/2025

FITP@PenPark October hours3pm-6pm

09/24/2025

🌽🍎 SNAP customers — DOUBLE your benefits! 🍅🥕
When you shop on Double Bucks Days you’ll get DOUBLE your SNAP withdrawal in Virginia Fresh Match vouchers to spend on fresh fruits & veggies.

👉 Example: Withdraw $20 SNAP and receive $40 in Virginia Fresh Match vouchers — that’s $60 total to shop with! 🛒✨

📅 Tuesday 9/24 – Farmers in the Park
📅 Saturday 9/27 – Charlottesville City Market

08/06/2025

🌍✨ Taste the world without leaving town! Explore international flavors made locally at Farmers in the Park — from handmade dumplings to savory empanadas, global spices, sauces, sweets & more. Your passport to delicious starts here! 🥟🌮🍜

🗓 Wednesdays | ⏰ 3–7 PM
📍 Penn Park, Charlottesville

07/16/2025

Pick up your copy at the maket this afternoon!

☀️ Summer’s here and so is your new favorite kitchen companion! The City Market Cookbook is packed with 39 recipes straight from our market vendors, perfect for making the most of seasonal peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn, and more! 🍅🌽

📖 Pick up your copy at City Market this weekend and cook with what’s in season!