Ward 8 Farmer's Market

06/05/2026

A new law requires some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to prove they are working at least 20 hours a week, or participating in an approved training program or volunteer program for a certain number of hours a month.

06/05/2026

We have two free concerts on Saturday, June 6th!

06/04/2026

Our 2026 season kicks off this Saturday with live music from 12 to 2!

06/04/2026

It's our Opening Day Celebration, and we are doing it in Style! Come on out! Free Concert! And extra fresh choices!

06/01/2026

🥬 Don’t Miss Out on FREE Produce! 🍎

Did you know you could get $40/month in fresh fruits and vegetables?

If you receive Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, or TANF, you qualify for Produce Plus — and you can use it ON TOP of your other benefits! 🙌

Ward 8 Farmers Market has dedicated slots just for our community, but they’re filling up fast. Sign up today before they’re gone!

📱 Enroll online: freshfarm.org/produceplus
☎️ Call: (202) 888-4834
🔑 Use referral code: w826

Remember: You must enroll each year, so don’t wait! Share this with friends and neighbors who could benefit. 💚

05/31/2026

🌽 Fresh Produce • 🎶 Live Music • 🧘 Free Yoga • 🥁 Community Events

Every Saturday | June 6 – September 26
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

2724 Martin Luther King
Avenue SE, Washington DC

Featuring:
• Opening Day Concert – June 6
• Free Yoga Classes
• Community Drum Circles
• Afrobeat Breathwork
• Children’s Entrepreneurship Market
• Line & Hand Dancing
• Live Music Throughout the Season

SNAP/EBT • Produce Plus • Family Friendly

The Ward 8 Farmer's Market promotes the health and wellness of residents by making fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables accessible and affordable.

04/21/2026

We are six weeks from opening! Get some ideas for making your veggies.

These green vegetables can enliven a variety of dishes, whether you’re in the mood for salad, pasta or soup.

04/11/2026

Dear Customers of Ward 8 Farmers Market, if you qualify for PRODUCE PLUS benefits (i.e., you receive SNAP, TANF, Medicaid or WIC) it is Time to RE-REGISTER for the New Season.

[Remember, you have to register Every season in order to get benefits.]

IMPORTANT -- Click on the Link below, and when you get to the part when they ask for your market Code, enter CODE: "w826".

GO TO LINK:

Produce Plus is funded by DC Health and administered by FRESHFARM. Produce Plus provides locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables to Washington, DC residents with limited access to fresh, healthy food.

04/06/2026

Spread the word to those in the community who might benefit.

The Official Linktree for the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizens Affairs (MORCA).

03/27/2026

The Ward 8 Farmer's Market is a seeking a second farmer. It's a smallish market, which makes it a good vending opportunity to for a newer, smaller grower of vegetables and/or fruits.

To guarantee a minimum income for each farmer, they'' will buy up to $250 in unsold produce at the end of the day and donate it to those in need.

The market this year will be on Saturdays from 10 to 2, from the the beginning of June through the end of September.

Please share with anyone who might be interested.