Bedford County has four farmers markets that provide fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and meats, and handmade goods directly from the farmers and producers
Bedford VA Farmers Market
Located at 220 W. Washington Street under the Centertown Pavilion, Bedford VA Farmers Market features fresh fruits and veggies, jams, jellies, baked goods, meats and eggs. Local artisans offer a variety of talents such as jewelry, leather and sewn goods, and woodwork. The Bedford VA Farmers Market is proud to accept SNAP payments and provides educational programs and special events throughout the market season.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the market, please contact Erika McFaden at mybedfordmarket@gmail.com or (540) 494-1078.
The 2024 Bedford VA Farmers Market operates monthly during the off season: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20, and weekly on Saturdays, May 4 – October 26 from 8 a.m. – noon.
For more information, please visit them at facebook.com/mybedfordmarket/.
Forest Farmer’s Market
The Forest Farmer’s Market is an open-air producer-only market. Local vendors offer a wide selection of produce, fruit, meats, coffee, baked goods, wine, jams, and plants. Artisans create beautiful wood crafts, jewelry, glass art, and beauty products. The Forest Farmers Market accepts SNAP.
Located at the Forest Library, 15583 Forest Road, the Forest Farmers Market.
2024 Summer Market: every Saturday beginning April 27 – November 23 from 8 a.m. – noon
2024/25 Winter Market: second Saturday of the month, December through April from 9 a.m. – noon
To learn more about the Forest Farmers Market, visit their website: www.forestfarmersmarket.com
and like them on Facebook or follow their Instagram
Moneta Farmer’s Market
Located in Downtown Moneta at 13641 Moneta Rd, the Moneta Farmers Market is a producer-only market with vendors selling only what they raise, grow, or create. This will be a great opportunity for local farmers and artisans to share their wares.
The 2024 Moneta Farmer’s Market operates every Wednesday, May 1 through August 28 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (No winter market is available at this time)
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the market, please contact Dorothy McIntyre at Monetafarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Montvale, VA Farmers Market
Located at the old Montvale school at 11555 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, the Montvale Farmers Market will host farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month April 20 -September 21, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the market, please contact montvalevafarmersmarket@gmail.com.
