Williamsburg Farmers Market Plans Aug 9 Bash for National Farmers Market Week

The Williamsburg Farmers Market (WFM)—now in its 23rd season—will mark National Farmers Market Week (Aug 3–9, 2025) with a special celebration during its regular Saturday market on Aug 9, 8 a.m.–noon. The event underscores how producer-only markets bolster local agriculture, food access, and community connections.

Special Activities on Aug 9

Market Snapshot

• Location: 400--500 block of Duke of Gloucester St.
  
  
• Vendors: 40+ offering produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, cut flowers, honey, and artisan foods.
  
  
• Payment: Cash, credit, SNAP/EBT with double-dollar matching.
  
  

Why It Matters

1. Economic Impact – Producer-only markets keep food dollars in the local economy and preserve farms.
   
   
2. Food Access – SNAP matching stretches benefits, putting fresh food on more tables.
   
   
3. Community Bonding – Activities like the Vendor-Appreciation Station deepen farmer-customer relationships.
   
   

Tips for First-Timers

• Arrive early for best selection and parking, meters are free until 10 a.m.
  
  
• Bring a tote (or grab the new merch bag) and a cooler bag for seafood.
  
  
• Tag your photos with #MyWilliamsburgMarket to enter the contest.
  
  

From farm-fresh peaches to neighborly high-fives, Aug 9 showcases everything that makes the Williamsburg Farmers Market more than just a grocery stop, it’s a weekly celebration of local life.

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