The 51st season of Charlottesville’s City Market begins this Saturday once again on a surface lot owned by the Charlottesville Parking Center.
“Explore a variety of fresh seasonal fruits, veggies, locally raised meats, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, and authentic cultural foods from local small businesses,” reads a press release put out by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
There are 120 stalls and 80 will be on hand tomorrow, according to City Market Manager Justin McKenzie.
Many vendors take Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments and the City Market participates in a program called Virginia Fresh Match which doubles the value of purchases. Customers using SNAP can match up to $50 each visit.
Market hours run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The IX Art Park also has a Farmers Market run by the group Market Central which for many years worked with the Park and Recreation Department to enhance the City Market.
In 2018, the Market Central launched a winter market that has gradually been extended to operate year-round. This Saturday hours will be 8 a.m. to noon.
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