Welcome to the Downtown Washington Farmers Market
Experience community around the Main Street Town Square!
Join us in beautiful Central Park every Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, running from mid-May through mid-October.
Whether you’re hunting for the freshest local ingredients, looking for a unique handcrafted gift, or just wanting a fun night out with the family, the market is the heartbeat of downtown Washington on a Thursday night.
What to Expect & When to Visit
- Browse an incredible lineup of local makers, bakers, and growers
- Skip cooking and grab a bite from up to three different food trucks hosted weekly
- Enjoy live music during the market through our partnership with the Washington Chamber of Commerce each night at 5:30p
- Stick around after you shop! The Washington Municipal Band takes the stage at 7:45p (June through mid-August)
- Early in the season (May through June), the market is bursting with fresh-cut flowers, microgreens, gorgeous local crafts (like custom cutting boards, candles, and jewelry), and an unbeatable selection of fresh breads, danishes, and cakes. By late June, our tables are overflowing with peak-season produce tomatoes, squash, sweet corn, eggplant, and more!
- Bring the kids for face painting, balloon animals, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and our Little Market Book Club! Thanks to our amazing local sponsors, every child in attendance can pick out a FREE book to take home each week.
- Payment Info: Most of our vendors gladly accept cards or Venmo, but it’s always a good idea to bring a little cash along just in case!
Want to support local literacy? Click here to become a Little Market Book Club Sponsor!
Have Questions?
Look for the friendly faces at our Market Info Table, permanently located on the north side of the Central Park fountain. We’re 100% volunteer run & always here to help! Want to join us as a vendor?
As a Main Street America™ accredited program, Main Street Washington is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ accredited programs meet a set of national accreditation standards of performance as outlined by the national Main Street Center.
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