Farmers Market at Ix, April 18, 2026
Market Hour: 8:00-12:00; Location: Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE, Charlottesville; parking and restrooms Vendor map
Bring your parasols to the market tomorrow! Now you know why we switch the market hours to an hour earlier in summer. Can we brainstorm to provide shade in the market space? Someone suggested sails, but we can’t place too many poles on the plaza and still use it for events. The maple trees at the edge of the greenspace are growing, but that takes time. There is some shade cloth in the shipping container if we can can figure out supports
Rumor has it that strawberries are in! Also look for delicious fresh greens, radishes and asparagus. In spite of the heat, it is still planting time and there are plenty of vegetables, herbs, and flower starts for your gardens. In the gardening theme, Broken Pieces makes planters with pottery pieces. Starstead Farm returns this week, and Open Path farm is starting their season. Raw milk shares are available at Swallowbarn farm. DL Shipp Farm brings us pasteurized, unhomogenized milk from Mt. Crawford Creamery for fresh local milk and butter. CoCo Gin is branching out more fresh fruit drinks.
The Starr Hill Market starts on May 17 at Jefferson School City Center 9:30 to 1:30. . We are recruiting farms and food businesses who need a space. We can’t fit all the qualified applicants in one space only 4 hours per week. Keep your eyes open for an alternative spot- we love the Ix Art Park but they have the option to pull out of our contract with 3 months notice.
We have a full market for tomorrow- we know you will find your healthy farm produce, along with some delightful breakfast and home goods options.
We’ll see you at the market!