Farmers Market at Ix, June 13, 2026
Market Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Location: Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Hello Community,
The heat is here to stay. I’m craving watermelon, thought it may be too early for the local growers. Singing Earth Produce is the grower to ask when the melons might be ripe. The corn has ripened, though, and blueberries and strawberries, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and squash will have to sustain us for now. Laziz Produce with the all-fruit-and-vegetables, no-added-sugar smoothies will help beat the heat. At $10, they are quite large, (16 oz?) and can be easily shared between two people. The selection with the tropical fruit base really does the trick to replace nutrients when one is flagging from the heat.
Other than that, it’s carry on as usual with the farmers, food producers and crafters. I heard Avegutto Bakery is going to try a honey oat bread and Mexican Tacos is offering traditional Mexican hibiscus tea. The Owl Spoon Water Kefir would be refreshing, too. One customer says the cherry flavor tastes like cherry soda.
It’s getting late for plants, so get them while you can.
You know where to go if you are looking for a particular vendor. At the managers booth we can answer questions and help with SNAP and VA Fresh Match. Market Central has two new staff people this year added to two last year, putting our market management in good hands. In case you did not know, we are a self-funded organization. We receive about 15% of the vendor fees (the rest goes to the Ix Art Park to rent the space), and have been very fortunate to receive federal, state and local grants. We are so grateful for a recent award from the Bama Words Fund of the Dave Matthews Band and CACF. Their donation to us will help with the Starr Hill Market on Sundays at the Jefferson School City Center on 4th St. We have interesting and new vendors there, but are looking for steady farm vendors for that market! Spread the word that they will do well.
So get out and get your market produce early this weekend, and go home to get out of the heat and watch World Cup Soccer.
See you at the Market!