Farmers Market at Ix, March 21, 2026
Market Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Location: Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE, Charlottesville
Spring and Summer Hours 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. start April 4
Spring has officially arrived at the market. The spaces are filling up, and the farmers are bringing greens and garden plants. It’s too early for basil, tomatoes and peppers, but it’s safe for the hardy herbs and plants. Our last frost free date used to be May 1, but late April seems safer under Climate Change. It’s still a guess and we have had surprise late frosts.
Vendors continue to return for the season and applications are high. Mythical Makes with the Bee Hotels will start this week. In the non-profit section, LEAP will set up to provide information about energy efficiency in your homes and offices, and the voter registrars are active. The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is returning for the season to distribute information about local tourism sites and destinations.
Coming up, next week is the Pie Guy’s “Pie Madness” pie eating contest. Pie Madness Poster The application for the Starr Hill Market opens this week. Starr Hill is schedules to open on May 17, and will occur on Sundays through November.
Have a great week preparing for spring with your market friends and healthy food. See you at the market!