Farmers Market at Ix, April 25, 2026

Market Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Hello Market Friends,

This blog is intended to give the community news and updates about the Farmers Market at Ix. You can find out what vendors are coming and where they are located, new products, produce that is expected, and items of interest. As the systems and norms, and even the weather seem to be rapidly changing before our eyes, we are very fortunate to have a market that we can depend on to access essentail food and other items like soap, herbs, and skin care products that we need. Your attendance at the market sustains the growers and producers. It is a very healthy and mutually supportive system. As the global systems break down, the prices are getting higher, whereas at the market they seem to be stable since we do not depend on globaly supply chains. Keep a good thing going!

I do believe all the farms are finally in for the season. Starstead and Open Path returned last week. You will see some variation- Shooting Star is out for two weeks to attend sheep trials, and their lambing season is in full swing. The fluctuations in schedules allow space for alternate and occasional vendors, so enjoy the pottery, jewelry, felted creatures, graphic arts and crafts in between the farm and prepared food products.

Say goodbye to April at the market. We should be safe from frost (at least in Charlottesville), so it’s a great time to buy and plant your garden plants.

As always, for questions, SNAP, and to ask about the Market Central board, please visit us at the Market Central booth. We are always happy to see you.

Find the vendors and their locations for April 25, linked here: April 25 Vendor map