Spring has finally sprung! Whether you are excited about the warmer weather and are ready to bust out your flip flops, or are fighting for your life due to the inordinate amount of pollen in the air, spring is in full swing. If you are looking to embrace the spring vibes, or just need a break from the paper you’re putting off, try out one of the local farmer’s markets listed below!
- Hilton Village Market
The Hilton Village farmers market is located just down the road from campus and is open to the public from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. The market features lots of fun vendors including The Flower Farm, where you can purchase fresh spring flowers to brighten your space as well as your day! Other items at the Hilton market include coffee, sourdough, cookies, produce and much more.
- Williamsburg Farmers Market
The Williamsburg Farmers Market is located in Merchant’s Square in Colonial Williamsburg and meets on Saturdays from 8a.m.-noon. The market features produce, flowers and other baked goods. Colonial Williamsburg also has an arts and music festival called Second Sundays on the second Sunday of each month. The next Second Sunday event is on April 13th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and will feature 180+ vendors as well as live music.
- Ghent Farmers Market
The Ghent farmer’s market is located in Norfolk at 730 Spotswood Avenue in the green space of Blair Middle School. The market is set up from 4pm-7pm on the first and third Saturday of the month and sells items such as jewelry, pottery, gluten-free bakery items, farm fresh produce and donuts.
- Yorktown Farmers Market
The Yorktown Farmers Market is located at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown and is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m.- noon. The market features flowers, produce and various crafts. A full list of vendors are available on the Yorktown farmers market website.
Don’t miss the opportunity to shop local and try out one of the farmers markets near campus!
