The Reston Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza N., through Nov. 21. SNAP accepted with matching dollars.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Fairfax County Park Authority’s farmers markets pages.

Reston’s farmers market is run by the Fairfax County Park Authority, which operates 10 producer-only markets across the county. Producer-only means every farmer and producer may sell only what they raise on their own farm or make from scratch.

Who to call

Reston Farmers Market
When Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
Season April 25 to Nov. 21, 2026
Where 1609 Washington Plaza N., Reston 20190, at Lake Anne
SNAP Accepted, with matching dollars
Pets Not allowed, except service animals
Bags Plastic-bag free; bring your own

Saturdays left this season: Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21.

The vendor list changes by week; pick a market day on the Reston market page to see who is coming, including pop-up vendors, musicians and community groups.

Parking. The Park Authority says parking is available along North Shore Drive, with a nearby lot. Its directions: from the market parking area, turn left on North Shore Drive and go through the light by the Fellowship House; take the first left and go up the hill by the office building to park; then walk down the steps behind Washington Plaza Baptist Church to the plaza and turn left into the market.

Fruit this year. A late spring freeze hurt many Mid-Atlantic orchards, the Park Authority says, so peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines and apples may be harder to find. Some vendors may bring fruit from regional farm partners and will tell you where it was grown.

SNAP, seniors and food donations

  • SNAP match: use SNAP benefits at the Reston market and get up to $40 in extra fruits and vegetables free each visit, funded by Virginia Fresh Match and community partners (details).
  • Seniors: Virginia’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, also called Farm Market Fresh, gives approved participants $50 in vouchers for fruits, vegetables and cut herbs at participating stalls.
  • Nourish Your Neighbor: on the last market day of each month, shoppers can buy extra produce to donate on the spot to a local food pantry. At Reston that is Saturday, Oct. 31, this season.

Food scrap drop-off

The Park Authority collects food scraps at its markets during the season. Reston is not one of the markets with an extended drop-off after the season ends, so after Nov. 21 use the food scraps drop-off at the county’s I-66 Transfer Station.

Other markets near Reston

Market Day and time Season Where
Herndon Thursdays, 8 a.m. to noon May 7 to Oct. 29 Old Town Herndon, 700 block of Lynn Street, by the Red Caboose
McLean Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon May 1 to Oct. 30 Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road
Oakmont Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon May 6 to Oct. 28 Oakmont Recreation Center, 3200 Jermantown Road
Burke Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon April 18 to Nov. 21 VRE parking lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway

All four are Park Authority markets with the same producer-only and no-pets rules. The full schedule of all 10 is on the Fairfax County Farmers Markets page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Reston Farmers Market open?

Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, April 25 to Nov. 21, 2026, at 1609 Washington Plaza N. at Lake Anne. The last market of the season is Saturday, Nov. 21.

Does the Reston Farmers Market take SNAP?

Yes. The Fairfax County Park Authority says SNAP shoppers can get up to $40 in extra fruits and vegetables free each visit through the SNAP match program.

Can I bring my dog to the Reston Farmers Market?

No. The Park Authority’s markets do not allow pets, except service animals.

Is there a farmers market in Reston on weekdays?

Not in Reston itself. The nearest weekday market run by the Park Authority is Herndon, Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon in Old Town Herndon through Oct. 29.