Farmers Market at Ix, Oct. 3 Starr Hill Market Oct. 4
FM@Ix, Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. Fall Hours, 9:00-1:000 Starr Hill Market, Jefferson School City Center, 233 4th St. NW 9:30-1:00.
The fall hours have started at the Farmers Market at Ix. We’ll open from 9:00 to 1:00 from now until next spring. The last 2026 market is Dec. 19. We will re-open either Jan 9 or Jan. 16. TBD
The Starr Hill Market goes until Nov. 22 this year and will reopen May 2, 2027
Looks like a rainy weekend coming up with the change in the season. We’re shifting from summer fruits and vegetables to fall squash, sweet potatoes, turnips, cole crops, apples, winter greens, and fall Dahlias and Mums. The warm prepared foods will hit the spot in the rain and cooler temperatures. Tis the season to offer pickles and jams made from this season’s produce.
At FM@Ix, Deep Roots Milling won’t be able to make it with their freshly milled grain. The stream that runs their mill is running dry from lack of rain, and can’t power the wheel fast enough to meet the daily volume needed. They have their own market at Graves Mill on Oct. 4, and is worth a visit to the 1800’s mill.
If you ever wanted to know the history and heritage of Stroopwafels, the Charlottesville City Lifestyle magazine has published an article about the Stroopwafel Sisters who attend the FM@Ix. Read all about it in the Sweet Taste of Tradition article, and then get yourself a Stroopwafel. (but not this week if the rain is heavy. During the last storm at the market, the weight of the water destroyed their tent. )
At Starr Hill, the first market in October brings renewed energy and more vendors. We are welcoming Flossie’s Farmstead in the important farm category anchored by Encanto Homestead. Rum Punch and AfriKa Moto Cuisine will offer their Jamaican and Congolese dishes. New vendor Sherriq brings textiles, jewelry, and shea butter products; and Build n Create Solutions brings candles and books. We have two bakers, Milliey’s and Sweet Antojos, and Illicit Tacos with corn dough based empenadas. Alpine Valley Soaps, Golden Goods and Monharmony head up the skin care and crafts category.
Both markets offer SNAP and VA Fresh Match incentive coupons programs for food access.
Come to one market or both! We’d love to see you at the markets. It’s great to have a choice.
Farmers Market at Ix Vendor map