Farmers markets play a crucial role in providing fresh food to District residents. The District seeks to support farmers markets during the COVID-19 emergency, while also ensuring that customers are able to practice proper social distancing and minimize trips and time outside the home.
Approved Farmers Markets for Week Beginning April 27
Tuesday
Eastern Market Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Tuesday, April 28; Tuesday, May 5; and Tuesday, May 12 from 12 pm to 4 pm at 225 7th St SE.
Saturday
Adams Morgan Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at 18th Street and Columbia Road NW.
Chevy Chase Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at Lafayette Elementary (5701 Broad Branch Road NW).
Cleveland Park Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at 3400 Connecticut Ave NW.
Eastern Market Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at 225 7th St SE.
Farmers Market SW has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at 425 M St SW
FRESHFARM H St NE Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1230 pm at 13th St and H St NE.
FRESHFARM Monroe Street Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at 716 The Arts Walk.
FRESHFARM Uptown Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at Colorado St and Kennedy St NW.
Maret School Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 am to 12 pm at 3000 Cathedral Ave NW.
UDC Van Ness Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Saturday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9 from 8 am to 2 pm at 4200 Connecticut Ave NW.
Sunday
Eastern Market Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Sunday, May 3 and Sunday, May 10 from 9 am to 1 pm at 225 7th St SE.
Palisades Farmers Market has been granted a waiver to operate on Sunday, May 3 and Sunday, May 10 from 9 am to 1 pm at 48th Place NW at MacArthur Boulevard NW.
**NOTE: Approved markets will be announced on a regular basis as waiver requests are processed.
Application
In accordance with Mayor’s Order 2020-058, the District Government will only allow farmers markets to operate if operators submit and get approved a COVID-19 waiver request to operate during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Markets must still apply for all regularly required permits to operate, including a DCRA vending license, and DPR or DDOT permits if operating on DPR property or public space.
Resources
If a market operator needs assistance meeting the District’s requirements, including with permitting, water hookup, or other operational issues, please contact [email protected].
- Mayor’s Order 2020-058 “Social Distancing Protocols Required for Food Sellers and Requirements for Farmers’ and Fish Market to Operate During the Public Health Emergency”
- DC Health Guidance for Emergency Food Providers
- Sample Site Plan for Farmers Market Applications
Guidance for Farmers Market Customers
Help us keep the farmers markets a safe place to access healthy food. We encourage all customers to:
- Stay home if they feel ill, have symptoms, or have been exposed to the virus.
- All customers are required to wear a non-medical cloth mask to the farmers markets.
- Keep proper distance from food displays and surfaces and follow social distance requirements.
- Order ahead to limit the time spent at the market.
- Explore home delivery from local farms and food hubs.
- Only send one family member from each household to the market.
- Leave children, seniors, and other vulnerable family members at home.
- Leave pets at home.