HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Farmers Market is now open from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Find them under the Turner Pavilion, 228. S. Liberty St., behind City Hall.

“Spring is such a special time of year at the Market. There is something new that pops up every week. I am especially excited for strawberries this year.” Market Strategist, Sarah said in a release.

This season also welcomes new vendors to the Market mix:

  • Low Hill Garden – Tuesdays & Saturdays – A half-acre bio-intensive market garden specializing in sustainably grown produce and flowers. Utilizing no-till and no-spray management practices, they are building a living soil network and encouraging biodiversity throughout their garden space.
  • Mother Bear Medicinals – Tuesdays & Saturdays – Herbal medicinals featuring a hot tea bar with prepared herbal teas. Small batch body oils and bath are also available.
  • RVPBar – Tuesdays Only – Plant based, vegan and gluten free natural energy bars.
  • Roots & Fruits Juicery – Tuesdays & Saturdays – Making and selling healthy fruit and veggie juices using the 80/20 framework to keep the natural sugar levels lower.
  • Friendly Neighbor Gardens – Tuesdays & Saturdays – Friendly Neighbor Gardens is a diversified vegetable farm offering seasonal, naturally grown vegetables year-round to the residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County through the Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market and our CSA program.
  • Double O Farm – Tuesdays Only – A fruit orchard operating since 2005 that was planted with market offerings specifically in mind.
  • Sweet McGee – Tuesdays & every other Saturday – A dessert catering and gift company. They make it a priority to use locally grown and produced ingredients in our made from scratch baked goods. Our products range from confections and cookies to yeasted breads with a specialty of sweet and savory croissants.

The Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners will continue their free, interactive station, Curiosity Corner, held twice a month April–September. April’s theme is “Starting the Garden” featuring a seed germination exhibit on April 4, and May’s theme, “Creepy Crawlies,” will include a pest or predator demonstration on May 2 and a special Dog Show on May 30.

Mark your calendars for these annual events:

  • First and Third Saturdays – Curiosity Corners by the Master Gardeners
  • Earth Week at the Market – Tuesday, April 21 and Saturday, April 25
  • Sunset Markets – third Thursdays, June–August
  • Tomato Fest – August 1
  • Harvest Fest – November 7

Check out Harrisonburg Farmers Market for more.