HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Farmers Market will be hosting their first Sunset Market of the summer this Thursday, June 18.

For the fourth year in a row, the Sunset Market is held at the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5
to 8pm June through August

From 5 to 8pm live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations will be set up.

This Thursday will feature:

  • 5-7pm Live music with Bristol of New York
  • 6-7pm Free yoga with Alisha Illic
  • 7-8pm Drum circle

Every Sunset Market will feature:

  • 5-7pm Live music
  • 6-7pm Free yoga
  • 7-8pm Drum circle
  • Activities with community organizations
  • Food trucks and vendors
  • Grocery and artisan shopping

June Sunset Market activities:

  • Instrument Petting Zoo with Carrendo Studios
  • Stone Carving Demo with Belfine Art
  • Free Chair Massage with Cedar Stone Massage
  • Consign with Outsider Gear Exchange
  • Check Out a Firetruck with Harrisonburg Fire Department
  • Learn Self-Care Strategies with Fairfield Center
  • Borrow Gear with Community Gear Library
  • Get Sustainable with Renew Rocktown
  • Learn About Early Childhood Education with VEER Childcare
  • Book Exploration with the Massanutten Regional Library

Look forward to these in July and August:

  • Crafts with Valley Creative Reuse
  • Knife sharpening with Obsidian Edge Sharpening
  • Music with Rocktown House of Music
  • Clay exploration with Friendly City Clay
  • Kids activity with Big Brothers, Big Sisters
  • Fun with the Friendly City Food Co-op
  • And more

Save these Sunset Market dates:

  • June 18
  • July 16
  • August 20

Thanks to Virginia Fresh Match, customers can pay with SNAP/EBT and double their benefits up to $30 for
free fruits and vegetables. You can also double your SunBucks dollars for free fruits and vegetables!

Information about the specific community events at each Sunset Market will be available at
harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com.

Regular Market hours:

  • Spring/Summer/Fall Market: Tuesdays & Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm (April – Thanksgiving)
  • Sunset Market: Every third Thursday 5 pm to 8 pm (June – September)
  • Holiday Market: First 3 Saturdays in December 9 am to 12pm
  • Winter Market: Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm (January – March)