Winter Market News

Saturdays, 9 am-1pm, November- March

(8am-12pm, April-October)

No market, Dec. 24, 2022-Jan 7, 2023

Thursdays 4:30pm-7:30pm, May-October

Market Central & Ix Art Park, 522 2nd St. SE., Charlottesville, Virginia

Gift Certificates are available at the Market Central Booth at Ix Art Park.

There are no expiration dates and can be used with any vendor at Market Central!

The Shopping List...

Winter squash is one of the most hearty vegetables of any season. They are beautiful, nutritious and they store well. Here are a few ways I like to prepare them (click on the recipe for how to prepare):

To store squash, wipe the surface clean with a wet cloth, then dry it

and keep it in a cool, dark place.

How to produce less waste at the Farmers Market:

*Use cloth bags, and

reusable containers to

protect fragile produce

*Bring reusable containers for drinks and prepared food

*Ask vendors if they take

bottle returns

*Compost food waste

*Avoid Plastic

Who's at the Market?

Looking for a favorite vendor or want to plan your market shopping?

See This Week's Market Vendors Here

Market Currency

Market Central accepts SNAP at the Saturday Market,

and matches up to $50 of your SNAP for fresh produce with Fresh Match!

Come see us at the market booth!

Thanks to Herd Ventures for this great video!

Each week, Market Central at Ix Art Park brings you local producers,

from farms, kitchens, and art studios.

Consider a donation to support our efforts.

Market Central is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible.

Donate Here

Market Central relies on donations from those vested in local food.

We support our community by providing:

Access to local, fresh foods
Exposure for farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs
Research into best practices at markets and food access programs
Collaboration with organizations to give voice to the community
Promotion of our local economy by giving local businesses a venue and customers buying power through our Market currency

We envision a market that is sustainable, reliable, and meets the needs

of everyone who wants to access local food. Learn more here.