Nov 11, 2026 · 5 min read · Northern Virginia
When Is the Ballston Farmers Market Open in Arlington This Fall?
When is the FRESHFARM Ballston Market open this November?
It is open on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Welburn Square, 901 N Taylor St, Arlington, VA 22203. Winter hours of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. begin in December. The November Thursdays are Nov. 12, 19 and 26.
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Where is it?
The market is at Welburn Square, 901 N Taylor St, just across the street from the Ballston Metro stop, according to FRESHFARM's market page. The page calls it a shady, tree-filled square that you can reach on foot, by car, or by public transportation. FRESHFARM says the Ballston market was established in 2012. Sources: FRESHFARM Ballston Market and FRESHFARM, The Ballston Market is now open year round.
What are the hours?
FRESHFARM says the market runs on Thursdays, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from April through November. From December through March the hours are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The market's page lists winter hours as December 2026 through March 2027. It also lists its season as Jan. 8 to Dec. 17 while calling the market year-round, so check the page before a December visit.
Will it be open on Thanksgiving?
Nov. 26, 2026 is Thanksgiving Day, a Thursday. The market's page does not mention a holiday change. Check the page or FRESHFARM's social pages that week before you go.
What will I find?
The market's page lists fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats and pastured eggs, sweet and savory baked goods, and prepared foods such as empanadas, rice bowls and pasties. It also lists pantry staples such as hot sauces, locally roasted coffee, pickles, pasta, kimchi and dips. Other vendors named on the page include Pasta Ilgatto, Pleitez Produce Farm, Stone Hearth Bakery, Tae-Gu Kimchi, Ttú Pickles, Uncle Ping's Street Foods, VegHeaven and Viar Farms. Vendors named on the page include Mickley's Orchard and Farm Market, Brutto Breads, DMV Empanadas, Harvest Symphony Bakery, Midas Touch Coffee, Family of Nuts, 2 Ladies & A Juice and Anchor Nursery. The vendor list may change from week to week, so check the page.
Who started the year-round schedule?
FRESHFARM and the Ballston BID announced on Dec. 1, 2025 that the Ballston market would run year-round on Thursdays. The announcement says the market has about 20 regular and rotating farmers and producers, and that the square is provided by Piedmont Realty Trust. FRESHFARM says Ballston has been part of its network since 2012. Source: FRESHFARM, The Ballston Market is now open year round.
What is the Mega Market?
The page says that on the first Thursday of each month, the market hosts a Mega Market with music, a beer and wine garden, and giveaways. The next first Thursday is Dec. 3. Confirm that on the market's page before you go.
Where can I get something to eat?
The market's page lists prepared-food vendors, including DMV Empanadas, Abi's Mexicanfood, Lily's Spring Roll & Banh House, Uncle Ping's Street Foods and Ozfeka Catering. It also lists Tae-Gu Kimchi and Ttú Pickles for jars to take home, and Midas Touch Coffee for a hot drink. Check the page for who is there each week.
Can groups set up a table?
FRESHFARM's page says business and community tabling partners can host an informational table at the market. It also says FRESHFARM opens applications twice a year for farmers and producers who sell food or farm products grown within a 200-mile radius of the market. Ask FRESHFARM about those programs through its page.
What is FreshMatch?
FRESHFARM's page says FreshMatch gives a dollar-for-dollar match on federal benefits spent at its markets, so shoppers can take home more fresh produce and nutritious foods. FRESHFARM's page links to a FreshMatch page with details, so read it before you go.
How do I pay?
The market's page says all FRESHFARM markets accept SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior FMNP checks.
What else does the Ballston market offer?
FRESHFARM says this location is a pickup site for its Market Share, a program run by FRESHFARM. Look at the market page for how that program works.
How do I get there?
Because Welburn Square is across the street from the Ballston Metro stop, riding Metro or walking from nearby buildings is an option.
Thinking about a move?
We are not the organizers of this market, but we love a good Thursday in Arlington. If you are weighing a move to the area, read Buying Arlington Condos: Key Tips for Late 2026 or see Arlington Events Saturday, November 14, 2026. Another weekly option is Arlington Farmers Market at Courthouse on Saturdays.
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Questions people ask
Is the market open all year?
FRESHFARM calls it a year-round market. Hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through November and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. from December through March.
Can I use SNAP/EBT there?
Yes. The market's page says all FRESHFARM markets accept SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior FMNP checks.
Who runs the market?
FRESHFARM operates the Ballston market, according to its own website.
Call or text Claudia at 703-350-3884 or visit claudiawebb.com.
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