The Independence Farmers Market began in 2008. A local grower and producer market, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9am to 1pm in Town Park and features local meats, vegetables, herbs, plants, preserves, baked goods, crafts, and more. The seasonal market offers special events, featuring Kids Day, Tomato Day, and the Apple Festival, as well as contests, raffles and local musicians.
New in 2026, on the 4th Friday of each month, INSTEAD of our regular 9-1 Market, we will hold an evening Market from 3-7pm. It will feature the same great vendors, as well as music and a food truck.
The Independence Farmers Market is a member of VAFMA and is on the Virginia is for Farmers Market Lovers trail. The On-line and regular Friday Farmers Markets welcome Snap and EBT and offer up to a $30 match for SNAP purchases to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. This grant funding is provided by the Gus Schumaker Nutrition Incentive network. In addition, the Market welcomes WIC and Senior Farmers Market coupons. IFM is a project of Grayson LandCare.
There is also our year-round online market, with pickup Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm at the Grayson LandCare/IFM Office at 108 Courthouse Street, Independence, Virginia.
During the off season, we hold winter workshops to encourage and educate new farmers and customers on farmers market goods and services.
Throughout the year, our vendors provide customers with goods grown or made with pride. Ask them for recipes or helpful food preparation tips. Stop by and see us at the crossroads of Hwy 58 and 21 in historic Independence, Virginia.
Goals:
- To provide access to local and healthy foods.
- To support local farms and market gardens.
- To educate the public about agriculture, healthy eating habits and local foods.
- To enrich the lives of the community.
- To promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Vision Statement:
The creation of a community based market which provides healthy local food while fostering civic pride, community involvement, social and environmental benefits. A community capable of providing a food supply which financially supports local citizens.