For those who crave the farm, fresh produce that tastes like sunshine and fertile fields, you’ll want to plan a visit to Fancy Gap, Virginia. Not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway, you’ll find every kind of vegetable and fruit imaginable. You’ll also find local honey, meats, baked goods, candies, jams, jellies and locally made arts and crafts.

Established Farmers Markets and produce businesses that you don’t want to miss, include:

Hillsville Farmers Market

Hillsville, VA is just north of Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground along route 52. The Farmers Market is held Thursdays from 3 pm to 7 pm from June to October downtown behind the historic Hale Wilkinson Carter Home at 540 Pine Street. Along with produce, baked goods, roasted items and crafts, you may find a food truck, family activities and other fun events. Click here to learn more about the Market.

Galax Farmers Market

Galax, VA holds their Farmers Market every Saturday mid-May to November from 9 am to noon at 206 N. Main Street. Learn more or call 276-238-8130.

Southwest Farmers Market

Open year-round and located off I-77 near exit 14, you’ll find Brady’s Market inside the Southwest Farmers Market. They offer fruits, vegetables, candies, meats, baked goods and seasonal items like pumpkins, apples and flowers. Check out their website to learn more.

Markets in Cana, Virginia

Heading south down route 52 toward Mt. Airy, NC, you pass through Cana, VA. There you’ll find more than one produce and plant oriented business including Mountain Man Orchards and Market, B&B Produce and Virginia-Carolina Enterprises.

Independence, Virginia Farmers Market

Fridays from May to October from 9 am to 1 pm in the Independence Town Park at the junction of US 21 and US 58, the Independence Famers Market offers meats, vegetables, herbs, plant starts, preserves and crafts. When you visit you may also find live music and raffles.

Mount Airy Farmers Market

Running to October 28 at 111 South Main Street on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm, the Mount Airy Farmers Market is one of three markets in Surry County. Sister markets are in Dobson and Elkin, NC. The markets provide fruit and produce from local farmers. Shoppers can also find honey, fresh cut flowers, plants, meats and crafts all while enjoying live music. Find more about each of the markets on the Surry County Farmers Market website.

If you are looking for fresh produce, also check out our post on local orchards. Think about making your visit to Fancy Gap, the Blue Ridge Parkway and our region a getaway by booking a motel room, camping cabin, RV spot or tent site. Visit fancygapcabinsandcampground.com for details.