Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s
St. Stephen’s Church hosts a year-round farmers market on Saturdays.
The entire community is invited!
About the Market
Seasonal hours
9 a.m.-noon, October through April
8 a.m.-noon, May through September
Open YEAR -ROUND, rain or shine, except the Saturday after Christmas
Seasonal produce, eggs, poultry, meats, and flowers from local farms, local seafood, products such as bread, cheese, pasta, and other foods from local sources are available. In addition, the market features local artisans (jewelry, clothing, wooden toys, etc.), coffee, and much more. The Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s is a self-supporting ministry of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Scroll down for information on this Saturday’s vendors.
The market is open for on-site sales, and many vendors also accept pre-orders and/or offer CSA shares.
Vendors accept SNAP and Virginia Fresh Match.
The Café @ St. Stephen’s and the May Fair House are open during the market.
Leashed, well-trained dogs are permitted at the market, outdoors only.
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Information for Vendors
Vendor applications
Thank you for your interest in joining the market community as a vendor. While the vendor roster for the current season, which runs through the end of March 2026, is full, you can click the button below to indicate interest in the main 2026 season, which runs from April 4 through November 21, 2026. After you fill out the interest form, you will receive the 2026 application when it is ready in mid-January. The application will also be posted on this page.
Before applying, please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations.
Just starting out? We love to see new businesses thrive! This recorded Market Day Prep for Farmers Market Success workshop from the VA Farmers Market Association has great information about getting ready for market.
Scroll farther down this page for:
- Information about opportunities for non-profit organizations to have space at the market
- Information for musicians who wish to play at the market
Vendors at this Saturday’s Market
The list of vendors for the coming week is updated on Wednesday afternoons.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no market on the Saturday after Christmas Day. The next market day will be Saturday, January 3, 2026, and will take place in the fellowship hall (indoors) and the parking lot (outdoors). The following list of January 3 vendors was compiled before Christmas. There may be some changes or cancellations before market day on January 3, but this will give you a general idea of whom to expect. We’ll be back to our more robust vendor list before the January 10 market day.
Produce and flowers:
Bundy Heirloom Farm
Haashrooms
Liberty Tree Farm
Meat and seafood:
Brickyard Bulls
Old Way Farm
Snyder Family Farm
Bakers:
Europa Crust Bakery
RVA Bakehouse
Virginia Bread Company
Prepared and specialty foods:
Artann’s
Better Breakfast
Blue Ivy Botanicals
Chaotic Good Tempeh
DogTown Lounge
JIMBONE Dry Rubs
Leek & Thistle
Namaste Munchies
One Hive Farm
Oro
Owl Spoon Water Kefir
Powhatan Chocolates
SoulSmith Kombucha
Scared Cowboy Hot Sauce
Unkol Chuck’s Brunswick Stew
Wigglebutts
Personal care:
Wandering Cow Farm
Handcrafted items:
Laura Heyward
Lovely to Look At
Shady Nook Alpacas
Services:
Blade City (knife sharpener)
Check out this handy chart to see what produce is in season.
Bundy Heirloom Farm
Haashrooms
Liberty Tree Farm
Brickyard Bulls
Old Way Farm
Snyder Family Farm
Europa Crust Bakery
RVA Bakehouse
Virginia Bread Company
Artann’s
Better Breakfast
Blue Ivy Botanicals
Chaotic Good Tempeh
DogTown Lounge
JIMBONE Dry Rubs
Leek & Thistle
Namaste Munchies
One Hive Farm
Oro
Owl Spoon Water Kefir
Powhatan Chocolates
SoulSmith Kombucha
Scared Cowboy Hot Sauce
Unkol Chuck’s Brunswick Stew
Wigglebutts
Wandering Cow Farm
Laura Heyward
Lovely to Look At
Shady Nook Alpacas
Blade City (knife sharpener)
An award-winning market
The readers of Virginia Living magazine as well as Richmond magazine have consistently voted our market as one of the three best in the area. Visit us to see why!
Why a farmers market at a church?
The Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s seeks to connect our choices about the foods we buy and eat to our call to be stewards of God’s creation, as we build community and support local farmers.
The market’s goals include:
- connecting God’s call to environmental stewardship to the foods we eat, stewardship of resources, and reducing the carbon footprint of what we eat;
- building community by providing the city of Richmond and our local neighborhood with a healthy way to gather and connect with each other on a regular basis;
- educating patrons with practical ways to maintain the connection with the sources of their food; and
- helping fill the growing demand for fresh, locally grown and prepared foods in Richmond.
Patrons love our market because they can speak directly to the people who grow and produce their food, learning what methods and practices the farmer or producer uses, and getting tips about how to prepare the produce, eggs, meat, poultry and other goodies they find here. Many customers remark on the size of the market: it’s big enough to have what they need, but it’s not overwhelming. Free parking is available. Children are welcome.
Fresh, local food for all
SNAP and Virginia Fresh Match
Most food items that are intended for home consumption can be purchase with SNAP benefits. These include:
- fresh fruits and vegetables
- meat, eggs, and seafood
- bread, cakes, and cookies
- soups and casseroles to heat and eat at home
- kombucha and water kefir
- olive oil and honey
- food-producing plants for your garden (tomato plant, lettuce plant, herbs, etc.)
These items cannot be purchased with SNAP:
- non-food items (jewelry, pottery, soap, etc.)
- hot foods (empanadas, breakfast sandwiches, etc.)
- cups of coffee
- ornamental plants (flowers, etc.)
Market staff, volunteers, and vendors can answer any questions.
Gleaning
In addition to selling their products to market customers, many market vendors donate their unsold produce, eggs, and other foods to St. Stephen’s for distribution through our Monday food pantry. Market volunteers visit produce and food vendors during the last half-hour of each market day and gather items the vendors wish to donate. They take the items into the parish house for refrigeration (if needed) and sorting. The next day, our pantry visitors have the opportunity to enjoy these items along with the shelf-stable canned, boxed, and bagged foods on our shelves.
Christkindlmarket: an annual offering
Wednesday, December 3, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Inspired by Christmas markets in Germany and Austria, the Christkindlmarket is an annual holiday craft fair with dozens of local artisans, food trucks, carolers, bell ringers, hot drinks, and good cheer. Instead of making a hectic trip to Short Pump or shopping online, just come by after work to slow down, have some hot chocolate, and enjoy the festivities while you shop. You’ll recognize some vendors from the Saturday farmers market, and others will be new faces! The market will take place in the fellowship hall, courtyard, and café.
Additional opportunities
Volunteer at the Market
We’d love to have you! You may work one shift or more than one; you may work one Saturday a month, every week, or anything in between.
We will train you! This is a great way to meet people, to support the market, and get to know our wonderful vendors.
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