Shop Local: Your Guide to the Roanoke Valley’s Farmers Markets

Words By RoanokeFamily Editors | Guide updated July 2026

Where to source locally grown and made products in the Roanoke Valley

By the time summer hits in the Roanoke Valley, farmers markets start to feel like a weekend tradition. It’s where you run into neighbors, let the kids pick out something colorful they’ve never tried before, and somehow leave with both a loaf of sourdough and a hanging basket you didn’t plan on buying.

From quick midweek stops to slow Saturday mornings, the Roanoke Valley has plenty of markets to weave into your routine, all offering an easy way to shop local and spend time outside together.

For Benjamin Nolen, Salem’s city horticulturist, the farmers market is more than a place to buy fresh, locally and sustainably grown food. It’s also a place where shoppers can connect directly with the people who produce it.

“Shopping local keeps money in the community,” says Nolen. “It reduces the environmental footprint of the food you consume and provides a unique shopping experience by combining the individual personalities and selections of many vendors under one roof.”

Roanoke Valley Farmers Markets 

1. Bedford Farmers Market

A welcoming small-town market where visitors can shop local food and artisan goods and enjoy live music.

• Day of the week: Saturday
• Time of year: May through September 
• Location: W. Washington St. under the Centertown Pavilion 
• Types of products: Produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams, artisan goods
• Specialties: Community events including Healthy Kids at the Market, Pupalooza, and seasonal celebrations like July 4th First Responders Day
• Specific farmers/vendors: Bedford-area growers, food producers, and artisans
• Logistics: Free, off-street parking; runs 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learn more: Facebook.com

2. Botetourt Farmers Market

A quieter, more traditional market focused on locally grown and homemade goods.

• Day of the week: Saturday
• Time of year: May through October
• Location: Daleville Town Center 
• Types of products: Fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and homemade goods 
• Specialties: Live music, hyper-local offerings with products grown or made within 75 miles of the market 
• Specific farmers/vendors: Area growers and home producers
• Logistics: Free, on-site parking near the market; runs 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learn more: botetourtfarmersmarket.com

3. Catawba Valley Farmers Market

This mid-week market is set in the Catawba Valley, offering fresh local food and handmade goods.

• Day of the week: Thursday
• Time of year: May through October (holiday market in December)
• Location: Catawba Community Center
• Types of products: Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, artisan items, and food truck offerings
• Specialties: Evening market atmosphere with rotating food trucks and seasonal community events
• Specific farmers/vendors: Regional growers, bakers, and makers
• Logistics: Free, on-site parking; runs 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Learn more: catawbavalleyfarmersmarket.com

4. Craig County Farmers Market

A rural market experience with a focus on locally grown goods and a slower pace, featuring festivals and special holiday events throughout the year.

• Day of the week: Saturdays
• Time of year: May through October
• Location: Main St. next to The Emporium
• Types of products: Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, canned goods, and artisan creations 
• Specialties: Hyper-local, seasonal items
• Specific farmers/vendors: Craig County growers
• Logistics: Smaller, local market; scenic drive; runs 9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

Learn more: craigcountyfarmersmarket.com 

5. Grandin Village Farmers Market

A neighborhood market set in the heart of Grandin Village, known for its friendly atmosphere and strong focus on locally produced food and artisan goods.

• Day of the week: Saturday
• Time of year: April through October
• Location: 1319 Grandin Rd. the parking lot behind the Roanoke Co+Op 
• Types of products: Fresh fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised and grass-fed meats and eggs, baked breads, and handcrafted artisan goods
• Specialties: Seasonal local foods and small-batch artisan products
• Specific farmers/vendors: Roanoke-area growers, bakers, and makers
• Logistics: Walkable neighborhood setting; limited but available parking; runs 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learn more: leapforlocalfood.org

6. Historic Roanoke City Market

This historic downtown market has been a central gathering place for generations, offering a rotating mix of local vendors in the heart of Market Square.

• Day of the week: Daily (peak vendor days Friday and Saturday)
• Time of year: Year-round
• Location: Market Square SE
• Types of products: Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, plants, and artisan goods
• Specialties: Locally grown seasonal food, direct-from-farmer shopping, and wide product variety
• Specific farmers/vendors: Regional farmers, bakers, and artisans
• Logistics: Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. year-round; walkable downtown location; surrounded by shops, restaurants, and entertainment; parking available nearby

Learn more: roanokemarket.com

7. Moneta Farmers Market

A producer-only market where all vendors sell only what they grow, raise, or create, offering a true local shopping experience for the community.

• Day of the week: Wednesday
• Time of year: May through August 
• Location: 13641 Moneta Rd. next to the Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library
• Types of products: Fresh produce, farm goods, handmade and artisan items
• Specialties: Producer-only vendors featuring truly locally made and grown products
• Specific farmers/vendors: Local farmers and artisans from the Moneta area
• Logistics: Free, on-site parking; runs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Learn more: Facebook.com

8. Montvale Farmers Market

A seasonal community market held at the historic old Montvale School, featuring a rotating mix of local farmers, artisans, and crafters.

• Day of the week: Second & third Saturday of the month
• Time of year: June through September 
• Location: Old Montvale School
• Types of products: Produce, handmade goods, artisan crafts
• Specialties: Local farm goods and handcrafted items from regional makers
• Specific farmers/vendors: Rotating Montvale-area farmers, artisans, and crafter
• Logistics: Free, on-site parking adjacent to the market; runs 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Learn more: Facebook.com

9. Salem Farmers Market

This long-standing market connects the community with locally grown food and handmade goods, offering a wide selection and an easy, family-friendly shopping experience.

• Day of the week: Saturday
• Time of year: Year-round
• Location: Downtown Salem at the corner of Main and Broad Streets 
• Types of products: Produce, meats, baked goods, plants, artisan goods
• Specialties: Wide vendor variety, seasonal plants
• Specific farmers/vendors: Regional farms and local makers
• Logistics: Large space; ample parking; runs 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. (April – December); 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (January – March) 

Learn more: salemva.gov

10. Vinton Farmers Market

A community-rooted market that has served as a local gathering place since 1988, the Vinton Farmers Market brings together farmers, makers, and small businesses in a welcoming downtown setting. 

• Day of the week: Tuesday through Saturday
• Time of year: May through October 
• Location: Downtown Pavilion 
• Types of products: Seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, plants, and handmade artisan items
• Specialties: Locally focused goods, rotating vendors, food trucks, live music, and special event programming
• Specific farmers/vendors: Local growers, artisans, food vendors, and rotating weekly participants
• Logistics: Restrooms on-site; ADA accessible; parking available around pavilion with overflow during events; runs weekdays: 9 a.m. –  5 p.m. and Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

Learn more: vintonva.gov

11. West End Farmers Market

Just minutes from downtown Roanoke, it offers an easy way to support local farmers and small businesses while enjoying a relaxed weekday market experience.

• Day of the week: Tuesday
• Time of year: Year-round
• Location: LEAP West End Farmers Market Pavilion 
• Types of products: Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan foods, handmade goods
• Specialties: Seasonal produce, local pantry goods (honey, jams), artisan breads, community events
• Specific farmers/vendors: Roanoke-area farmers, bakers, makers, and small businesses
• Logistics: Seasonal events and live music; runs 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m 

Learn more: leapforlocalfood.org

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