Lakeside Farmers' Market — Local services in Lakeside

Amazing prices, most products are locally grown and the people who are selling the products usually grow them so they can tell you all about each item. I went to get some peaches and melons, watermelon and cantaloupe, the seller told me which ones were the best to pick and why. He was straight up when I started looking at corn and told me the crop wasn't very good this season but I could buy it if I wanted to but he recommended the stand next to his. Just an amazing place! The take EBT and cards as well, you just have to speak to manager and they will help you through the process which doesn't take very long. One piece of advice get there early because if you go late all the good items are gone. You might still find a fee good thungs but not like when you get there...

For the small amount of vendors here (yes I know there are numerous but compared to huge ones I have been to in the past in the area had a lot) they really do have one of everything you could ever need.

I can tell that the vendors are helpful and kind and really do take care in the times that they make and care about what ingredients they use.

From seasonal vegetables to homemade bread and to jewelry and even clothing, you can find everything here is made with helpfulness and love.

Plenty of parking in front of the market as well as at local businesses who welcome you in and a kind enough to let you use their parking lot.

Overall a quiet and beautiful area where you feel comfortable and enjoy...

Like many 'Local' Farmers Markets and Produce Stands this is a 'Caveat Emptor' dilemma, despite the prominently displayed 'Virginia Grown' banner. From their website: "...vendors may, at their option, purchase produce from other local growers. Produce that is out of season or not grown in our climate zones, but is in demand by the customers, may be offered. It is the responsibility of the vendor to disclose this and the origin of the produce when requested". [note the discrepancy between the two vendor sourcing option statements]. So know actual local seasonal availabilities and ask, as there is absolutey no disclosure or 'guarantee', also despite the...