When people picture a farmers market, they picture July. But a lot of the markets around Hampton Roads keep going well into the colder months, and a handful of them never close at all. If you are new to the area, or you have lived here for years and never looked, this is a good time of year to start a Saturday-morning habit. Below is a city-by-city rundown, based on a 2026 regional market guide published by 92.9 The Wave.
Markets That Stay Open Year-Round
These are the reliable ones. If you want a market that is open in January, start here.
- Eggleston Farmers Market (Norfolk): Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 110 La Valette Ave.
- Olde Towne Farmers Market (Portsmouth): Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM from November through March (it opens an hour earlier from April to October), at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street.
- Hilton Village Farmers Market (Newport News): Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Warwick Blvd and Main Street in Hilton Village.
- Game's Farmers Market (Newport News): Open daily, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at 503 Harpersville Rd. It closes Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Shore Drive Farm Market (Virginia Beach): Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 2947 Shore Drive.
- Virginia Beach Farmers Market: Various vendors daily, at 3640 Dam Neck Road. No fixed hours were listed.
Markets Running Into November and December
These are seasonal, but the season is longer than most people assume.
- Chesapeake Farmers Market: June through December 2026, Saturdays and Wednesdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive.
- Hickory Ridge Farm (Chesapeake): Late April to mid-December, daily, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at 2928 S. Battlefield Boulevard.
- East Beach Farmers Market (Norfolk): Saturdays through November 21, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Bay Oaks Park, 2413 E Ocean View Avenue.
- The Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Market (Norfolk): First and third Saturdays through November, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at 201 E Berkeley Ave.
- Harvest Market at Oozlefinch (Hampton): Sundays through November 15, 2026, 12:00 to 3:00 PM, at Fort Monroe.
- Suffolk Farmers Market: First and third Saturdays through November 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 524 North Main Street.
- Yorktown Market Days: Saturdays through December, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Riverwalk Landing.
Suffolk also has a Holiday Market at the Farmers Market at Bridgeport on December 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, at 3832 Bridge Road.
Make It a Saturday Plan
Some of these pair well with other things going on in the area. Portsmouth's Olde Towne market is a short walk from the waterfront and the shops along High Street. Norfolk's East Beach market puts you a few minutes from the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. Hilton Village in Newport News is a small, walkable village with its own shops and restaurants. For bigger seasonal happenings, such as parades and holiday lights, check the Events Hub, and for a wider fall roundup see Fall 2026 in Hampton Roads.
A Quiet Way to Get to Know a Neighborhood
If you are thinking about moving here, or moving across town, a farmers market is one of the easier ways to feel out a neighborhood. You see who shows up, how busy the area is on a weekend morning, and whether the pace suits you. It costs a few dollars of produce, and it tells you something a listing photo cannot. The neighborhood pages and city guides are a good companion for that kind of weekend scouting.
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Related Guides
- Events Hub
- Fall 2026 in Hampton Roads: Festivals, Fests & Fall Fun by City
- Hampton Roads Neighborhoods
- City Guides
Source: 92.9 The Wave, “Support Local: Your Guide to Farmers Markets in Hampton Roads” (July 2026). Confirm current hours with each market.