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Eat Local: Farm-Fresh Finds in Covington Buchanan This Summer

Farmers Markets in Alleghany, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, and Rockbridge!

By Macaroni KID & Hayden Catlett July 8, 2024

Summer is here in the Covington Buchanan area, and it's time to embrace the freshness of the season by eating local. There are plenty of ways to eat fresh in Alleghany, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, and Rockbridge Counties! 

By choosing locally grown produce, you're not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers in the Covington Buchanan area.

Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more to bring home to your family:



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Farmers Markets in the Covington Buchanan Area

Farmers markets are a great place to spend a morning or afternoon browsing fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Here's where to find farmer's markets in Alleghany County, Rockbridge County, and Buena Vista:

Buena Vista Farmers Market

1001 Magnolia Ave, Buena Vista VA 24416 | 540-572-0131

Details: Local vendors, food, goods, and music from 3pm-6pm every Thursday.


Covington Farmers Market

134 W Main St, Covington VA 24426

Details: An array of fresh and locally grown, chemical-free produce. Unique jams, pickles, hot sauces, pastured eggs, blue-skinned chicken, and more from Num Num Farms.

Offering CSA share and accepting Senior Vouchers. Saturdays 9am-12pm.


Kerrs Creek Farmers Market

2766 W. Midland Trl, Lexington VA 24450

Details: Baked goods, grass-fed meat, veggies, crafts and more! Saturdays 9am-12pm.


Know of any other farmers markets in Alleghany, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, and Rockbridge Counties that we should highlight? Let us know at haydenc@macaronikid.com!







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