USDA Farmers Market at Night

We can’t think of a better way to spend time after a long day of work then by relaxing on the National Mall with good food, good company and good music. That’s why after piloting the first ever USDA Farmers Market at Night last year, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has decided to bring back the USDA Farmers Market at Night! It’s an opportunity for people all ages to connect with food and agriculture in a very unique setting. Visitors can purchase food and enjoy a picnic right next to the market in the Headquarters People’s Garden. The garden is tended to by USDA employee volunteers and produces vegetables and fruits for donation to a local community kitchen. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket but don’t worry if you forget – seating as well as picnic blankets are available in the garden. The now regularly scheduled night market will take place every Friday through September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market is located in a parking lot on the corner of Independence Ave and 12th Street, SW across the street from the Metro exit for the Smithsonian Station (Blue, Orange or Silver Line). The USDA Farmers Market at Night vendors include farmers, food trucks, bakers, and specialty producers selling an assortment of jellies, pickled foods, fresh juices, soaps, and much more. All of our vendors including small food businesses from the DC-based food incubators Union Kitchen and Mess Hall are either growing their own product or sourcing ingredients from farms, the majority within the Chesapeake Bay region. Stop by the USDA Farmers Market at Night to meet our vendors: Farmers and Growers: Diveley’s Fruit Farm, Biglerville, PA Eco Friendly Food, Moneta, VA Good Sense Farm & Apiary, Washington, DC Apple Valley Orchards, Biglerville, PA Ryan's Fruit Market, Timberville, VA TLV (Triadelphia Lake View) Tree Farm, Glenelg, MD Baker: Black Pearl Tarts Emma's Bakeshop Lynnette's Cakes and Catering The Cookie Jar DC Food Truck: Ball or Nothing Dirty South Deli Federal City Brothers Food Concessions: Eat 170 Thunder Beast Timber Pizza Company Soap Maker: Georges Botanique Aromatiques Specialty: Greca Terra Undone Chocolate Value Added Food Producers: PinUp Preserves Senzu Juicery She Peppers Dairy Product Maker: Ruby Scoops Ice Cream For details throughout our market season, follow us on Twitter @USDA_AMS. Look for the #USDAFarmersMkt hashtag for updates about both the day and night markets or visit us online at www.usda.gov/farmersmarket.