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The square beside the old Main Street Station has been a public gathering place since 1737, and is within walking distance of art galleries, boutiques, and antique shops, many in converted warehouses and factories. Market days are weekends.
Spanning 18,000 square feet, this farmers market has homemade baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus butter churns and ceramic speckle ware made by the local Mennonites. Don't be surprised to see locals trotting by in their horse-and-buggy. It's a good place to mingle with the craftspeople, as well as with students from James Madison University in nearby Harrisonburg. It's open Thursday through Saturday from 9 to 6.
Dating to 1753, the may be the country's oldest operating farmers' market. Vendors sell baked goods, fresh produce, plants, flowers, and high-quality crafts. Come early; the market opens at 7 am, and by noon it's all over.
This historic landmark holds a rotating lineup of up-and-coming local businesses from cafes to retail shops. Check the website for info on the shops, pop-ups, and upcoming events.
