Family-Run Farmers Market's Newest Location Opening In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA — The latest place to shop for locally-produced goods will be outside Woodbridge's hospital.

A new farmers market will open in June in the main parking lot of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge). Run by veteran and family-owned Long Family Markets, the farmers market will debut on June 5 and be open every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. through September.

"At Long Family Markets, growth has always meant more than just adding tents or vendors," said Robin Long, owner of Long Family Markets. "It means deepening our connection with the community, strengthening local agriculture, and creating meaningful spaces where people, businesses, and ideas can thrive."

Long Family Markets, which has other locations in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, works to provide products made, baked or grown by local producers. The markets offer varieties of meats, eggs, seafood, honey, cheese, baked goods, pickles, kettle corn, salsa, candles, soaps, home decor, handcrafted artisan items and more.

Sentara sees the farmers market as a way to improve the health of the community.

"This farmer’s market will benefit the community in so many ways. It offers fresh, nutritious foods as well as goods from local growers and businesses, and supports our regional economy serving as a gathering place where people can develop healthy habits," said Jeff Joyner, president of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. "I’m proud to welcome the Long Family Market to our campus – I know many people on the hospital team are looking forward to the thriving marketplace that will be available right in our own parking lot on a weekly basis."

The market will accept cash, credit, debit and EBT/SNAP. Shoppers with SNAP can receive double benefits when purchasing produce at the Long Family Market.

Long Family Markets will open the Woodbridge location rain or shine, but cancellations may occur in cases of severe weather. Shoppers should check updates from the Long Family Markets website or social media.