text: Any review of our CRFM is really a tale of two different markets when it comes to talking produce One for the commercial sellers shipping it all in and another for the local producers whose offerings vary with the seasons and the blessings of the weather And if you are looking for plants to put into your garden well that is a separate experience too Not that this is a bad thing but would not it be more interesting if these guys were not divided into different covered sheltersnnReally prime time is Saturday Unless massive crowds and depletion if not exhaustion of the most prized wares are your thing I would plan to get there before AM this is especially true in the summer Parking is ample but do come prepared to do a little walking as shelters are a bit separated nnAlso know that the largest vendors are typically shipping in their produce No Virginia you cannot buy a local watermelon or cantaloupe in the middle of March they likely came up from Florida You can though get them at prices your local supermarket cannot touch I save at least a week by buying my veggies and fruits here If in doubt just ask local vendors will happily tell you where they grow and what they having coming into season next nnBut there is much more here than just produce and locally raised meats Novas bakery has a booth here along with about a dozen other local bakers I also love the local goat cheese makers If fresh cut flowers are you thing there is a sizable number of folks assembling bouquets at a number of different price points nnIn spring and summer the greenery she would is a must stop if you grow anything of your own Forget about the Home Depots and Lowes you can buy huge varieties of heirloom veggies and herbs to fill your garden at prices lower than any commercial store front will offer The same goes for shrubs flowering plants and even a guy putting together green moss displays This she would thins out in later summer and is vacant in the winter so get it while you cannnI only wish our market was more conducive to sitting for a while and soaking it all in or chowing down on your fried apple pie There is virtually no seating here and absolutely no table tops on which to enjoy the wares being sold This pretty much forces you to get in and get out nnStill for local and seasonal fresh food there is no bigger one stop shop in town Bring an insulated bag at at least one tote as you will likely find something new and interesting to take home and try