McLean, 3 Other Farmers Markets Open In June

MCLEAN, VA — After delayed openings due to the coronavirus pandemic, the McLean Farmers Market and three others operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority will open in June.

The Oak Marr, Annandale, McLean and Kingstowne markets are the latest of the park authority's 10 farmers markets scheduled to open. The Reston, Mount Vernon/McCutcheon, Burke, Wakefield and Lorton farmers markets opened in May. The opening date for the Herndon market has not been announced.

Markets opened in phases "as health conditions allowed and volunteers became available to serve at the markets," according to the park authority. Farmers markets must follow Virginia's phase one reopening guidelines.

The McLean market is open between 8 a.m. to noon Fridays from June 12 to Nov. 13. It is located in Lewinsville Park at 1659 Chain Bridge Road. Pre-orders are encouraged but not required. See a list of vendors and which vendors offer pre-ordering.

Customers are asked to follow these health guidelines:

• No more than two family members in the market
• Face covering strongly recommended
• No pets
• Keep a 6-foot distance from others
• One customer per stall
• Do not touch surfaces. Let vendors bag purchases.
• Credit or debit card payments preferred
• No on-site eating of purchases or sampling
• Do not linger. Get in and get out quickly.
• Leave by exits only