MINNESOTA AVE FARMERS MARKET KICKOFF TIMELINE

"Small market. Big heart. Local roots."

January 2026 - February 2026

February 2026 to March 2026

March 2026

Finalize Permits and Lot Agreement; Vendor Recruitment Workshops; Set Up and Test Registration System; Start Community Outreach and Sign Partnerships

Gather Feedback; Plan First Nutrition Workshop and Onboard Vendors; Review Budget. Confirm Vendors and Boost Promotion

Go Live. Soft Launch. Gather Feedback. Focus on equity and sustainability for incentives and operations. No vendor booth fees in pilot season. All applicable vendors are welcome to apply!

Don Reams

Market Manager

Phone:

310-776-2314

Email:

don@victualsolutions.org

Address:

4701 Minnesota Ave. NE

Washington DC. 20019

A Bit About Me and the Market-

My name is Don and I'm managing the upcoming Ward 7 Farmers Market Initiative, a community-driven project to establish a weekly farmers market on Minnesota Avenue in Ward 7, Washington, DC at 4701 Minnesota Ave. NE DC. 20019.

Our exciting project seeks to achieve two main goals:

1. To combat food insecurity in this food desert by providing affordable, fresh produce, nutrition education, and;

2. To create economic opportunities for local vendors—all while fostering equity and sustainability

We aim to have an all hands on deck Farmers Market and introduce a brand-new gathering spot right in the heart of our neighborhood, pending our launch in 2026 to bring fresh, local flavor back to everyday life.

We're a small, producer-focused market created by and for our community.

Every Friday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, you'll find a carefully curated lineup of local farmers, bakers, artisans, and small-batch makers offering:

Just-picked vegetables, fruits, and herbs grown within or in the vicinity of Ward 7
Pasture-raised eggs, meats, and dairy from family farms
Artisanal breads, pastries, jams, honey, and preserves
Handcrafted soaps, candles, plants, and other thoughtful, culturally relevant goods

No long-haul middlemen here—just the people who grew, raised, or made it right in the City, ready to share their story and answer your questions.

We believe knowing where your food comes from matters, and we love the conversations that happen when neighbors meet producers face-to-face.

Our little market is about more than shopping—it's about building connections.

We're committed to supporting small and beginning farmers, keeping dollars circulating right here in our community, and making fresh, healthy food accessible to everyone.

We proudly accept SNAP/EBT, offer matching programs for fresh produce, and work to keep prices fair and welcoming.

Whether you're grabbing your weekly greens, discovering a new heirloom tomato variety, or just enjoying coffee and live music with friends, we seek to have you consider Minnesota Ave Farmers Market as your place to slow down, savor the season, and feel good about what you bring home right across from the metro station and the heart of our City!

Come say hello—we're just getting started, and we can't wait to grow together. See you March 1, 2026!