CONSUMER SERVICES
Franklin County
DANSBY’S STRAWBERRY FARM
4481 Colonial Turnpike
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540.576.3658
Directions: 8 miles east of Rocky Mount to Glade Hill Post Office. Take Route 718 /Colonial Turnpike then travel south for 2 miles to strawberry field at 4481 Colonial Turnpike.
Hours: 7a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays.
Description: Pick-your-own strawberries and pre-picked by orders.
ROCKY MOUNT FARMERS’ MARKET AT CITIZEN SQUARE
Stacey B. Sink
435 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540.483.0907; FAX 540.483.8830
E-mail: ssink@rockymountva.org
Description: Open-air market with shelter located at the heart of historic downtown and the gateway to the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Ideal location for vendors and shoppers alike, featuring fresh, locally-grown produce, home-baked goods, arts, crafts, plants, honey, jams and jellies, greenery and other seasonal items.
Directions: Market is located at 435 Franklin Street. From U.S. 220, take Virginia Route 40 west exit and follow signs for Rocky Mount and Ferrum College. The Farmers’ Market is located on Franklin Street (Route 40 west) in the center of the historic downtown central business district.
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Activities: Heritage music events, concerts, seasonal festivals, and special events for the entire family. The large center section of the market and the concession stand can be rented for events. Parking is available at the market, and there is ample parking for tour busses nearby. The market is fully handicapped accessible and features restrooms that are open during the regular hours of operation and a concession stand that is used during special events.
WESTLAKE FARMERS’ MARKET
Janice Walke
Intersection of Booker T. Washington Hwy. & Enterprise Lane, Moneta, VA
540.482.0577
E-mail: jwalke1957@gmail.com
Description: Westlake Farmers’ Market is an open-air market that features locally-grown and homemade products from Franklin and Bedford Counties. Our products include fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, bedding plants, homecrafted soaps, jams, jellies, and local honey.
Directions: From Rocky Mount, take Route 122 east to Westlake Corners. The market is the open lot on the right between Smith Mountain Building Supply and the Lake Inn. From Bedford, take Route 122 west to Westlake Corners. The market is the open lot on left, after the Lake Inn.
Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, starting the first Saturday in May to the second Saturday in October.