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The Historic Roanoke City Market, also called the Farmer's Market due to the profusion of plants, fresh fruits, and vegetables available during the growing season, is the oldest continuously operating open air market in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It began when 25 licenses were issued to "Hucksters" (Vendors) in 1882. The Historic Roanoke City Market is open year-round, seven days a week, and closes only on Christmas and New Year's. There are 42 permanent tables covered by blue and white awnings that mark an inviting display of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants during growing season. There are additional spaces in Market Square where vendors erect tents to display their wares. In
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(This listing was last updated on Jan 21, 2010)
Location
213 Market Street
Roanoke, VA 24011
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When and Where
(year round)
Downtown Roanoke (off Interstate 581)-Exit 6 Elm Avenue
Monday through Sunday 8:00am to 4:00 pm, weather permitting
Closed Christmas and New Years Day.
Contact Information
Tina Workman
www.downtownroanoke.org/market.html
540-342-2028 ext. 10
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The Historic Roanoke City Market has been recognized as a "Great American Public Place" by the Lyndhurst Foundation along with other winners like the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC and Central Park in New York City. Locally, the market receives many "Best of Roanoke" awards by readers of the Roanoker Magazine.
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