Market Central

03/13/2026

We're all here at the Farmers Market at Ix, Saturday March 14! Local farms, food and arts. We take SNAP and match with Virginia Fresh Match

03/06/2026

80 vendors bringing all the goodness of local food and arts for the first market in March! See you there!

03/05/2026

Welcome March at the Farmers Market at Ix.
March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. we'll have a full house of vendors with farm produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee, juices, and many arts and crafts. Enjoy the burst of warm weather at your favorite Saturday venue.
Don't forget, SNAP may be used to purchase eligible foods, and is matched with equal value with Virginia Fresh Match.
Check https://marketcentral.org for the complete lineup of vendors and their locations.

03/03/2026

The GO Start-Up Program kicks off this April and is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to move from “thinking about it” to actually building it.

Over four weeks, participants will:
• Clarify their business concept
• Define their target customer
• Understand startup costs and basic financial projections
• Learn the legal steps to properly structure their business
• Walk away with a clear action plan

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, this is your sign to start with structure, strategy, and support.

Spots are limited. Applications are now open. https://form.jotform.com/241436263207047

02/28/2026

Join us for Coffee & Conversations on Friday, March 13th from 9:30–10:30 AM for a relaxed workforce mingle bringing together local jobseekers, employers, and community partners. This casual gathering is our version of a casual, laid-back mini job fair - a chance to share opportunities, explore skills, discuss hiring needs, and strengthen our local talent pipeline — all over a cup of coffee.

Whether you’re hiring, job searching, or simply looking to stay connected to Charlottesville’s workforce ecosystem, we’d love to see you there.

The event is free and open to all, but you do need to RSVP to [email protected].

02/27/2026

Two beloved vendors!

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

Ever been curious about growing fruit trees? We’re offering workshops in 2 crucial skills: Pruning & Grafting! These are comprehensive classes led by industry experts, designed to leave you with a working knowledge on these topics

Pruning 101 Workshop | February 28th, 9am - 1pm
Grafting Workshop | March 21st, 9 - 12pm

More info on our website! https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/workshops

02/27/2026

There is still time for you to apply to take the stage at Piedmont Pitch. Local entrepreneurs in Charlottesville and Albemarle have the opportunity to pitch for up to $15,000 in prize money. Submit your rough draft business plan by March 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM, complete the required advising and Business Essentials trainings, and position yourself for the final pitch competition on June 3, 2026 at the Piedmont Ascent Small Business Conference. Applications close soon, so don’t miss your opportunity to compete and grow. https://cvsbdc.org/piedmont-pitch/

02/20/2026

Keep Going Together coupons provide an additional item not eligible with Virginia Fresh Match. These include protein sources like eggs and meat, and bread including a gluten free option!

SNAP customers will receive coupons from Virginia Fresh Match
to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Every SNAP dollar is matched with a $1 coupon from Virginia Fresh Match.

The seasonal availability and vendor stocks for farm goods may affect the KGT
products at market.

Come to the Market management booth for more information!
Farmers Market At Ix
Virginia Fresh Match

02/13/2026