Get Involved

The Blacksburg Farmers Market thrives because of the energy, creativity, and dedication of our community. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, performing live music, becoming a vendor, or supporting local food systems in other ways, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Join us in building a vibrant, welcoming space where local growers, makers, and neighbors come together.

Assorted pumpkins with different colors and bumpy textures.
Farmers market stand with fresh produce, including kale, beets, and radishes
Close-up of vibrant purple cauliflower heads with green leaves.
Various types of oyster mushrooms in white, yellow, and pink colors.
Fresh vegetables displayed at an outdoor market stall, including leafy greens, lettuce, green onions, and radishes. A sign indicates salad greens for $5.

BECOME A VENDOR

Become a part of the Blacksburg Farmers Market!

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers provide essential support to all of our special events and initiatives at the Market.

DONATE

Your donations support educational and outreach programs and improve access to the Market for all.

JOIN A GROUP

Want to play a bigger role?
Get involved with one of the Market operations committees.

MUSICIAN SIGNUP

Sign up to play music at the Blacksburg Farmers Market on Wednesdays & Saturdays.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers provide essential support to all of our special events and initiatives at the Market. Whether you sign up for a one-time opportunity or choose to take on a regular volunteer role, we guarantee you will enjoy being a part of making good things happen.

Here are a few examples of ways that you can be involved:


  • Special Events


  • Market Info Booth


If you would like to volunteer for one of the opportunities above, please click, sign in, and register on Volunteer Spot.

Send a Donation

Your donations support educational and outreach programs that aim to increase community understanding about the benefits of local foods and improve access to the Market for all through our SNAP program.

Your tax-deductible donation can be sent to:

Friends of the Farmers Market
P.O. Box 568
Blacksburg, VA 24063

Join a Group

Want to play a bigger role? It is not necessary to be a Board member to be involved with Market operations. Community members with an interest in serving on any of the following groups should contact us.

  • Education and Events


  • Marketing and Promotion


  • Resource Development


Let us know the group you are interested in joining and we will reach out to you!

Musician Sign Up

Musicians can apply to play at the Blacksburg Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Musicians will need to submit 2-3 samples of their music for approval.

Please share this link with your musician friends. We are always looking for talented musicians like yourselves, who play music that compliments the market.