RVA Big Market to Relocate to Midtown Green in 2027

The longstanding Richmond farmers market will move to the former Washington Commanders site to avoid local restoration work.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Remote Work

RVA Big Market to Relocate to Midtown Green in 2027

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In 2027, the RVA Big Market will shift its operations from Bryan Park to the city-owned Midtown Green site. The move is designed to avoid anticipated disruptions from upcoming dam removal and stream restoration projects at its current location.

Why it matters

The relocation allows the market to continue serving the community while providing increased space for vendors and improved ADA accessibility. Organizers chose the former Washington Commanders training facility to ensure the market can operate without the challenges posed by environmental construction.

The market has served the Richmond community for 20 years, spending the last 6 years at Bryan Park. During peak summer Saturdays, the event attracts 15,000 attendees.

The players

RVA Big Market

A prominent Richmond farmers market that originated in 2007 as the South of the James Farmers Market.

Midtown Green

A city-owned site in Richmond that previously served as the training facility for the Washington Commanders.

Bryan Park

The current Richmond venue for the market that is slated for upcoming environmental restoration projects.

The details

The transition to the former Washington Commanders training facility will provide more room for the growing number of vendors who participate in the weekly event. While the main market moves in 2027, the winter market will continue to be hosted at Bryan Park starting next month.

2007: The market launched as South of the James.
2020: The market moved to Bryan Park.
2021: The market rebranded as RVA Big Market.
November 2026: The winter market starts at Bryan Park.
2027: The market moves to Midtown Green.

Market Landscape

The relocation reflects a broader trend of repurposing municipal land to better serve local community needs. This move aligns the market infrastructure with the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards to improve long-term viability.

Visitors will benefit from improved ADA accessibility and a more spacious environment at the new location starting in 2027. Shoppers should note that the winter market will remain at the current Bryan Park site beginning next month.

The takeaway

Future-proofing community events requires balancing historical presence with the need for better physical infrastructure. Residents can look forward to a more accessible market experience once the transition to the new facility is complete.