Eastern Market

Eastern Market is alive and open although it was severely damaged by fire in April 2007. The fire gutted the market's original South Hall, where vendors sell fresh meat, cheese, poultry and produce to residents and tourists. A temporary structure opened for business on August 25, 2007 and continues to operate on the Hine Junior High School playground at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast.

Update: Eastern Market is scheduled to reopen on June 26, 2009.

Eastern Market was built in 1873 and today is one of the few public markets left in Washington, DC. The farmers market offers fresh produce and flowers, delicatessen, baked goods, meat, fish, poultry, cheese and dairy products. The Market Lunch is known for its crab cakes and blueberry pancakes.

On Weekends the Farmers Market moves outdoors. Arts & Crafts Fairs are held on Saturdays and The Flea Market attracts a crowd on Sundays.

Address

7th Street & North Carolina Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 544-0083

Eastern Market is located on Capitol Hill about seven blocks west of the Capitol and one block north of the Eastern Market Metro Station.

Hours

South Hall: Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Flea Market: Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Market: Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Farmers' Line: Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Website

www.easternmarketdc.com