Frederick County's Food & Beverage Economy

FredCo Eats celebrates the full scope of Frederick County's food economy - from agriculture to production to the dining experience. The brand is powered through the contributions of numerous stakeholders:

• Restaurants, farms, producers, food and beverage manufacturers, and other local food businesses
• Support organizations working to strengthen food system infrastructure
• Businesses from other sectors who value food businesses for their impact on quality of life, talent attraction, and company culture
• Passionate residents and food enthusiasts who support all-things-local

We hope you'll agree that Frederick County's food economy is worth noting. 

FredCo Farms

In 2023, agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting produced $39.2 million in GDP* for Frederick County, Virginia. More than 15 Virginia Century Farms operate in Frederick County, agritourism is growing, and smaller, family-run farms dot the landscape, offering opportunities for residents to know their farmer personally. Learn more about local farms, markets, and orchards here.

Experience Frederick County Farms

Next Crawl: TBA

Frederick County Farm Crawl events are held in the spring and fall each year, managed by Frederick County Homesteaders.

Get all the details at FrederickCountyHomesteaders.com.

^{Photo: Emily Warren of Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard and Samantha Armel of Frederick County Homesteaders.} 

FredCo Made

In 2023, food manufacturing produced $1 billion in GDP* for Frederick County, Virginia. More than 1,500 people are employed in Frederick County's food manufacturing sector.* Widely recognized names like HP Hood, 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Foodsource, Miller Milling, and Kraft Heinz operate here. The County is also home to locally grown success stories: Shawnee Springs Market & Cannery and Garber's Ice Cream.

 Learn more about local food manufacturing here.

^{* JobsEQ by Chmura}

The Dining Experience 

The annual FredCo Eats Restaurant Week, held each January, celebrates the local food landscape and its more than 100 eateries, including standalone restaurants, food trucks, and specialty convenience stores serving authentic cuisine. 

Learn more about Restaurant Week here.