Mecklenburg County
1 CENTER CITY GREEN MARKET
200 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, 28202. Across from Reid's and the Levine Museum of the New South. Sponsored by Center City Partners. 8 a.m.- 1p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 1. Produce, flowers, crafts, jewelry, fish and seafood and baked goods. Special events through the summer. Free parking in Seventh Street Station. 704-332-9590 or www.charlottecentercity.org or www.centercitygreenmarket.com.
2 CHARLOTTE REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET
1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, 28217. Open year-round. 8a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, plus 12:30-6 p.m. Sundays May through August. The official N.C. Department of Agriculture market. Several buildings, including greenery shed and a craft barn; produce area includes baked goods, locally grown, organically grown and old-variety fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, goat's milk cheeses and soaps. Take I-77 to Billy Graham Parkway (or South Tryon Street), turn left on N.C. 49, then right on Yorkmont. Market is 1 mile on the left. 704-357-1269 or www.ncagr.com (look under “farmers markets”).
3 CHARLOTTE TAILGATE FARMERS MARKET
100 W. Park Ave., Charlotte, 28205. At Park Avenue and Camden Road in South End. 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. All locally grown or produced. Includes vegetables, herbs, flowers and farm craft products. 704-335-0777 or e-mail market manager Lynn Shanklin Caldwell, info@charlottetailgatemarket.com .
4 DAVIDSON
FARMER'S MARKET
128 Main St., Davidson, 28036. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October. Between Main and Jackson streets next to Town Hall. Locally grown or raised produce, meats and eggs. Details: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. Take I-77 to Exit 30 and follow Griffith Street to Jackson Street (just before Main Street). Turn right and the market is on the left, behind Summit Coffee.
5 GATEWAY VILLAGE MARKET
800 W. Trade St., Charlotte, 28202. In the Gateway Village Promenade. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Locally grown, organically grown and old-variety produce, herbs, flowers, arts and soaps, plus live music from noon to 1:30 p.m. Free parking for 90 minutes in the deck at 700 W. Trade. 704-683-1000.
6 HUNTERSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
103 Maxwell St., Huntersville, 28078. Between Main and Maxwell streets, one block east of Town Hall (at the caboose). 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 25. Locally grown produce and baked goods. Take I-77 North to Exit 23 (Huntersville). Go right on Gilead Road into Huntersville; market is two blocks beyond the intersection of Gilead and N.C. 115. 704-766-2231.
7 KINGS DRIVE
FARMERS MARKET
938 S. Kings Dr., Charlotte, 28204. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 31. Some locally grown produce, some from other areas, plus baked goods; plants and flowers available Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or later on market days. From uptown, take Morehead Street to Kings Drive and turn left. The market is on the right. 704-332-6366.
8 MATTHEWS COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET
105 N. Trade St., Matthews, 28105. 7:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays through November; 8-10 a.m. every other Saturday from December through March. All local produce, plus baked goods, locally raised meat, eggs, mushrooms, goat cheese and flowers, chef and craft demonstrations, music and the Ask a Chef table. From N.C. 51, take East John Street to downtown, then turn left on North Trade. From I-485, take Exit 52 and follow John Street to downtown, then turn right on North Trade. Parking behind the market. 704-821-6430 or www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com.
9 MECKLENBURG COUNTY MARKET
1515 Harding Place, Charlotte, 28203. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round. Music by members of the American Folk Society. In the same location for more than 60 years, with some families who have been there for generations. Includes produce, baked goods, Beverly McLaughlin's vegetarian gourmet foods, Charlotte Chocolate, local art and crafts. From uptown, take Morehead Street, turn right on Harding, just before Kings Drive. Market is on the left. Parking is behind the building.
10 MINT HILL
FARMERS MARKET
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, 28227. In the Carl J. McEwan Historic Village. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through September. Local produce, baked goods, barbecue most weekends, flowers, plants and crafts. From Charlotte, take U.S. 74 east, turn left on Sharon Amity Road, right on Albemarle, right on Lawyers Road and left on Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Historical society is 0.3 miles on the left. From I-485, take Exit 44 and go west on Fairview Road for 1.1 miles. Turn left at Matthews-Mint Hill Road and go 0.3 miles. Market is on the right. 704-573-0726, or www.minthillhistory.com/market.htm.
11 THE NEIGHBORHOOD FARMERS' MARKET
3725 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, 28216. At Reeder Memorial Baptist Church. 8a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays until Sept. 27. Fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, health screenings, music and healthful cooking demonstrations. 980-253-8419.
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12 BELMONT
FRESH MARKET
11 N. Main St., Belmont. 8 a.m. until sellout Saturdays. Produce, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods and fresh seafood. Take I-85 to the Belmont Abbey College exit. Follow the signs to downtown. The market is on the right across from the Belmont General Store. 704-869-4089.
13 BURKE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Across from 121 Faet St. SW, Valdese, 28690. May 21 through Oct. 31. 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and 2-6 p.m. Fridays. From I-40, take Exit 112. Go north about 1 mile to the stop light at Main Street. Turn left. Go to Faet Street; turn left. Market is on the right in the parking lot across from Town Hall. 828-439-4460.
14 CALDWELL COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
120 Hospital Ave. NE, Lenoir, 28645. 6 a.m.-noon Saturdays through December. In the parking lot of Lenoir Public Library. From I-40, take U.S. 321 North to Lenoir. After N.C. 18, turn right at the second light. Market is in parking lot at the first building on the right. 828-757-1290.
15 CATAWBA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
North Ashe Avenue, Newton, 28658. Behind First Methodist Church. 7 a.m. until sell-out Saturdays only through June, then Tuesdays and Saturdays July 1-Oct. 25. Locally grown produce, baked goods and crafts. From I-40, take U.S.321 South and look for the signs when you enter Newton. Details: catawba.ces.ncsu.edu
16 DENVER
FARMERS MARKETS
3633 N.C. 16 North. Run by Lincoln County Extension Master Gardeners, at Rock Springs School. 8 a.m.-noon (or sellout) Saturdays. Locally raised meat and produce, cut flowers and plants, plus farm craft products. 704-736-8452.
17 FOOTHILL
FARMERS MARKET
In front of 111 S. Washington St., Shelby, 28150. On the courthouse square, 7 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 25. New location and market, featuring local produce and meat, baked goods, flowers, eggs, plants and flowers. From I-85 North or South, exit on U.S. 74 West. Stay on Business 74 past Kings Mountain exits. Go through two traffic lights. At third light, exit to right and take Marion Street into downtown. Look for tents on the court square.
18 GASTONIA
FARMERS MARKET
410 E. Long Ave., Gastonia, 28054. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through May, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through November. Locally grown produce and crafts. Take I-85 South to Exit 19 (East Gastonia). Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Long Avenue. The market is a few blocks down, on the right. 704-853-0049.
19 DOWNTOWN HICKORY FARMERS MARKET
Hickory Station, 232 Government Ave. SW, 28602. 7a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 25. Mostly locally grown produce, eggs, goat cheese, flowers and plants, baked goods, honey and crafts. From I-85, take U.S. 321 to Hickory. Take 13th Street Southwest to downtown; market is near the railroad tracks. 828-308-6508 or www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com.
20 LINCOLN COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
225 W. Water St., Lincolnton, 28092. 7 a.m. until sold out Saturdays until May 31, then same hours Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Take I-85 South to U.S. 321 North to N.C. 27/150 West into Lincolnton. Go around the courthouse square, following N.C. 27 West. Take the first left; at the stop sign, take a right on Water Street. Market is on the left. 704-736-8452.
21 MONROE
OPEN-AIR MARKET
Across from 300 N. Main St., Monroe, 28112. At Main and Franklin streets across from the Old Courthouse. 4:30-7p.m. Thursdays. Seasonal produce, baked goods and desserts, herbs, flowers and crafts. From U.S. 74, take Skyway Drive and turn right on Jefferson Street and left on Main Street. Look for the market on the right. 704-292-1705.
22 MOORESVILLE ROTARY FARMERS MARKET
104 S. Main St., Mooresville, 28115. 7-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 17-Oct. 29. Local produce, locally produced food products and arts and crafts. From I-77, take Exit 36 onto N.C. 150 and go east; take right fork (McLelland Avenue) toward downtown Mooresville. Cross the railroad tracks and market is on the left. Details: 704-746-4445.
23 MORGANTON FARMERS MARKET
Behind Morganton Station. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. From I-40, take Exit 105 and turn right. Go 2 miles. After the railroad bridge, take the second right on Beech Street. Market is on the right.
24 MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET
130 S. Main St., Mount Holly, 28120. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Includes local meats and locally raised produce, plus cooking demonstrations, music and special events through the season. From Charlotte, take I-85 West to Exit 27. Turn right and go about 3 miles to second traffic light. Turn left on South Main. Market is near the corner of South Main and West Catawba. Look for the sign and the tents. Details: 704-609-0666.
25 PIEDMONT
FARMERS MARKETS
601 Orphanage Road, Kannapolis, 28081; 24 Market St. SW, Concord, 28025; 6960 Robinson Church Road, Harrisburg, 28075; and West Street, Kannapolis, 28081. Orphanage Road: 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Saturdays, at Winecoff School and Orphanage roads. Market Street, Concord: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. Robinson Church Road, Harrisburg: 4-7p.m. Mondays, next to the train depot. West Street, Kannapolis: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. Mostly locally grown produce, baked goods and crafts (some markets have craft restrictions). Main market: Take I-85 North to Exit 55 (N.C. 73). Go to the second traffic light and turn left on Winecoff School Road. Cross back over I-85; market is on the left just past Orphanage Road. For directions to other markets, call 704-920-3310.
26 RUTHERFORDTON FARMERS MARKET
Next to 195 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, 28139. In Main Street Park in downtown. 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through September. Locally grown produce, eggs, flowers, plants and baked goods. 828-287-2071 or vendor applications available at www.rutherfordtown.com.
27 STANLY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
100 N. Railroad St., Albemarle, 28001. At the corner of West Main and Railroad. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in June, July and August. Locally grown produce and baked goods. In open-air building behind the renovated train depot. From N.C. 24/27, turn left on U.S. 52 and right on West Main Street. The market is on the right after the railroad tracks. 704-984-9415, or www.albemarledowntown.com.
28 STATESVILLE ROTARY FARMERS MARKET
Next to 128 W. Front St., Statesville, 28677. At West Front and Meeting street. Opens in new location May 17. 4 p.m. until sellout Mondays, 7a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. Locally grown produce, plus herbs, eggs, baked goods, canned goods and flowers. Take I-77 to Exit 49-B (downtown Statesville). Turn right on Salisbury Road, left on Front Street and cross Center Street. Market will be on the right.
29 STATESVILLE EVENING MARKET
138 N. Center St., Statesville, 28677. 4 p.m. until sell-out Thursdays. Locally grown produce, flowers, herbs, eggs, baked goods and crafts. In Pecan Park on Water Street, behind First ARP Church in downtown Statesville. Access also from Center Street opposite Mayo's Restaurant or from Water Street, one block from Center Street.
30 UNION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
805 Skyway Drive, Monroe, 28110. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 7a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Take U.S. 74 to the U.S. 601 North exit and turn right. The market is at Skyway Drive and Allen Street. 704-283-3625.
31 WAXHAW
FARMERS MARKET
115 N. Broome St., Waxhaw, 28173. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Mostly local produce, herbs, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, pickles and relishes, Bosky Acres goat cheese, salsas and homemade candy. WIC-approved market. Take N.C. 16 (Providence Road) to Waxhaw; market is on the right just before the railroad tracks and under the water tower. Look for the tents.
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32 CHESTER FARMERS MARKET
116 Columbia St., Chester, 29706. Opens June 10. 6 a.m. until sold out Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Locally grown produce. Take I-77 South to Exit 65 (S.C. 9); go about 11 miles to Chester. Turn left at first traffic light, then right at the second light. Look for the sign for downtown parking between Gadsden and Columbia streets. Market is in an open-air shed.
33 YORK DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
59 N. Congress St., York, 29745. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through late October. Includes locally grown produce. All civic and church groups welcome; call ahead for a space. Take N.C./S.C. 49 south into downtown York, and market is on right across from the Ford dealership. 803-684-4225.
