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Local Farmer's Markets

If you are looking for a friendly place to shop for fresh produce, you can find it at one of Mecklenburg County's local farmer's markets. Click here to have your market added to the list.

Mecklenburg County


BILLINGSLEY ROAD FARMERS MARKET

Located at 249 Billingsley Road, Charlotte. 11 a.m.-2p.m. Tuesdays. Offering tomatoes, corn, squash, berries, watermelon, and green beans. Call (704) 432-3468 for more information.

CENTER CITY GREEN MARKET
Located at The Square, Trade Street and Tryon streets.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Produce, flowers, crafts, jewelry, seafood and baked goods. One block from Lynx (CTC/Arena Station); free parking on Saturdays along Trade and Tryon. Call (704) 332-9590 or visit www.centercitygreenmarket.com for more information.

 

CHARLOTTE REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET
Located at 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte. (704) 357-1269. For more information, visit www.ncagr.com.  8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday year-round (8 a.m.-5 p.m. October-March), plus 12:30-6 p.m. Sundays May-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 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.

CHARLOTTE TAILGATE FARMERS MARKET
100 West Park Avenue in Historic South End. Open 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. All locally grown seasonal produce, plants, flowers, eggs and more! Meet farmers and growers committed to sustainable agriculture, chemical and pesticide-free. Call (704) 335-0777 or visit www.charlottetailgatemarket.com for more information.

CMC NORTHPARK'S FARMERS' MARKET
Located at CMC NorthPark, 251 Eastway Drive. Open every Tuesday, 11am-2pm.

COMMON GROUNDS
Locate at 923 Providence Road, Charlotte. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. On the side porch of Interiors Marketplace in the old Myers Park Hardware building near Queens and Providence. All-volunteer market with proceeds going to Urban Ministries Center. Local produce, local cheeses and jams, baked goods, penny candy, organic T-shirts, and artwork by local homeless people.

GATEWAY VILLAGE MARKET
Located at 800 W. Trade St. in the Promendade at Gateway Village. 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursdays. Locally grown, organically grown and old-variety produce, herbs, bread, flowers, seafood, arts and soaps. For more information, visit www.gatewayvillage.com or call (704) 350-6209.

HUNTERSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Located between Main and Maxwell streets, one block east of the Town Hall (at the caboose). 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Locally grown produce. 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. For more information, please call (704) 766-2231.

KINGS DRIVE FARMERS MARKET
Located at corner of South Kings Drive and Morehead Street. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through October. Some locally grown produce, some from other areas, baked goods, plants and flowers. From uptown, take Morehead Street to Kings Drive and turn left. The market is on the right. Form more information, call (704) 332-6366.

LIVEWELL CAROLINAS! FARMERS MARKET
Located at the Airport Training Center, 5039 Airport Center Parkway, every Thursday from 10-3pm, Building J Parking Lot

MATTHEWS COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET
Located on North Trade Street, Matthews. 7:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays through November. All local produce, plus baked goods, eggs and flowers, and chef demonstrations. 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 available along street or behind the market. Form more information, call (704) 821-6430 or visit www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY MARKET
Located at 1515 Harding Place, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays year-round. In the same location for more than 60 years, with some families who have been there for generations. Includes produce, baked goods and crafts. From uptown, take Morehead Street, right on Harding, just before Kings Drive. Market is on the left. Parking available behind the building.

MINT HILL FARMERS MARKET
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, in the Carl J. McEwan Historic Village. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through September. Local produce, baked gods, flowers, plants and crafts. From Charlotte, take US 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. Call (704) 573-0726 or visit www.minthillhistory.com/market.htm for more information.

MEETING STREET MARKET AT CEDAR WALK
Located at 9604 Longstone Lane, Ballantyne. 4 p.m. until dark Tuesdays. New market in Cedarwalk at Marvin Road and Ardrey Kell. All local growers and artisans. Produce, baked goods, cheeses, meats, and crafts. For more information, visit www.meetingstreetmarket.com or call (704) 714-0630.

MINT HILL FARMERS MARKET
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill. 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. For more information, visit www.minthillhistory.com/market.htm or call (704) 573-0726.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD FARMERS' MARKET
3725 Beatties Ford Road, at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church 8 am - 3 pm Saturdays. Fresh produce, art and crafts, baked goods, health screenings, music and healthful cooking demonstrations. (980) 253-8419.

Surrounding Area

BELMONT FRESH MARKET
106 N. Main Street, Belmont, 8 a.m. until sellout Saturdays. Produce, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods and fresh seafood. Take 1-85 to the Belmont Abbey College exit. Follow the signs to downtown. Market is located on the left in the parking lot of The String Bean Market. Call (704) 869-0489 for more information.

CHESTER FARMERS MARKET
Opens June 9, 6 a.m. until sell-out Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Locally grown produce. Take I-77 South to Exit 65 (SC 9); go about 11 miles to Chester. Turn left at first traffic light, then right. Look for the sign for downtown parking between Gadsden and Columbia streets. Market is in an open-air shed.

GASTONIA FARMERS MARKET
410 E. Long Avenue, Gastonia. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Locally grown produce and crafts. Take I-85 South to Exit 19. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Long Avenue. The market is a few blocks down on the right. Call (704) 853-0049 for more information.

LANCASTER COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Opens mid-June, 6:30 a.m. until sell-out Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; also 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Sellers' permit required. Locally grown fruits and vegetables. Take I-77 South to I-485 to US 521 (Johnson Road) to SC 9 bypass (Pageland Highway). Follow signs toward Pageland. Exit toward Pageland to SC 9 East. Market is 1 mile on the right, across from the sheriff's office. Call 803-289-1852 in season for more information.

LINCOLN COUNTY FARMERS MARKET AT DENVER
3633 NC 16 North at Rock Springs School. 8 a.m.-noon *or sellout) Saturdays. Locally raised meat and produce, cut flowers and plants, plus farm craft products. Call (704) 736-8452 for more information.

MOORESVILLE FARMERS MARKET
On Church Street in First Baptist Church parking lot. , 6 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. Sponsored by the Mooresville Rotary Club. Local produce. From I-77, take Exit 36 onto NC 150 and go east; take right fork (McLelland Avenue) toward downtown Mooresville. Market is about four blocks down on the left.

PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKETS
Kannapolis. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Saturdays, at Winecoff School and Orphanage roads. Also 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Cabarrus Avenue and Ashwood Street (across from Wachovia). Also 4-7 p.m. Mondays in Harrisburg, next to the train depot on Robinson Church Road. Mostly locally grown produce, baked goods and crafts. Main market: Take i-85 North to Exit 55 (NC 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. Call (704) 920-3310 for directions to other markets or more information.

STATESVILLE EVENING MARKET
Located at 138 N. Center Street, Statesville. 4 p.m. until sell-out Thursdays. Locally grown produce, flowers, herbs, eggs, backed 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.

STATESVILLE ROTARY FARMERS MARKET
Located at 128 W. Front St., Statesville. 4 p.m.-sellout Mondays, 7 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. At West Front and South Meeting streets. 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 on the right.

UNION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
805 Skyway Drive, Monroe. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Take US 74 to the US 601 North exit and turn right. The market is at Skyway Drive and Allen Street. Call (704) 283-3625 for more information.

WAXHAW FARMERS MARKET
116 McDonald St., Waxhaw. 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, Baucom's Best beef, salsas, plants and flowers, homemade candy. Take N.C. 16 (Providence Road) to Waxhaw; turn right on Price Avenue. Market is at Price Avenue and Church Street, behind Stewart's Gallery.

YORK COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
150 Saluda Street, Rock Hill, in the municipal parking lot at Elizabeth Lane and Black Street. 6 a.m. to sell-out Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Locally grown produce and landscape plants. WIC market and part of a USDA food stamp program. Take I-77 South to Exit 79 (Dave Lyle Boulevard), turn right and pass the Civitas statues. Go about 1/1/2 miles and turn left on Black.

YORK DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
59 N. Congress Street, York 8 a.m. - noon Saturdays. Includes locally grown produce. All civic and church groups welcome; call ahead for a space. Take NC/SC 49 south into downtown York, and market is on right across from the Ford dealership. Visit www.yorkfarmersmarket.blogspot.com or call (803) 684-4225 for more information.