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Farmers markets in Asheville

Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Asheville.

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In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets in the Asheville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

WNC Farmers Market | Seven days a week, year-round | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Features: Fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, home decor, and a garden center
  • Parking: Free parking on-site
  • Space: Indoors

Asheville City Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (April through December); 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (January through March)

  • Features: Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, pasta, and prepared food
  • Parking: Free parking at the HomeTrust Bank lot and at the Family Justice Center lot
  • Space: Outdoors

North Asheville Tailgate Market | Saturdays, February through November | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. until March, then 8 a.m.-12 p.m. through November

  • Features: Seasonal produce, heirloom vegetable and herb starts, and live music
  • Parking: Free parking in the overflow lots on UNC Asheville’s campus
  • Space: Outdoors

River Arts District Farmers Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 3-5:30 p.m.

  • Features: Produce, crafts, drinks, and grab-and-go options
  • Parking: Free street parking along Riverside Drive
  • Space: Outdoors

Weaverville Tailgate Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 3-6 p.m.

  • Features: Seafood, fresh flowers, and baked goods
  • Parking: Free parking in the Weaverville Community Center lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Note: The market takes place inside the Weaverville Community Center in the winter.

East Asheville Tailgate Market | Fridays, April through November | 2:30-5:30 p.m.

  • Features: Local music, crafts, cheese, and produce
  • Parking: Street parking
  • Space: Outdoors

Black Mountain Tailgate Market | Saturdays, May through November | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Sustainably grown produce and plants and locally raised meats
  • Parking: Free parking in the First Baptist Church of Black Mountain lot
  • Space: Outdoors

West Asheville Tailgate Market | Tuesdays, April through November | 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | 718 Haywood Rd

  • Features: Seasonal produce, herbs, starts, fresh baked breads, gluten free breads, food truck and live music
  • Parking: Free parking on Wells Ave
  • Space: Outdoors
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