Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Asheville.
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
