Farmers markets in Asheville

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

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Get ready for sun-soaked Saturday mornings at the North Asheville Tailgate Market.

Photo by Camilla Calnan

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 thirteen farmers’ markets in the Asheville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

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

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

North Asheville Tailgate Market | Saturdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (January through March), 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (April through November), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Nov. 28 through Dec. 19) | UNC Asheville Lot P34

  • Features: Seasonal produce, heirloom vegetable and herb starts, and live music
  • Parking: Free parking in UNC Asheville’s P25, P26, P27 and P28 lots
  • Space: Outdoors

East Asheville Tailgate Market | Fridays, April through November | 3-6 p.m. | Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd.

  • Features: Local music, crafts, cheese, and produce
  • Parking: Free parking on-site
  • Space: Outdoors

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

  • Features: Seasonal produce, plants, fresh-baked and gluten-free breads, food trucks, and live music
  • Parking: Two free parking lots on Wells Avenue
  • Space: Outdoors

River Arts District Farmers Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 3-5:30 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St.

  • Features: Produce, crafts, drinks, and grab-and-go options
  • Parking: Free on-site
  • Space: Outdoors
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The Asheville City Market stays buzzing all year-round.

Photo via Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

WNC Farmers Market | Seven days a week, year-round | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 570 Brevard Rd.

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

Biltmore Park Farmers Market | Thursdays, June 4-August 6 | 3-6 p.m. | Biltmore Park Town Square

  • Features: Fresh produce, flowers, artisan baked goods, and crafts
  • Parking: Free on-site
  • Space: Outdoors

Weaverville Tailgate Market | Wednesdays, April-October | 3-6 p.m. | Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Dr.

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

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

Black Mountain Tailgate Market | Saturdays, March through November | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (May-November), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (March-April) | Locations vary

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

Swannanoa Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-November | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 216 Whitson Avenue

  • Features: Fresh produce + meats, live music, children’s activities
  • Parking: Free parking on-site
  • Space: Outdoors

Southside BIPOC Farmers Market | Selected Sundays | Times + locations vary

  • Features: Shop produce, artisan foods, flowers, art, and more from craftspeople and farmers of color — the market occasionally pops up at New Belgium.
  • Parking: Free on-site
  • Space: Outdoors

Leicester Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May-October | 3-6:30 p.m. | Leicester Community Center

  • Features: Fresh foods, crafts, and handmade goods
  • Parking: Free parking on-site
  • Space: Outdoors

Enka-Candler Farmer’s Market | Thursdays, April 20-October | 3:30–6:30 p.m. | A-B Tech Enka Campus

  • Features: Local agriculture and heritage crafts
  • Parking: Free on-site
  • Space: Outdoors
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