Try fresh spring fruits and veggies at these 20 Charlotte-area farmers markets
Spring is here, and so are farmers’ markets.
The area has several markets to buy some of the city’s freshest produce, meats, and homemade baked goods, all while supporting local farmers and vendors.
So the next time you need to stock up on groceries, consider swinging by one of these local farmers’ markets instead:
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Location: 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Market season: Year-round
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is one of four state-operated farmers’ markets managed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Over 100 vendors sell fresh produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, jams, jellies, plants, and body products.
Davidson Farmers Market
Location: 120 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Market Season: Year-round
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Located next to Town Hall, the market features over 40 new and returning vendors representing 1,100 acres in surrounding counties. It also features chef and cooking demonstrations, seasonal produce events, and music and educational activities.
Gastonia Farmers Market
Location: 410 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
Market Season: April-November
Hours: Tuesday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (May-October); Thursday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (May-October); Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (April-November)
The market has 27 vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms. The market will also provide an evening display this July where the public can shop from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday.
Huntersville Growers’ Market
Location: Veterans Park 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center parking lot 10030 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Market season: May-October
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Veterans Park); Tuesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Novant Health)
Established in 1999, it hosts a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, dog treats, crafts, and more. The Saturday market will run May 13-October 21 and the Tuesday market will be held May 16-Sept. 5.
Kannapolis Farmers Market
Location: 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Market season: May-September
Hours: Thursday 4-7 p.m.
Kannapolis Farmers Market has 15 new and returning vendors this year. There will be a wide variety of fresh produce, including honey, prepared foods, spices, and crafts.
Kings Drive Farmers Market (Simpson’s Produce)
Location: 938 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204
Market season: April-October
Hours: Tuesday 6 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Various local vendors sell fresh produce, meats, seafood, florals, baked goods, and more. The market will run from April 14-Oct 31.
Matthews Community Farmers Market
Location: 188 N Trade St, Matthews, NC,
Market season: Year-round
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (April-November) Saturday 9-11 a.m. (December-April)
This market has 25 vendors offering produce, naturally-raised meats, plants, and hand-crafted items. There are cooking demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and contests.
Mecklenburg County Market
Location: 1515 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC 28204
Market season: Year-round
Sunday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Mecklenburg County market has provided fresh, organic food options in Charlotte since 1937. They sell fruits and vegetables, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free foods. You can also shop for local preserves like jelly, honey, granola, and salsa.
Mint Hill Farmers Market
Location: 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Market season: May-October
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Located in the Carl J. McEwen Historical Village, you can shop local vendors offering fresh foods and crafts. In addition, there are also several events planned throughout the season, including gardening classes and a cookie decorating class.
Mount Holly Farmers Market
Location: 226 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
Market season: April-October
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thirty local vendors offer fresh produce, meats, seafood, and more. The market also has cooking demonstrations, food trucks, and live music.
North End Farmers Market
Location: 1701 North Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Market season: April-October
Hours: Wednesday 4-8 p.m.
Located right between The Mount and Keswick districts in the heart of Camp North End, this market has 10 local vendors. There will also be additional rotating vendors open to the public throughout the season.
Piedmont Farmers’ Market
Location: 6960 Robinson Church Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075; 111 Union St S, Concord, NC, United States, North Carolina; 518 Winecoff School Road, Concord, NC 28027;
Market season: Year-round
Hours: Monday 3-6 p.m. (Harrisburg); Tuesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Rotary Square); Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Winecoff School Road)
Piedmont Farmers Markets has three markets in Cabarrus County, the Winecoff School Road Farmers Market, open year-round, and the seasonal Harrisburg Farmers Market and Rotary Square Farmers Market, open May-October. Each market has over 20 vendors offering fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and more.
Plaza Midwood Farmers Market
Location: Local Loaf 800 E. 35th St, Charlotte, NC 28205; Common Market 2007 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Market season: April-December
Thursdays 5-7 p.m. (Local Loaf); Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Common Market)
Shop for produce from 40 local farms located at The Local Loaf in Noda or the Common Market in Plaza Midwood.
South End Farmers Market
Location: 2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Market season: Year-round
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Jan-Mar)
Located at Atherton Mill, the South End Farmers Market has over 20 vendors this season. From fresh produce to candles to hemp products, there is a wide variety of products to shop from.
Union County Farmers Market
Location: 805 Skyway Dr., Monroe, NC 28110
Market season: April-December
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
This year, the Union County Farmers Market has 16 vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, florals, and more.
University City Farmers Market
Location: 6010 Jasmine Ln., Charlotte, NC 28262
Market season: April-October
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Set in a new location this year, University City Farmers Market has four main local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods and florals. There will also be several local food artisans and craft vendors on a rotating basis throughout the season.
Uptown Farmers Market
Location: 300 S Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Market season: Year-round
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (April-December); Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (January-March)
Uptown Farmers Market has nearly 60 local vendors selling fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, florals, pet products and more. Food trucks are also available where you can grab a bite to eat.
The Village At Robinson Farms Farmers Market
Location: 8410 Rea Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277
Market season: April-October
Hours: Saturday and Wednesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Stock up on produce after running errands at the Village at Robinson Farms. The shopping center’s farmers market has a wide variety of products to shop from, including fresh fruit, eggs, plants, flowers and more.
Waxhaw Farmers Market
Location: 27283 Waxhaw Pkwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Market season: April-December
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Shop for locally grown foods and handmade items from several vendors at the Waxhaw Farmers Market. From produce, meats and cheeses, there are a wide variety of products.
