The Markets are Gearing up!
This area that we call home, and that others flock to by the hoards is a bounty of all sorts of items ala Marketopia. Ok, I made that word up. But it fits, right?! From fibers to dairy, greens to grains, meats to flowers, our local tailgates have everything you could dream up and more. Bonus, it’s fresh and local! Like really local. We are so fortunate to call this area home and reap the abundance of its natural resources. Our accessibility to fresh food and artisan creations from farms and crafters are beyond plentiful. As the local tailgates get in their grooves, we celebrate Spring and are ready to dive into the luscious loot our markets display.
Shop local treasures and meet the people who grow your food, and who grow the food you have come to love from your local eateries. Meet the crafter of soaps, pastas, jewelry, fermented products, breads, and more. Meet the stewards of this amazing land we call home. But make sure to clear out room in your trunk to bring it all home, because there is no way you are leaving empty handed! Just some insider advice-invest in a trailer to get all your goodies to your front door!
There are more than 100 farmers markets and tailgates through this region. Take a look at our list of the best markets in the communities surrounding Asheville. Or go to ASAP’s online Local Food Guide.
Image taken from ASAP's website
A Market for Every Day of the Week
DAILY
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WNC Farmers Market 8am-5pm
TUESDAYS
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West AVL Tailgate Market 3:30pm-6:30pm
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Historic Marion Market 3pm-6pm
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Henderson County Curb Market 8am-2pm
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Foothills Heritage Market - Seneca, SC 5:30pm-7:30pm
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Anderson County Tailgate Market 8am-1pm (June 2-November 22)
WEDNESDAYS
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River Arts District (RAD) 3pm-6pm (Winter hours until April 27th 3-5:30)
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Weaverville Tailgate Market 3pm-6pm
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Morganton Farmers Market 12pm-4pm
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Appalachian Farmers and Artisan Market - Burnsville 3pm-6pm
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Walhalla Farmer's Market - Oconee, SC 7am-12pm
THURSDAYS
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Enka-Candler Tailgate Market 3pm-6pm (May 5- October 27)
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Flat Rock Farmers Market 3pm-6pm (April 29-October 30)
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Henderson County Curb Market 8am-2pm
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Anderson County Tailgate Market 8am-1pm (June 2-November 22)
FRIDAYS
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East AVL Tailgate Market 3pm-6pm (April 1-October1)
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Walhalla Farmer's Market - Oconee, SC 7am-12pm (June 1- August 31)
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Saluda Tailgate Market 4:30-6:30 (May 6-October 28)
SATURDAYS
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ASAP Farmers Market (Operating in place of the Avl City Market) 10am-1pm (January 8-March 26)
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Asheville City Market 9am-noon (April 2-December 17)
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Black Mountain Tailgate Market 9am-noon (May 7-Nov. 19)
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North AVL Tailgate Market 8am-noon (April 2-November 19)
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Henderson County Tailgate Market 8am-noon (April 3-Ocotober30)
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Hendersonville Farmers Market 8am-1pm (May 7-October 29)
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Mills River Farmers Market 8am-noon (May 7-October 29)
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Mars Hill Farmers and Artisan Market 10am-1pm (April 2-October 29)
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Morganton Farmers Market 8am-noon
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Rutherford County Farmers Market 8am-noon
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Transylvania Farmers Market, Brevard 10am-noon (year round)
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Foothills Heritage Market - Seneca, SC 8am-noon (May 1-November 1)
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Landrum Farmers Market 8am-noon (April 2-December 10)
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Travelers Rest Farmers Market 8:30am-2pm (May 7-September 17)
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Saluda Tailgate Market 9am-12pm (November 12-April 22)
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Columbus Farmers' Market 8am-noon (May 7-October 29)
SUNDAYS
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Sundays on the Island-Marshall Noon (April 2-October 30)
You can check out the seasonal growing chart below to know what to expect at the market in what season. Better yet, become a regular and get the inside scoop from your farmers! When you're ready to visit farms in person, check out the seasonal ASAP Farm Tour-Happening in September of 2021. Or, all year long, The Heritage Farm Trail in the NW Region of Buncombe County is about a 2 hour driving tour with many stops along the way!
Image taken from ASAP's website
Take a look at this video of the Mills River Tailgate Market put together by N.C. Cooperative Extension - Henderson County Center.