This Asheville favorite is packed with goodies like Madison County mixed lettuce, local honey, mountain trout, and Mills River organic asparagus.
570 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
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Saturdays at this market are jampacked: There are free food-related learning activities for kids and cooking demonstrations to help your home’s head chef make the most out of your fresh finds.
126 West Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28150
foothillsfarmersmarket.com
In addition to fresh, locally grown produce, this western market promotes a variety of wellness vendors, including a nutritionist, a yoga instructor, and more.
250 Pigeon Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
waynesvillefarmersmarket.com
Opened in 1937, this market — housed in a quaint cottage adorned with a green awning in the middle of Charlotte — is the oldest farmers market in the state.
1515 Harding Place
Charlotte, NC 28204
facebook.com/mecklenburgcountymarket
Find freshly baked challah bread, just-picked strawberries, goat cheese for a summer salad, and a fragrant tea blend to wash it all down.
2105 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
facebook.com/walkerelamcornermarket
In addition to an array of fresh produce, this market has an educational apiary, where folks can get up close and personal with the bees to learn how honey is made.
226 South Main Street
Mount Holly, NC 28120
homegrownmountholly.com
Beneath the old live oak trees on the Carteret County Historic Courthouse grounds, patrons can find everything from handmade North Carolina pottery to locally grown produce, and often enjoy live music and food trucks.
300 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
oldebeaufortfarmersmarket.org
All of the produce and products — locals recommend the Carolina peach salad dressing — are grown or made by members of the Newbern family, who have long farmed the Currituck mainland.
1216 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-8687
From handcrafted planters to fresh-squeezed Sicilian lemonade to locally made clay face masks, this market on the Cape Fear River is bursting with color, flavor, and craftsmanship.
110 Dock Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
riverfrontfarmersmarket.org
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.
In a state naturally rich in red clay, potters like the legendary Sid Luck carry on a long-held North Carolina tradition.
Cheesy, creamy, bubbly — these one-pan wonders will keep you toasty on a chilly day.
A Forsyth County chef grew up working in his family’s seafood restaurants, but he dreamed of running a steakhouse. Now, his grill has become a neighborhood staple.
