Even during this busy time of the year, one activity we love to work into our week (in between house showings, client meetings, and seemingly-endless school & sports activities for the kids) is a visit to the farmers market. There is just something about soaking in the sun and wandering the colorful aisles of fruits and vegetables. What is about it spring that makes us crave all things fresh and fragrant? Plus, many Charlotte spots have expanded their assortment to include baked goods, cheeses, meats and more. So, in addition to getting some grocery shopping checked off your list, farmers markets are a great way to shop local, sample something new, and support small businesses.
Here are 10 Farmers Markets to add to your rotation this season and beyond…
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Address: 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Hours: Open Year-Round Wednesday to Sunday from 8am to 5pm
Website: ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/charlotte
Kings Drive Farmers Market
Address: 938 South Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Hours: Opens April 14 for the season and will be open Tuesday 6am – 6pm, Friday 6am – 8pm, and Saturday 7am – 3pm
Website: facebook.com/SimpsonsProduceatKingsDriveFarmersMarket
Matthews Community Farmers Market
Address: 188 North Trade Street, Matthews, NC, 28105
Hours: Opens April 8 for the season and will be open Saturday 8am to 12pm
Website: matthewsfarmersmarket.com
Mecklenburg County Market
Address: 1515 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Hours: Open Year-Round from 7am – 7pm Daily
Website: mecklenburgcountymarket.net
North End Farmers Market
Address: 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, 28206 (in Camp North End)
Hours: Opens April 5 for the season and will be open Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm
Website: northendmarketclt.com
Plaza Midwood Farmer’s Market
Address: 2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC (at Common Market)
Hours: Opens April 15 for the season and will be open Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
Website: facebook.com/plazamidwoodfarmersmarket
South End Market
Address: 2000 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28203 (in Atherton Mill)
Hours: Open Year-Round on Saturdays from 8am – 1pm (April – December) or 9am – 1pm (January – March)
Website: southendmkt.com
Uptown Farmers Market
Address: 300 S. Davidson Street
Hours: Opens April 15 for the season and will be open Saturdays from 8am – 12:30pm
Website: uptownfarmersmarket.com
NoDa Farmers Market
Address: 800 E 35th Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 (at Local Loaf)
Hours: Opens April 20 for the season and will be open Thursdays from 5pm to 7 pm
Website: facebook.com/plazamidwoodfarmersmarket (run by Dover Vineyards who also runs the Plaza Midwood Farmers Market)
Davidson Farmers Market
Address: 120 South Main Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
Hours: Opens April 8th for the season and will be open Saturdays from 9am to 12pm
Website: davidsonfarmersmarket.org
If you have another local farmers market you love, tell us in the comments below. We would love to add it to our list!
Union Market on Providence Rd in Waxhaw! It’s super convenient to Ballantyne, Marvin, and Waxhaw. Located at 1316 Providence Rd S Waxhaw, North Carolina.
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