Charlotte is home to many fantastic farmers markets offering produce and homemade goods from local growers and merchants. Many of the city's top restaurants use these markets to prepare their delectable menus.
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
This is the Charlotte area's largest market operating year-round to bring you seasonal fresh fare.- March - September:
Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. - May - August
Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. - October - February
Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location:
1801 Yorkmont Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28266
Kings Drive Farmers Market
The large lot on Kings Drive has a variety of locally-grown produce and other goodies through October. Look for pumpkins and then Christmas trees at this location in the off-season.- April - October
- Tuesday and Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location:
S. Kings Dr. and E. Morehead St.
Charlotte, NC 28207
Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market
The Tailgate is an urban farmers market committed to local food and local farms.- Tuesday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:
100 West Park Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Matthews Community Farmers Market
Located in the heart of downtown Matthews, the Matthews Community Farmers Market is a favorite of local culinary gurus.- April - November
Saturday 7:15 a.m. - Noon (Rain or Shine)
Location:
105 N. Trade St.
Matthews, NC 28105
Huntersville Farmers Market
The Huntersville Farmers Market in downtown Huntersville serves the Lake Norman communities.- Through October 27
Tuesday and Saturday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:
103 Maxwell St.
Huntersville, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County Market
The Mecklenburg County Market has been serving the Charlotte area in the same location for more than 60 years, with some families who have been there for generations.- Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
1515 Harding Place
Charlotte, NC 28204
Mint Hill Farmers Market
The Mint Hill Farmers Market operates in the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village (at the Mint Hill Historical Society).- Through September
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Mint Hill, NC 28227
The Neighborhood Farmers' Market
The Neighborhood Farmers' Market (NFM) was initiated when the Northwest Neighborhoods and the Charlotte REACH 2010 Project teamed up to increase access to healthy foods and encourage better eating habits while stimulating neighborhood economy and social interaction.- Through September
Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location:
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Meeting Street Market
The mixed-use development at Cedar Walk is introducing its Meeting Street Market every Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. Vendors include Barbee Farms, Bird Brain Ostrich Ranch and Baucom's Beef.- Opens April 28, 2009
Tuesday, 4 p.m. - Dark
Location:
Ardrey Kell Rd & Marvin Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
