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Charlotte Best Farmers Markets

By Addie Rising, About.com

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

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