Stock up on fresh and local produce to spruce up your salad or spring meals thanks to these Charlotte farmers’ markets, from Lake Norman to Fort Mill.
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Uptown Farmers Market
300 S. Davidson St.
Opening details: Every Saturday, from April 16th to December 10th, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. rain or shine.
Find locally grown, fresh food in the heart of the city. Don’t miss cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, and more.
South End Market at Atherton
2000 South Blvd.
Opening details: Open year round, every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stroll down Atherton in South End where you’ll find local small farmers and artisans gather to bring you fresh produce, meats, seafood, eggs, and a variety of dairy products. Also find garden and bath care products, all locally made.
Simpson’s Produce
938 S Kings Dr.
via Facebook
Open: APRIL 8: Tuesday and Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (exact hours not confirmed for 2022, please stay tuned)
The roadside market that draws crowds all over the area opens for the season on April 8. As you’re running errands in town or walking along the Greenway, stop at Kings Drive for produce, meat, local jams and all of your gardening needs. Don’t be intimidated by the parking lots, you can usually get in and out fairly easily.
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Rd.
Opening details: Open for spring/summer season May 1, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12 – 6 p.m.
One of four state-operated farmer’s markets managed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, this market boasts a friendly spot to purchase fresh produce, meats, cheeses, plus flowers and plants.
North End Farmers’ Market
1701 North Graham St.
Opening details: Season begins April 6 and runs every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Located in Camp North End, this late afternoon/ evening market provides all who visit local produce, proteins, artisanal food, and select crafters.
Mecklenburg County Market
1515 Harding Pl.
Opening details: Open year-round, weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Pay a visit to the oldest farmers market in NC dating all the way back to 1937. Today the Mecklenburg County Market is still running strong and serving up Beverly’s Gourmet Foods, fresh produce, and a large variety of tomatoes year-round.
University City Farmers Market
Along the lake at The Shoppes at University Place
Opening details: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning in April through October.
Visit to shop for veggies and fruits, pasture-raised eggs and meats, artisanal food, and natural beauty care products. Also, enjoy live music from local bands and DJs as well as fun arts and crafts for the family.
Plaza Midwood Farmers Market
2007 Commonwealth Ave.
Opening details: Every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., April through November.
All vendors featured at the Plaza Midwood Farmers Market are small, local and organic producers delivering meat, eggs, honey and other produce each Saturday. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates and specials.
Cotswold Farmers Market
309 S. Sharon Amity Rd.
Opening details: The 2022 market opens May 7 through October 29, and will be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.
This season will feature local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, provisioners, and crafters.
Rosa Parks Farmers Market
2020 Beatties Ford Rd.
Opening details: Tuesdays from 3-7PM, June to September Tuesdays June – September, 3 – 7 p.m.
Since 2016, the Rosa Parks Farmers Market has been offering locally-grown and seasonal fruits, honey, jams and jellies, baked goods, vegetables and more.
The Bulb Mobile Markets
With their goal being to serve food-insecure neighborhoods in Charlotte and surrounding areas mostly local produce, The Bulb Mobile Market travels up to 30 neighborhoods a month. Partnered with local farmers, backyard gardeners, chefs, credit unions, artists, and other non-profits they are able to get fresh produce while allowing neighbors to choose how much they can afford per item. Not only do they have pop-up markets throughout the week, but they also make home deliveries to those unable to make it every Friday, if you reside within 10 miles of Garinger High School (1100 Eastway Dr.). Everyone is welcome to shop at these markets, though a $5 donation per family is suggested. Visit here for their schedule.
Huntersville Growers‘ Market
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Opening details: May – August, on Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Novant Health, Huntersville and on Saturdays 8 a.m. – noon at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell.
Since 1999, Huntersville Growers’ Market has been providing the area with locally grown food products. The weekly market is open May through August with lots of kid-friendly events and produce, flowers, and baked goods along with jewelry, plants, and crafts.
The Davidson Farmers Market
216 S. Main St.
Opening details: April 2 – November 19, every Saturday from 9 a.m. – noon.
The 2022 season will feature almost 40 different vendors including fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy, fresh-baked bread, artisanal baked goods, health and beauty products, prepared foods, specialty culinary items, and beverages.
Gastonia Farmers Market
410 E Long Ave, Gastonia
Opening details: Beginning in April, open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Expect 100% vendor-grown or made vegetables, fruit and more.
Matthews Community Farmers’ Market
188 North Trade St., Matthews
Opening details: Main season begins April 9 and runs through November 19, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of Spring at Matthews Community Farmers Market. By shopping at the market, you’ll be supporting your local farmers, as all produce and products come from within a 50-mile radius of the market. Visit here for a list of vendors available to pre-order.
The Mint Hill Farmers Market
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Opening details: Opening May through October, Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet local vendors offering baked goods, crafts, produce and more inside the Carl McEwen Historic Village.
Union Market
1316 Providence Road South, Waxhaw
Opening details: Opening date is Thursday, March 17th, with online ordering starting April 1st.
Since 2002, Union Market has been serving the community of Waxhaw fresh vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, honey and elderberry, breads, dairy products, pies, chickens and meats, jams, and more.
Waxhaw Farmers Market
208 N. Church St., Waxhaw
Opening details: Every Saturday beginning April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Since 2001, Waxhaw Farmers Market has provided customers with fresh-from-the-farm goods. As a “growers-only” market, meaning vendors proudly grow and make all of their products locally, you can find fresh meats, eggs, artisan foods, native plants and flowers, and more.
Piedmont Farmers’ Market
Winecoff School Rd, Downtown Concord, Harrisburg
Opening details: Winecoff Market is open year-round on Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. – noon, May through September. Visit here for Harrisburg and Downtown Concord market schedules.
With three different markets in the Cabarrus and Piedmont area, one open year round, this farmers market gives you plenty of options when it comes to fresh, local product and goods.
Old Town Farmers Market
Legal Remedy Brewing, Rock Hill
Opening details: Every Saturday, May 7 – September 17.
Expect fresh produce and farm products from local vendors. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for live updates from the market each week.
The Springs Farm Stand
1010 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC
Opening details: Store hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Known for their tree-ripened peaches since 1936, families can still stock up on the freshest fruits and vegetables at Springs Farm before indulging in homemade baked goods and ice cream.
Fort Mill Farmer’s Market
106 N White St., Fort Mill, SC
Opening details: Opening day is May 14 and runs every Saturday through October 29, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Local produce, farm and agricultural products, and handmade items can all be found at this annual market in Fort Mill.
