Does it feel like Spring yet? A sure sign of warmer weather and longer days is a market overflowing with blooms, fresh produce and other local goodies. And here in Charlotte, we love our farmers markets from urban groceries to roadside stands. We’ve got the fresh scoop on when and where you can shop your favorites:
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Road
Tuesday-Saturday 8 AM-5PM
OPEN: Now
You haven’t shopped a farmer’s market until you’ve shopped the at the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market. Here you can grab the freshest produce from all over the area, local wines, flowers, crafts and artisan goods. Go early in the day to make sure you get to visit all of the vendors.
King’s Drive Farmer’s Market
939 S. Kings Drive
Tuesday-Friday 6AM-6PM; Saturday 6AM-3PM
OPEN: April 3
The roadside market that draws crowds all over the area is officially open for business as of April 3. As you’re running errands in the Metropolitan 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 lot, there are attendants making sure you can get in and out quickly and easily.
Go-go fresco
Various locations
See here for full schedule
Shop local and give back with Go-Go Fresco, a pop up market that donates profits to Charlotte causes. Find them where you are: at the Piedmont Row Farmer’s Market, West Elm in the Metropolitan, and more. Keep up with their schedule here.
Providence Produce Market
10636 Providence Road
Monday-Friday 9AM-7PM; Saturday 9AM-7PM; Sunday 10AM-7PM
OPEN: April 2
Join Providence Produce on their missions to deliver only the finest NC products directly to the Charlotte area. In season now are fresh strawberries, tomatoes, watermelons, leafy greens and more. You can find the classic looking produce stands on Providence Road, Mint Hill, Mathews, and Waxhaw.
Plaza Midwood Farmers Market
2007 Commonwealth Ave
Saturdays 10 AM-1PM
OPEN: Mid-May
This local market is on a mission to deliver the best produce to their Charlotte neighbors. 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 opening updates.
Common Grounds
119 Huntley Place
Thursdays 8:30 AM-1 PM
OPEN: Mid-May
Support the Urban Ministry Center by shopping this volunteer-run stand in the heart of Myers Park. Stop by Common Grounds for their selection of local and homemade items and produce.
Mecklenburg County Market
1515 Harding Place
Tuesday 9AM – 6PM; Wednesday 7AM – 6PM; Thursday and Friday 9AM – 6PM; Saturday 7AM – 3PM
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.
Atherton Mill
2000 South Boulevard
Tuesday 10AM-7PM; Wednesday-Friday 10AM-2PM; Saturday 9AM-2PM
OPEN: Now
Step into a culinary tour of North Carolina at Atherton Mill. Talk to local farmers and artisans about their products and stock up on produce, fish, pre-packaged meals and even hand crafted coffee at this Southend favorite. We hear that some big things are in the works-possibly extended shopping hours and a new market layout, stay tuned!
7th Street Public Market
224 E. 7th Street
Monday-Thursday: 11 AM-7PM; Friday: 11 AM-8PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM-8PM; Sunday: 10 AM-5PM (select vendors)
OPEN: Now
This half market, half gourmet grocery is a food lover’s dream. You can score a deal on fresh meat, fish, produce and more local products or make a day of it and stay for lunch at one of 7th Street Market’s eateries. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for event updates, like the Spring Sip and Shop on April 30.
Matthews Community Farmers Market
North Trade Street in Historic Downtown Matthews, NC
Saturdays 8AM-12PM
OPEN: April 18
Take in the sights and sounds of Spring at Matthews Community Farmers Market. You’ll be supporting your local farmers, as all produce and products come from within a 50 mile radius of the market. After their return to Spring and Summer hours on April 18th, join them again for the Annual Baking Competition on Saturday, April 25.
Piedmont Row Farmers Market
Piedmont Row Drive
Wednesdays, June 3 through August 26th 1pm-6pm
One of the most convenient markets, right in the heart of SouthPark. Not open ’til summer, but more details to follow!
