Farmers market produce stand with red tomatoes, apples, green tomatoes, and handwritten price signs.

NC High Country Farmers Markets

May 23, 2018

It is spring in the High Country, which means our local farmers' markets are back in full swing. Here in the North Carolina mountains, the farmers' market network is very strong. Visitors can buy local fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, and even artisan crafts and baked goods. Visiting a market is one of the best ways to get to know the local people and flavors. With a market almost every day of the week throughout the High Country, there are many options for spending a few hours strolling through quaint booths and even enjoying local entertainment for free.

Farmers market vendor behind a stall displaying peaches, tomatoes, lemons, and leafy greens.

Banner Elk, Beech Mtn Area

Avery County Farmers Market in Newland

Guests can pick up local products like syrups, artisan breads, flowers, and more from their farmer and craftsman neighbors for a great Friday evening outing.

170 Linville St, Newland, (828) 733-8274

June-Oct: Fri: 4-6pm

Avery County Farmers Market in Banner Elk

A customer and vendor exchange goods across a table at an outdoor farmers market.

Dedicated to serving the needs of the farms and farmers throughout Avery County, encouraging the growth and well-being of local farms, and educating the public in Avery County about the benefits of supporting local farms.

Azalea Circle, Banner Elk

May-Oct: Thurs: 4:30-7pm

Spruce Pine Farmers Market

Customers and vendors alike always have a good time at this weekly Wednesday market. Featuring vendors from Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties with organic and naturally grown produce, fresh eggs, artisan breads, baked goods, honey, goat cheeses, grass-fed beef, pork, artisan crafts, handmade baskets, and more

Upper St, Spruce Pine, (800) 227-3912

May-Oct, Wed: 2-5pm

Boone, Blowing Rock Area

Blowing Rock Fresh Market

The Blowing Rock Farmers Market offers a great mid-week selection of local produce and goods from area farmers. Located on Park Avenue, right in downtown Blowing Rock, it's a convenient stop!

Wallingford Road Parking Area, (828) 295-7851

May-Oct, Thurs: 4-6pm

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Freedom Market

In addition to offering fresh good eats, healthy plants, flowers, honey, and an array of artisan goods, the Freedom Market will be collecting funds for local charities. Visitors are encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite, as well as make a donation.

178 W King St (by Earthfare), Boone

April -Sept, Sundays: 11-3

Watauga County Farmers Market

Shoppers gather beneath the Watauga County Farmers’ Market sign, with flowers in the foreground.

Features a wide array of vendors offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, pastries, crafts, potted plants, fresh cut flowers and morel

Horn Ave, Boone, (828) 355-4918

May 4-Oct, Sat: 8-12pm May 3-Sept 29, Wed: 8-12pm

West Jefferson, Sparta Area

Alleghany County Farmers Market

Vendors will have fresh vegetables, pastured meats and cheeses, gourmet baked goods, artisan crafts and more.

Crouse Park, 60 Cherry St, Sparta

May 11-Oct 12, Sat: 9-1pm June-Aug, Thurs: 4-6pm

Ashe County Farmers Market

Farmers market beneath a wooden pavilion, with shoppers and produce at the entrance.

A covered open-air market located on the Backstreet in West Jefferson, Fresh, locally grown produce, nursery plants, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts.

108 Backstreet, West Jefferson, (366) 877-4141

April 14- Oct, Sat 8-1pm July- Sept, Wed: 8-1pm

Lansing Farmers Market

Features a rich selection of vegetables and fruits, the market also offers jams, jellies, meats, cheese and bedding plants.

Lansing Fire Dept, (336) 384-1603

May 1- Sept 11, Thurs: 1-6pm

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