Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Charlotteans, because farmers markets are welcoming shoppers across the city.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up nine farmers markets in the Charlotte area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market | Wednesday-Sunday, year-round | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1801 Yorkmont Rd.
- Features: 150+ vendors, including farm-fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and plants
- Parking: Free parking in lot
- Space: Indoors and outdoors (covered)
Uptown Farmers Market | Saturdays, Winter: Jan.11-March 15, Spring: April 12-Dec.13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. + 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 300 S. Davidson St.
- Features: 60+ vendors, including produce, cheese, fresh bread, coffee, meat, crafts
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
South End Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | 2000 South Blvd.
- Features: 20+ vendors, including produce, baked goods, pet supplies, and cleaning products
- Parking: Free parking at Atherton Mill
- Space: Outdoors
North End Farmers Market | Thursdays, April-October | 4-8 p.m. |1701 N. Graham St.
- Features: 20+ vendors, including local and regional farmers, fresh bread, drinks, and artisans
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors (covered)
Cotswold Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-October | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 4921 Randolph Rd.
- Features: 15 vendors, including produce, baked goods, and jewelry
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
Simpson’s Produce at Kings Drive Farmers Market | Daily, April-November | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | 938 S. Kings Dr.
- Features: Family-owned business selling plants, flowers, produce, meat, eggs, and honey
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors (covered)
Matthews Community Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 188 N. Trade St.
- Features: 50+ vendors, including produce, meat, eggs, and artisans
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
Davidson Farmers Market | Saturdays, April-December | 120 S. Main St.
- Features: 25+ vendors, including produce, meat, flowers, and baked goods
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
Ballantyne Farmers Market | First Wednesday of the month, April-October | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Brixham Park
- Features: 25+ vendors, including produce, meat, flowers, food trucks, and live music
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
University City Farmers Market | Every Saturday, May-October | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Shoppes at University Place
- Features: 25+ vendors, including produce, meat, eggs, and wellness products
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
