Your Ultimate Guide to Charlotte  Live

Farmers markets in Charlotte

Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up nine farmers markets around the Queen City.

February 28, 2025 • 
Maria Adnado, Vagney Hampshire
People walking around a farmers market with vegetables on display.

Simpson’s Produce always produces a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Photo by CLTtoday

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
A row of white tents with shoppers walking by them.

The South End Farmers Market is right next to the Tremont Light Rail Station, making for a perfect transit option.

Photo by CLTtoday

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
A line of white tented vendors and groups of people with their backs to the camera.

A park + local vendors = a great visit to the farmers market.

Photo by Northwood Office

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