Check Out the 5 Best Farmers Markets in Charlotte, NC

Aug 3, 2017

Fruit, Plums, Fruit Market Farmers markets present a unique opportunity to bring shoppers and local producers together within a vibrant environment. You can shake hands and trade smiles with the very people who share top-quality, farm-fresh, and hand-crafted items each week at some of the best farmers markets in Charlotte. If you’re looking for fresh cut flowers, uniquely scented soaps, creative crafts, delicious pastries, decadent jams and jellies, fresh produce, or more, you’re bound to find satisfaction at any one of these locations.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte

October thru April: Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May thru September: Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is one of four regional markets owned by the State of North Carolina and run by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. It is comprised of five open-air pavilions. On Saturdays, the garden building often has food vendors from nearby establishments selling additional treats such as kettle corn and hot dogs. Be sure to check out Rosemary Pete, Way of Life Farm, just to name a few of the amazing vendors you’ll find here, and try a bite of Duke’s bread.

Gastonia Farmers Market

410 E. Long Ave., Gastonia

April and November: Saturday only, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

May thru October: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Gastonia Farmers Market team is committed to providing the freshest foods their local farms have to offer. Their vendors also offer a variety of delicious baked goods. Children will have a blast hanging out with the Kidz Club, which features fun activities to keep the little ones occupied.

The Bradford Store

15915 Davidson Concord Road, Huntersville

April thru December: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Though not a farmers market itself, the Bradford Store offers the typical items you’d find at a market, including produce, meats, preserves, and cheeses, all within a unique, historical setting. Established in 1912, William Bradford’s country store served as a community hub that was more than just the Ramah Community’s social gathering place. It was also the cotton gin store, a blacksmith shop, and a sawmill.

Davidson Farmers Market

216 S. Main Street, Davidson

April thru October: Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

November thru March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Davidson Farmers Market invites you to #EatLikeAFarmerDFM with over 35 farmers from within a 100-mile radius. Enjoy “Music @ the Market” every week with different local talent sharing their favorite tunes.

7th Street Public Market

224 East 7th Street, Charlotte

Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The 7th Street Public Market is a “bustling urban food destination” that has been featured in the travel section of the New York Times. Candies, creams, cheeses, and more from local farmers, food artisans, and entrepreneurs will tempt your taste buds.

Whether you’re a chef seeking inspiration for your next culinary delight, a collector of uniquely crafted items, or a casual food connoisseur, Charlotte’s farmers’ markets offer a wide range of freshly picked or prepared foods and handmade crafts to please even the most discerning shopper.

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