This guide shares the most recent updates for each Asheville farmers market after Hurricane Helene. A few had to change locations or times in the aftermath, but several are back operating as usual.
There are several weekly farmers markets in Asheville, as well as the daily Western NC Farmers Market. This guide shares details on the various markets in town, including dates open, the market season and what to expect at each.
Asheville Farmers Market Schedule
Are you looking for which farmers market is open today? The great news is that there are several farmers markets in the Asheville area scattered throughout the week.
The various markets in the Asheville area have different opening seasons, so be sure to check whether the farmers market near you is in season.
| Asheville Farmers Markets | Day of Week* | Season* |
| Asheville City Market – Downtown | Winter: Saturdays | 10a-1p Regular: Saturdays | 9a-noon | Winter: Jan-Mar Regular: Apr-Dec |
| North Asheville Tailgate Market | Winter: Saturdays | 10a-1p Regular: Saturdays | 8a-noon | Winter: Feb 4 – Mar 25 4/1 – 11/18 |
| West Asheville Tailgate Market | Winter: closed Tuesdays | 3:30-6:30p | Closed for Winter Apr – Dec |
| River Arts District Farmers Market | Wednesdays | 3-5:30p | Year-round |
| East Asheville Tailgate Market | Winter: closed Regular: Fridays | 1-4pm | Closed for Winter Apr 7 – Nov 17 |
| WNC Farmers Market | Open Daily | 8-5p | Year-round |
Map of Asheville Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets In Asheville
Market hours: Saturday mornings 9 am to 12 pm (April to December) and 10 am to 1 pm (January to March.) It’s closed for the last two weeks of the year.
Parking: Free parking can be found at the Family Justice Center lot and the HomeTrust Bank lot.
Saturday morning farmers market in downtown Asheville
The Asheville City Market is a farmers market in downtown Asheville. It’s held on Saturday mornings between Woodfin Street and Walnut Street.
You’ll find a ton of local farmers at the City Market selling local produce and meats. Their offerings vary with the season, but you can count on being able to stock up on weekly provisions.
As far as non-farmer vendors go, the City Market has several! You’ll often see vendors selling ready-made food items like handmade pasta, dumplings, pimento cheese and freshly made bread. You can also typically find a bouquet of flowers when in season.
The City Market is a great place to bring kids and dogs.
Market hours: April – Nov 8 am to 12pm, Jan – March 10am to 1pm
Parking: Parking is available in the parking lots in front of Sav-Mor and Cecilia’s Kitchen. Vehicles can only enter via Merrimon on either side of Truist bank.
Saturday morning farmetes market (the ‘UNCA’ Market)
Often times Asheville can feel very touristy, but that’s not the case at the North Asheville farmers market. It’s full of local folks filling their reusable bags with provisions for the week.
The North Asheville Tailgate Market is North Carolina’s longest-standing producer-only farmers market.
Prior to the hurricane, the market was located on UNCA’s campus. It moved to the Steinmart parking lot on Merrimon in the aftermath.
The North Asheville Tailgate Market has everything you need to shop local and fill your pantry, as well as food trucks and a coffee truck. You can see a full list of the North Asheville Tailgate Market vendors here.
Market hours: Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:00 pm
Parking: Pay-to-park lot, as well as free street spots.
Tuesday afternoon farmers market in West Asheville
The West Asheville Tailgate Market is held rain or shine on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:30pm April to December. Here you’ll find the friendliest vendors across a variety of categories, and live music when the weather is nice.
Vendors at the West Asheville Tailgate Market include local farmers with fresh produce, as well as a coffee truck, ice cream, flowers and plants.
Some vendors come every week to the West Asheville market while others only come occasionally. If you have a favorite farmers market vendor, make sure to follow them on social media to stay in the know about their schedule!
Market hours: Wednesdays from 3 to 6pm
Parking: For the temporary location, parking is available in the parking lots in front of Sav-Mor and Cecilia’s Kitchen. Vehicles can only enter via Merrimon on either side of Truist bank.
Wednesday afternoon farmers market (new location!)
The River Arts District Market is held on Wednesday afternoons in Asheville from 3 to 6pm. As the name suggests, the market’s home is in the River Arts District. Unfortunately, this area was majorly flooded during Hurricane Helene and the market can no longer operate there.
They are hosting a RAD Reunion Market in partnership with the North Asheville Tailgate Market on 10/16 in the Steinmart parking lot (848 Merrimon Ave.) Expect most the regular RAD Market vendors as well as new ones.
954 Tunnel Road | East Asheville
Market hours: updated hours! 1pm to 4pm Fridays
Parking: there’s a parking lot at the church
Farmers market on Fridays in Asheville
The East Asheville Tailgate Market is a quaint neighborhood market in the parking lot at Groce UMC. Their hours changed after Hurricane Helene to 1pm to 4pm on Fridays.
East Asheville Tailgate Market vendors include farmers, bakers and makers. You’ll find sourdough bread, microgreens, local coffee, flowers and plants.
Of course, there are also produce vendors from local farms. Mother Ocean Seafood Market can also be found there with fresh fish, scallops and shrimp. Bridge and Tunnel has a coffee truck on-site for all of your caffeine needs.
Market hours: Open daily 8am to 5pm.
Parking: Free on-site parking
Daily farmers market in Asheville
The WNC Farmers Market is a year-round, seven-day-a-week farmers market in Asheville operated by the NC Department of Agriculture.
The consumer market area is located in two large shopping halls with tons of vendor stalls selling produce, non-perishable food items and other fun items ranging from fudge to honey to fresh boiled peanuts. There is even a vendor that specializes in sharpening knives!
The market is mostly supplied by produce wholesalers, but there are some who specialize in locally grown and made items.
ASAP’s Double SNAP Benefits
Several markets in Asheville accept SNAP/EBT and a few of them are participants in ASAP’s (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Program) Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables. This is an absolutely awesome program that helps provide access to local produce to all.
The Double SNAP program matches dollars spent by SNAP customers with Farm Fresh Bucks that can be used to purchase produce.
It’s a one-to-one match, so if you use $10 of your own money it will be matched with $10 in Farm Fresh Bucks that you can use for fruits and vegetables. Your original $10 will go toward SNAP tokens that can be used for SNAP-eligible products (fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, meats, fish, poultry, dairy, seeds and plants that produce edible foods.)
Farmers Markets in Surrounding Communities
In addition to the farmers markets in Asheville, there are a number in the surrounding communities and towns that are worth checking out. See the table below for days open and seasons.
Please note: these were most likely affected by Hurricane Helene. Please check with the respective markets first.
| Farmers Markets Around Asheville | Day of Week | Season |
| Enka-Candler Tailgate Market | Thursdays | 3-6p | May – Oct |
| Weaverville Tailgate Market | Wednesdays | 3-6p | Apr – Oct |
| Black Mountain Tailgate Market | Saturdays | 9a-noon | May – Nov |
| Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market | Saturdays | 10a – 1p | Apr – Oct |
| Hendersonville Farmers Market | Saturdays | 8a – 1p | May – Oct |
| Transylvania Farmers Market (Brevard) | Saturdays | 10a – noon 9a – noon | Jan – Apr May – Nov |
| Mills River Farm Market | Saturdays | 8a – noon | May – Oct |
| Yancey County Farmers Market (Burnsville) | Saturdays | 8:30a – 12:30 p | Apr – Oct |
| Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market (Waynesville) | Saturdays | 9a – noon | Apr – Dec |
