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Farmers markets in Asheville
Asheville's market scene leans heavily into craft — the Southern Highland Craft Guild's fairs and The Big Crafty anchor a circuit of artisan markets alongside year-round food markets like the RAD Farmers Market in the River Arts District and the daily makers market inside the Grove Arcade. Many of the big craft events run a few weekends a year, so check dates before planning a trip around one.
Farmers markets (9)
Uncommon Market Asheville
10 AM-4 PM
Uncommon Market Asheville is a curated pop-up market featuring 100+ vendors specializing in antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry, plants, and handmade goods. Founded by Robert and Rebecca Nicholas, the market operates monthly from April through October (plus December) at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District. Vendors apply through the website with a curated selection process to maintain merchandise quality standards.
RAD Farmers Market
3-6 PM
RAD Farmers Market (River Arts District) is Asheville's only year-round weekday farmers market, operating Wednesdays 3–6 PM at New Belgium Brewery. It is a producer-only market with 30–40 vendors weekly from rotating rosters, and participates in SNAP/EBT and Double SNAP programs. Currently at a temporary location post-Hurricane Helene (formerly at Smoky Park Supper Club); actively searching for a permanent home.
24 vendors listed
Grove Arcade Makers Market
10 AM-9 PM
Year-round daily outdoor market at the Battery Park end of Grove Arcade featuring approximately 12 rotating vendor stalls. Vendors sell handmade goods including jewelry, paintings, clothing, soap, musical instruments, local honey, and farm products. Vendors must apply and be approved before booking stalls, with fees ranging $15–$45 depending on day and time.
North Asheville Tailgate Market
8 AM-12 PM
Year-round producer-only farmers market at UNC Asheville with 60+ member vendors and rotating day vendors, founded in 1980. Operates Saturdays with seasonal location changes and over 70 vendors weekly including farmers, craftspeople, and bakers. Self-managed market with executive director contact at natmdirector@gmail.com.
24 vendors listed
West Asheville Tailgate Market
3:30-6:30 PM
The West Asheville Tailgate Market is a producer-only market operating Tuesdays in the Grace Baptist Church parking lot with 45+ vendors offering farm produce, baked goods, dairy, meat, artisan goods, and specialty foods. The market accepts rolling vendor applications and operates year-round with seasonal extensions, including a holiday market December 1–22. Vendor fees are kept low and the market relies on community sponsorships.
32 vendors listed
Atelier Maison & Co. Makers Market (The Marché)
12-5 PM
Curated monthly artisan market operated by Atelier Maison & Co., a 20,000 sq ft furniture design studio in Asheville. The Marché features dozens of rotating vendors selling textiles, woodwork, fresh flowers, hand-blown glass, housewares, vintage clothing, and original art, with food trucks and craft activities. Active 2026 per Yelp update (Feb 2026) and asheville.com event listings.
Asheville City Market
9 AM-12 PM
Active producer-only farmers market in downtown Asheville operating Saturdays year-round. All vendors grow/raise their own products. Apply via ASAP market manager contact or subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter for current vendor list.
East Asheville Tailgate Market
3-6 PM
Active farmers market in East Asheville operating Fridays April–November at Groce UMC. Currently lists 32+ vendors including local farms (Sugar Creek Meat, Encompass Farm, Smallholding Farm), bakeries (High Top Bread Co.), and artisanal producers. Accepts new vendor applications for 2026.
Western North Carolina Farmers Market
8 AM-5 PM
Year-round farmers market operated by NC Agriculture, open daily 8am-5pm at 570 Brevard Road. Features dozens of vendors selling local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, handmade crafts, and regional products. Includes an on-site restaurant (Moose Cafe) and accommodates tour buses with free parking.