Asheville City Market

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

Asheville City Market is a producer-only downtown market offering Double SNAP benefits and fresh fruits and vegetables from April through November.

  • SNAP/EBT shoppers buying fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Shoppers seeking a producer-only farmers market
  • Participants redeeming Farm Fresh Produce Prescription benefits

Herschel's

Farmers Market

Black Mountain, NC

Enka-Candler Farmer’s Market

Farmers Market

Candler, NC

Enka-Candler Tailgate Market's 2026 Spring Fling is its third annual event and generally attracts approximately 1,000 shoppers.

  • farmers market shopping
  • attending a special-event market scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Asheville City Market

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

Asheville City Market is a producer-only market in downtown Asheville offering fresh produce and up to $20 in matched Farm Fresh Bucks for SNAP users.

  • Buying directly from producer-only market vendors
  • Fresh fruit and vegetable shopping in downtown Asheville
  • SNAP users seeking matched produce benefits

Black Mountain Tailgate Market

Farmers Market

Black Mountain, NC

Black Mountain Tailgate Market brings organic and sustainably grown produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, and handcrafted items to Black Mountain Saturdays from May through November.

  • Buying locally grown produce directly from farmers
  • Finding plants, cut flowers, herbs, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheeses, or eggs
  • Shopping for locally handcrafted items

East Asheville Tailgate Market

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

East Asheville Tailgate Market offers local food vendors every Friday and accepts Double SNAP and EBT for fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • Friday afternoon shopping for local vegetables and farm goods in Asheville
  • SNAP or EBT shoppers seeking Double SNAP and EBT benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Buying a mix of produce, meat, cheese, bread, baked goods, ferments, flowers, and prepared foods

Hey Y’all Farm

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

Hey Y’all Farm offers seasonal farm goods, artisan markets, and a free food garden in Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

  • shopping for seasonal farm goods and artisan products
  • attending outdoor community markets and music events
  • supporting a farm with a free food garden

Weaverville Tailgate Market

Farmers Market

Weaverville, NC

Weaverville Tailgate Market is a producer-only market serving Weaverville since 2009 with local produce, farm products, baked goods, and artisan foods.

  • shopping for locally grown vegetables, fruits, and plants
  • buying locally raised meat, cheese, and eggs
  • finding producer-made breads, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, mushrooms, and honey

West Asheville Tailgate Market

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

West Asheville Tailgate Market features maker/grower vendors, accepts SNAP EBT and credit cards, and offers Double SNAP matching up to $20 per market.

  • buying locally grown fruits and vegetables
  • using SNAP benefits for produce, meat, cheese, eggs, bread, or edible-food plants
  • shopping for locally produced baked goods, dairy, meat, specialty foods, and crafts

The County Market

Farmers Market

Fairview, NC

The County Market offers produce, arts, crafts, and garden supplies on Tuesdays from 2–6 pm in Fairview.

  • Buying produce at a Tuesday farmers market
  • Finding local arts and crafts
  • Shopping for garden supplies

Historic Biltmore Village Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

Historic Biltmore Village combines boutique shopping, independent dining, art galleries, lodging, and a planned mixed-use community modeled after an English village.

  • Visitors seeking shopping, dining, and lodging in one Asheville district
  • Art and craft shoppers looking for American-made pottery, glass, jewelry, and woodwork
  • Travelers wanting access to Biltmore Estate and its winery, outdoor pursuits, and 8,000 acres

River Arts District Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Asheville, NC

River Arts District Farmers Market is a producer-only, year-round Wednesday market at New Belgium Brewery featuring goods from 40 independent small businesses.

  • shopping for locally grown seasonal produce
  • buying directly from farmers and independent food producers
  • SNAP/EBT shoppers seeking Double Up incentives up to $20

The Farm Market at Windy Hill Farm

Farmers Market

Alexander, NC

The Farm Market at Windy Hill Farm offers fresh produce, local meats, artisan sourdough, canned goods, and goat milk bath products in Alexander.

  • Shopping for fresh seasonal produce and bulk produce for canning
  • Buying local meats, artisan sourdough, canned goods, or Amish products
  • Purchasing goat milk soaps, lotions, scrubs, and milk baths

Farmers Market in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Buncombe County farmers markets accept SNAP or EBT?

Asheville City Market offers up to $20 in matched Farm Fresh Bucks for fruits and vegetables. East Asheville Tailgate Market accepts SNAP/EBT and offers Double SNAP and EBT benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Are Buncombe County farmers markets open year-round?

Many operate seasonally. Black Mountain Tailgate Market's main season runs Saturdays from May 2 through November 21, 2026; East Asheville operates Fridays from April through November, while Weaverville publishes regular, winter, and holiday seasons.

What does producer-only mean at a farmers market?

It means vendors must grow, make, bake, raise, or otherwise produce what they sell. Asheville City Market and Weaverville Tailgate Market both identify as producer-only markets.

What can I buy besides vegetables at these markets?

Options include meat, seafood, eggs, cheeses, breads, pastries, flowers, plants, mushrooms, honey, coffee, tea, tamales, ferments, and artisan goods, depending on the market and vendor schedule.