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
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
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 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
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.