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WNC Farmers Market ★ 4.6

Daily 08:00-17:00South Asheville

WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Rd is a year-round market of fresh, locally grown produce, plants, shops, restaurants, and arts and crafts.

Go forProduce, Plants, Arts and crafts

TipFree on-site parking is available, and leashed pets are welcome in outdoor areas but not inside the market buildings.

Asheville City Market ★ 4.7

Saturdays 09:00-12:00 April-November; 10:00-13:00 December-MarchDowntown

Asheville City Market is a producer-only Saturday market on North Market Street between Woodfin and Walnut streets in downtown Asheville, since 2008.

Go forFarm products, Prepared food, Seafood, Coffee

TipMarket tokens come in increments of $5 and spend like cash, and vendors take cash, card or SNAP/EBT.

North Asheville Tailgate Market ★ 4.7

Saturdays 08:00-12:00 April-November; 10:00-13:00 January-March; Holiday Bazaar 10:00-13:00 late November-DecemberMore than 70 vendors each week vendorsNorth Asheville

North Asheville Tailgate Market is a producer-only Saturday morning farmers market of farmers, craftspeople and bakers, serving Asheville since 1980.

Go forProduce, Meats, Cheeses, Breads, Plants

TipThe market meets at UNC Asheville Lot P34 from mid-August to mid-May and Lot P28 from mid-May to mid-August, with day vendors alongside its more than 30 members.

S and W Market ★ 4.5

Downtown

The S and W Market at 56 Patton Ave is a food hall and cocktail bar in a restored 1929 building, with more than 170 indoor seats and a sunny outdoor patio.

Go forCraft beer, Craft cocktails, Private celebrations

TipPeriscope on the mezzanine level pours craft cocktails and organic wines, and the hall has complimentary Wi-Fi.

River Arts District Farmers Market ★ 4.3

Wednesdays 15:00-18:00 year-round40 independent small businesses vendorsRiver Arts District

River Arts District Farmers Market at 21 Craven St is Asheville's only year-round weekday market, with 40 independent small businesses selling local goods.

Go forLocally grown goods

TipThe market takes SNAP EBT, Double SNAP and SFMNP, and posts a notice on its site when a week is skipped.

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