Farmers' Markets In Charlotte Are Open For Business: Shop/Buy Local

Farmers' Markets In The Charlotte Area Are Open For Business:

Why Not Shop Local & Support Our Local Farmers' Markets?

Despite the shelter at home orders in the Charlotte region, Farmers Markets are open for business. They are considered "essential" businesses. To show support for our local farmers and businesses, why not consider shopping for your fresh food at one of our wonderful Farmers' Markets this week and in the weeks to come? With so many businesses in the Charlotte area shuttered right now, what could be more important than supporting our local businesses than by shopping and buying local where and when we can?

"New" Farmers' Market Shopping Rules During COVID-19

If you decide to shop at one of Charlotte's local Farmers Markets, you should be aware of the "new" rules on how to shop and stay safe while doing so:

• Advance, online orders will speed up your shopping trip and reduce exposure. 
  
  
• If you do order ahead, arrive later in the morning for pickup to lighten the load of early morning crowds.
  
  
• If you don't order ahead, make your purchases and leave as quickly as possible.
  
  
• Don't have more than one family member shopping.
  
  
• Wash your hands before you head out and as often as you can while you shop. Many markets now have hand-washing stations.
  
  
• Look, but don't touch! Just point to the products you want to buy.  For the most part, one person will bag the produce and another collect your money. Some markets will round up your purchase to the nearest dollar to avoid handling coins.
  
  
• Maintain as much space as possible between yourself and other shoppers.
  
  
• Sampling of products suspended until further notice.
  
  
• Bring your own wipes to use once you get back in your car.
  
  
• Most markets do not allow animals, so leave Fido at home.
  
  
• PLEASE STAY HOME if you're not feeling well. 
  
  
  

Where/When To Shop At Charlotte Area Farmers' Markets

Charlotte Regional Farmers’ Market

Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM for vendors in Building B.   Local farmers in Buildings A, C and E until 1:00 PM on Saturdays. This farmer's market is open year-round.

Location: 1801 Yorkmont Road | Charlotte

To make vendors easier to find, the Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market has provided an  interactive map. Select the market date to see who will be selling on any given day.

Matthews Community Farmers’ Market

Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 8:00 AM till 12:00 PM through November 2020

Location: 188 N Trade Street | Matthews, NC

The Matthews Community Farmers' Market is the Charlotte area's largest producer-only farmers’ market. Except for fish, all products sold here are grown, raised or produced within 50 miles of Matthews.

30 shoppers will be allowed in the market at one time until further notice. 

Some of the market vendors are accepting pre-orders (this list is updated every Thursday). If you are picking up a pre-order, the market asks that you arrive after 9:15 AM.

Subscribe to the market's newsletter for the most current information and vendor list each week.

Kings Drive Farmers’ Market 

Hours of Operation:

 - Produce: Friday: 6:00 AM till 7:00 PM | Saturday: 6:00 AM till 3:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:00 AM till 6:00 PM.

 - Flowers & Plants:  Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:00 AM till 6:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM | Friday: 6:00 AM till 7:00 PM |Saturday: 6:00 aM till 3:00 PM |  Closed on Sunday.

Location: 938 S Kings Drive | Charlotte 

Shoppers are asked to stay at least six feet apart. Cashiers will operate behind protective partitions. All market employees will wear gloves. 

Additional Charlotte Area Farmers Markets To Check Out:

• Mecklenburg County Market (open year round) 
  
  
• Waxhaw Farmers’ Market  (open Saturdays April through December)
  
  
• South End Market at Atherton  (open Saturdays year round)
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
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