Shop Local at Outdoor Markets
Farmers markets are a way of life in North Carolina’s High Country. Wholesome goodness can be found in many forms including locally grown produce; home baked goods; jams and jellies; and handmade crafts. These markets, opening for the season in spring, are a great way to buy fresh and learn more about the area’s culture and its foods—plus gain insider pointers about local favorites!
Here is a sampling of the High Country’s farmers markets.
Banner Elk
Avery County Farmers Market
April-October
Thursdays, 4 p.m-6:30 p.m Old Banner Elk Elementary School
185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-733-8270
AveryCountyFarmersMarket.net
Boone, Blowing Rock
Watauga County Farmers Market
April-November
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
591 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607
828-355-4918
WataughaCountyFarmersMarket.org
King Street Farmers Market
Spring-Fall Season: May-October
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
126 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
Winter Season: December-March
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Watauga Agricultural Conference Ctr.
252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607
828-386-1537
Brwia.org/KSM.html
Blowing Rock Farmers Market
May-October
Thursdays, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
379 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-372-9500
BlowingRock.com/FarmersMarket
West Jefferson Area
Ashe County Farmers Market
April-October
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
108 Backstreet, West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-588-0348
Facebook.com/AsheCountyFarmersMarket
Alleghany Farmers Market
May-October
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Crouse Park
185 E. Whitehead Street, Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5597
Facebook.com/AlleghanyFarmersMarket
Wilkesboro Area
Wilkes County Farmers Market
April-September
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. June-September
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m-5:30 p.m.
Yadkin Valley Marketplace
842 CBD Loop, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336-667-7129
Facebook.com/WilkesCountyFarmersMarket
All dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead or check online before attending.
