16-05-2025
Farmers markets are opening
Buncombe County farmers markets are open. Nine markets in Buncombe County will continue to offer ASAP's Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables and Farm Fresh Produce Prescription*. Both programs expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables to more people. Learn more about how these programs work at
Asheville City Market:* Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, N. Market St. between Woodfin & Walnut
Black Mountain Tailgate Market:* opens May 3, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, 130 Montreat Road
North Asheville Tailgate Market:* Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon, UNC Asheville, Lot P34
Southside Community Farmers Market:* opens June 1, first Sundays, noon–3 p.m., 133 Livingston St.
West Asheville Tailgate Market:* Tuesdays, 3:30–6:30 p.m., 718 Haywood Road
Leicester Farmers Market: opens May 3, Wednesdays, 3–6 p.m., 2979 New Leicester Hwy.
River Arts District Farmers Market:* Wednesdays, 3–6 p.m., 350 Riverside Drive
Weaverville Tailgate Market:* Wednesdays, 3–6 p.m., 60 Lakeshore Drive
Enka-Candler Farmer's Market:* Thursdays, 3:30–6:30 p.m., 1465 Sand Hill Road
Biltmore Park Farmers Market: opens May 29, Thursdays, 3–6 p.m., 1 Town Square Blvd.
East Asheville Tailgate Market:* Fridays, 3–6 p.m., 954 Tunnel Road
WNC Farmers Market: Daily, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 570 Brevard Road, Farmer's Truck Shed #1
In addition to operating Asheville City Market, ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) offers promotional and technical support for all farmers markets in the region. There are more than 100 farmers markets across the Appalachian Grown region, which includes Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. Search for markets by location, SNAP access, and more in ASAP's online Local Food Guide at
This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Local farmers markets open, some offer Double SNAP
