Posted in Charlotte
September 20, 2017
These 5 Incredible Farmers Markets In Charlotte Are A Must Visit
One of the great things about Charlotte is that you don’t have to count on your typical grocery store chain for your regular food shopping needs. There are many farmers markets in our city that are great places to secure locally grown, fresh, colorful produce for your family each week. With a farmers market in almost every neighborhood, it’s super easy to get out and shop on a Saturday and it’s a whole lot of fun too. These neighborhood farmers markets bring the food scene and the social scene together in our city and make for a fun weekend outing for the whole family.
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The King's Drive Farmers Market is located in Midtown, and has been serving the residents of Charlotte since the 1940's.

Fresh local strawberries and blackberries, peaches, squash, cucumbers, green peppers, and potatoes are just a few of the items you can find at Kings Drive Farmers Market. Most of the produce at Kings Drive Farmers Market is supplied by Simpson's Produce, a co-op of local farmers that work to bring the freshest food items to the city of Charlotte.

Kings Drive Farmers Market also has a large selection of pumpkins and gourds, so bring the kids this Saturday and pick out your autumn decor!
938 S Kings Dr., Charlotte, NC 28204
938 S Kings Dr., Charlotte, NC 28204

The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is one of the largest farmers markets in our area and is one of four regional markets in the state that is owned operated by the State of North Carolina. The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is located off of Yorkmont Road out in West Charlotte and is definitely a must-see.

There are many local vendors who sell homemade products that are non-food items here as well. You can find handmade handbags, woven scarves, handmade jewelry, and more. We spent hours in this market moving from table to table looking at all the items available, and we are sure you'll want to as well!

Many times the farmers are at the market selling their produce themselves so you can actually talk to the person who grew and harvested your fruit and veggies and ask any questions you might have about the growing process.

So while you are asking your farmer about how those beautiful apples were grown, you can munch on one of them as well to make sure they are up to your standards.

This is a great place to find unique gifts for friends and family who might be interested in local items.
1801 Yorkmont Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217
1801 Yorkmont Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217

Atherton Market is located in South End over in Atherton Mills shopping center. Every Saturday, local farmers and community artisans head out to the Atherton Market to share their livelihood with the rest of the Charlotte community.

The Atherton Market is an indoor market where pets are allowed, so bring your dog on a leash to wander around the market with you and do some shopping this Saturday.

The Atherton Market is one of the more social markets in the area, as many residents from the South End neighborhood gather here on Saturdays to catch up and mingle.

They include Windy Hill, Coto Family Farms, Brewington Farms, Bell's Best Berries, The Gardner's Table, Lucky Fish, Rogue Farms, Grass Fed Productions/Root Down Foods, SkyeTurtle Designs, Exceptional Terrariums, Cold Water Creek Farms, Harmony Gardens, and Carolina Artisan Bread.
2120 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
2120 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203

NoDa Farmers Market is a community market in the historic NoDa neighborhood. At this market you'll find gorgeous flowers and bouquets, the best fresh fruits and vegetables, and awesome artisan products you wouldn't have been able to find anywhere else.

Throughout the winter months, the market is open every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

These amazing nut spreads are a popular item and are a great way to spice up your breakfast or traditional PB&J sandwiches throughout the week!
701 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
701 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205

Cotswold Farmers Market is a fun little farmers market in the Cotswold neighborhood in between Uptown Charlotte and South Park. Cotswold farmers market is open on Saturdays in May through October from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

There's also sometimes cooking competitions or competitive contests going on at the market which make visiting and shopping a lot of fun! Often times, there are monthly activities planned for children, so make sure you keep an eye on the Cotswold Farmers Market Calendar for those Saturdays when you might want to bring the kids.

Head out to the Cotswold Farmers Market and do your shopping for the week. We know you'll love it so much, you'll want to come back every Saturday!
309 S Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
309 S Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Do you shop locally? You should! Head out to one of these great markets this week and see what they are all about. Happy shopping!