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Farmers' Markets of Wake County

Enjoy supporting Local Farmers

April 16, 2014

Midtown Farmer's Market
Located in the heart of North Hills in the Commons, the Market boasts a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, flowers, meats, homemade desserts and baked goods, crafts, and a myriad of other things.

Open April through November
* Who: North Hills Commons
* When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Where: Raleigh, NC
* How: Just show up.
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://www.northhillsfarmersmarket.com/

North Raleigh Farmer's Market
The North Raleigh Farmer's Market is open every Saturday, 8am until noon. There is also a market day, Wednesday, 3pm until 6pm. The market features a host of local farmers offering the finest in regionally grown produce, Animal Welfare Approved meats and other products. The market meets Year Round. Visit the website to see what is in season and for recipes.

Saturday Hrs 8AM-Noon
Wednesday Hrs 3PM-6PM
* Who: North Raleigh Farmer's Market
* Where: Falls River Town Center: Enter Durant Road from either Falls of Neuse or Capital Blvd/US-1 and turn into the Falls River Town Center at Falls River Avenue and you are at the North Raleigh Farmer's Market.
* How: Mark your calendar and make plans to drop by.
* Cost: Purchase availble/session produce
* More info: http://www.northraleighfarmersmarket.com/

Wake Forest Farmer's Market

Summer Market Details: Opened every Saturday starting 1st Saturday in April until the 3rd Saturday in November from 8am until Noon. 

Thanksgiving market opens the Tuesday before Thanksgiving Day 3pm to 5pm.  There is no market the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Holiday Market is the 1st Saturday in December 9am to 3pm.

Winter Markets are Saturday Mornings from December through March 10am-Noon

* Who: Local farmers, cheese makers, crafters, bakers, soap makers and artists practicing their crafts within a 75 mile radius of downtown Wake Forest
* When: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* Where: 110 S White Street (Historic Downtown) Wake Forest
* How: Drop by.
* Cost: FREE
* More info: Wake Forest Farmers Market

 Wendell Farmer's Market
The Farmers' Market goals are to educate the consumer about the many benefits to the individual, the community and the environment of buying locally produced food, and to enhance and enrich the community and culture of Wendell. All vendors must have ties to Agricultural items and be approved by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday Mornings May thru November
* Who: Chamber of Commerce
* When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
* Where: Central Business District The Wendell Chamber of Commerce, 115 N. Pine St., Wendell, NC 2759
* How: Support local farmers
* Cost: FREE
* More info: 919-607-7762, Wendell Farmers Market website

Western Wake Farmer's Market
Our mission is for all people in our community to become educated about and benefit from locally grown food. Our aim is to help all walks of life, from the farmers to the local community members to those less fortunate who might need assistance through the local food bank.

December–March 9am–12pm
April–November 8am–12pm
* Who: Families
* When: Saturdays
* Where: Carpenter Village, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary (Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Carpenter Village)
* How: Plan a visit
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://www.WesternWakeFarmersMarket.org

Cary Downtown Farmer's Market
Cary Farmer's Market features only items grown or produced by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the market.

Every Saturday Morning
* Who: Families
* When: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
* Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center 744 East Chatham Street Cary NC
* How: Come on Saturdays
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com

Western Wake Farmer's Market
Our mission is for all people in our community to become educated about and benefit from locally grown food. Our aim is to help all walks of life, from the farmers to the local community members to those less fortunate who might need assistance through the local food bank.

December–March 9am–12pm
April–November 8am–12pm
* Who: Families
* When: Saturdays
* Where: Carpenter Village, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary(Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Carpenter Village)
* How: Plan a visit
* Cost: FREE
* More info: http://www.WesternWakeFarmersMarket.org


Apex Farmers Market - 220 North Salem St. Apex

Campus Farmers Market at NCSU - Stinson Dr. Raleigh

Cary Downtown Farmers Market - 744 E. Chatham St. Cary

Grower's Market - 102 N. Main St. Fuquay Varina

Holly Sprints Farmers Market - 128 S. Main St. Holly Springs

Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market - 400 Fayetteville St. Raleigh

States Farmers Market - 1201 Agriculture St. Raleigh

Waverly Place Farmers Market - Waverly Place, Cary

Western Wake Farmers Market - 1226 Morrisville Carpenter Rd. Cary