Yes, it is spring. One way to know for sure, even with this week’s confusing cold and snow? Tailgate tents are going up, and area farmers markets are opening outdoors for the harvest season!
Find a list of spring tailgate opening days below. Markets listed are all members of the Mountain Tailgate Market Association (MTMA), a collaborative group of farmer- and vendor-only area markets. For a complete list of the 90+ tailgates in the region, including their season start dates (a new feature for 2013!), visit our online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org. The 2013 print guide hits stands in late April.
MTMA Opening Dates
Asheville City Market: April 6, Saturdays 8 am-1 pm
Asheville City Market South: April 3, Wednesdays 1-5 pm
Bakersville Farmers Market: May 25, Saturdays 8 am-12 pm
Black Mountain Tailgate Market: May 4, Saturdays 9 am-12 pm
East Asheville Tailgate Market: May 17, Fridays 3-6 pm
Flat Rock Tailgate Market: May 2, Thursdays 3-6 pm
French Broad Food Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market: April 3, Wednesdays 2-6 pm
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market: April 20, Wednesdays/Saturdays 8 am-12 pm
Henderson County Tailgate Market: early spring TBA, Saturdays 7 am-12 pm
Historic Marion Tailgate Market: May 14, Tuesdays 3-6 pm, Saturdays 9 am-12 pm
Leicester Farmers Market: March 30, Saturdays 9 am-2 pm
Madison County Farmers & Artisans Market: April 6, Saturdays 9 am-1 pm
Mills River Farmers Market: May 4, Saturdays 8 am-12 pm
Montford Farmers Market: May 1, Wednesdays 2-6 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market: April 13, Saturdays 8 am-12 pm
Oakley Farmers Market: May 9, Thursdays 3:30-6:30 pm
Spruce Pine Farmers Market: May 1, Wednesdays 2-5 pm
Transylvania Tailgate Market: April 20, Saturdays 8 am-12:30 pm
Waynesville Tailgate Market: May 15, Wednesdays/Saturdays 8 am-12 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market: April 10, Wednesdays 2:30-6:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market: April 9, Tuesdays 3:30-6:30 pm
Yancey County Farmers Market: April 20, Saturdays 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Tell us: Which market(s) do you frequent for your local food fix?!
*UPDATED* Tailgate Tents Going Up! (Market Opening Dates)
