With less produce variety this time of year, now is the time to see what local meat producers have to offer! Whether you are hosting a lively gathering or cozying up with the family, farmers market meat options can bring a warm nourishment to your home. Please note that Weaverville Tailgate Market is temporarily moving
Markets are back! Buncombe County has four weekly year-round farmers tailgate market options this winter. Support farmers and food producers through the slower season and make sure to visit the winter market versions of Asheville City Market, North Asheville Tailgate Market, River Arts District Farmers Market, and Weaverville Tailgate Market. Though winter markets are smaller,
This week is your last chance to find a local jack-o-lantern or other decorative–and edible–squash for Halloween next week! Farmers tailgate markets have plenty of pumpkins, as well as other festive winter squash varieties like kabocha, butternut, long island cheese, acorn and jester squash to adorn your home with spooky decor for the holiday. You
Persimmons are a lovely fall treat, great for making baked goods, fruit leather, pudding, jam, and other sweets—or just slicing and enjoying raw. But you can also use this autumnal fruit in more savory dishes. The fuyu variety of persimmon, which tastes similar to an apricot or date with notes of cinnamon, is great in
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the father figure in your life than by cooking up some seasonal produce and fresh meats from local farmers markets! Since Sunday is Father’s Day, we’re going to lean into the stereotype and devote this column to grilling. Grillable veggies like summer
Farmers tailgate markets are getting ready for a new season with a few shifts in operating hours coming up over the next few weeks. As many farmers make their long-awaited return after a likely hard winter of recovery, this growing season is the time to support the small farms in our region. Below is a
Spring is right around the corner—the official Vernal (spring) Equinox happening next week on Thursday, March 20. The annual date varies each year between March 19 and 21 and marks the Northern Hemisphere’s tilt towards the sun resulting in more hours of daylight, rising temperatures, and a new burst of energy. Springtime is brimming with
With more limited produce at markets, this time of year is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful meat vendors at market! Whether you’re looking for a local product to feature in your Super Bowl shareables, searching for more immunity boosting recipes to stave off a cold this winter, or just trying to support farmers
After weekend market closures, freezing temperatures and even some snow last week, we’re all itching to get back to our regularly scheduled farmers markets for some fresh, local produce! Winter is a great time to lend additional grocery shopping to local farmers as they brave the elements and weather through their slowest season. Find a
NOTE: Asheville City Market and North Asheville Tailgate Market are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 11, due to the winter storm and unsafe road conditions. Both markets will return Jan. 18. While we have fully entered winter, you can still find fresh, winter-season produce at Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets—just be sure to get there early