Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 2021

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is a farmers' market in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1][2][3] It is also called Yorkmont Farmers Market because it is located on Yorkmont Road.[4] The market sits on a 22-acre site.[5] It opened in 1984, and it has expanded several times with the addition of a craft building in 2005.[1] When it first opened, there were few local farmers market in the city.[5] It is currently the largest farmers market in the county.[6] It is operated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[5][6] It is one of four state-operated farmers' markets, the other ones being in Asheville, Greensboro, and Raleigh.[5][7]

The farmers' market has two retail produce buildings, one wholesale produce building, a craft building, and a greenery shed.[1] The market is divided into five sheds, designed A through E.[5] The three primary sheds are Building A, B, and C, whereas building D is empty wholesale space and building E is for nursery plants and food concessions.[5] Building A contains goods from North Carolina.[5] Many local growers have organized together and congregate on Saturdays in Building B.[1] This is the most heavily trafficked building.[5] Nevertheless, non-local and international goods can be found at the market.[5] Building C has local products from South Carolina, crafts, and overflow from Building A.[5] Overall, there are more than one hundred vendors that sell a variety of goods, such as meats, cheeses, produce, preserves, and baked goods.[7] It is open Wednesday through Sunday.[8] It operates all year round.[6]

In 2023, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market celebrated its first Harvest Festival.[9]

  1. ^ a b c d Daniel, D. (2011). Farm Fresh North Carolina: The Go-To Guide to Great Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, Farms, Apple Orchards, U-Picks, Kids' Activities, Lodging, Dining, Choose-and-Cut Christmas Trees, Vineyards and Wineries, and More. Southern Gateways Guides. University of North Carolina Press. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-8078-7782-1. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  2. ^ Charlotte Regional Triad Farmers Market. Charlotte Regional Triad Farmers Market. N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  3. ^ Living, T.E.S. (2016). SOUTHERN LIVING Farmers Market Cookbook: A Fresh Look At Local Flavor. Oxmoor House, Incorporated. p. 632. ISBN 978-0-8487-5276-7. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  4. ^ Moffett, B. (2019). Bruce Moffett Cooks: A New England Chef in a New South Kitchen. University of North Carolina Press. p. 165. ISBN 978-1-4696-5113-2. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Leininger, Alison. "Hunting for local food at the Regional Farmers Market". Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  6. ^ a b c Distl, C. (2010). Insiders' Guide® to Charlotte. Insiders' Guide Series (in Kurdish). Insider's Guide. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-7627-6620-8. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  7. ^ a b Blackmon, Chyna (2023-04-12). "Try fresh spring fruits and veggies at these 21 Charlotte-area farmers markets". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  8. ^ "Marketing Division — CHARLOTTE REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET". NCDA&CS. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  9. ^ "Charlotte Regional Farmers Market to host its first Harvest Festival Oct. 1". Lootpress. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-09-25.