Happy Tuesday, Asheville. Audra here.👋 DYK it’s my favorite time of year – a.k.a. when the outdoor farmers markets are in full force. Waking up at 8 a.m., grabbing a cup of coffee, and walking around the North Asheville Tailgate Market before heading to yoga is my version of a perfect Saturday. 🙌

There’s just something about purchasing and cooking local veggies + meats that make meals taste so. much. better.

So, for those of you who are ready to fill your market basket full of seasonal and handmade goodies, here’s a list of the area markets so you can get your local shop on.

Asheville City Market | 52 N. Market St. | Saturday | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
North Asheville Tailgate Market | University Heights Blvd. parking lot P28 at UNC Asheville | Saturday | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Asheville City Market – South | Town Square Blvd. at Biltmore Park | Wednesday | 12-4 p.m.
West Asheville Tailgate Market | 718 Haywood Rd. | Tuesday | 3:30-6:30 p.m.
East Asheville Tailgate Market | 954 Tunnel Rd. | Friday | 3-6 p.m.
River Arts District Farmers Market | 175 Clingman Ave. | Wednesday | 3-6 p.m.
Weaverville Tailgate Market | 76 Monticello Rd., Weaverville | Wednesday | 2:30-6 p.m.
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market | 70 Pisgah Highway | Thursday | 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Black Mountain Tailgate Market | 130 Montreat Rd., Black Mountain | Saturday | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mars Hill Farmers & Artisans Market | 50 College St., Mars Hill | Saturday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WNC Farmers Market | 570 Brevard Rd. | Daily | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

It’s also CSA sign-up time (which stands for “Community Shared Agriculture”), in which you pick up a box of produce that comes straight from the farm. 🥕 This way you can eat like a real farmer all summer long. Most CSAs focus on veggies, but some also have fruits, meat, eggs, mushrooms + flowers.

See our guide to 15 CSAs, farm stands + community gardens in WNC here.

Excited for this seasons’ farmers market? Kale yeah. 🥬 Click any of the buttons below to pass this list on to a friend.

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