Winter is coming—and this year nine area farmer's markets will offer extended seasons, remaining open throughout the chilly times.

In addition to seasonal produce and products, the markets will feature local artists and handmade goods including jewelry, pottery, and holiday decor.

Asheville City Market, 52 N. Market St.
Through Dec. 17, this downtown market will be open on Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Starting Saturday, Jan. 10, hours will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

North Asheville Tailgate Market, 3300 University Heights Dr.
This UNC Asheville-based market will run on Saturdays through Nov. 19, 8 a.m.–noon. It will also offer a special holiday bazaar Nov. 26–Dec. 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. After a pause in mid-December and January, the market will reopen in February.

River Arts District Farmers Market, 350 Riverside Dr.
This market will keep its regular hours, Wednesdays from 3-5:30 p.m., all winter long.

Weaverville Tailgate Market, 60 Lakeshore Dr.
This outdoor market will run Wednesdays through Dec. 14, 3–6 p.m. For the rest of winter, it will keep its regular hours but switch to inside the Weaverville Community Center.

Five other Asheville farmers markets, including the Enka-Candler Market and West Asheville Tailgate, will also extend their hours this winter. See the full schedule.