Piedmont Triad Local Food Guide

Local Markets

Many of our cities and some of our towns have a public farmer’s market. They are wonderful places to buy local food and crafts, and allow us to rub elbows with friends and local growers. On Saturday mornings most of the markets are alive with throngs of hungry patrons.

We have listed them below. If you find information that is incorrect or know of a market that should be included, please fill out our submission form or email lfg@slowfoodpiedmont.org with the information.

Printed copies of the Piedmont Triad Local Food Guide may still be found at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market, Piedmont Triad Farmers' Market, Earth Fare, Deep Roots Market, and other retail and food businesses. However, there are no plans at this time to reprint our Local Food Guide. The data we gather is now included in Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's Local and Organic Food Guide. We will continue to update the online Triad Local Food Guide and you will find the most up-to-date information here.

Asheboro Farmers Market
123 S. Church St
Asheboro, NC (downtown)
Contact: Foster Hughes
336-626-1240
Hours: 6-noon, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Local produce, meat and dairy. Jams, relishes, bread, etc. This market allows only farmers and vendors from a 50 mile radius to sell their goods. They also use grower certification.

Danbury Farmers Market
102 Old Church Road
Danbury, NC 27016
(off Main Street between post office & fire department)
336-593-8179
Hours: Tuesday 11 am-1 pm and Saturday 12-2; May-September

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season, eggs, honey & plants. Accepts nutrition vouchers.

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
501 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
336-373-2402
Hours: Open year-round on Saturdays from 6 am-12 noon
Open on Wednesdays from 7 am-1 pm, May through December.
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/facilities/market/

Seasonal produce - organic selections available
Baked goods and foods - cakes, pies, breads, cheesecake
Dairy products - milk, ice cream, eggs, cheese; Goat cheese - fresh farmstead cheese
Meats - beef, pork sausage, chicken
Flowers - annuals, perennials, fresh-cut bouquets
Arts and crafts - jewelry, soaps, apparel, candles
Home and garden accents - birdhouses, garden sculpture

Guilford Farmers Market
Located at Carousel Theatre parking lot
1305 Battleground Ave.
Greensboro, NC
Hours: Wednesday mornings May-November

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

High Point Farmers Market
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center parking lot
600 N. Hamilton Street,
High Point, NC  27262
Hours: Seasonal from June 23 through October 20, daybreak to mid-morning.
http://www.high-point.net/pr/fmkt.cfm

Mostly vegetables, some plants. Operated by City of High Point Parks and Recreation Department.

King Farmers Market
Contact: Michael Hylton
446 South Main Street (American Legion)
King, NC 27021
336-593-8179
Hours: May–Oct: Saturdays 8 am - 10 am, Wednesdays noon until 2 pm
http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M10181

The King farmers market features locally grown produce from area farmers. All produce sold is grown by the farmers themselves and is truly fresh produce. Some featured items that are available in season are strawberries, eggs, tomatoes, honey, peaches, blueberries, apples, and specialty items such as Swiss chard and jericho lettuce. The farmer’s market motto is "We grow what we sell." Accepts nutrition vouchers.

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
(largest market in the region)
Market Manager: Rick Cecil
2914 Sandy Ridge Road
Colfax, NC 27235
336-605-9157
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
http://www.triadfarmersmarket.com

The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market provides a comfortable location for consumers and farmers to buy and sell fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, plants, and other agricultural products. Items for sale are limited to those that help support and sustain the farm community.

This state-of-the-art facility which opened in 1995, provides space for local bona fide growers to set up store under a 21,120 sq. ft. retail shelter where anyone can purchase fresh, local fruits, vegetables and ornamentals directly from the farmer who grew them.

Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market
230 W. Morehead Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
(Located 100 block of Settle Street parking lot)
Contact: Diana Moran
336-349-1045
email: rdc@ci.reidsville.nc.us
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 6 am-noon; May-Oct
www.downtownreidsvillenc.com

Locally grown fresh fruits and produce in season - Apple, Blueberry, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Greens, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Squash, Strawberry, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelon

Rockingham County Farmers Market
1944 Wentworth St
Reidsville, NC
(corner of Salem Church Rd and Wentworth St, at Chinqua-Penn Plantation, located near US Hwy 29 Business and 158)
336-634-5652
Hours: May-Oct. Saturdays 8 am-1 pm, Wednesdays 3-6 pm
http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/farmark.htm

Freshest fruits, vegetables and specialty foods. Vendors from a nine-county area offer home-grown, natural produce, raised on their farms and delivered fresh to the market in season. Local craftsmen offer their art, pottery, and photography for sale at the market, as well as painters, woodworkers, fabric producers, and glass artists.

Shacktown Farmers' Market
2816 Shacktown Road
Yadkinville, NC
Exit 253 on US HWY 421
Contact: Marti Utter
(336) 391-8459 or (336) 961-3035
Hours: May-Nov. Fridays 3-7 pm, Saturdays 9 am-2 pm or sold out, Sundays 1-5 pm
www.shacktownnc.com/ShacktownFarmersMarket.php

The Shacktown Farmers' Market is located four miles east of Yadkinville on tiny Billet-Doux Farm (say "billy-doo"). We are a group of growers who will sell herbs, produce, eggs and cheese; some of us are also artisans who will offer traditional handcrafts, too.

The Annual “SpringGreen” Festival will open the market for the season May 3-4, 2008, and will observe special hours. An additional marketing opportunity will be the annual “Halcyon Days” Festival, which is scheduled for December 6-13. Please see website for vendor application and more information.

Thomasville Farmer's Market
Corner of W. Guilford and Commerce Sts
Thomasville, NC, 27360
Contact: Joan Wright
336-472-1258