
Charlotte is home to lots of great farmers markets, and you’ll probably have some questions before your first visit.
Can my dog come?
Do I need cash?
Is there a bathroom?
Here’s what to know to navigate Charlotte-area farmers markets like a pro.
NoDa Farmers Market
Address: 3221 Yadkin Avenue
Hours: Year-round Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Cash, credit/debit
Dog friendly: Yes
Bathroom: Yes — at NoDa Company Store and Smelly Cat Coffee
Parking: On-street
This grassroots neighborhood market is located in the lot between NoDa Company Store and Smelly Cat Coffee. It’s open year-round and moves inside to Neighborhood Theatre during inclement weather.

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Atherton Market
Address: 2104 South Boulevard
Hours: Year-round, Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Cash, card, SNAP/EBT; ATM on site
Dog-friendly: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Parking: Yes — parking lot
Mecklenburg County Market
Address: 1515 Harding Place, Charlotte NC 28204
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Cash, credit/debit, check
Dog friendly: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Parking: Yes
The oldest farmers market in North Carolina opened back in 1937. It’s home to Dale McLaughlin Produce, Beverly’s Gourmet prepared vegetarian foods and Swiss Bakery treats.
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Address: 1801 Yorkmont Road
Hours: Year-round: Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 12-6 p.m. [May-September]; Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. [October – April]
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Varies by vendor, ATM on site
Dog-friendly: Dogs are welcome on the property but cannot enter buildings
Bathroom: Yes
Parking: Yes — dedicated lot
This huge state-run market features fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and more. Don’t miss Carolina Donuts every Saturday. They regularly sell out so get there early starting at 8:30 a.m.

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Plaza Midwood Farmers Market
Address: 2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte NC 28205
Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Cash, card, check
Dog-friendly: Yes
Bathroom: Yes — at Common Market
Parking: On-street
This small neighborhood market spearheaded by The Farm at Dover Vineyards sets up shop on Saturdays at Common Market.

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Cotswold Farmers Market
Address: 309 S. Sharon Amity Road
Hours: Saturdays, May through October, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Setting: Suburban
Accepted payment: Cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT
Dog-friendly: Service dogs only — but volunteers will hold your dog for you just outside the market area and provide water and snacks while you shop
Bathroom: No
Parking: Yes — large lot
Providence Rotary Club launched the market in Spring 2016. It features local fresh produce, breads, eggs and meats as well as handmade soaps, flowers and more.

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Selwyn Farmers Market
Address: 3100 Selwyn Avenue
Hours: Spring Wednesdays beginning in April, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Setting: Suburban
Accepted payment: Varies by vendor
Dog-friendly: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Parking: On-street
Mouzon United Methodist Church launched Selwyn Farmers Market last month as a way to build a sense of community in the neighborhood.

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Kings Drive Farmers Market
Address: 938 S. Kings Drive, Charlotte NC 28204
Hours: Tuesday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (hours extend to 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily when pumpkins are ready)
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Cash, credit/debit, check (ID required for credit and check)
Dog-friendly: Yes
Bathroom: No
Parking: Yes — dedicated lot
The iconic little red and white building has fresh produce in the spring and summer, pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees in the winter.
Rosa Parks Farmers Market
Address: 2845 Beatties Ford Road
Hours: Tuesdays, June through September, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Setting: Suburban
Accepted payments: Cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT accepted
Parking: Yes — dedicated lot
This new market is a joint effort between the Health Department and the community.

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Friendship Gardens Mobile Market
Address: Charlotte Transportation Center (310 East Trade Street), Simmons YMCA (6824 Democracy Drive)
Hours: CATS Transit Center – Year-round, Thursdays 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Simmons – June-October, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Setting: Urban
Accepted payment: Cash, credit/debit, SNAP/EBT
Dog-friendly: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Parking: On-street
The mobile market was created to bring fresh produce to underserved areas.

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Davidson Farmers Market
Address: 120 S. Main Street, Davidson NC 28036
Hours: Year-round, Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m., select Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Setting: Suburban; cute smalltown Main Street
Accepted payment: Varies by vendor, SNAP/EBT accepted
Dog-friendly: No (see dog policy)
Parking: On- and off-street; available on Main Street, Town Hall Lot, Police Department Lot and Davidson Presbyterian Church lot at the corner of Depot & Jackson Streets

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Matthews Community Farmers Market
Address: 188 N. Trade Street, Matthews NC 28105
Hours: Year-round, Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (April through November), 8-10 a.m. (December through April)
Setting: Suburban; cute small town downtown
Accepted payment: Varies by vendor; most vendors accept cards
Dog-friendly: No
Parking: Dedicated lots

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Mount Holly Farmers Market
Address: 226 S. Main Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (May through August, plus Fall Market in September and October)
Setting: Suburban; cute smalltown downtown
Accepted payment: Varies by vendor

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Pineville Farmers Market
Address: 100 Dover Street, Pineville NC 28134
Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Setting: Suburban; cute smalltown downtown

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