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Tailgate and Farmers Market Guide

By Mark Strazzer May 13, 2025

Asheville is home to multiple Tailgate and Farmers Markets which offer a wide range of fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, coffee, baked goods, and food trucks! 

The season generally runs from April till late October/early November depending on the location. 

Tailgate and Farmers Markets often have live music and kid friendly activities so go exploring and bring the whole family!

Tuesdays:

West Asheville Tailgate Market, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm 718 Haywood Rd. Asheville NC 28806. April-November

Wednesdays: 

Leicester Farmers Market, 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Leicester Community Center 2979 New Leicester Highway Leicester NC 28748. May-November

River Arts District Farmers Market, 3:00-6:00pm New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC 28806. June-November. Winter hours starting in November.

Thursdays:

Biltmore Park Farmers Market, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Biltmore Park One Town Square Blvd. Asheville NC 28803. May 29 through October 23

Fridays: 

East Asheville Tailgate Market, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Groce United Methodist Church 954 Tunnel Road Asheville NC 28805. 4/4-11/21

Saturday:

North Asheville Tailgate Market8:00 am - 12:00 pm UNC Asheville Lot P34 275 Edgewood Rd. Asheville NC 28801. January – March | 10am – 1pm, April – Nov. 22 | 8am-12pm, Holiday Bazaar | 10am -1pm, (HB: Nov. 29 – Dec. 20, 2025)

Swannanoa Tailgate Market, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Blunt Pretzels 216 Whitson Ave. Swannanoa NC 28778