Exploring the Triangle’s Local Farmers Markets
There is something so enjoyable about wandering through a farmers market on a Saturday morning. You can take your time strolling from booth to booth, discovering what is fresh and in season, sampling something delicious, and chatting with the farmers, bakers, and local artisans who grew, baked, or created it.
Along with beautiful produce, you may find fresh flowers, homemade bread, local honey, handcrafted soaps, pottery, jewelry, and artwork. You may arrive looking for tomatoes and leave with something you never knew you needed!
Farmers markets are also a wonderful way to explore our Triangle communities while supporting local farmers, small businesses, and talented artisans. Each market has its own personality, but they all offer the same opportunity to slow down, shop locally, and enjoy a simple morning out.
Grab a cup of coffee, bring your favorite market bag, find your city below, and visit the nearest market this weekend!
Raleigh
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
State Farmers Market | Mon–Sat: 5 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh | Year-round |
Midtown Farmers’ Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon | North Hills Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St. | April 11–October 31 |
Raleigh City Farm Farmstand | Wednesdays: 4–7 p.m. (4–6 p.m. in October) | 800 N. Blount St. | April 15–October (Pay-what-you-can produce grown on-site) |
Cary
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Cary Downtown Farmers Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Oct) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Nov–Mar) | 160 E. Park St. (Beside Downtown Cary Park) | Year-round |
Apex
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Apex Farmers Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Oct) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Nov–Mar) | Depot Plaza, 220 N. Salem St. | Year-round |
Holly Springs
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Holly Springs Farmers Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Oct) Winter: Generally 9 a.m.–noon | 300 W. Ballentine St. | Almost year-round (Occasional Nov & Dec closures) |
Fuquay-Varina
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market | Saturdays: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Apr–May) Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Jun–Sep) | Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, 121 N. Main St. | April 11–September 5, 2026 |
Wake Forest
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Wake Forest Farmers Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Oct) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Nov–Mar) | Along S. Taylor St. behind Town Hall (Official address: 301 S. Brooks St.) | Year-round |
Morrisville
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Western Wake Farmers Market | Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.–noon | 101 Town Hall Dr. | Weekly, year-round |
Durham
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Durham Farmers’ Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Nov) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Dec–Mar) Wednesdays: 3–6 p.m. (Apr 15–Oct 15) | Durham Central Park Pavilion, 501 Foster St. | Year-round Saturdays; Seasonal Wednesdays |
South Durham Farmers’ Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Oct) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Nov–Mar) | Hub RTP, 500 Park Offices Dr. | Year-round |
North Durham Farmers’ Market | 1st & 3rd Saturdays: noon–4 p.m. | Soul Sanctuary, 1016 Old Oxford Rd. | April–November |
Chapel Hill
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Main Season) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Nov–Mar) Tuesdays: 3–6 p.m. (Main Season) | University Place, 201 S. Estes Dr. (Near Stoney River) | Year-round Saturdays; Seasonal Tuesdays |
Carrboro
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Carrboro Farmers’ Market | Saturdays: 7 a.m.–noon (Apr–Oct) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Nov–Mar) Wednesdays: 3–6 p.m. (Apr–Oct) Wednesdays: 3–5 p.m. (Nov) | Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. | Year-round Saturdays; Wednesdays through week before Thanksgiving |
Hillsborough
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Eno River Farmers Market | Saturdays: 8 a.m.–noon (Apr–Nov) Saturdays: 9 a.m.–noon (Dec–Mar) | 144 E. Margaret Ln. | Year-round |
Wendell
Market | Days & Times | Location | Season |
Wendell Market | 1st Thursday of the month: 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Downtown Wendell, 20 E. Campen St. | Monthly seasonal market (Includes farmers, artisans & food trucks) |
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