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The Chapel Hill area has a thriving network of local farmers' markets, where a stunning array of locally-grown produce is available, and is often sold by the farmer who grew it.
Here's a list of Chapel Hill area farmers' markets that feature 100% locally-grown produce, and allow vendors to sell only goods that they have produced themselves. Most of these markets operate only during the peak of North Carolina's growing season, which run approximately from April through November.
1. Carrboro Farmers' Market
301 W. Main St., CarrboroCarrboro Farmers' Market is the "Big Daddy" of local farmers' markets. It is one of the oldest, most popular and "best stocked" farmers' markets in the area.
It is open year 'round (Saturday market only--the Wednesday market operates seasonally), and is the place to find everything from organic produce and plants to all-natural beef. Be forewarned--the most popular items at the market often sell out, and the parking situation at Carrboro Farmers' market can be horrendous, so get there as early in day as you can!
Market Hours:
Saturday-- 7:00 a.m.-12:00 noon regular season, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon in winter.
Wednesday--3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
For more information, call (919) 280-3326 or email info@carrborofarmersmarket.com
2. Fearrington Farmers' Market
Village Square, Camden St., PittsboroFearrington Farmers' Market is located in the planned community of Fearrington Village, where visitors to the market can also enjoy boutique shopping, a stroll through Fearrington's manicured gardens, or a meal at one of Fearrington's gourmet restaurants.
Market Hours (April-Nov.):
Tuesday--4:00 p.m. until early evening (the farmers can leave whenever they have sold enough produce or have run out of customers)
For more information, call (919) 923-6262
3. Orange County Farmers' Market
144 E. Margaret Lane , HillsbouroughThis market features produce, meat, cheeses and crafts grown or produced within 50 miles of Hillsbourough, NC.
Market Hours (March-Nov.):
Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
For more information, call (919) 357-6076.
4. Pittsboro Farmers' Market
Chatham County Fairgrounds, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., PittsboroPittsboro Farmers' Market is a relatively small, low-key market where you can really get a chance to chat with the vendors and get to know about them and their farming philosophies while still shopping from a full selection of locally-grown produce, meat, eggs, other products.
Market Hours (April-Nov.):
Thursday--3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
For more information, call (919) 542-6465
5. Southern Village Farmers' Market
Market St. in Southern Village, Chapel Hill NCThis relatively new market is an offshoot of the Carrboro Farmers' Market.
Market Hours (April-Nov.):
Thursday--4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
For more information, call (919) 280-3326
6. South Estes Farmers' Market
University Mall Parking Lot, South Estes Dr., Chapel HillThis is one of the area's newest farmers' markets and has an assortment of products and vendors that are unique to the area's "farmers' market circuit".
Market Hours (May-Nov.):
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
For more information, email public@farmersoforange.org