The Durham 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 Durham 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. Durham Farmers' Market
This farmers' market allows visitors to enjoy Durham's Central Park while they do their shopping. The Saturday market often features live music.The Durham Farmers' Market is located at 501 Foster Street in Durham in the Pavilion at Durham Central Park
Market Hours: Saturday (May-Nov)
8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Wednesday (May-Sept) 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
For More Information, call (919) 667-3099 or email info@durhamfarmersmarket.com
2. Hillsborough Farmers' Market
The Hillsborough Farmers' Market is held in two Historic Downtown Hillsborough locations --Sun Trust Parking Lot 128 N. Churton St., Hillsborough (Saturday Markets)
Sheriff's Parking Lot, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough (Wednesday Markets)
The Saturday Hillsborough Farmers' Market is open year round, with varying hours based upon the season.
Market Hours:
Saturday (April-Nov) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
(Dec.-Mar) 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10:00a.m.-12:00 noon.
The Hillsborough Farmers' Market is also open Wednesday afternoons in the summer.
Market Hours:
Wednesday (June-Labor Day) 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
For more information, email webmaster@hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org
3. Orange County Farmers' Market
The Orange County Farmers' Market features produce, meat, cheeses and crafts grown or produced within 50 miles of Hillsborough, NC.
The Orange County Farmers' Market is located at 144 E. Margaret Lane in Hillsborough.
Market Hours (March-Nov.):
Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
For more information, call (919) 357-6076.