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Farmers Market
Support local growers and artists at farmers markets
BY JILLYAN MOBLEY
The High Country is home to a wide variety of farmers and artists who are dedicated to providing locally grown and made products to the community. Farmers markets are a great way to experience community while purchasing fresh produce, treats and crafts while enjoying the summer weather.
ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
The Ashe County Farmers Market hosts a wide variety of vendors that sell their products to the community each week. Greens, root vegetables, fruit, ready-to-plant greenery, fresh cut flowers, local meat and fine crafts are among the items that can be purchased.
In addition to the over 40 vendors, musical acts, children’s activities and arts demonstrations can also be experienced on Saturday mornings in Ashe County.
The Ashe County Farmers Market is open every Saturday, April 16 to Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., until transitioning to its holiday season starting in November.
For more information, visit www. ashefarmersmarket.com.
AVERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
The Avery County Farmers Market focuses on the “educational, charitable and marketing” opportunities that accompany promoting ethical standards and encouraging the growth and well-being of local farms.
To support local farmers, the market hosts vendors that sell vegetables, local meats, flowers, fresh baked goods, raw
SEE MARKET ON PAGE 150 PHOTO BY MARISA MECKE Chip Finch brought a variety of mushrooms to the farmer’s market such as lions mane and oysters.
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honey, jams and jellies and more.
The Avery County Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Banner Elk School.
For more information, visit www. averycountyfarmersmarket.net.
BLOWING ROCK FARMERS MARKET
The Blowing Rock Farmers Market’s vendors change yearly, though fresh flowers, dairy products, fresh meats, baked goods, herbal products, local produce and plants are almost guaranteed to be available.
This market is also a weekly pick-up location for Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture’s High Country Food Hub.
Gatherings take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Park Avenue in downtown Blowing Rock on Thursday Evenings from May 19 to September 29.
For more information, visit www.
PHOTO BY MARISA MECKE Kara Haselton sells homemade soaps by the Garnet Rose Soap Company, owned by Ms. V and Kevin, located in West Jefferson.
blowingrock.com/calendar/farmersmarket/.
KING STREET FARMERS MARKET
The King Street Farmers Market is organized by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and has offered an array of local goods since 2017.
From meats, flowers, breads, eggs, crafts, herbal products and more, this market is advertised as a way to get treats and necessary groceries. Musicians are also hosted and offered a solar panel hookup if electricity is needed to play.
The King Street Farmers market takes place each Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. from May to October. This market is found at 126 Poplar Grove Connector, in front of the Watauga County Social Services offices, in Boone.
For more information, visit www. brwia.org/ksm.html.
WATAUGA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
The Watauga County Farmers Market has been the “town square” of the community since 1974.
The market’s mission to “promote local agriculture, horticulture, value added and craft industries” is met through hosting over 50 vendors that sell local produce, meats, crafts, flowers, herbal products, handmade soaps and more.
The Watauga County Farmers Market is open every Saturday, April through the last Saturday in November. Gatherings take place from 8 a.m. until noon on each Saturday from May to October and from 9 a.m. until noon for the market in November.
For more information, visit www. wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.
JOHNSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
The Johnson County Farmers Market organic produce, handmade crafts, hormone-free meats, greens, natural skin care products, baked goods and artisan soaps.
The market takes place from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays at 716 S. Shady St. in Mountain City, which is about 30 minutes from Avery County.
For more information, visit www. johnsoncountyfm.com.
Plan To Attend
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