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FARMERS MARKETS FARM STORES &
Polk Winter Market in Columbus
Food and craft vendors provide delicious food and locally made products throughout the winter season. Every first and third Saturday from November - April,10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Iron Key Brewing, 135 Locust St., Columbus.
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Columbus Farmers Market
Area farmers and crafters offer a wide assortment of homegrown produce, meats, eggs, plant starts and artisanal crafts in this historic downtown Columbus location. Saturdays, 8 a.m.- noon, May - October. Located on Courthouse St. in Downtown Columbus.
Saluda Tailgate Market
A bustling market featuring some of the best tasting and healthiest produce, meat, eggs, baked goods and value-added food items in the area. Make sure to arrive early! Fridays 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m., May-October. Located in the public parking lot off W. Main St just before the bridge in downtown Saluda.
Polk Winter Market in Saluda
Food and craft vendors provide delicious food and locally made products throughout the winter season. Every second and fourth Saturday from November - April, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda.
Benson Produce Stand
A roadside stand located on bustling NC 108 between Columbus and Lynn, Benson’s sells a variety of vegetables, plants, and garden pottery, spring through fall. Visit 1912 NC 108, or call 828-859-2888.
Landrum Farmers Market
Join a large group of vendors each Saturday morning between 8 a.m. and noon, May through October, for an amazing assortment of delicious homegrown produce, meat, honey, eggs, soaps, crafts, flowers and more. Coffee and biscuits are available, too, as you listen to local musicians. Winter Market and Craft Fairs are held Saturdays in November and December, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 221 W. Rutherford St. by Burke’s Outlet. 864-237-3644.
Beneficial Foods
Organic Grocery
This natural foods market carries a full array of healthy foods including fresh, organic produce, herbs and spices, jams, jellies, honey, baking goods, health and beauty products, nuts, grains, organic snack foods and environmentally friendly household cleaning products. Call 828-8940737 or stop by 93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus.
Mill Spring Farm Store
With a focus on organic, sustainable, and local sourcing, this farm store offers take & bake items, artisan products, honey, eggs, raw milk, cheese, locally raised meats and produce, gluten free items, and a weekly seafood order service. Call 828-8948028 or visit 82 Hwy. 9 North in Mill Spring.
Atkins Orchard Stand
Fine ciders, gourmet jams and jellies, mountain honey, fruit butters, pickles, relishes and many other delicious food products. Located at I-26, Exit 59 in Saluda. 828-749-2111. AtkinsOrchard.com.
All Polk County markets accept CC and EBT transactions. Information for these markets can be found at polkcountyfarms.org, info@polkcountyfarms.org or 828-894-2281.
Several restaurants serve farm-to-table meals or feature locally-sourced ingredients, including Rural Seed Restaurant, The Purple Onion Restaurant, OpenRoad Coffee, Martha’s Amish Bakery, Wakey Monkey and Wildflour Bakery. Please see our Restaurant listings for more information.
