Tailgate Markets in Madison County, North Carolina
Fresh produce straight from the farm to you every week is available at the farmers markets on Saturday in Mars Hill, on Sunday in Marshall and on Tuesday afternoons in Upper Laurel. Not only can you find fresh vegetables and fruits, but there are also eggs, cheeses, jams and sauces as well as home-baked bakery goods. Local artisans offer their crafts, too, at these tailgate markets.
Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market
Corner of Hwy 213 & Park Street
Mars Hill NC
From April through October from 9am to 1pm every Saturday (since 1999), this tailgate market has been serving up fresh farm products and more to the people of Madison County and its visitors in a Mars Hill College parking lot just a few short blocks from Main Street in Mars Hill. If you are looking for a choice of fresh vegetables and fruits, there are plenty of choices. You can even pick up plants to get your own crops of vegetables or herbs started. But, the choices don’t stop there. There are farm-fresh eggs and cheeses, as well as pestos, sauces, salsas, honey. And, don’t forget to sample some of the baked goods. Craftspeople also offer their wares from yarn to jewelry to woodcrafted items. In the months of November and December, the members go inside Fiddlestix to extend their season during the cold weather.
Marshall Farmers Market
On Blannahassett Island
Marshall NC
Photo credit: Timages
Beginning in May through October, every Sunday from Noon to 4pm, come out to Blannahassett Island to pick up some local products. From fresh-baked bread to jams & jellies to free range eggs and locally-grown vegetables, you can find local products here. Or you can select plants to get your own crops of vegetables or herbs started. There are also some craftspeople also offer their items. Sit back and enjoy local music, too. For questions, contact Nancy ODell at redclay_7777@yahoo.com.
Upper Laurel Farmers Market
In the parking lot of Bright Hope United Methodist Church
Corner of Laurel Valley Road & Puncheon Fork Road
Mars Hill NC
Beginning with the Tuesday after Memorial Day and continuing through the Tuesday after Labor Day, every Tuesday from 3pm to 6pm, you can pick up some local products mid week without waiting for the weekend. You’ll find locally-grown vegetables, meat, jams, jellies and candies. At times you can find a few craft items. They are located off Interstate 26 at Exit 3. For questions, contact Dwain Mackey at 828 712-6225 or email at lettuceman2@yahoo.com
