Summer is near, and that means plenty of nutritious, North Carolina grown produce, fruit and more available from local farmers in the 919. Here is a selection of where Brier Creek and North Raleigh residents can find farmers markets.
Farmers Markets Nearest to Brier Creek Distance from Brier Creek: 8.8 mi, 11 min
South Durham Farmers Market Apr-Oct, Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm May-Oct, Wednesdays, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm Nov-Mar, Saturdays, 9 am-12 pm Greenwood Commons Shopping Center 5410 NC Hwy 55, Durham manager@southofdurhamfarmersmarket.org www.southdurhamfarmersmarket.org Distance from Brier Creek: 10 mi, 12 min
Western Wake Farmers Market Apr-Nov, Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm Dec-Mar, Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
Carolina Grown Inc. Carolina Grown delivers North Carolina fresh meats, produce, fish, dairy and full meal solutions right to customers’ doorsteps year round. YEAR STARTED: 2009 OWNERS: David Welsh, Joe Allen, Chris Lewis WEBSITE: CarolinaGrown.org EMAIL: info@carolinagrown.org PHONE: 919-777-7180 FACEBOOK: Carolina Grown HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm
Other Triangle Farmers Markets Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market
Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm Raleigh’s City Plaza 400 Fayetteville St 919-821-6977 www.godowntownraleigh.com/ farmers-market
Apr-Sep, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm 220 N Salem St, Apex 919-538-2754 www.apexfarmersmarket.com
Midtown Farmers Market Apr-Nov, Saturdays, 8 am- 12 pm North Hills 4150 Main at North Hills St midtownmarketmanager@gmail.com www.midtownraleighfarmersmarket.com
Cary Downtown Farmers Market Apr-Nov Tuesdays, 2-6 pm Saturdays, 8 am-12:30 pm 135 W. Chatham St, Cary caryfarm@caryfarmersmarket.com www.caryfarmersmarket.com
Wake Forest Farmers Market Apr-Oct, Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm Nov-Mar, Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm 150 N White St, Wake Forest 919-671-9269 www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org
Durham Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 pm The Pavilion at Durham Central Park 501 Foster St, Durham 919-667-3099 www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
For a complete listing, visit 919Magazine.com/919-Farmers-Market
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Chapel Hill Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm Tuesdays, 3-6 pm 201 S Estes Dr 919-533-9496 www.chapelhillfarmersmarket.com
Waverly Farmers Market April 26-Oct. 25, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm The Promenade, Waverly Place, Cary www.waverlyfm.com
Holly Springs Farmers Market May-mid Oct, Saturdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm 128 S. Main St., Holly Springs 919-567-4010 www.hollyspringnc.us
Largest Triangle Farmers Market Distance from Brier Creek: 18 mi, 21 min
North Carolina State Farmers Market Mon-Sat, 5 am-6 pm Sundays, 8 am-6 pm 1201 Agriculture St 919-733-7417 www.statefarmersmarket.org
Special Events:
May 1 – Strawberry Day June 7 – Crawfish Day June 19 – Blueberry Day July 10 – Peach Day July 31 – Watermelon Day
May | June 2014