Hickory Farmers Market

For Hickory residents looking to eat locally and support North Carolina agriculture, Hickory Farmers Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Operating Saturdays, 8 AM - 1 PM, April - November, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Product categories at Hickory Farmers Market include Vegetables and Fruits. Shoppers can expect variety to shift with the growing season.

Farmers markets like Hickory Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Hickory Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Hickory residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Hickory Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Hickory Farmers Market draws shoppers from across the Hickory area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

Hickory Farmers Market plays an important role in the Hickory community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Contact Hickory Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.