Mitchell County Farmers' Markets

Mitchell County Farmers' Markets gives Spruce Pine residents a direct connection to the farms and producers of North Carolina, with fresh goods available each market day.

The market is open Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, May 1 - Oct 30; Sat: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Nov 1 - Apr 30. Individual vendor hours may differ from overall market hours.

Expect to find Vegetables and Fruits when you visit Mitchell County Farmers' Markets. The mix varies based on the season, farm output, and vendor participation.

Shopping at a farmers market like Mitchell County Farmers' Markets is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Mitchell County Farmers' Markets are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Mitchell County Farmers' Markets carries what Spruce Pine-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Every vendor at Mitchell County Farmers' Markets is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.

Mitchell County Farmers' Markets serves as an anchor in Spruce Pine's local food system, providing growers and food makers with a reliable direct-to-consumer sales channel each market season.

Contact Mitchell County Farmers' Markets directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.