ThereÕs just something about a Farmers’ Market. Not only are they a ton of fun, youÕre helping keep locally sourced, fresh produce, and the wonderful farmers who make it possible to buy local, alive and well! ItÕs a rare (almost non-existent!) occasion these days that you have the opportunity to talk with the person who grew your food. But a Farmers’ Market provides you that chance, and thatÕs something really special.
Luckily for the fine people of Wilmington, weÕre fortunate enough to have available local food sources and some pretty awesome farmers who want to share it with us directly! To make sure you donÕt miss a single one, hereÕs the ultimate list of Farmers’ Markets in Wilmington.
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Riverfront Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, May-September
8 am – 1 pm
12345 Riverfront Lane, Wilmington NC
What some might call our flagship Farmers’ Market, the delicious downtown festivities are something on every WilmingtonianÕs summer bucket list! Running every Saturday from April 4th – November 21st, spending a sunny morning here is a summer must. Between the hours of 8 am and 1 pm is the best local produce, baked goods, live music, and artistry the port city has to offer. Not to mention it all takes place right on the Cape Fear River, what more can you ask for?
Wrightsville Beach
Mondays, May 18-September 28, 2015
8 am – 1 pm
Seawater Lane, Wrightsville Beach, NC
LetÕs change up the scenery and head across town, where Wrightsville Beach holds its own in the fight for the ultimate Farmers’ Market. Open for business May 18th – September 28th, every Monday from 8a.m. – 1p.m., the lush greenway of the Parks and Recreation Center bring farm life and homemade goods to the beach dwellers.
Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays, April-November 18
8 am – 1 pm
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, NC
Poplar Grove really brings southern charm to the Farmers’ Market experience. Located on the beautiful and historic grounds of the Poplar Grove plantation, every Wednesday starting April 1st, the property comes to life with the bustle of tastings, gardening demos, and barnyard tours. Now that sounds better than butter on a biscuit yaÕll.
Port City Produce
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 7 pm
Saturday, 8 am – 7 pm
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Click here for locations
For a more consistent fix of farm fresh ingredients for your table, Port City Produce is open 7 days a week. ThatÕs right, buying local doesnÕt have to happen just one day a week! What it lacks in extras (craft booths etc.) it makes up for in convenience. Keeping your menu seasonal and fresh isnÕt always easy, but with Port City Produce, you can do just that without breaking the bank. And youÕre just in luck, it opened this month!
A great place to get fresh, local produce in Wilmington anytime is Tidal Creek Co-op! Open 7 days a week, whenever you need. Hungry for a snack? You can have lunch at the Co-op Caf when you stop by to shop! All of the CafÕs sandwiches, flatbreads, soups, hot bar items, salad bar items, coffee drinks, smoothies, juices, and more are made from as many local ingredients as possible! (Sorry, there are no coffee farms in Wilmington, but we have beans roasted at local roasteries!) Click here to see the caf menu.