Farmers Markets Near Me

April · North Carolina

What's in season at North Carolina farmers markets in April

Spring market season fully underway. Backed by USDA data on 204 North Carolina markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

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North Carolina signature this month

Strawberries

NC strawberries hit a week or two before the mid-Atlantic.

Peak this April

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Strawberries asparagus spring onions lettuce radishes rhubarb

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

spinach arugula snap peas kale green garlic fennel first beets

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

leeks

◯ From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples onions

← Last month

March in North Carolina

Was peak: asparagus, green garlic, spring onions, lettuce

Next month →

May in North Carolina

Coming into peak: strawberries, asparagus, snap peas, lettuce…

Where to shop in North Carolina

Top North Carolina farmers markets

Alleghany Farmers' Market

Sparta · 28675
5.0 (1)

Big Ivy Tailgate Market

Barnardsville · 28709
5.0 (11)

French Broad Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market

Asheville · 28748
5.0 (23)

Hayesville Evening Market

Hayesville · 28904
5.0 (41)

Meeting Street Markets

Mooresville · 28117
5.0 (1)

Mocksville Farmers' Market

Mocksville · 27028
5.0 (1)

Oriental Farmers Market

Oriental · 28571
5.0 (6)

Sandhills Farmers Market of Spring Lake

Spring Lake · 28314
5.0 (4)
See all 204 North Carolina markets →

Seasonal data is generalized to mid-south & coastal california. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.