Farmers Markets Near Me

December · North Carolina

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

Indoor / holiday markets only. Hardy greens and storage crops. 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

Sweet potatoes

NC is the #1 sweet potato state in the US (60% of national supply).

Peak this December

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

Sweet potatoes kale collards pecans

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cabbage leeks beets turnips winter squash

◯ From storage

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

apples potatoes onions garlic winter squash sweet potatoes beets carrots cabbage

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November in North Carolina

Was peak: sweet potatoes, pecans, apples, winter squash…

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January in North Carolina

Coming into peak: kale, collards, turnips, sweet potatoes

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)
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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.