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I can’t wait to get out and check the fabulous Ashvegas tailgate markets. Explore Asheville has all the info:
As spring arrives, there is also the much-anticipated season opening of dozens of Western North Carolina farmers and tailgate markets. Throughout the region, visitors can sample fresh local produce and products at a whopping 45 farmers tailgate markets in the region.
Here is a list of farmers tailgate markets and the start dates for 2008 estimated based on information the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, which you can also visit for a complete list of dozens of regional markets. You can also get video tips on shopping at markets or find various farm to table restaurants to sample fresh local food.
Asheville City Market
Public Works building
161 S. Charlotte St.
Starts April 19, 2008
North Asheville Tailgate Market
UNC-Asheville campus. Enter the campus via the Weaver Blvd. traffic circle and follow signs.
Saturdays 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Starts April 19, 2008
French Broad Food Coop
76 Biltmore Ave. next to the French Broad Food Co-op.
Saturdays 8:00 AM- 1:00 pm
Starts April 19, 2008
Greenlife Tailgate Market on Wednesday Afternoon
Greenlife Grocery, 70 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville
Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Starts April 16, 2008
Greenlife Tailgate Market on Sunday Afternoon
Grassy area off parking lot of Greenlife Grocery, Merrimon Ave.
Asheville
Sundays 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Starts May 4, 2008
Wednesday Afternoon Downtown Tailgate Market
76 Biltmore Avenue, in the parking lot next to the French Broad Food Coop
Asheville
Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Starts April 30, 4008
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
500 Montreat Rd. (Hwy 9 N. at exit 64 off I-40)
Black Mountain, NC
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Starts May 10, 2008
