Upcoming farmers market events

Spring is here and with its arrival comes increased activities at farmers markets across the state. Look for the freshest N.C. food products available at local and regional markets.

The following are upcoming special events at the state-operated farmers markets.

Western N.C. Farmers Market, Asheville, 828-253-1691
April 11 -- Fifth Annual WNC Farmers Market Car Show
April 10 & 11 -- 10th Annual BBQ Cookoff & Bluegrass Show
April 14 & 28 -- Master Gardener plant clinics
April 24 & 25 -- “Growing in the Mountains” Plant Show
May 1-3 -- 26th Annual Spring Herb Festival
May 9 & 16 -- Master Gardener plant clinics
June 13 & 27 -- Master Gardener plant clinics
July 17 -- Watermelon Day
July 11 & 25 -- Master Gardener plant clinics

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 704-357-1269
May 15 -- Strawberry Day

Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax, 336-605-9157
April 11 -- Gourd Day
April 24 -- Greenhouse Vegetable Day
April 25 -- Fire Safety Day
May 2 -- NC CASI Chili Championship
May 8 -- 20th Anniversary Celebration
May 22 -- Strawberry Day featuring a Strawberry Recipe Contest
May 29-31 -- Spring Craft Fair
June 20 -- Wing Festival
July 10 -- Blueberry Day
July 17 -- Peach Day featuring a Peach Recipe Contest

State Farmers Market, Raleigh, 919-733-7417
April 16 -- Greenhouse Vegetable Day
April 25 -- WPTF Weekend Gardener Show
May 14 -- Strawberry Day