Discover these 9 farmers’ markets in Greensboro

Farmers’ markets in Greensboro carry a distinct personality shaped by North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and diverse geography, making them a better spot to get fresh goods than a traditional supermarket. 

On top of that, farmers’ markets can be fun. Part of the fun is the atmosphere, which can include lively music, and, if not, at least the buzz of conversation in a warm, outdoor setting. Combine that with colorful tables overflowing with produce and the delicious scent of freshly made goods, and it can feel less like an errand and more like a weekend fun run.

North Carolina is arguably one of the most agriculturally rich states in the country, ranking among the top producers of sweet potatoes, blueberries, Christmas trees, pork, and poultry. The food you see piled on tables is not abstract or anonymous; it’s often grown just down the road. A single market might include heirloom tomatoes, muscadine grapes, foraged mushrooms, pasture-raised meats, and hot-off-the-griddle biscuits.

On top of that, North Carolina farmers’ markets are known for being community-driven and welcoming. Many operate as nonprofits or grassroots organizations that prioritize food access and equity, using SNAP/EBT matching programs and community partnerships to make fresh produce more affordable for everyone. 

Below are nine of the area’s best farmers’ markets. Some operate seasonally while others are open year-round. While the hours of operation listed are correct for now, it’s always best to check the markets’ websites or Facebook pages for accurate hours, especially in the off-season or around the holidays.

Photo courtesy of Carrboro Farmers’ Market via Instagram.

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market was founded in 1874 by the city to create a central venue for fresh meats, fish, poultry, produce, and eggs, and over the years, it has grown into a lively hub for local farming, food-crafting, and community gathering. Today, the market is operated by a nonprofit, GFM, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, which the city selected in 2017 to manage the market’s operations, vendor coordination, outreach, and access programming. 

Visitors can expect a wide array of local farm-produced items. The vendor roster includes produce farms with fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits, plants, and cut flowers, artisan food vendors selling baked goods, jams, preserves, and prepared food, as well as meat, eggs, and dairy from nearby farms. The market maintains a strong local production identity. Many vendors are selling goods grown or made within a regional radius. The adherence to selling local also includes craft and artisan stands, creating a mix of fresh food, flowers, plants, and small-business food makers.

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market accepts SNAP/EBT and operates a match incentive for customers using those benefits. According to the market website, SNAP/EBT recipients can currently receive a match of up to $25 per Saturday visit.

The indoor market is located at 501 Yanceyville Street in Greensboro and is open year-round on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. From April through October, the market also opens on Wednesdays.

The Corner Farmers Market

The Corner Farmers Market in Greensboro is a lively and community-rooted gathering of local growers, makers, bakers, and artisans. The market began in 2013 in the Lindley Park neighborhood and, in the summer of 2021, moved to the parking lot of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (on W Market St) to provide a larger footprint and expanded community gathering space. 

The Corner is run as a community-oriented, nonprofit-style marketplace. Their website emphasizes that the market is “all about feeding people and building community” and is managed by a team of organizers who prioritize direct connections between customers and local growers and producers. Because of this model, shoppers can expect a more personal, small-scale market feel rather than a large commercial setup.

At The Corner, you can find fresh, locally grown produce, plants and flowers, artisan breads and baked goods, locally made preserves and specialty foods, craft items and handmade goods, and direct-from-farm products like eggs or meat when available. The market features some 40-50 vendors each week in an open-air setting, with a kids’ craft table and a welcoming setup for families and pets. This is one of the quintessential family fun outings in town.

The Corner also has a very strong SNAP/EBT-friendly policy. The market welcomes SNAP/EBT users and runs a “double bucks” match: when a shopper uses their SNAP benefits, they can swipe their card at the market information tent and receive twice the value in market tokens, which can then be used at any participating vendor. The match is up to $50 per week in SNAP spending, meaning a $50 SNAP card swipe becomes $100 in market tokens for eligible purchases. This match covers fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and prepared foods that qualify as SNAP-eligible. 

You can check their website at cornermarketgso.com for weekly vendor lists, special events, and updates, or follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/walkernelamcornermarket for real-time news.

The market convenes every Saturday year-round from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at 2105 W Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403. 

Garden Valley Farmers Market

The Garden Valley Farmers Market in Greensboro is a unique market and garden-store hybrid located at 4204 N Church St., about ten minutes from downtown Greensboro. Unlike many traditional weekend farmers markets, Garden Valley operates Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Since the market operates year-round, it offers seasonal décor transitions such as spring plantings, fall pumpkins, and winter Christmas trees.

Garden Valley is family-owned and maintains multiple locations across Alamance and Guilford counties, with five locations collectively. 

While many farmers’ markets focus purely on open-air weekly events, Garden Valley blends garden center retail with local farm-grown products: you’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables and canned goods sourced through a network of regional farmers, alongside garden supplies, pottery, and home décor. 

Garden Valley is family-owned and maintains multiple locations across Alamance and Guilford counties, with five locations collectively. 

Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market

The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, near Greensboro in Colfax at 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd., exit 208 off I-40, is a large, year-round market operated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NC DA&CS) as one of the state’s agricultural marketing centers. The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT.

Because this market is open every day, it doesn’t follow the usual “seasonal Saturdays” format of many farmers’ markets. The market buildings and vendor areas are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is free on-site parking, and both indoor vendor buildings and an indoor retail “Market Shoppes” section are part of the complex.

What you’ll find at Piedmont Triad is a very broad and diverse offering of items. On the vendor side, you’ll encounter fresh produce direct from growers, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, ornamentals, and also meats, cheeses, dairy, and other farm-produced goods. In the retail “Market Shoppes” building, you’ll also find handcrafted items, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, nuts, specialty foods, and seasonal garden and gift items. These include a mix of farm-to-table food and artisan fare. 

Because the market is so large and open year-round, it offers a much wider vendor and product base than many smaller weekly farmers’ markets, making it a good destination if you’re looking beyond just Saturday produce stands.

NW Guilford Farmers & Specialty Market

NW Guilford Farmers & Specialty Market at 7200 Summerfield Road in Summerfield offers a relaxed, community-focused farmers-market experience in the Northwest Guilford area. It’s a lovely choice if you’re looking for fresh, local food in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Their season runs from early May through the end of October, with open days on Wednesdays from around 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

The market is run as a community-sponsored venture with strong roots in supporting local farms and makers. It was founded to give Northwest Guilford residents a place to connect with farmers, artisans, and food producers from within the region. The market sells local fresh vegetables and fruits harvested nearby, specialty foods, and prepared items created by small enterprises. A blogger visiting in June of 2023 described the market as a “kaleidoscope of produce” with stands offering freshly harvested vegetables, freshly caught fish, handmade breads, roasted coffee, and food trucks on Wednesday evenings. 

Whatever you’re looking for, you can likely find it here. The market lists an array of items, including seasonal produce such as greens, tomatoes, squash, and corn, locally raised meats and eggs, baked goods, honey and other preserved items, fresh fish, artisan crafts, house-made specialties, and more. So whether you’re picking up ingredients for dinner or browsing for a unique treat, the market has a broad and appealing selection.

South Elm Urban Market

The South Elm Urban Market brings a delightful slice of community and fresh-food culture right into downtown Greensboro. Set in the 300 block of South Elm Street near familiar downtown spots like Natty Greene’s and The Green Bean, the market convenes each Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. during its seasonal run from early May through late November. 

Run by a local organization dedicated to putting farmers, artisans, and community gatherings front and center, the market cultivates an atmosphere of stroll-through enjoyment and discovery. It features a lively mix of vendors offering locally grown produce, crafted goods, and chic handmade items, all in a lively social space.

When you visit the market, you’ll find seasonal vegetables and fruits grown in the region, baked goods, specialty foods, and artisan crafts from local makers. It’s a relaxing market where you might browse farm-fresh tomatoes, pick up unique pottery or soaps, and chat with the person who grew your kale or baked your loaf. The “urban” setting means it blends the ease of downtown access with local growers. 

The People’s Market

If you’re looking for a lively evening market, you can find this one tucked away in Greensboro’s Glenwood neighborhood at 1307 Glenwood Ave., Greensboro, NC 27403. This community market has grown into much more than a typical farmers’ market and supports community togetherness and growth. 

The People’s Market runs every Thursday evening during its season (April through October) from 5 to 8 p.m. What makes it special is its community-first orientation: the market is run by a local nonprofit team and was created to bring fresh, healthy, local foods into a neighborhood often designated a food desert while also giving small farmers, makers, and side-hustle entrepreneurs a platform.

At The People’s Market, you’ll find a mix of goods including, but not limited to, locally grown produce, handmade baked goods, jams and preserves, artisan foods and snacks, craft items, and a range of home-grown and home-made small-business products. Vendors who are also local farmers, bakers, artisans, and food makers share space with the community, so the vibe is friendly, familiar, and grounded. 

Most importantly, the market actively supports food access. Like their sister market, the year-round Corner Farmers Market listed above,  they operate a double-SNAP match program, meaning when customers bring their SNAP/EBT benefits, they can receive double the value to spend on eligible fresh or locally made food items at the market. This is part of what the market describes as their “Green for Greens” initiative, and it’s a powerful way of reinforcing both healthy eating and community-sustainable food economics. 

Hillsdale Farmers Market

If you’re up for a fun farm adventure on a Saturday morning, the Hillsdale Farmers Market in Summerfield is well worth the short drive from Greensboro. Located along Highway 150 West, this seasonal open-air market brings together local growers, bakers, and makers from around Guilford County, offering a relaxed and friendly alternative to the city’s larger markets. It typically runs from May through late October, Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to noon. The rhythm of the market follows the growing calendar, which means you’re just as likely to find early spring greens and strawberries in May as late-summer tomatoes, sweet corn, and sunflowers come August.

What makes Hillsdale special is its commitment to keeping things simple and close to home. Visitors can browse tables filled with freshly harvested vegetables, local honey, handmade breads, eggs, baked goods, and bright bundles of fresh-cut flowers. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried.

While Hillsdale may not have the extensive web presence of Greensboro’s bigger markets, it remains a beloved seasonal stop for families, gardeners, home cooks, and anyone who treasures food grown close to home.

Jamestown Community Farmers Market

The Jamestown Community Farmers Market, held at the parking lot of First Baptist Church of Jamestown (306 Guilford Rd., Jamestown, NC 27282), comes alive each May through September. The market is open on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. as part of the church’s community outreach. 

Organized under the auspices of the First Baptist Church of Jamestown, the market is infused with a spirit of fellowship and community support. The church hosts the vendors and spaces the market within its grounds, creating a welcoming setting that feels welcoming and inviting for all.

At the market, you’ll find a thoughtfully curated mix of offerings: regional produce freshly picked by local farms, handcrafted artisan items, baked goods, preserves, and other small-batch foods made in the area. The emphasis is on local and accessible—vendors are nearby, and the atmosphere is informal. 

Importantly, the Jamestown market supports food access efforts. SNAP/EBT users are eligible for vouchers. However, if you plan to use SNAP/EBT, it would be wise to check ahead (via their website or Facebook) for the latest voucher amounts and program rules.