Farm-to-Market
Fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods and more fill vendor tables at farmers markets around the area. Whether for weekday grocery shopping or weekend meandering, here are local markets to check out.
Riverfront Farmers Market
Where: Dock Street, between 2nd and Water streets in downtown Wilmington
When: Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain or shine), April-November
Sampling of vendors: Willie Mike’s Seafood, Castle Hayne Farms, Hanchey’s Produce
Info: riverfrontfarmersmarket.org
The Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Where: 5329 Oleander Drive
When: Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., year-round; Tuesdays 4-8 p.m., April-July
Sampling of vendors: Altar Cross Farms, Carolina Greenhouses, Elderberry Syrup Mamas
Info: thewilmingtonfarmersmarket.com
Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
Where: Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds, next to Town Hall
When: Mondays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May-December
Sampling of vendors: Brighter Days Coffee, Wilmington Bread Company, Old Heritage Farm
Info: townofwrightsvillebeach.com/183/Farmers-Market
Poplar Grove Open Air Market
Where: Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy. 17
When: Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May-fall
Sampling of vendors: Noni Bacca Winery, Green Meadows Farm, Clay Vino
Info: poplargrove.org/farmers-market
Carolina Beach Market
Where: Carolina Beach Lake Park, 400 Lake Park Blvd. S.
When: Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May-October
Sampling of vendors: 341 Furniture, Eden’s Produce, Element Farm
Info: facebook.com/CarolinaBeachMarket
Kure Beach Market
Where: Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave.
When: Tuesdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June-August
Info: facebook.com/KureBeachMarket
Southport Summer Market
Where: 146 E. Bay St., Southport
When: Wednesdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May-August
Sampling of vendors: Port Plants & Preserves, Alpaca Bella Fina, Angie’s Fresh Produce
Info: cityofsouthport.com/southport-summer-market
Hampstead Farmers Market
Where: 2368 Country Club Drive, Hampstead
When: Thursdays 4-7 p.m.
Sampling of vendors: Red-Tailed Farms, Sarah’s Cookie Jar, Lotus Haven Hives
