A DESTINATION
The Watauga County Farmers’ Market has been Boone’s Town Square since 1974. You will find the area's finest selection of quality produce from local growers, as well as seasonal fresh fruits and berries, local jams, ferments, and honey. You can also find fresh baked breads and sweets from our country kitchens, farm-fresh eggs, goat cheeses, locally raised meats, fresh herbs, microgreens, mushrooms, fresh-cut and dried flowers, wreaths and arrangements. Farm based crafts including wool, woodcarvings, birdhouses, jewelry, leatherwork, pottery, metalwork and handcrafted garden decor as well as original paintings and fine art photography are offered by our skilled local crafters and artists. There is always a large selection of plants, including garden starts, annuals, perennials and shrubs. Look for new and unique items every week and experience the fun, inspiring community environment that only a farmers’ market can provide!
Our Mission
The Watauga County Farmers' Market shall encourage and promote local agriculture, horticulture, value added, and craft industries in Watauga County and the adjacent area; to provide producers a site to market their goods directly to the consumer; and to provide consumers a market to obtain quality goods directly from local producers.”
Each Saturday morning during the season, over 60 vendors offer quality local products in one of the largest and liveliest markets in western North Carolina. Come and visit from April through November to experience the sounds, smells, tastes, and friendly atmosphere of the High Country.
Two food trucks will be on-site weekly and many vendors offer ready-to-eat goodies allowing patrons to enjoy a hot breakfast or pastry and a cup of coffee or a smoothie while they shop. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted by vendors and can be doubled at the Manager booth to provide more buying power for food-insecure families.
60+ Vendors
OPEN Saturday Mornings
Operating hours on Saturdays have returned to 8am until noon. For the first month, there will be 40+ popular booths participating with the full group of vendors joining in for the regular season beginning in May. During the regular season, which runs from May through October, live music and children’s activities are featured weekly as well as regular cooking demonstrations and exciting special events!
