ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - November 29, 2019

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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While some farmers tailgate markets have closed for the season, a growing number in Buncombe County offer special holiday markets or even run through the winter. These markets often have different hours or locations than their regular season counterparts, so check the list below to make sure you know when and where to find local food in December.

 

Asheville City Market : [link removed]: Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon, outdoors on N. Market St. The downtown market continues outdoors through December, featuring more than 40 farm and artisan vendors each week. Look for seasonal items like wreaths and garlands. 
 

East Asheville Tailgate Market : [link removed]: Friday, Dec. 13 only, 3 to 6 p.m., indoors at Groce United Methodist Church (954 Tunnel Rd.). This one-day-only market and fundraising event features artisan and farm vendors as well as a silent auction, raffle, massage station, and more.
 

The Holiday Bazaar : [link removed]: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., outdoors at UNC Asheville (3300 University Heights Dr.). North Asheville Tailgate Market’s holiday incarnation still offers plenty of farm vendors and baked goods, but also adds more crafts like pottery, jewelry, baskets, clothes, and accessories.
 

River Arts District Farmers Market : [link removed]: Wednesdays 3 to 5:30 p.m., indoors at Plēb Urban Winery (289 Lyman St.). New for this year, the midweek market will continue through the winter down the road from its regular season location at All Souls Pizza. The indoor location will feature more than 20 farm and artisan vendors each week, and shoppers can stay for a flight of small-batch wines made from local grapes. 
 

Riverside Tailgate Market : [link removed]: Fridays 4 to 7 p.m., indoors at Zillicoah Beer Company (870 Riverside Dr.). Though its regular season has ended, a micro-market is continuing through the winter with two vendors each week setting up inside the brewery. Check social media to see who will be there each week. 
 

Weaverville Tailgate Winter Market : [link removed]: Wednesdays 1 to 5:30 p.m., indoors at Honey and the Hive (23 Merrimon Ave.). Weaverville’s market moved inside at the beginning of November and will continue to host farm and artisan vendors through Dec. 18 alongside the store’s regular stock of beekeeping supplies, honey, beeswax products, and more.
 

West Asheville Tailgate Indoor Holiday Market : [link removed]: Tuesdays 2:30 to 6 p.m., indoors at The Mothlight (701 Haywood Rd.). Just across the street from the regular season location on Haywood Rd., the holiday market features more than 30 vendors ranging from produce, cheese, and bread to handmade holiday gifts. Drinks are available from The Mothlight’s bar. 
 

Even year-round markets will take an hiatus from Dec. 22 through the end of the year. Area farmers tailgate markets take place throughout the region. As always, you can find information about farms, tailgate markets, and farm stands, including locations and hours, by visiting ASAP’s online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org : [link removed].

Pick Your Own Tree

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Locally grown Christmas trees are a great way to support local agriculture and get a tree you can feel good about. Use the online Local Food Guide to find a u-pick Christmas tree farm : [link removed] and turn picking out a tree into a family field trip! Not up for a the drive? Many farmers markets across the region will have tree growers at market through December. Check with your local market to find out more information.

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Upcoming Events

12/2
Foothills Region Producers’ Cooperative Meeting : [link removed]
 

12/3, 12/10 & 12/17
West Asheville Holiday Market at The Mothlight : [link removed]
 

12/5
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3rd Annual Agribusiness Summit : [link removed]
 

Sierra Club: Holiday Party and Recognition Awards : [link removed]
 

12/5-12/6
2019 NC Food Council Gathering: Cultivating Community Through Food : [link removed]
 

12/6
Asheville Climate Strike : [link removed]

Christmas in the Greenhouse : [link removed] Area Beef Conference : [link removed]
 

12/10
Holistic Crop Management: A Holistic Approach to Soil Health : [link removed]

12/10-12/12
Acres U.S.A. 2019 Eco-Ag Conference and Tradeshow : [link removed]
 

12/11
Holistic Crop Management: Managing Weeds Holistically : [link removed]

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ASAP on the Air

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Come along to Winding Stair Farm in Franklin, North Carolina to hear how they raise turkeys on pasture on this week's Growing Local : [link removed].
 
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Growing Local episodes on SoundCloud : [link removed], iTunes : [link removed], or on ASAP's website : [link removed].

Local Food & Farms in the News

Local chefs appear on TV cooking competitions, reports the Asheville Citizen-Times : [link removed].



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