WNC Farmers Market — Attraction in Asheville

This year 2019, I saw the best produce available at the market in years. I was impressed with the variety, amount available and most importantly the quality and freshness. Apples and bell peppers the size of softballs. The sweetest peaches, tastiest apples and juicy watermelon were everywhere. I walked the entire wholesale market enjoying the beautiful rows of apples, tomatoes, peppers, and and a seemingly unending variety of products displayed beautifully. Friendly people selling the products were abundant. Everyone enjoying the day. Children were there with parents helping organize displays and of course getting in some playtime.

If near stop by... Load your car ... Go home, cook and enjoy..

I used a 12oz water bottle to emphasize the size of the products on display.

I am posting all the pictures I took.. not just the good ones because you might miss something. It was an enjoyable time talking to vendors and admiring the agricultural products available. Take a day and visit The Western North Carolina Farmer's Market. You have a great time and leave with the best ag products available... fresh and tasty!

Moss Farms still open in February... Those "DEER APPLES" TASTE BETTER THAN THE NAMED APPLES IN BOXES..

LOOK AT THE LAST TWO PHOTOS... PLENTY OF PRODUCE... FRESH ONIONS PULLED WITH THE TOP FROM FLORIDA...

I USE THE DEER APPLES FOR DRYING AND APPLE BUTTER... EVEN IN FEBRUARY.... THEY HAVE A FRESH APPLE TASTE AND ARE STILL CRISP... WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR... WELL... I LEFT ONE IN MY TRAILBLAZER AND WHEN I GET IN... FRESH SMELL OF APPLES... WHO NEEDS AN AIR FRESHNER...

MY MOM (82) AND I (62) HAVE DRIED AND MADE APPLE BUTTER FROM PROBABLY OVER A THOUSAND POUNDS OF THESE APPLES...

STOP AND GET SOME FRESH PRODUCE COME INTO THE MARKET... PASS THE DRIVE THROUGH SHED AND JUST IN FRONT OF YOU ON THE LEFT IS YOUR "MOSS FARMS" APPLES AND OTHER GREAT PRODUCE...

NOW... COM'MON...

The WNC Farmer's Market is a must when visiting Asheville . There are an abundance of fresh fruits , vegetables , jams , jelly , pickled items of all kinds , but there are flavorings for baking , herbs , spices , home baked goods such as bread , desserts , etc. , cheese , sandwich meats , dry beans & lentils . Country ham , hamhocks , fatback . There are many crafts available there from painted items , wood items , walking sticks , canes , decorative plaques , t-shirts , keychains , souvenirs, lamps , plus so much more . There are two huge buildings full of booths of wonderful things here with something for everyone. Plenty of parking , rest rooms , benches for sitting to rest or take a break while looking around . There is a lot to see so having a place to take a break is great . Many crafted items by craftsmen. I bought a lovely hand painted hand saw that had a landscape of the mountains that is so beautiful & learned who the artist was . Many lovely items to make a special gift for most any occasion . Come out & visit the folks at WNC farmer's market in Asheville , you will be so...

Once you get off the highway, follow the green placards. The sign for Farmer's Market comes up quicker than you think and it's a turn off the main road, down below the hill behind the Farmer's Market Restaurant. Lots of great small businesses. The business with the roasted chickpeas and pumpkin seeds won't let you buy anything for less than $10 if you're using a credit card. Most other businesses had no minimum and some were as low as $4. So, just ask before you attempt to buy anything. From food to jams and jellies and amish homemade butter and standard cheeses to custom cutting boards to nuts and flour and herbs and spices to peanuts and beef jerky and lots of fresh produce. There's a Christmas shop and nursery across the road and the entire market is service dog friendly. There's a sandwich shop that's open most days except Monday and Tuesdays. Excellent place to support small family businesses. Open 7 days a week. September is a bit slower than October/November because of the foliage, but still a good time of year to go since the crowds will be...