Ashe County Farmers Market

As we wrap up the 2025 regular market season, we want to thank all of our amazing customers for a fantastic year!

Our final regular market day for the season is October 25th. Come on out and stock up on your favorite fall produce, handmade goods, and treats before we take a short break!

But don’t worry, the fun isn’t over! We’re excited to announce our Holiday Market Dates Dates:

November 22
November 28 & 29
December 6

Holiday Market Hours: 10 AM – 2 PM

Get your holiday shopping started early with unique gifts, fresh seasonal produce, and plenty of festive cheer!

Thank you for supporting local all season long, and we can’t wait to see you at our Holiday Markets!

The Annual Ashe County Farmers Market Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 11th from 10-1pm on Backstreet in West Jefferson.

Fun for the whole family with kids’ games, homemade soups, baked goods & Hot Dog cookout!  Join us for lunch and shopping!  SNAP/ EBT welcome. It’s ALWAYS Fresh & ALWAYS Local @ Ashe County Farmers Market

Join us at the farmers market every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM!

Come explore fresh local produce, handmade goods, and delicious treats. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend—see you there!

A huge thank you to everyone who bundled up and came out for Opening Day at the Ashe County Farmers Market! Your support means the world, and it was wonderful to see you enjoying the tasty treats, fresh produce, and beautiful artisan crafts despite the chilly weather.

We’re looking forward to warmer days ahead and to welcoming you back next week for more local flavor — fruits, veggies, baked goods, handmade treasures, and more!

We’re excited to announce that the opening of the 26th year of the Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 12! Come join us for the first market of the season and enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, and delicious treats from your favorite vendors.

The market opens at 8:00 AM and runs until 1:00 PM

Bring your friends, family, and reusable bags—it’s going to be a great kickoff to the season!

Follow us for updates and weekly vendor spotlights. See you at the market!

The Ashe County Farmers Market is preparing to hold its annual Craft Jury for new crafters interested in joining our market.

In order to be considered in this year’s craft jury, applications must be submitted by March 19, 2025.

The craft jury date is set for March 24, 2025. Late or same-day applications will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: All potential crafters must jury, crafts must be of the highest quality, and fabricated by the artist in Ashe County.

Check the craft vendor requirements here.

New Vendor Inquiry Form

For more information, contact our Market Manager, Tina Hubbard.

We are excited to announce Tina Hubbard as the new Market Manager for the Ashe County Farmers Market! Tina brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for supporting local communities. For the past four years, she has worked as a Neighbor Ambassador with The Produce Box in Raleigh, NC, where she helped connect local farmers and artisans with their communities. Tina also has 25 years of experience managing schools from preschool through 12th grade, which has honed her skills in leadership, marketing, event planning, and problem-solving.

We are thrilled to have Tina on board and look forward to all the great things she will bring to the market and the broader community!

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Carol Griffith, who has recently stepped down as Market Manager after six incredible years of dedicated service to our farmers market.

Carol’s passion, dedication, and tireless work have been the driving force behind so many of the market’s successes. From supporting our local farmers and vendors to creating a warm, welcoming space for our community to gather, Carol’s impact has been truly immeasurable.

Thank you, Carol, for your commitment and for helping our market grow into what it is today. You will always be part of the Ashe County Farmers Market Family, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter.

Please join us in thanking Carol for her amazing contributions over the past six years!