Board members Bonnie Gullak and John Pearson, along with Market Manager Cheri Lee recently attended the ASAP Business of Farming expo in Asheville! This event included a farmers market summit where market managers, board member and vendors were able to brain storm various ways to improve our markets. It was a very informative event and … Continue reading ASAP Farmers Market Summit
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Market Calendar
We’ll be back April 15, 2017!
Thanks for supporting your local farmers & artisans for one of the best years in our history! In 2017, we will be celebrating 25 years of continuous service in Yancey County! We couldn't do it without you! Thank you!
Last market for 2017, November 25th, outside at 8 Town Square.
New Hours, new location INDOORS!
Starting November 5, and going through December 17, market will move indoors to the Burnsville Town Center, and run a wee bit later, from 9am to 1pm.
October 29 at the Market!
Just ONE week left outside until the Yancey County Farmers’ Market moves indoors. Starting on November 5th the market will be inside the Burnsville Town Center, with all the fresh and processed local goodies continuing! While some growers have encountered frost, most will have fall produce for sale well into December. This week expect to find apples, … Continue reading October 29 at the Market!
Olde Timey Days / Sept 24 at the Market!
We will have market as usual from 8:30-12:30! Some of our artisan vendors will stay all day (till 4:00pm!) to enjoy the finest Olde Timey Festival these mountains have to offer! Vendors this week Bonnie Gullak La Petit Baking Co Cathy & David Krafcik Visual Dialogue Christina Gordon Fun Frolic Farm Cynthia Sharpe/Dwain Swing Oak … Continue reading Olde Timey Days / Sept 24 at the Market!
August 27 at the Market
A big welcome to our newest vendors! Halls Hill Farm will be on hand with Pork, Chicken, Eggs & more! Check out their website at http://www.hallshillfarm.com/ Marta Drayton & Maple Thyme Farms offers beautiful one of a kind handcrafted aprons, pillowcases, tablecloths and other sewn items. Vendors this Week Oak Moon Farm & Creamery-Cynthia Sharpe/Dwain Swing Locally … Continue reading August 27 at the Market
August 20 at the Market!
This Saturday, August 20 Join us at the market for a Cooking (and Tasting!) Demo with Jessica Thomas, a nutritionist with Yancey County, delightful music with Some Light Swing, and all your favorite farmers & artisans. The produce is incredible right now - so much to enjoy! Fresh as can be corn, PEACHES, and picks … Continue reading August 20 at the Market!
Tomato Tasting Contest Winner!
AND THE RESULTS ARE IN.... CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR DELICIOUS ENTRANTS!!! #1 Robert Thompson Black Icicle #2 Jim Stockwell Rouge [Rose] de Berne #3 Stephanie Poetter Dr Wyche's Yellow ............................................................................................. Place Entrant # Name Variety Details 1 3 Robert Thompson/Bee Log Garlic & Flower Farm Black Icicle Also from the Ukraine Stunning, perfectly shaped, deep … Continue reading Tomato Tasting Contest Winner!