Matthews Community Farmers' Market
Matthews Community Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Matthews, NC, open on Saturdays (April to November). It sets up in a private business parking lot.
| April to November | Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| December to April | Saturday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Address | 188 North Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105 Matthews Community Farmers' Market is an outdoor market and is open year round, rain or shine. MCFM is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Matthews, NC at the intersection of East John Street & Trade Street.… Directions |
| Vendors | About 45 |
| Food assistance | SNAP |
| Payment | Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card, Venmo,Cash App,Apple Pay |
| Website | linktr.ee · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated August 2022. Markets change days and seasons from year to year, so check their website or social media before you go. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Grains/flour
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Mushrooms
- Nursery stock (trees)
- Nuts
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Wild harvested forest products
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc..
About the market
Open Year Round, Saturday Mornings, Rain or Shine. We are the largest, most diverse producer-only farmers' market in the greater Charlotte area. All market products, except fish, are grown, raised or made within 50 miles of Matthews. You'll find freshly harvested produce, naturally-raised meats, local honey, plants, artisan foods and hand-crafted items. We are a 501(c)3 non profit. We proudly accept SNAP/EBT and match dollars up to $50!
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
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Pick your own near Matthews
Want it even fresher? These farms let you pick it yourself:
- Hunter Farm Weddington, NC · 7 mi · Strawberries, Pumpkins, Christmas trees
- Wise Acres Organic Farm Indian Trail, NC · 7 mi · Strawberries, Pumpkins
- Springs Farm Fort Mill, SC · 12 mi · Strawberries
- TLC Blueberry Farm Monroe, NC · 16 mi · Blueberries
- The Ivy Place Lancaster, SC · 18 mi · Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries
More farmers markets nearby
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Sat · Apr–Dec
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Sat 8 AM–1 PM
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Sat 8 AM–1 PM
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Tue 8 AM–5 PM, Wed 8 AM–5 PM +3
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Tue 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Sep
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Sat 9 AM–12 PM
Frequently asked questions
When is Matthews Community Farmers' Market open?
April to November: Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. December to April: Saturday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update August 2022).
Does Matthews Community Farmers' Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Matthews Community Farmers' Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, crafts/woodworking items and cut flowers and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Matthews Community Farmers' Market?
The closest farm we list is Hunter Farm in Weddington, about 7 miles away, with strawberries, pumpkins and christmas trees.