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The Raleigh Farmers Market is one of four regional Farmers Markets owned and administered by the state of North Carolina's Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.

These Farmers Markets are strategically positioned throughout the state to assist North Carolina farmers of all sizes.

They offer modern, well-kept facilities in great locations that are appealing to both sellers and purchasers.

This lively marketplace thrives in the heart of North Carolina as a testimony to the region's agricultural riches. It's the ultimate location for people looking for the pure essence of locally grown food, with a wealth of alternatives and an ever-changing cornucopia.

About State Farmers Market - Raleigh

Raleigh's State Farmers Market is made up of 5 areas.

Farmers Building

30,000 square feet are available for local farmers in North Carolina to offer fresh food, plants, and other specialized things made on regional farms. Local fruits and vegetables are sold all during the growing season, and plants can be purchased beginning in March. The area's freshest and largest selection of produce and plants can be found here.

Market Shoppes

This 15,600-square-foot enclosed climate-controlled structure has plenty of space for shopping. Fresh fruit from all over the nation, as well as meats, cheeses, crafts, baked goods, bespoke picture frames, a market grill, and wines from North Carolina, may be found here. Numerous specialty stores are selling vintage delicacies, North Carolina souvenirs, soaps, and lotions.

Truckers Building

The drive-through Truckers Building, which has 15,400 square feet of selling space, is ideal for volume buyers. Large quantities of apples, tomatoes, peaches, watermelons, and cantaloupes from North Carolina and other growers throughout the world are handled by the vendors in this building.

Wholesale Terminal

The wholesale terminal is where the majority of the produce in the Triangle is purchased. Five wholesalers provide food to supermarkets, eateries, businesses, and roadside markets.

Market Imports
Unique architectural features, fountains, pots, trellises, water features, furniture, ironwork, stone, teak, pottery, and other interesting objects from throughout the world are spread out over more than two acres.

Location & Open Hours

Location: 2 West Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Winter Hours: Open Wednesdays-Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Sources:

• http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/
• https://www.visitraleigh.com/listing/state-farmers-market-raleigh/57916/
• https://www.facebook.com/StateFarmersMarket/