Spring Brings Fresh Produce to Gaston County: Local Farms and Farmers' Markets Reopen

Spring has arrived in Gaston County, signaling the reopening of local farms and farmers' markets. These markets offer fresh, locally sourced produce and goods. This season's notable markets include Linebergers' Maple Springs Farm, Mount Holly Farmers Market, Belmont Farmers Market, Gastonia Farmers Market, The Sunday Market in Bessemer City, and Kings Mountain Farmers Market.

Linebergers' Maple Springs Farm in Dallas, NC, provides a U-pick experience, starting with strawberries, then blackberries and muscadines. In 2024, the farm started a CSA program, which allows customers to invest in the farm and receive a share of the harvest through subscription plans.

Mount Holly Farmers Market, the largest all-volunteer market in North Carolina, supports local small farms and educates the community about fresh, local food. The market only sells seasonal and local produce, creating a community-focused atmosphere.

Belmont Farmers Market, located in Historic Downtown Belmont at Stowe Park, offers fresh produce and handmade goods from local farmers and vendors twice a week. The Gastonia Farmers Market, open three days a week, features local farmers selling fresh produce and artisans selling handmade items.

The Sunday Market at Centennial Park in Bessemer City hosts local artisans, craftspeople, and farmers on the first and third Sunday of the month from April through October. Kings Mountain Farmers Market, opening on May 4, 2024, will sell local produce and artisanal crafts every Saturday until the end of August.

Gaston County's farmers markets and farms provide a variety of experiences, from picking fresh strawberries to buying local vegetables, and purchasing artisanal crafts made by the community. These markets represent the community-focused and fresh produce-oriented nature of Gaston County's agricultural scene.

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