The Farmer's Fresh Tailgate Market is a seasonal Farmer's Market located in the parking lot of the Tri-City Mall in Forest City, NC, right off of Oak St, next to the Carmike movie theatre.
We offer a variety of produce, from fresh tomatoes (including heirloom varieties) to beans, corn, squash, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, apples, eggs, eggplant, peppers, cabbage, and much more!
We are set up between April and September, every Saturday morning from 7am to 11am (or Sellout). The Farmers in our market are strictly local, and only sell what they themselves or a neighboring farmer grow.
Listing last updated on
Jan 21, 2025
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Schedule and Location:
Hours: 7am to 11am (or sellout)
Days: Every Saturday throughout the growing season
Upcoming Events
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Latest Reviews
mary ann F.
local, fresh, and the people are very friendly. They take the time to answer all your questions.
jerry P.
because it is like picking you own right out of the garden,collecting your own eggs and now fresh meat. keep up the great work. i will be passing the word.
BESS M.
What a blessing that hard working gardeners can share their bounty with people in the community that care about their diets.
Products and Crops
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Herbs:
- dried herbs
- fresh herbs
- medicinal herbs
Flowers:
Specialty Items:
- plants (bedding, etc)
- pumpkins
- salad greens
- salad mix
- shallots
- spinach
- summer squash
- sweet peppers
- swiss chard
- tomatoes
- winter-squash
- zucchini
Fruits:
Meats/Livestock:
Dairy/Eggs:
Processed:
Herbs:
- dried herbs
- fresh herbs
- medicinal herbs
Flowers:
Specialty Items:
- gourds
- plants (bedding, etc)
The Farmers Fresh Market is sponsored by Foothills Connect, an Economic Development and Technology organization located in Rutherfordton, NC. Our goal is to help create small businesses and entrepreneurship opportunities for displaced workers. We consider farming to be the oldest and most enduring form of American entrepreneurism. We are accomplishing this by promoting sustainable agriculture practices with Buy Fresh, Buy Local!
Contact Information
Anna Levitsky
(828) 288-1650
(828) 288-1650
Location:
corner of Oak St. Ext. and Allendale Dr.
Forest City, NC 28043
corner of Oak St. Ext. and Allendale Dr.
Forest City, NC 28043
Mailing Address:
146 N. Main St.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
146 N. Main St.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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