Hands down the best farmer's market I have ever visited. We never miss it when passing through Raleigh.There are year round booths & seasonal. Holiday time we go just to smell & see all the trees! Lot's of variety of items for sale, but all food or agricultural in nature, or at least 99.9% of it is. We love the spring too... lots of plants for sale. There are 2 restaurants.. they are ok. The seafood one is at best mediocre. The other pretty much a typical mom & pop. We don't go to eat.. we go to buy things to eat later! I have found many items there, rare types of this & that, over the years.Bathrooms clean enough & plentiful.Don't miss.. weekends in the year round building.. goat cheese from company that still names their goats! And on the east side of the year round building, the best chocolate pie by the piece. Parking can be interesting, but is possible. There is an ATM.. & you probably will over spend. There is just so much! Cash only on most of the booths.
If you're looking for something to do on a weekend day where you want to kill 1-2 hours, I'd highly recommend the State Farmer's Market. With many places to explore on the grounds, you'll find vendors that sell things from corn, sweet potatoes, and many other NC grown foods that are in season. The permanent stand building that houses the vendors who are there all year around are a fantastic place to go and get NC products from hot sauces to candy. It's a great place to go and explore around and see many different people and vendors. Highly recommend!
I've moved away from Raleigh, but when I lived in town, I tried to come every weekend. Whenever I come back into town, I make sure to visit.Spring, Summer, and fall are the best times to visit with plenty to offer. Even though its cold in January and February, there are still many vendors out there. I have never had a wasted trip. Even if I don't purchase and fruits or veggies, there still homemade snacks, candies, and jellies as well as the 2 restaurants.
This is a great farmers market to visit. Lots of fresh local produce, plants, and goodies. I got collards, broccoli, and some herb plants. We love stopping by to see what they have at different times of the year. A wonderful place to visit anytime of the year.
Love the market. Fresh veggies, fruit, plants from local growers. Love the flowers, pastry, fresh grown food, yummmmm. Our family goes every Saturday.
My wife and I enjoy taking trips to the Farmer's Market. There is always something interesting to see and tastey to buy. We have always enjoyed the trips to shop there.
Large selection of vendors and items to choose from. People were very friendly and helpful. Area was clean and items were easily accessible.
We stopped by the Farmer's Market on our way to our motel near RDU to pass some time. Glad we did. A lot to see there, especially at the import shop. If you need anything unusual for outdoor decor, this is the place to shop.
I love the big country breakfasts with all of the farm-fresh meats. The sausage is very good and the portions are large. The fresh vegetables are a real plus.
Not too much happening since it is Winter but I love the variety. Love the fresh vegetables, even the fresh peanuts and natural honey. Will come back in the Spring!!