The WNC Farmers Market is found at 570 Brevard Road in Asheville and is easily accessible from both I-26 and I-40. This market is one of five owned by the State of North Carolina and operated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. According to its website, the Market was first opened in 1977 and is open year round, seven days a week. Facilities include five open-air truck sheds which provide 194 individual spaces for farmers to display their fresh fruit and vegetables and other goods. Admission is free.
The Market is a great place to find produce, not necessarily local, at good prices. This past Sunday I purchased a 1/2 bushel of nice-tasting, Indian River (Florida) navel oranges for $8. Compared to most local grocery store prices, this was a great deal. Apart from selection and potential deals on produce, the Market offers another benefit. Form the Market, looking to the east, one has an impressive view of the Biltmore Estate and, particularly, the Inn on the Biltmore Estate. The WNC Farmers Market - just another place to explore when Living in Asheville, North Carolina.
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