The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is open Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round. Saturday markets run in South End and Uptown; SNAP doubled to $20.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Days and hours come from each market’s own site, linked below, and from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Hours change with the seasons; check before you go.
Charlotte’s biggest market is the state-run Charlotte Regional Farmers Market on Yorkmont Road, open five days a week all year. Smaller producer markets run on Saturdays in South End and Uptown, and a weeknight market runs in season.
Who to call
- Charlotte Regional Farmers Market office: 704-357-1269
- SNAP Double Bucks questions: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council
- Applying for SNAP (Food and Nutrition Services): Mecklenburg County Community Resources
The markets at a glance
| Market | Where | Days and hours | SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Regional Farmers Market | 1801 Yorkmont Road | Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round; closed Monday and Tuesday | Yes, with Double Bucks |
| South End Farmers Market | 2000 South Blvd. | Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Yes, with Double Bucks |
| Uptown Farmers Market | 300 S. Davidson St. | Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through Dec. 12 | Yes, with Double Bucks |
| North End Farmers Market | Run by South End’s managers | Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m., April to October | Ask at the market |
| Cotswold Farmers Market | Run by South End’s managers | Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, May to October | Ask at the market |
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services runs the market at 1801 Yorkmont Road, with produce, plants, shops and crafts year-round. Admission and parking are free, the department says. The market posts seasonal produce charts and events on its state page. School and other groups can book a market presentation by calling 704-357-1269.
SNAP shoppers: volunteers exchange SNAP/EBT funds for market tokens from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Saturdays the department lists as Double Bucks days, according to its Double Bucks event listing.
South End Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2000 South Blvd., with farmers, ranchers, food artisans and crafters, according to the market’s site. SNAP customers swipe their EBT card at the market tent and get tokens. Anyone can buy market tokens in $1 and $5 amounts. The same managers run the North End Farmers Market on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., April through October, and the Cotswold Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, May through October.
Uptown Farmers Market
Saturdays only at 300 S. Davidson St., in the front parking lot of First Baptist Charlotte, with free parking, according to the market’s site. The 2026 seasons:
- Spring through fall: April 11 to Dec. 12, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Winter: Jan. 10 to March 14, 10 a.m. to noon
Many vendors also deliver, ship or take preorders; the market’s vendor page has their contacts.
SNAP Double Bucks: what changed Sept. 1
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department run SNAP Double Bucks at participating markets and farm stands. From Sept. 1, 2026, the match dropped to up to $20 per market visit, from up to $50, according to the council’s program page.
- No sign-up needed: bring your EBT card to the market’s welcome table.
- Spend $20 in SNAP and get $40 in tokens. Spend more and the match is still $20.
- Unused tokens do not expire but work only at the market that issued them.
- SNAP cannot buy vitamins, medicines, supplements, hot ready-to-eat food, live animals or nonfood items.
Participating markets in Charlotte include the Charlotte Regional, South End and Uptown markets. The council also lists markets in Davidson, Huntersville and Cornelius.
Nearby: Matthews
The Matthews Community Farmers Market, about nine miles southeast at 188 N. Trade St., runs Saturdays year-round: 8 a.m. to noon in the main season and 9 to 11 a.m. in winter, according to the market’s site. It takes SNAP/EBT with Double Bucks.
What this means for you
- Need produce midweek? The Yorkmont Road market is open Wednesday through Sunday all year.
- On SNAP, the match is now $20 a visit; plan purchases around it.
- The Uptown market’s main season ends Dec. 12 and its winter market starts Jan. 10.
More: things to do this month and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market open?
The state-run market at 1801 Yorkmont Road is open year-round, Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and admission and parking are free.
Do Charlotte farmers markets take SNAP?
Yes. The Charlotte Regional, South End, Uptown and Matthews markets take SNAP/EBT, and the county’s Double Bucks program matches SNAP spending dollar for dollar up to $20 per market visit.
What farmers markets are open on Saturday in Charlotte?
The South End Farmers Market at 2000 South Blvd. runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Uptown Farmers Market at 300 S. Davidson St. runs 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 12, and the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How much is SNAP Double Bucks in Mecklenburg County?
Since Sept. 1, 2026, the match is up to $20 per market visit, down from $50. Spend $20 in SNAP and you get $20 more in tokens.
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