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New Life Journal, Oct-Nov, 2002

WNC TAILGATE MARKETS

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

Black Mountain Tailgate Market

What: A community market featuring locally grown produce, Jake's Farm certified organic, garden plants and berry plants, hostas and other perennials, farm fresh eggs, local honey home baked goods, and local artisan crafts. Breakfast available, including organic coffee!

Where: On Vance Ave. just off Highway 9, between CCB Bank and Black Mountain Natural Foods in Black Mountain

When: Saturdays 8:30 am-11:30 am

Contact: Elaine Hamil, 828-669-5785 blackmountaintailgate@hotmail.com

Fairview Tailgate Market

What: local organic and conventional produce, plants, herbs and herbal products, canned goods, baked goods

Where: Hwy 74 beside Angelo's Restaurant

When: Saturdays 9 am-1 pm

Contact: Walter Harill, 828-628-9377

French Broad Food Coop Tailgate Market

What: Asheville's original all organic tailgate market, serving Asheville and surrounding communities on Saturday mornings since 1990. You will find freshly picked organic vegetables and fruits, herbs, flowers and garden plants. You will also find local honey, focaccia and breads baked fresh in a wood fired brick oven, vegan and non-vegan baked treats, (with freshly brewed organic coffee), rare medicinal and landscaping plants, fresh eggs, and a variety of goat cheeses

Where: Corner Parking Lot at French Broad Food Coop, 90 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville

When: Saturdays 8 am-1 pm

Contact: Mary Dixon, 828-622-3647, pete@pex.net

Mountain Fresh Market

What: A six day per week market featuring fresh produce, wonderful farm products and handmade crafts that are available directly from the farmer or crafter. Spaces are still available.

Where: Located on the sidewalk of Battery Park Avenue next to the Grove Arcade.

When: Monday thru Saturday 10 am-6 pm.

Contact: Adrianne Gordon, 252-7799 ext. 102.

North Asheville Tailgate Market

What: local organic and conventional produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, local canned goods

Where: Behind Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville

When: Saturday 7 am-noon and Wednesday evening from 3 pm-7 pm

Contact: Vanessa Campbell, 828-683-1607, fultsunfarm@earthlink.net

Warren Wilson College Garden Market

What: A wide variety of mixed vegetables, fresh cut flowers, soft fruits, culinary herbs and occasional seedlings. All produce is harvested, washed and processed the morning of the market. We encourage everyone to bring their own bags if possible

Where: Located on the patio of the Gladfelter Bldg., central campus of WWC

When: Friday 11 am-1 pm

Contact: Donna Price, 828-771-3066, mdprice@warren-wilson.edu

Wednesday Evening Downtown Farmers Market

What: local organic produce, compost, eggs, herbs, flowers, plants, local chefs will prepare sample foods

Where: Biltmore Avenue, French Broad Food Coop & Bio Wheels parking lot, across from Laurey's Catering, Asheville

When: Wednesdays 3 pm-6 pm

Contact: Amy Volz, 828-251-5160, amnramon@buncombe.main.nc

Weaverville Tailgate Market

What: A wide variety of mixed seasonal local vegetables and fruits, baked goods, ands fine crafts

Where: On Main Street in the Municipal Parking Lot in Weaverville across from the Sunnyside Cafe

When: Saturday 4 pm-8 pm

Contact: Gall Lunsford/Steve Bardwell 828-683-2902

West Asheville Tailgate Market

What: Local organic and conventional produce, fine crafts, fresh baked goods, herbs, goat cheese, and cut flowers

Where: Haywood Road in West Asheville between the West End Bakery and the Haywood Road Market

When: Wednesday evening 4 pm-7 pm

Contact: Missy Huger, 828-665-4472, jakesfarm@msn.com

CHEROKEE COUNTY

Cherokee County Small

Farmers Association

What: fresh locally grown produce, perinnials, shrubs, and bedding plants along with farm produced honey's, jellies and jams, and handmade local farm crafts, fresh eggs and small farm livestock

Where: King's Flea Market in Murphy at the intersection of Highway 23/64 and Hiwassee Street

When: Wednesday evening 4 pm to 6:30 pm and Saturday morning 7 am to 11:30 am

Contact: John Verner and Janella Bradley, 828-494 3155, ccsfa@hotmail.com

HAYWOOD COUNTY

Waynesville Tailgate Market

What: local organic and conventional produce, flowers, herbs

Where: Badcock Home Furnishings Parking lot, North Main Street across from First Presbyterian Church Waynesville

When: Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 am-noon

Contact: Ron Holster, 828-456-3517, dwa@asap-com.com

Canton Tailgate Market

What: local organic and conventional produce, flowers, herbs

Where: parking lot across from Canton Town Hall on Park Street between Academy and Adams Streets

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 am-noon

Contact: Gail Guy, 828-6487925, info@cantonpapertown.com

Maggie Valley Tailgate Market

What: local organic & conventional produce

Where: Community Center grounds, in front of Maggie Valley Town Hall/Police Department on Soco Road

When: Fridays 8 am-noon

Contact: Linda Nash, Director, Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce, 828-926-1686, linda@maggievalley.org

HENDERSON COUNTY

Henderson County Tailgate Market

What: local organic and conventional produce, flowers, herbs, plants, baked goods, canned goods