By Few weekend rituals say “Greensboro” quite like loading a tote bag, grabbing a coffee, and wandering rows of strawberries, cut flowers, sourdough, and just-picked tomatoes. The Gate City and the wider Triad are home to a deep bench of farmers markets, from a century-old institution near downtown to neighborhood gatherings and one of the largest state-run markets in North Carolina. Whether you are a visitor looking for a true taste of local Piedmont produce or a resident planning your weekly haul, here is where to go, when to show up, and what to expect.
The Anchor: Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
If you visit only one market, make it the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the state and remains the heart of the local food scene. Housed in a covered building across from War Memorial Stadium, it functions as an indoor and outdoor walk-up market, which means it runs rain or shine and stays comfortable in both summer heat and winter chill thanks to a heated interior.
Expect a genuinely full grocery run here: seasonal fruit and vegetables, pasture-raised meats and eggs, local honey, cut flowers and bedding plants, artisan bread, cheese, prepared foods, and crafts from regional makers. The building also offers ample parking, restrooms, a water fountain, an ATM, a cafe, and an information desk, which makes it an easy stop for families and first-time visitors.
Plan Your Visit
- Address: 501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
- Saturday hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., year-round
- Weekday market: Tuesday evenings, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (seasonal, beginning mid-April), a convenient after-work option
- Contact: MarketOpsGFM@gmail.com
- Website: gsofarmersmarket.org
A tip for newcomers: the Saturday market fills up fast, so arriving close to the 8:00 a.m. opening gets you the best selection of bread, flowers, and high-demand produce before vendors sell out.
Neighborhood Favorite: The Corner Farmers Market
Tucked into the Lindley Park and Sunset Hills area on the west side, The Corner Farmers Market has become a beloved Saturday-morning gathering spot. It is smaller and more intimate than the Curb Market, with a relaxed, neighborly feel where regulars chat with the growers who actually raised the food.
The vendor mix leans toward seasonal produce, eggs, honey, and preserves, alongside makers offering baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products. Two things make it especially worth a stop: it runs year-round, rain or shine, and it is genuinely accessible, matching SNAP benefits up to $50 weekly so more families can buy fresh local food. Dogs on a leash are welcome, and kids activities make it a low-key family outing.
- Address: 2105 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC
- Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., year-round, rain or shine
- Website: cornermarketgso.com
The Big One: Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
For sheer scale, nothing in the region matches the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, roughly midway between Greensboro and Winston-Salem off Sandy Ridge Road. This state-operated market is open every single day, which makes it the go-to when you need produce midweek or missed the Saturday markets entirely.
Sprawling across multiple buildings, it brings together farmers, wholesale produce dealers, nurseries, artisans, and a full-service restaurant under one roof. The seasonal rhythm runs from spring strawberries and bedding plants into summer peaches, field tomatoes, watermelons, and cantaloupes, then turns to fall mums, pumpkins, and apples, with Fraser fir Christmas trees, local honey, apple butter, and farm meats rounding out the year. The variety and the wholesale-style sheds mean you can buy in bulk for canning or freezing, which locals do every summer.
- Address: 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, NC 27235
- Hours: Daily, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (market office Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: (336) 605-9157
- Website: ncagr.gov
Worth the Short Drive: Triad Markets in Winston-Salem and High Point
Half the fun of living in or visiting the Triad is that three cities are within easy reach. Two nearby markets are well worth folding into a weekend.
Cobblestone Farmers Market (Winston-Salem)
About 30 minutes west, the Cobblestone Farmers Market is a producer-only market, meaning every vendor grows or makes what they sell. It is one of the most respected sustainable-food markets in the state, set against the historic backdrop near Old Salem, and it pairs beautifully with a morning of strolling the cobblestone streets and bakeries of that district. SNAP and Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits are accepted at the info booth, reflecting the market’s “local food for all” mission.
- Address: 1007 Marshall Street SW, Winston-Salem, NC
- Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (hours may shift slightly in the winter months; check before you go)
- Website: thecobblestonefarmersmarket.com
High Point Farmers Market
To the south, the High Point Farmers Market sets up downtown on North Main Street at the public library. It is a seasonal market that runs spring through fall, with family-oriented activities and a focus on fresh food and handmade goods. It is an easy add-on if you are exploring High Point’s downtown or visiting around the furniture market.
- Address: 901 N. Main Street, High Point, NC 27262
- 2026 season: Saturdays, April 18 through October 31
- Phone: Market Manager Lee Gann, (336) 689-4463
- Website: highpointnc.gov
What to Buy by Season
North Carolina’s Piedmont has a long growing season, and shopping with it gets you the best flavor and price. Here is the general rhythm at Triad markets:
- Spring (April to June): Strawberries, asparagus, lettuces and greens, spring onions, bedding plants, and the first squash
- Summer (June to August): Peaches, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, okra, melons, and cut flowers
- Fall (September to November): Apples, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, greens, and mums
- Winter (December to March): Storage crops, root vegetables, hardy greens, eggs, meats, honey, and baked goods at the year-round markets
To dig deeper into what is in season and where the state’s markets are, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture maintains a helpful statewide directory through its farmers markets and agricultural centers program, and you can plan a wider Piedmont food trip using Visit NC.
Tips for a Great Market Morning
- Arrive early. The best bread, flowers, and specialty produce sell out within the first hour, especially in peak summer.
- Bring cash and small bills. Many vendors take cards now, but cash keeps lines moving and is appreciated by small growers.
- Pack your own bags and a cooler. A cooler in the car keeps meats, eggs, and cheese safe while you finish your errands.
- Ask questions. Growers love to share how to cook an unfamiliar vegetable or which apple is best for pie. That conversation is half the point of a real farmers market.
- Check social media before you go. Markets post weather closures, special events, and seasonal hour changes on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
One planning note for visitors making a weekend of it: the Saturday markets pair naturally with a downtown Greensboro hotel stay, since the Curb Market and The Corner are both a short drive from the city center, leaving your morning free for fresh peaches and your afternoon free for everything else the Gate City has to offer.