By Step through the doors of the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on a Saturday morning and you walk straight into living history: founded by the City of Greensboro in 1874, it is widely considered the oldest producers’ market in North Carolina. Today it is a genuine community kitchen-table, where roughly 100 farmers, bakers, and cooks from across the Piedmont set up under one roof. Whether you are visiting the Gate City for the weekend or you have shopped here for years, this guide walks you through what to eat, what to buy, and how to make the most of a morning at 501 Yanceyville Street.
What makes the Curb Market different
This is a strict producer-only market, which is the single most important thing to understand before you go. Everything sold here is grown or made by the person selling it, and every product must originate 100 miles or less from Greensboro. Vendors come from roughly 15 surrounding counties, so the tomatoes were picked nearby, the bread was baked by the baker, and the cheese was made by the dairy. There are no resellers and no produce trucked in from out of state.
The market is run by Greensboro Farmers Market, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that manages the operation on behalf of the City of Greensboro. With around 175 vendor tables and 100 or so vendors (many renting space by the day), the lineup shifts with the seasons, so no two Saturdays look exactly alike. You can learn more about the market’s mission and producer standards on the official About page.
The food guide: what to eat and buy
The Curb Market is part grocery run, part breakfast outing. Come hungry, bring a tote bag or two, and plan to graze while you shop. Here is how the offerings break down.
Prepared food and baked goods
This is where a visit turns into a meal. The bakery and prepared-food tables are some of the busiest in the building, and several have devoted followings:
- Maw Maw’s Chicken Pies are a regional comfort-food classic and a smart grab for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Divine Pies Bakery and Scooter’s Sweets Cheesecakes cover the dessert end, from fruit pies to rich cheesecakes.
- Babycake Sweets, Cookie Gurlie, and Oven Fresh Delights round out the cookies, cakes, and treats.
- Piedmont International Bakery brings fresh bread and rolls worth stocking up on.
- Hummus Y’all and Zaytoon add fresh hummus and Mediterranean flavors to the mix, and Don Camaleon serves up additional prepared dishes.
For a morning pick-me-up, Late Bloomers Coffee Co handles coffee, and the market typically pours tea and lemonade as well. The current roster of who is set up each week is posted on the Current Vendors list.
Fresh produce, meat, dairy, and seafood
The heart of any Saturday is the produce, and because it is all local and seasonal, the tables tell you exactly what time of year it is. Expect spring greens and strawberries early in the year, a flood of tomatoes, corn, squash, peppers, and stone fruit through summer, and apples, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and hearty greens as the weather cools. Mushrooms turn up year-round from specialty growers.
Beyond the produce stalls you will find pasture-raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, local dairy and cheeses, and honey. NC Fresh Seafood brings the coast inland, which is a real treat in a landlocked part of the state. Stock up here and you can build most of a week’s groceries without leaving the building.
Pantry staples, flowers, and crafts
Round out the cart with pantry items and small-batch goods: Roney’s Secret Sauce, Granolicious granola, Gorilla Grains, and That Peanut Guy are all good for stashing in the cupboard. Cut flowers, potted plants, and handmade crafts fill out the rest of the floor, making the market a reliable stop for a hostess gift or a bouquet for the kitchen table.
How to shop like a regular
A few tactics separate the seasoned shoppers from the first-timers:
- Go early. The market opens at 8 a.m. and the best produce, bread, and pies sell out well before noon. Serious shoppers arrive in the first hour.
- Bring cash and small bills. Many vendors take cards now, but cash keeps lines moving and is appreciated at busy tables.
- Bring your own bags. Reusable totes and a cooler bag for meat, dairy, and seafood make the trip easier.
- Ask the grower. Because this is producer-only, the person behind the table actually raised or made what you are buying. Ask how to cook the unfamiliar greens or which apple variety bakes best.
SNAP/EBT and Market Match
The Curb Market makes local food more affordable through SNAP/EBT and its Market Match program. Shoppers can swipe an EBT card for wooden $1 tokens that spend like cash with farm and food vendors, and the tokens never expire. Through Market Match, the market matches SNAP dollars (up to a set amount per customer per market day), effectively doubling buying power on fresh food. Check current matching amounts, eligible hours, and the welcome table location on the market’s SNAP/EBT page before you go, since program details can change by season.
When to go: Saturday and midweek markets
The flagship is the year-round Saturday Market, open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 501 Yanceyville Street. This is the full experience, with the widest selection of vendors and the liveliest crowd. Details are on the Saturday Market page.
From spring through fall, a smaller Weekday Market runs on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., scheduled to run from April 14 through October 27, 2026, with a special Thanksgiving Market on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. The midweek market is a relaxed, walk-up affair that is great for picking up dinner ingredients, prepared dinners, sides, desserts, bread, and flowers on your way home from work. Confirm the current weekday schedule on the Weekday Market page, since seasonal start and end dates shift each year. The market also recommends checking its Facebook and Instagram for any hour changes due to weather.
Where to stay nearby
The Curb Market sits just northeast of downtown Greensboro, so any downtown hotel puts you within a short drive or rideshare. The historic O.Henry Hotel and the boutique Proximity Hotel (a celebrated LEED Platinum property) are local favorites, while downtown chains like the Marriott and Hyatt Place Greensboro/Downtown keep you close to restaurants and the markets. You can compare downtown Greensboro hotels and rates on Expedia, then make the Saturday market your first stop in the morning.
Plan your visit
- Address: 501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 (corner of Yanceyville and Lindsay Streets)
- Phone: (336) 373-2402
- Website: gsofarmersmarket.org
- Saturday Market: Year-round, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon
- Weekday Market: Seasonal (roughly April through October), Tuesdays 4 to 7 p.m.
- Admission: Free to enter; bring cash or card for purchases
- Payment help: SNAP/EBT accepted with Market Match available
For more on the market and other things to do around the Gate City, see the listing on Visit Greensboro. Planning tip: tackle the produce, meat, and dairy stalls first while selection is best, then circle back to the bakery and coffee tables and enjoy your spoils on the way out.