Wow, this is definitely a hidden gem, and i am not sure that i want to share it with you all…read more This is a family owned business that grows their own strawberries. Every year we go there, even though it'll take over an hour to drive to, it is well worth the strawberries. These are all pick your own and are non GMO based. They aren't sprayed with pesticides and are able to be eaten off the vine. They had some of the largest strawberries I've ever seen (outside of the genetically modified ones you may get from the stores). They have tons of rows of strawberries to pick from, and there is rarely a chance to find any rows that are completely empty. They sell them at $3/pound, which in my eyes, is great, especially for the quality of these strawberries. This year was a little different, as they were also growing cabbage, lettuce and rhubarb. *though you couldn't pick your own, it was available inside their little cozy store* They had a great selection of hanging flowers as well and we picked one up to hang outside of our house. If you like ice cream, they have locally sourced ice cream that was amazing. my kids love eating it every time. Overall, this is definitely the best place to do 'pick your own' strawberries, and definitely worth the drive.

Great local farm stand with an optional you- pick strawberry farm…read more The stand offers a great variety of fruits and veggies, plants, jars/jams and ice cream. Friendly owners and workers who always just smile at my kids covered in strawberries that they ate in the field :) Note: White Hill also participates in the Pinehurst Farmer's Market (Saturday's 10-1pm).

I went on a rainy morning and had a great time. I bought some delicious tomatoes and beautiful…read moreflowers. I spent some time perusing tea blends. The vendors were kind and willing to answer questions. Wonderful!

Recommended Saturday Farmer's Market in downtown Southern Pines. Per the website, the Saturday…read moremarket runs March-November 8 am - 12 pm. The Thursday market is year round at the armory sports complex. This Saturday, the weather was perfect for a stroll through downtown Southern Pines. We parked nearby and walked to the market. The Saturday open market is dog friendly. Vendors vary. It's a good size, not overwhelming, but provides ample products. There was live music and a variety of local items for sale. I purchased turnips, tomatoes, and loose-leaf tea. Each of the vendors we interacted with were friendly and sold their products at reasonable prices.

Went there this morning for their peaches. Bought half a peck for $8. They are not all ripe yet…read morebut the ripe ones were sweet and juicy.

Seriously the best peaches I've ever had in my entire life. I've never been a fan a fresh peaches,…read morepreferring the canned kind. Yes, I really just said that. Turns out I just never had a good peach before (poor, California girl). Peak season is mid-July to mid-August. I learned a bit about peaches today. Come earlier, and they'll be "cling", as in, the pit sticks to the flesh. Right now (late August), they're "freestone", and it easily falls off. I forget what they're called during the stage in between, but having samples them for myself, I'll just call them perfect. =) I'll definitely be making a trip down there next summer for another half bushel.

I feel so lucky to live so close to this farmers' market. It's open 7 days a week, but the…read moreweekends are definitely more "open" than the rest of the week - with ALL the stalls open. There are lots of produce choices, several plant stalls, a couple of meat vendors, several florists, and then some truly great food vendors. There is also a whole indoor area with lots of great vendors, some food options, and coffee. It's absolutely ginormous! It's a must visit when in Raleigh!

It was a beautiful day to explore the farmers market today…read more I was specifically looking for fruit and purple potatoes this time . The only fruit I saw was strawberries, blueberries and apples. I got the strawberries and blueberries. No purple potatoes to be found but they had plenty of sweet potatoes. Both vendors were friendly and everything looked great .

No longer on Reilly. Moves and names Pate's Farm Market which I love. Was close and needed some…read moretomatoes and was surprised to walk into a hobby shop

Great little farmer's market just outside the gates of Fort Bragg…read more It's not limited to local products. You'll find a great deal on avocados from Mexico priced at 3 for $2.50 and a regular deal on bananas at $0.59/lb. Incidentally, most bananas are not local unless you live within 20 degrees of either side of the equator. You'll also find maple syrup from New York which, as you may know, is the source of some of the finest maple syrup on the planet. RFM also sells plenty of Amish Wedding foods. AW has had some labeling issues in the past, leaving out ingredients like salt or sugar on a couple of products, but the FDA publicly shamed them in 2010 so it's possible that they've improved their ingredient labeling process. Don't hate. Just be aware. Overall, the produce is in great shape. It's fresh and there is a relatively large selection. There are meats, cheeses and eggs here as well. You can get some sugary drinks too, like Nehi, Cheerwine, Fanta, and Jarritos. They even sell Pepsi. Wide variety of products and many are reasonably priced. Anyway, it's refreshing to see a farmer's market close to a military base so that soldiers can fuel up their machines with some healthy things rather than junk food and Americanized Asian. It's not perfect, but for the location, it's one of the best markets in the area.

We LOVED this place. I've been to large farmer's markets before ( some bigger, some smaller) but…read morethis one is great. It has a lot to offer w\o being too big or small. Visited recently late on a Sunday ( maybe an hour before they closed) Great location with plenty of parking. Besides fresh produce, it also has fresh fish, a seafood restaurant, and a few other specialty shops. Open 7 days a week, I would go all the time if I lived in the area. But like most farmer's markets, "most" prices are no cheaper than your local grocery store, but the selecatiosn here are great. Espeially now in the Fall with tiomns of pumpkins & gourds, Saw stands with huige selections of plants & shrubs for home gardens & landscaping. Bought some fresh NC corn & honey. One stand had a HUGE selection of almost every pepper I ever heard off. Cant wait to go back. ( no pets!)

Absolutely love coming to walk through get fruits and vegetables and plants and various other…read moregoods. Always worth the drive from Jacksonville.

A little place on a side rode in downtown Fayetteville. Really unique stuff and friendly folks…read more Wish I would have got time some of those hot sauces!

Small little market with local residents who have amazing food, farms and creations from clothes to…read morecandles! Check it out! It's outside the Fayetteville history museum downtown on Saturdays all year round!

Tomato SZN in full effect! There's never a bad time for a stroll through the Triad Farmers Market,…read morebut the heat of summer is going to treat you to a bevy of vegetables like you would not believe. You'll find the freshest picked everything, from cucumbers to tomatoes and all points between. The market is fully covered, providing some much needed shade, and there are some permanent vendors that have an indoor facility such as an ice cream parlor, candy and fudge, general store, etc. There are full bathroom facilities on site, and even a restaurant called the Moose Cafe at the back which served southern favorites. Of course, what is offered depends on the season. You'll find a bounty of selections starting in late spring, through the summer, and into the fall. In the winter, produce starts to become more sparse, but there is no shortage of places to buy your Christmas tree if you celebrate with one of those. Best advice is to bring cash, but many vendors can take a card these days. You may get charged a little extra for using plastic in some spots though, and to help with these folks margins, cash is preferable.

My favorite weekend thing to do- is visit the farmers market!!…read more This one is large and in charge!! Plants, produce, ice cream!! I love the changing vendors week to week. This is the place to get fresh bouquets! Be sure to go inside the barn as well. Lots of vendors inside you don't want to miss.

What a great morning strawberry picking! Apple Farms' strawberries are plentiful and sweet!! The…read morestaff were super friendly. So happy we chose your farm to visit and plan on returning soon!!

Huge strawberry field! You can pick anywhere you like and the prices are very reasonable. The…read moreberries were sweet and even though we got there toward the end of the season, there were still some big berries go be found! We'll be back next year for sure!

Friends and I went to pick apples at Millstone Creek Orchards. We arrived and checked in under the…read moreport. We were given samples of a few different apples from the orchard while we were given instructions. We took a 5 minute hayride down to the section of apples that we would be selecting from. I'm not sure if we had come at the end or close to the end of the season but the apples that were available weren't the best. After apple picking, we took the ride back to the entrance where we shopped in the Apple Barn. The cider (non alcoholic) slushie was delicious. My favorite part of my entire time was eating the cider donuts. Made fresh and they melt in your mouth. We also visited the Cider House. They have a small selection of hard cider, other beverages, & a small selection of food. I do wish they had more options for folks that can't have dairy or don't eat pork. Overall experience was cute and the staff were friendly. If you plan on doing any of the picking from any of the orchards you can be cute but be comfy. It's a working orchard so there will be hay, dirt, bugs, etc.

Went to Millstone Creek Orchards to see the Highland baby cows, and apple Orchards. They grow more…read morethan just apples, they have blackberry bushes and numerous varieties of apples. They were selling fresh pick strawberries and strawberries, slushy and apple cider slushy's. They also sell ice cream and seasonal mini donuts with icing, right now strawberry donuts were in season. It was a beautiful day to explore this Orchard and the people working here are very friendly. They do have playgrounds for children and a restaurant on property..