Flea & Street Markets

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Seven days a week, serious food connoisseurs and regular folks, carefully pick through mounds of gorgeously presented fresh local produce at this popular open market, which is owned by the State of North Carolina.

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Allison R
Glenmont, New York70 contributions
Stop in - totally worth it.
A fantastic market with lots of farm vendors. Highly recommend stopping in especially if you are staying in Raleigh for a few days and want to get some incredible food to make or just snack on; lots of fresh fruits. Plants are beautiful and lots of jams/jellies/sauces to choose from.
Visited June 2023
Travelled with friends
Written 26 June 2023
Deb C
Milton, Delaware281 contributions
Great place
What an awesome place ! Visiting from another state and Stopped by here while trying to find the Market Imports. All the fresh fruits and vegetables! Couldn’t buy enough and had a hard time deciding which vendor to buy from. Check out the garlic folks and the elephant garlic. Also there was a florist right near them that will not disappoint. You know the flowers are good when you can smell them before you can see them.
Visited June 2023
Travelled as a couple
Written 26 June 2023
Tom M
Hobart, Indiana53 contributions
Calm, Relaxing Morning Walk
Nice walk through the market. Great assortment of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, etc. Tons of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations. Several local meat vendors. Purchased a delicious loaf of fresh bread. Great way to spend an hour or two.
Visited October 2023
Travelled with friends
Written 17 October 2023

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Melissa D

Cary, NC22 contributions

Awesome place!

Apr 2013 • Solo

I'm SO thankful that I live within a few miles of this place. I usually visit on Saturdays and load up on fruits and veggies. There are LOTS of other things there as well -- plants, fudge, ice cream, other food, and flowers.

It's really great being able to support local farmers. Yes, sometimes the prices are slightly higher than the grocery stores, but it's worth it. Well worth it!

Be sure to hit the website so you can see what's in season when (always good to know!), and don't worry about parking. I've NEVER had a problem finding a space any day of the week!

Written 11 April 2013

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Jerry P

West Raleigh, North Carolina, United States23 contributions

Make this a regular stop

Mar 2013 • Family

Great variety of seasonal, locally grown produce as well as garden & landscape plants, interior/ exterior home decor, restaurant, sweet treats like fudge & ice cream, novelties and more. Parking is very rarely an issue and access is right off the beltline. Open seven days a week which is very convenient. If you know what you want, you can be in and out in no time, but if you want to browse, give yourself a few hours to take it all in. Oh yes, it's all weather protected so you can go rain or shine.

Written 11 April 2013

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Mark B

Raleigh, NC105 contributions

Something for all seasons

Nov 2012 • Couples

Can't say enough good things about this local gem. Year-round they have the best and freshest seasonal produce. Vendors are always friendly, helpful, and most will let you sample. This is also a great place to go in spring for bedding plants or vegetable plants. Strawberries in April; Peaches in June; seafood all the time. Best selection of fresh cut Christmas trees in season, too. Cash is king, although some vendors are able to take plastic.

Written 27 March 2013

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TropicalMillie

Mesa, AZ176 contributions

Fabulous

Mar 2013 • Friends

What a treat to see all the goodies these vendors have for sale.There were fruits and vegetables that I had never seen. It's hard to know who to buy from because there are so many choices. The vendors have samples to enjoy and they are friendly and helpful. Unfortuneatly, I am leaving tomorrow for Az., so buying any produce was out of the question. There is nothing even close to this market near where I live. Loved the market

Written 15 March 2013

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V V

Traveler136 contributions

Excellent variety, vendors, product, events

Mar 2013 • Friends

Farmers Market always has variety, vendors and products galore. Great for purchasing and putting up in canning jars or in your freezer. You'll never want to go back to store bought. Friendly vendors always giving out samples - so you can taste before you buy. They are also very helpful with preparation tips and recipes. The market also offers MANY North Carolina made products - wines, jellies, candles, pickles, meat, crafts and baked goods. The events are fantastic and well attended. The seasons bring in different planting, pumpkins, Christmas trees and wreaths, etc. Restaurants on grounds are great. Great place to take your time and see it all.

Written 12 March 2013

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Shelley M

Raleigh, NC9 contributions

Outstanding Variety of Veggies, Fruits & Plants

Feb 2013 • Couples

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Loads of Vendors, Variety. You want it they have it! Even fruits and veggies you can't normally find in the local grocery store. Outstanding! Always a fun day. Bring cash!

Written 27 February 2013

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mec17

Durham, NC48 contributions

Visit In The Summer

I recently went to the farmers market for the first time with a few friends who were visiting. We went towards the end of the day and a lot of vendors were either packing up and leaving or already gone, even though there were still 3 hours left. The vendors that were there had a ton of great produce and other products. The complex is huge so make sure you give yourself lots of time to explore. We are planning on going back in the summer in hopes that there are more vendors, more produce, and warmer weather since it is mostly outdoors.

Written 24 February 2013

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Rockboflex

Raleigh, NC10 contributions

Great Place to buy or browse

Nov 2012 • Family

Me and the wife try to get out to the Farmers Market every week or two. Loads of vendors selling their produce, candies, baked goods. Not really sure if the prices are any lower than a grocery store (wife does the purchasing) but I do feel better about putting the money in the farmers hand. Also, try that restaurant right across the street up on the hill....good country cooking.

Written 19 December 2012

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Sandra C

West End, NC307 contributions

Its the best

Oct 2012 • Couples

Always go to the Farmers Market for the freshest and tastiest vegetables, fruits and plants around. It is always a fun day to venture in the outdoor and indoor market. I never go away hungry and my car it always full of yummy foods.

Written 11 December 2012

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thapper

Largo, Florida99 contributions

Most Impressive Farmer's Market Ever

Oct 2012 • Family

Our visit in October was probably special because of the Halloween season decorations, but the experience was great. We saw more pumpkins than you can imagine, all shapes, types and sizes. We bought gourds, Indian corn and a pumpkin to take home to Florida. The German bakery items were delicious and authentic, but slightly expensive. There is a wonderful selection of hundreds of herb types and fresh flowers that were beautiful. There were many types of apples available and samples to help you select. Parking was ample and convenient, and there is no fee involved. I can't wait to visit again.

Written 28 October 2012

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