Waxhaw Farmers Market

Friends of the Market helps shape more than a sponsorship list here: the program is described as strengthening advertising, supporting vendors, and providing a salary for the market manager. That backing fits a market now in its 24th season, where Saturday mornings bring together local farmers, artisans, and neighbors in a producer-only setup. Every item sold comes directly from the farmers and artisans who grew or crafted it, giving the market a direct link between maker and shopper that is central to how Waxhaw Farmers Market presents itself.

Why it matters locally

The producer-only model is the clearest local stake at Waxhaw Farmers Market: every item sold comes directly from the farmers and artisans who grew or crafted it. That keeps the market tied to truly local food, rather than acting as a resale venue.

The market also frames its Saturday gathering as part of what makes Waxhaw feel like Waxhaw, bringing together local farmers, artisans, and neighbors each week during the season. Friends of the Market adds another layer of local support by helping strengthen advertising, support vendors, and fund the market manager role that keeps the operation running.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix runs well beyond raw produce, with farms, bakeries, prepared-food makers, seafood, dairy, pantry goods, pet food, sharpening, and handmade goods all represented on the roster. The producer-only emphasis means the lineup leans toward named farms and artisans rather than anonymous category stalls.

• -Find farm vendors including Sharonview Farms, Happy Pig Farms, J Brooks Family Farm, DabHar Farm, Piney Oak Farm, Boy and Girl Farm, Watsonian Farms, Fire Belly Farm, and Taylor Family Greenhouse.
• -Pick up flowers and plants from The Ivy Place and Berry and Flower Farm.
• -Browse baked goods from The Baker's Palette, Pave Bakery, Lula’s Bakery, Ana Hit Sourdough, Eleven Eleven Wellness Bakery, and FLOUR HOUSE bake shop.
• -Look for prepared foods and pantry makers such as Finicky Foods, Due North Pierogi Company, Wills Dills, Dawn & Daughter Jams, Saffron World Market, Mano Bella Artisan Foods, Sun Raised Foods, Honest Elderberry Co., Anna Grace’s Kitchen, and Crue Switchin’ Kitchens.
• -Add specialty foods and drinks from Sweet Leaves LLC, Carthage fresh, La Cremerie, Siano Mozzarella, Stardust Cellars, Lumbazzi, The Craftsman Beverage Co., and Tea Barr Company and Grapes and Olives on Tap.
• -Shop Charlotte Fish Company for seafood and Pet Wants CLT for pet food.
• -Bring knives or tools to YeOldeSharpener for sharpening services.
• -Browse handmade goods from Heaven-Sent Wood Creations, Crystal Is Crafty, Plum Nelly Soaps, Everlinked Jewelry, Beads And Things By Mel, Hopefully Sewing Shop, Out of Sight, CatieMade & Gifts from the Sea by J, and Fox and Pottery.

The current season is described as running April 18 through December 22, with Saturday market hours from 9am to 12pm.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, with service animals referenced separately under the American with Disabilities Act. If you're planning to pay with SNAP/EBT, the market directs shoppers to the Information Table to get tokens for use at the market.

You'll find the market at Church and Price streets in Waxhaw, and it operates on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm during its seasonal run. Restrooms are not available on site, which can matter if you're visiting with kids or building the market into a longer morning downtown.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Waxhaw Farmers Market. The market instructs shoppers to use the Information Table and get tokens, indicating a central point for SNAP transactions rather than paying individual vendors directly with an EBT card. Payment methods are otherwise presented clearly by the market, which helps with planning before you arrive.