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Matthews Community Farmers' Market

Farmers market in Matthews, North Carolina

SNAP / EBT acceptedCertified organic vendorsOutdoor marketCards accepted

Visiting Matthews Community Farmers' Market

Address
188 North Trade Street, Matthews, NC
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Hours
  • Saturday 8am–12pm
  • Saturday 9am–11am

Markets are seasonal — always confirm before a long drive.

Seasons
04/09/2022 to 11/19/2022 · 12/03/2022 to 04/01/2023As last published by the market for 2023 — this season's dates may differ.
From the market
Matthews Community Farmers\' Market is the largest, most diverse producer-only farmers\' market in the greater Charlotte area. All market products, except fish, are grown, raised or made within 50 miles of Matthews.​ Fish is caught on the NC coast and brought to market by the fisherman. You\'ll find freshly harvested produce, naturally-raised meats, local honey, plants, artisan foods and hand-crafted items as well as food trucks, live music, chef demonstrations, special events and giveaways. MCFM is a registered non profit 501(c)3. MCFM proudly accepts SNAP/EBT and match dollars up to $50! Matthews Community Farmers\' Market is the largest, most diverse producer-only farmers\' market in the greater Charlotte area. All market products, except fish, are grown, raised or made within 50 miles of Matthews.​ Fish is caught on the NC coast and brought to market by the fisherman. You\'ll find freshly harvested produce, naturally-raised meats, local honey, plants, artisan foods and hand-crafted items as well as special events and giveaways. MCFM is a registered non profit 501(c)3. MCFM proudly accepts SNAP/EBT and match dollars up to $50!
Vendors
45 reported by the market
Finding it
Matthews Community Farmers' Market is an outdoor market and is open year round, rain or shine. MCFM is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Matthews, NC at the intersection of East John Street & Trade Street. Free parking is available in the grassy lot behind the market off Cotton Gin Alley as well as on Trade and West Charles Streets. There are no public restrooms on site.
Set-up
Private business parking lot
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Paying at this market

SNAP / EBT is accepted. The market accepts EBT at a central location

Nutrition programs

  • Accept EBT at a central location

Payment accepted

  • Cash
  • Personal Checks
  • Debit card/Credit card
  • Venmo
  • Cash App
  • Apple Pay

Payment and benefit details come from the market's own USDA listing and can change season to season.

How the food here is grown

Growing practices reported by vendors at Matthews Community Farmers' Market:

  • Organic (USDA Certified)
  • Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic
  • No antibiotics
  • Non-GMO
  • No hormones
  • No pesticides
  • Grass Fed
  • Pasture-raised/free-range animals
  • Humane treatment of animals
  • Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.

"Organic (USDA Certified)" means at least one vendor holds certification — it does not certify the market itself.

What's sold at Matthews Community Farmers' Market

Product categories the market reported to the USDA across its 45 vendors. Individual stalls vary week to week with what is in season.

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Baked goods
  • Bedding plants
  • Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
  • Coffee/tea
  • Crafts/woodworking items
  • Cut flowers
  • Dairy products.
  • Eggs
  • Fish/seafood
  • Fresh/dried herbs
  • Grains/flour
  • Honey
  • Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
  • Mushrooms
  • Nursery stock (trees)
  • Nuts
  • Poultry/fowl meat and products
  • Prepared foods
  • Red/other non-poultry meat and products
  • Soap/body care products
  • Wild harvested forest products

About this market

Open Year Round, Saturday Mornings, Rain or Shine. We are the largest, most diverse producer-only farmers' market in the greater Charlotte area. All market products, except fish, are grown, raised or made within 50 miles of Matthews.​ You'll find freshly harvested produce, naturally-raised meats, local honey, plants, artisan foods and hand-crafted items. We are a 501(c)3 non profit. We proudly accept SNAP/EBT and match dollars up to $50!

Questions about Matthews Community Farmers' Market

Where is Matthews Community Farmers' Market?
Matthews Community Farmers' Market is at 188 North Trade Street, Matthews, NC. Matthews Community Farmers' Market is an outdoor market and is open year round, rain or shine. MCFM is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Matthews, NC at the intersection of East John Street & Trade Street. Free parking is available in the grassy lot behind the market off Cotton Gin Alley as well as on Trade and West Charles Streets. There are no public restrooms on site.
Does Matthews Community Farmers' Market accept SNAP or EBT?
Yes. The USDA listing for Matthews Community Farmers' Market records SNAP/EBT acceptance — accept ebt at a central location. Confirm with the market before you shop, as programs change between seasons.
When is Matthews Community Farmers' Market open?
Saturday 8am–12pm; Saturday 9am–11am. The market runs 04/09/2022 to 11/19/2022 and 12/03/2022 to 04/01/2023. Farmers markets are seasonal, so check before travelling.
What can you buy at Matthews Community Farmers' Market?
Matthews Community Farmers' Market reports 23 product categories to the USDA: Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea, Crafts/woodworking items, Cut flowers, Dairy products., Eggs, Fish/seafood, Fresh/dried herbs, Grains/flour, Honey, Juices/non-alcoholic ciders, Mushrooms, Nursery stock (trees), Nuts, Poultry/fowl meat and products, Prepared foods, Red/other non-poultry meat and products, Soap/body care products, Wild harvested forest products. It lists 45 vendors.
Does Matthews Community Farmers' Market have organic produce?
Vendors at Matthews Community Farmers' Market report: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.. Certification applies to individual vendors, not to the market as a whole.

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Farmers Market Atlas lists Matthews Community Farmers' Market from the market's own entry in the public USDA directory. We are not affiliated with the market. Details change — confirm hours and payment options with the market itself.