Talking to our customers over the past couple months, it’s obvious there is a bit of confusion regarding the local farmers’ market scene. Let’s see if we can clarify.
Cary will have TWO farmers’ markets this year: Downtown Cary Farmers’ Market, and the Western Wake Farmers’ Market. We will be vending at BOTH of the Cary markets. Here’s the 411 on each:
Downtown Cary Farmers’ Market
The Downtown Cary Farmers’ Market is the returning market. This market is the one that USED TO BE at the Amtrak station on between Harrison and Academy Streets. I say USED TO BE because that market is relocating this year. The reason it’s relocating is that the train station will be expanded, and we were not allowed to stay for the season. The NEW LOCATION is 744 E. Chatham Street, in the Chatham Square shopping center, across from the Circus Restaurant.
The hours of the downtown market are Saturdays, 8 AM – 12:30 PM, and Tuesdays, 3-6 PM. Opening day is this Saturday, April 4th.
The official website of the Downtown Cary Farmers’ Market is http://www.caryfarmersmarket.com
Twitter @CaryMarket
Map:
The Western Wake Farmers’ Market
There will be a new farmer’s market in West Cary this year, the Western Wake Farmers’ Market. That market is a Saturday-only market, opening Saturday, May 2. Hours are 8-12 noon. The location of the Western Wake Farmers’ Market is Carpenter Village, on Morrisville-Carpenter Road. The market will be located about half a mile west of Davis Drive on the south side of Morrisville-Carpenter.
Official website of the Western Wake Farmers’ Market: http://www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
Twitter @wwfm
Map:
We will not be keeping shop hours on Saturdays during market season. C’mon down to the market of your choice and see us there!
Hope that clears up some confusion.
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