Locally Grown. Community Cultivated.
2026 Market Season:
SPRING MARKETS:
Saturdays: March 7th - April 25th
10 am - 2 pm
In the Heart of Black Mountain
at: Foothills Grange & Old Town District
MAIN SEASON MARKETS:
Saturdays: May 2 - November 21
9 am - 12 pm
At: First Baptist Church, Black Mountain
HOLIDAY MARKETS:
Holly Jolly Weekend - December 4th & 5th
And December 12th & 19th
In the Heart of Black Mountain
at: Foothills Grange & Old Town District
Hours TBA
The Market
Black Mountain Tailgate Market is a seasonal community event featuring organic and sustainably grown produce, plants, cut flowers, herbs, locally raised meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheeses, eggs, and locally handcrafted treasures! During the Main Market Season, every Saturday from May through November, we gather with the intent of supporting our local farmers and artisans - transforming our little corner of the world into something truly remarkable! Our Season Expansion Pilot programming from 2024 & 2025 was a great success! Stay tuned for details about our expanded 2026 season... and our return to the Heart of beautiful Black Mountain for our Spring and Holiday Market Series!
Our Mission
The mission of Black Mountain Tailgate Market is to provide inclusive and engaging educational programming centered around health, wellness, sustainability, and nutrition; to promote food equity through food access programs; to support local farms, artisans, and collaborating non-profit organizations through charitable donations; and to provide a platform for farmers, food producers, and artisans to sell their products directly to consumers in a friendly, family-oriented environment.
Post-Helene Recovery
On September 28th, our beloved Appalachian Mountains were devastated by Hurricane Helene. Now deemed a "Geological Disaster," the storm eroded at shorelines and destroyed towns, neighborhoods, homes, and lives. Its effects will be felt throughout the region for years to come, and our people will never be the same.
Catastrophe calls us to action. We must rise to the challenges set before us. Therefore, we're doing everything possible to support our vibrant community. Currently, our recovery efforts include our Mutual Aid Fund, and the Nourish Appalachia Project.
Food Access Resources:
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry
Haywood Street Congregation Downtown Welcome Table
Asheville Poverty Initiative - 12 Baskets Cafe
YMCA of WNC - Mobile Food Markets
If you need food assistance, please contact Jacqueline Smith at: Jacqueline@blackmountainmarket.org
Our Vision
The Black Mountain Tailgate Market was created to provide a cooperative and organized marketing alternative for small scale agricultural and specialty products. We strive to improve the variety, taste and freshness of products available to customers in Western North Carolina.
We intend to build strong relationships between consumers and vendors by insisting on honesty and transparency in all aspects of the creation of products. We believe that healthy economies start from the ground up and that there are inherent benefits for the customer, producer, and community when food is grown, purchased and consumed locally.
The goal of the Black Mountain Tailgate Market is to continue to grow, nourish, and inspire community by bringing together farms, local businesses, families and organizations to encourage investment in the ecological and economic movement of “buying local.”
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TO SUPPORT
local food growers and artisans by increasing visibility of their brands and products.
TO BUILD
a resilient local economy by connecting producers and consumers.
TO ENSURE
the health and well-being of our community by expanding access to nutritious, locally grown food.
TO CONNECT
our community to sustainable agriculture and local food through multi-sensory educational programming.