--- title: Black Mountain Tailgate Market description: A seasonal community event from May through November featuring organic and sustainably grown produce, plants, cut flowers, and locally handcrafted items. --- [Skip to content](https://blackmountainmarket.org#main-content) [![Black Mountain Tailgate Market](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-BMTM-Text.png?width=250&height=70&name=Logo-BMTM-Text.png)](https://blackmountainmarket.org/?hsLang=en) - Visit the Market Show submenu for Visit the Market - [Market Map](https://blackmountainmarket.org/market-map) - [Parking & Site Info](https://blackmountainmarket.org/parking-site-information) - About Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://blackmountainmarket.org/mission) - [History](https://blackmountainmarket.org/history) - [Sponsors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsors) - [Members](https://blackmountainmarket.org/members) - [Board of Directors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/board) - [Food Access for All](https://blackmountainmarket.org/food-access-for-all) - [Contact Us](https://blackmountainmarket.org/contact) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Sponsorship](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsorship) - [Volunteer](https://blackmountainmarket.org/volunteer) - [Vendors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors) - [Youth Entrepreneurs](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#youth-vendor) - [Community Collaborators](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#community) - [Musicians](https://blackmountainmarket.org/music) - [Sign Up for the Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) - [Market Blog](https://blackmountainmarket.org/blog) - [Nourish Appalachia](https://blackmountainmarket.org/nourish-appalachia) - [Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Visit the Market Show submenu for Visit the Market - [Market Map](https://blackmountainmarket.org/market-map) - [Parking & Site Info](https://blackmountainmarket.org/parking-site-information) - About Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://blackmountainmarket.org/mission) - [History](https://blackmountainmarket.org/history) - [Sponsors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsors) - [Members](https://blackmountainmarket.org/members) - [Board of Directors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/board) - [Food Access for All](https://blackmountainmarket.org/food-access-for-all) - [Contact Us](https://blackmountainmarket.org/contact) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Sponsorship](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsorship) - [Volunteer](https://blackmountainmarket.org/volunteer) - [Vendors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors) - [Youth Entrepreneurs](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#youth-vendor) - [Community Collaborators](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#community) - [Musicians](https://blackmountainmarket.org/music) - [Sign Up for the Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) - [Market Blog](https://blackmountainmarket.org/blog) - [Nourish Appalachia](https://blackmountainmarket.org/nourish-appalachia) - [Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) - [Become A Friend](https://blackmountainmarket.org/donate) [Become A Friend](https://blackmountainmarket.org/donate?hsLang=en) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BMTMarket) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackmountainmarket/) [![AFMC Banner](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hubfs/AFMC%20Banner.png "AFMC Banner")](https://markets.farmland.org/markets/314112) [Vote For BMTM!](https://markets.farmland.org/markets/314112) # Locally Grown. Community Cultivated. ## 2026 Market Season: ## MAIN SEASON MARKETS: Saturdays: May 2 - November 21 9 am - 12 pm At: 130 Montreat Rd. (First Baptist Church, Black Mountain, NC) HOLIDAY MARKETS: Holly Jolly Weekend - December 4th & 5th AND December 12th, and December 19th. Hours TBD At: Foothills Grange & Old Town District [Day Vendors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors?hsLang=en#day-vendors) [Youth Entrepreneurs](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors?hsLang=en#youth-vendor) [Community Collaborators](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors?hsLang=en#community) [![Nourish-Appalachia-logo-FullColor 1](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hubfs/Nourish-Appalachia-logo-FullColor%201.png "Nourish-Appalachia-logo-FullColor 1")](https://blackmountainmarket.org/nourish-appalachia?hsLang=en) [Donate to Nourish Appalachia](https://www.tinyurl.com/feedwnc) [![1_20251007_110948_0000](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1_20251007_110948_0000.png?width=500&height=500&name=1_20251007_110948_0000.png "1_20251007_110948_0000")](https://markets.farmland.org/markets/314112) [![2_20251007_110949_0001](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2_20251007_110949_0001.png?width=500&height=500&name=2_20251007_110949_0001.png "2_20251007_110949_0001")](https://markets.farmland.org/markets/314112) ![rs=w_400,cg_true,m](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/rs=w_400%2ccg_true%2cm.webp?width=400&height=400&name=rs=w_400%2ccg_true%2cm.webp "rs=w_400,cg_true,m") ## 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! Stay tuned for details about our expanded 2026 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, we are focused on food access in our community post-Helene through our [Nourish Appalachia](https://blackmountainmarket.org/nourish-appalachia?hsLang=en) project. ## Food Access Resources: [Swannanoa Resilience Hub](https://www.srchnc.org/) [Bounty & Soul Produce Markets](https://bountyandsoul.org/community/market-schedule/) [Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry](https://www.svcmblackmountain.org/) [Manna Food Bank](https://mannafoodbank.org/) [Beloved Asheville](https://www.belovedasheville.com/) [Loving Food Resources](https://www.lovingfood.org/) [Southside Community Farm](https://southsidecommunitygarden.org/projects/) [Food Connection](https://food-connection.org/) [Haywood Street Congregation Downtown Welcome Table](https://haywoodstreet.org/downtown-welcome-table/) [Asheville Poverty Initiative - 12 Baskets Cafe](https://www.ashevillepovertyinitiative.org/12baskets) [YMCA of WNC - Mobile Food Markets](https://www.ymcawnc.org/programs/community/food-programs) [Appalachian Community Relief](https://www.appalachiancommunityrelief.org/) If you need food assistance, please contact Jacqueline Smith at:  [Jacqueline@blackmountainmarket.org](mailto: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.” In 2025 we achieved status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please consider supporting our work through monetary donations. ### 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. [![Black Mountain Tailgate Market](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-BMTM-Text.png?width=250&height=70&name=Logo-BMTM-Text.png "Black Mountain Tailgate Market")](https://blackmountainmarket.org?hsLang=en) P.O. BOX 62 Black Mountain NC 28711 Phone: 828.419.4613 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BMTMarket) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackmountainmarket/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://gofund.me/8e36147e)