The New Bern Farmers Market is located in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. It is open Saturdays from 8AM to 2PM year around. The market has a selection of local produce, plants, farm raised meats, baked goods, arts and crafts, and so much more.

Winter Market

Our produce/meat vendors and craft vendors are with us every Saturday to share the last of Fall Vegetables, and to begin introducing the fruits and vegetables of Winter:

• Our Farmers have tomatoes, winter vegetables, micro greens, carrots, peppers, fresh greens, , and so much more.
• There is plenty of eggs, dairy, wines, honey, jams and free-range beef, lamb, pork, and chicken.
• Our Bakers have many kinds of desserts to tempt your taste buds.
• Our Plant Growers have potted plants for the home and garden and lovely cut flowers
• Shop our Artists, Crafters, and Authors for their unique items handmade by the vendors!
• Don’t forget the market building and grounds are available for rent. Keep us in mind for your next event!

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Winter Market Season

The air has gotten much crisper, and the cold breezes have greeted us several Saturday mornings already. As we move into the winter season at the Market we want to remind you that we are open on Saturdays year around ( with the exception of the Saturday between Christmas and New Years). We continue to have a variety of produce, meats, and bake goods at our market. Our craft vendors are at the Market though out the winter, although their numbers are fewer during the coldest months. Make sure you follow us on Facebook, to stay up with the Market activities. Also don’t forget the Market building is available for rent for your special events. So put the New Bern Farmers Market on your to-do-list for each and every Saturday this Winter!

A Look Back at 2024

If you are not already a Friend of the New Bern Farmers market we invite you to become one. Visit the Friend’s page on our website by clicking the link above to learn more about how you can support the New Bern Farmers Market. Below is an update sent to our current Friends of the Market updating them on everything that was accomplished in 2024 thanks to the support of our Friends, the City of New Bern, our Vendors and Customers.

Letter from our Board President, Joseph Hunt:

We are reaching out to our Farmers Market friends, to share a very positive update on the Market. Last year, the Market saw good customer visits and vendor registration.  The number of vendors registering with the Market is 153 in 2024 and there will be more before the end of the year. In addition, customer visits to the Market in 2024 have remained strong. Our financial situation in 2024 was good thanks to the Friends of the Market contributions, even though we spent over $9450 on needed maintenance. In 2024 the City of New Bern installed twenty new bay doors at the Market. In addition, the Market rebuilt the gutters on the sides of the market, repaired and painted both ends of the building on the outside, and replaced wood on the cupulas on the top of the building. With all the maintenance over the last two years the Market looks great. 2025 is off to a good start with good vendor registration at the Market for next year. We have an average number of 67 vendors on Saturday for the year with a maximum number of 86 vendors on a Saturday in 2024. In addition, one of our vendors, Erick Lonstadt, has placed a large Christmas tree in the front of the Market for the Holliday season to share with all New Bern.

The New Bern Farmers Market is the spot for farm-fresh produce, meats, plants, homemade baked goods, local artisan crafts, and so much more. It is a place where the community gathers, and it is a showcase for our local goods and farm products for the many visitors to New Bern. There is a special vibe to our Farmer’s Market; our vendors are like family, and our customers are old friends that we greet each-and-every market day!

We are continuing to work hard to make our Friends group stronger than ever. We are hoping to increase the number of our supporters in 2025. We are also hoping to build on the number of our talented and active friends who can help with Market maintenance projects, assist vendors and shoppers when the market is open, and help to staff our Friends table on Market days.

Your donation helps us to keep the Farmer’s Market alive. They support operational expenses, routine facility maintenance, special events, and so much more.  We are asking for your help once again in supporting our Farmers Market, because like many organizations we still need your help. For donations of $25.00 or greater we provide a Friends Membership Card, which can be shown to our participating vendors for a 10% savings on your market purchases.

Again, thank-you so much for your previous support, and we hope you will consider supporting your Farmer’s Market.

With Warmest Regards this Holiday season,

Winter Tips!

Most of our vendors are indoors this time of year! There is heat inside, so even on the coldest days plan to visit the Farmers Market, if only for a hot cup of coffee and a little conversation with your favorite vendor!

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Remember: SNAP can be used to buy edible plants and herbs including backyard vegetable garden bedding plants!