Farmers Markets in Chapel Hill and Carrboro -

Community members reflect on Triangle Double Bucks Program, decreased funding

By Kristin Kharrat | October 7

The program gives beneficiaries the ability to double their money and shop locally.

Carrboro Farmers Market-goers dress in their cherry best for annual Tomato Day

By Emma Cooke | July 14

Tomato Day is Carrboro Farmers Market’s biggest annual event of the year, featuring more than 70 tomato varieties from local farmers and limited-edition ...

Local farmers markets build community during summer season and year-round

By Brigit Pierce | May 26

The Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and the Carrboro Farmers' Market bring together community members by providing an abundance of different types of produce. ...

From the Ackland to the Botanical Gardens: Five free things to do in Chapel Hill

By Kristin Kharrat | May 21

Despite not feeling like it sometimes, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are home to a plethora of activities you can enjoy without worrying about finances. ...

'Meet me there': Community members anticipate Carrboro Day celebration

By Grace Whittemore | April 29

“Carrboro Day is a celebration of our town and the people in it but certainly it is another opportunity for some of our departments and Town staff to ...

Carrboro celebrates farmers' market week

By Sarah Lewisohn | April 7

This year marks the 45th anniversary since the Chapel Hill Farmers' market’s opening, commemorated just in time by Mayor Barbara Foushee's declaration ...

Beyond produce: Carrboro Farmers’ Market offers a blend of the arts

By Mila Mascenik | August 23

Along with produce from local farms, the Carrboro Farmers' Market provides a permanent space for local artisans and their goods, from cedar chests to ...

'An important part of the community': Carrboro celebrates farmers market

By Lola Oliverio | August 21

The Carrboro Farmers' Market celebrated National Farmers Market Week earlier this month. Local musicians performed, and a Carrboro radio station broadcasted ...

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Local Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities celebrate Earth Day 2023

By Sierra President | April 22

Earth Day is annually a big day of celebration in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro area. This year is no different. All around Chapel Hill and Carrboro on ...

Chapel Hill Farmers' Market enters 15th year of celebrating local farmers, artisans

By Sophia Fanning | March 20

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for the past 15 years, the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market has featured locally made products including pottery, kombucha, ...

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'You're surrounded by abundance': Carrboro Farmer's Market remains a local staple

By Carly Breland | October 30

The market, located in the Carrboro Town Commons, is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It has been a staple in the community since 1977 and has grown ...

Triangle Mutual Aid holds supply drive in Carrboro for victims of Hurricane Ian

By Lily Richardson | October 4

The Monday supply drive was in collaboration with Mutual Aid Disasters Relief's response to the hurricane. The organization sent a box truck from Virginia ...

Column: A first year's guide to weekending in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Sarah Choi | June 24

"It can be difficult to make weekend plans as a first-year student. If you’re not road tripping home for the weekend, you may be wondering how to occupy ...

Carrboro Farmers' Market takes safety precautions to stay open

By Taylor Molina | September 16

Farmers have been working overtime to accommodate their customers. Many now do pre-sales and drop off deliveries that most did not do before.

The Carrboro Farmers' Market will remain open amidst growing coronavirus concerns

By Emma Kenfield | March 25

Farmers' markets in North Carolina are regarded as an essential food source and will thus be allowed to remain open at this time despite the growing COVID-19 ...

Carrboro Farmers' Market celebrates 40th birthday with cake and community

By Marin Wolf | June 2

The Carrboro Farmers' Market hasn't always looked the same or been in the same location, but the mission is still the same: selling locally-made products ...

Socialists and capitalists alike enjoy the Carrboro Really Really Free Market

By Ava Eucker | February 5

This free market has been running since the early 2000s and has no leaders or organizers.

Local farmers markets stay open in the winter to support community

By Emily Siegmund | November 7

The local farmers markets of Chapel Hill Farmers' Market and Carrboro Farmers' Market work to further their missions by staying open year round. The benefits ...

Carrboro Farmer's Market celebrates 40 years this weekend

By Miranda DiPaolo | October 11

Carrboro Farmers' Market offers you a chance to have a conversation with the producers of their food.

Local construction brings AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown, Carrboro Town Commons renovations

By Mattias Miller | November 2

The modularly-built AC Marriott Hotel is set to open Dec. 1, and renovations on Carrboro Town Commons will begin Monday.