State Farmers Market

Absolutely huge and great selection of local producers!! Alot of varieties of vegetables, fruits or meats. We had a great time walking, looking around and browsing through all the locally grown ingredients. However, the price is a little bit pricey, I know that we need to support all local growers. But will definitely come back to produces.

Very atmospheric place. Wonderful selection of products from local farmers. I really love European markets, where farmers bring fresh fruits and vegetables. Finally in the United States I found such a place. How wonderful the peaches smell! how your eyes run from the colorful counters, piled high with amazingly beautiful and magnificently spicy peppers. Peaches, grapes, tomatoes, muscadines, braids woven from garlic, eggplants, roses! How the aromas of all these products intertwine and create an amazing, unique flavor! wonderful market!

We absolutely love the State Farmers Market! It’s one of our favorite places to visit year-round. The variety is incredible—whether you’re looking for fresh produce, locally raised meats, homemade baked goods, beautiful plants, or seasonal flowers, there’s always something to discover. The vendors are friendly and passionate about what they do, and there’s always a fun new find every time we go. It’s also super convenient that most stands accept card, cash, or tap—whatever works best for you! If you haven’t stopped by yet, you’re truly missing out. Can’t recommend it enough!

I absolutely love this farmers market! They have so much to offer and so many farmers booths to shop at. Such a variety and everything is always fresh and delicious. It's one of my favorite places to go with my family on the weekends.

The State Farmers Market is truly a hidden gem! It offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, and homemade treats. The atmosphere is always vibrant, with friendly vendors eager to share their knowledge and recommendations. The quality of the products is top-notch, and you can tell a lot of care goes into what’s being sold. It’s a great place to shop for everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to unique homemade jams and baked goods. Plus, the open-air market is a refreshing experience, and there's plenty of space to stroll and enjoy the sights. Whether you’re looking for fresh ingredients for a meal or a fun outing, the State Farmers Market is definitely worth a visit!

This place is my Disney World! Great food, great produce, lovely shopping, and absolutely beautiful flowers! Dunn Farm is our favorite! My husband always gets a milkshake and I always get boiled peanuts! The North Carolina seafood restaurant there is absolutely amazing too you get so much for your money! We were a little surprised and disappointed that the new nursery area is an open on Sundays. However, there's so many more positives and beautiful places to buy flowers It was easy to not worry about that! I always recommend going to the State Farmer's market!

This is by far the most impressive farmers market I’ve ever seen! While traveling through the area, we stopped by to see what the area had to offer and I was truly blown away!! We got strawberries from a vendor and they were truly the best strawberries I have ever had in my life. The angel food cake from Tart’s Strawberry and Produce is truly the fluffiest and most delicious angel food cake. Coffee from 3,2,1 Coffee was incredible as well!! We can’t wait to come back to visit soon! 🫶🏻

Absolutely first rate Farmers Market. Huge selection. Fruits, veggies, microgreens, indoor and outdoor plants, bakeries, coffee, meats, gifts, and on and on. One of the best farmers markets I've been too. Outstanding!

I enjoyed perusing through the market. There are several vendors to purchase different veggies and produce from. I was excited to purchase fresh sweet corn and peaches. I also enjoyed learning about new fruit and vegetables that I've never seen before. I saw yellow and orange watermelon for the first time at this location. Check it out!

this is a true farmers market. they have a great selection of local produce! had such a great time browsing through and seeing all the locally grown ingredients. there's no "hot and fresh" food stands, at least from what i saw, but they have lots of baked goods as well. will definitely come back.

This really is a great farmers market to support the local community. We bought apples, micro greens. onions, bread, turnips, strawberries and more. I love supporting local as these people could use support from all of us! It was a bit chilly but I had my hat so I was good! There is an indoor and outdoor part of the market which is great. I think on sundays it picks up after "church" which is a plus for the farmers! Give them a try- you won't be sorry!

We came here on a whim. I saw a sign while we were driving and although we've visited my husband's family numerous times, we've never visited this market before. So we decided to stop in to check it out. It was a Sunday at around 3:30. It's a big parking lot, so there are plenty of spots - though I'm sure it's more crowded earlier in the day. The market doesn't close until five, but we were expecting most of the produce to be sold out already but they still had a lot left to choose from. There's one side that sells produce and plants and if you cross over to the other building, they have some baked goods, and souvenirs to take home (i.e. spices, sauces, etc.). Prices seem pretty reasonable. I wish we had a farmer's market like this back at home!

What I enjoy most about being a new resident of North Carolina is how much agriculture is at the center of everything. If you have visited the NC State Fair or the Got To Be NC Festival then you'll get a new appreciation for the term " Homegrown ". There is an abundance of local products from jams, fresh flowers and plants, cheeses, fresh baked goods to barbecue sauce, and spices. There is something for everyone to enjoy. What I find unique about the grounds are the NC State Restaurant and Seafood for a nice sit down meal before or after you've shopped. Walk around first before purchasing an item for the best price. I am currently shopping for plants but many were priced $20-$60. We stopped to dine at the NC Farmers Market Restaurant which was a nice treat for an early breakfast. I enjoyed the fresh bologna biscuit and iced coffee. I plan to try the seafood restaurant next visit. Come early, leave happy.

Service was great. Food was good but not great. Would visit again but I would try something outside of breakfast.

We enjoyed our time here. Nice market with good variety of vendors and products. Vendors are really passionate about their products. The bakery is really good. Some fruits and products were priced higher than I was expecting. Go spend a couples of hours If you are in the area.

Always an interesting adventure and great to purchase from local farmers and artisans.

What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon whilst 70° outside! Hubby and I were walking from vendor to vendor looking at all the gorgeous produce. We saw purple and orange cauliflower. We saw every kind of apple. Local farmers were their meats, homemade sausages such as blueberry maple and holiday blends. Others were showcasing their talents such as birdhouses, trinkets, homemade soaps, spices, jellies, etc. Fresh cakes, breads and pastries were available. This was great! I really enjoyed my time here! If only I had brought a cooler!

I couldn't WAIT, to pay them a visit. There were many vendors to choose from, but it mostly came down the biggest bang for the buck and the crowds. Because I was traveling back to Texas, I wanted something that came in a smaller bundle. The peach vendor was so sweet, she found some of her harder peaches so they would make it back to Texas without getting bruised. They were juicy, my goodness, were they juicy. The strawberries you see in the picture, are the berries I purchased. Again, another great choice and they're so dang fresh. The cherries, believe it or not, only one vendor had. They did so well when traveling, I couldn't wait to eat them when getting home. Lastly, the apple pecan bread. I had a bite, but left it behind to be eaten by a friend. That was the only thing I didn't have a taste for after the first bite, other than that, I LOVED my experience and can't wait to visit again!

Great place to visit for fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and even wine. There are a plethora of offerings here. The vendors are pleasant and approachable.

Overwhelming! I've never seen anything like this! It is huge! So many farmers offering a variety of different things. Definitely do a full pass and look at everything first before you start shopping. You'll find a wide variety of quality, items and prices. Bring cash as multiple vendors only take cash. There is an ATM on site but come prepared. It says no dogs allowed, but we saw several while we were there. Not sure why - it is in a covered building but it's open air. Good mix of prepared foods like dips and baked goods, fresh veggies and plants. Open every day too!

We love Walker Farms. We've been getting our eggs at their stand since 2018. Love Amy too, she's always so friendly and helpful.

Always a fun trip to explore! Lots of unique finds. Local. Kind. Vendors working hard on their passions.

Very nice farmers market. There are two main sections for food and a section for pottery/plants. We went to the food sections. Both sections are covered and one is enclosed. Even though we shopped in the afternoon, there was still a breeze and it was very comfortable. Lots of different vendors, many different fruits and vegetables to choose from. Some of the vendors accept the EBT card. I the enclosed section there are some bakeries and even places where you can get meat, eggs cheese, etc. Great homemade jelly and things as well. Clean, well kept and vendors are friendly and helpful. Prices are generally more than the grocery stores but it's fresh and local so worth the extra expense. We will return.

I loved this place! So many fresh fruits and veggies, and plants! The area was clean and the sellers were all very friendly too. We went on a day when a lot of the other things were closed but what was open was outstanding.

I'm a big sucker for farmers markets so I was excited to visit this one that happens every single day of the week? Was a bit worried that since we went in the afternoon, there wouldn't be that many vegetables and fruits left but that was not the case at all. Here are my favorite things in farmers market: - I really appreciate how they have a lot of produce specific to North Carolina. For example, I have never heard or seen a supernog before which is a cross between grapes and lychee so it was interesting to try that. There was also this booth that had a bunch of spicy peppers which are always very fun to see and buy a bit for a spicy pepper challenge. - The farmers market is not limited to produce but also flowers and other trinket and small snacks store which I appreciate. Interesting time coming in October because the back part of the market just seems to be a huge pumpkin patch. - There is plenty of outdoor seating. - I appreciate also how spaced a part all the booths are to one another which gives you some breathing room to appreciate each stall. Overall, fantastic experience at the Farmers Market. Wouldn't say you could spend very long here if you didn't try some of their local foods, but would recommend when in RTP area.

We really enjoy our trips to the State Farmers Market anytime of the year. On our last visit we had a lively and educational chat with Eric of Sauer Family Farm from Coats, NC. He had a booth set up outside next to the Seafood Market. We learned that there are many local farmers who grow sustainable, clean foods. Eric offered details on how their animals are raised and the healthy diets they have. We are very interested in staying healthy, supporting our local growers and keeping our NC economy strong.

Humongous variety of produce, plants, baked goods, soaps, confections, flowers, and jarred foods. NC orange watermelon is a must-buy

You gotta come here ! Insane varieties of tomatoes, peppers, flowers, jams, bread, baked goods, so forth. I was so impressed. I wish this was closer to my house, I'd come all the time.

I love coming here! It's a real vibe! This is one of the largest farmers market in Raleigh. They have vendors outside and inside. There are also restaurants! I normally come to get the same thing depending on the season. I love getting honey, strawberries, peaches, quail eggs and the beautiful flowers! There are a lot of vendors here with a variety of options. This year the prices are up but prices are up everywhere.

It was our first time to the restaurant! It was a Monday around 11 and we were seated right away. The waiter and hostess were super nice! So they bring biscuits to the table! OMG they were perfect!! Our youngest had from the kids menu, their waffle with egg and sausage, the oldest ordered the pancakes with chocolate chips.. She thought the pancakes had the chips mixed in when making them. So she didn't like them. The husband had the corn-beef hash with fried chicken, I had the eggs with home fries and another biscuit!! Everything was delicious! The plates were hearty and there was no leftovers! The place seems to get busy and it was getting packed as we were leaving! Great for groups and when the weather is nice there seems to be outside seating! There is plenty of parking. We will be back when in the area again!

I love this place so much!!!!!!! The produce is amazing and the people are so friendly and everything is reasonably priced. 10 out of 10

The State Farmer's market was a bit scary to visit during covid, but I will say that they have done a very good job in making it feel safe to visit. The best place is the peanut lady. You will NOT get fresher, more authentic peanuts anywhere. Period. End of Story. They are warm, they are nicely salted. They are everything a southern peanut should be...and more. And I make a bee line for her when I'm there. Last time I went was during the start of pumpkin/squash season. To be honest, I was a little freaked out by the numbers of people, but they have social distancing one way in and out lines and about half the people were honoring that, and mostly everybody 97% compliant with mask wearing. Thank you for keeping us safe.

Great place to get your produce, flowers, sweet treats and even cheese! We came during COVID-19 so there weren't many vendors and prices were a tad high.

Great farmers market that is open 7 days a week with reasonable hours. They have tons and tons of local farmers and produce to choose from. Lots of fruits and vegetables available as well as plants, pet food, seasonings, decorations, honey, cheese, sauces, and so much more. Parking and bathrooms are available onsite. There is also a seafood restaurant here that you can stop at for lunch. If you need a last minute souvenir or drink/snack before heading to the airport this is a great place to stop at as well. The vendors are all so great and friendly.

The Raleigh Farmer's Market is a wonderful place to not only grab some fresh produce, but also a variety of local goodies (e.g., honey, candy, jarred foods, ice cream, specialty foods, plants, flowers, etc.). It's a lot larger than what I imagined and was pleasantly surprised with the plentiful bounties and selection to choose from. Everyone is very friendly and it's worth just checking out if you want something to do. There are three main areas: the first is the open area that has primarily produce and plants, the second is an indoor area that has vendors selling things such as desserts, decor, jams/jellies, salsa and other things like that, the last is almost like a cart/booth area with food for purchase. Overall, it's a bustling market that is all about the local product. You will have some fun comparing prices and sampling to find the best of that they have. There are some great deals here that are worth discovering. Support local!!

The State Farmer's Market, open 7 days a week year-round in Raleigh, is a must-visit place!!! I cannot begin to describe the size of the Market and the myriad variety of foods and products, from seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables to meats to bakeries to clothing to glass garden sculptures to house plants to hanging plant baskets to fruit trees and water lilies. In terms of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, the State Farmers Market has everything and anything! For example, they have fresh apples (e.g. fuji, ginger gold, honey crisp, etc.), cider, pecans, sweet corn, Indian corn, ornamental pumpkins, edible pumpkins, green beans, herbs, dark purple and bronze muscadine scuppernong grapes, bell peppers, hot peppers, micro greens, peaches, watermelon, cantaloupe, Asian produce leafy greens and eggplant, and much more. Look out for the booth that sells countless varieties of artisan tomatoes - you can just take an empty carton and fill it up with any mix of the different types, which include Venetian purple, chocolate cherry, Venetian green, sun gold, Venetian beauty, sunrise bumblebee, etc. The State Farmers Market also has countless booths that sells all sorts of house, garden, and water plants, of all shapes sizes and colors! For example, there are many different types of succulents, fruit trees (e.g. blueberry, fig, lemon, etc.), hardy crysanthemums, herbs, hanging plant baskets, Oscar milkweed, even water lilies! There are also booths that specialize in selling flower bouquets! The State Farmers Market covers 75 acres of land and provides multiple facilities for people in NC to buy and sell products all year round. For example, the Market site has 30,000 square foot Farmers Building, Market Shoppes, Truckers Building, Wholesale Terminal, Market Imports, Craft Building, and three Restaurants: State Farmers Market Restaurant, N.C. Seafood Restaurant, and Market Grill. Check out the Market Shoppes for unique retailers and food vendors, as well as Nahunta Pork Outlet, which offers many different types of quality fresh pork products (e.g. pork cracklings, cured ham, raw meats, lard)! Overall, I would definitely recommend spending quality time at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh - it is an extraordinary place!!!

Ate lunch at the restaurant on site. Great country cooking. Portion size was large. Service was fast and friendly. They have breakfast all day. Really good time. Glad we went

The best that small businesses and farms can offer can be found at this market. The food products, and the excellent customer service are better than anything that the big chain groceries can hope to provide

A great way to support local farmers that offer a great selection of produce, eggs, and local honey! Most stands accepted cards but a few took cash only so be prepared with both. There's also NC Seafood restaurant on site that serves delicious fried seafood for reasonable prices and generous portions. We'll definitely be back again.

Still early at 8am on a Tuesday but that's when the newest and freshest arrives. My quick walk through the farmer's market today showed fresh produce, fresh baked breads, eggs, fresh meat, local honey, hand-made soaps and more. Very interesting and if I was planning on doing any cooking here in Raleigh instead of being in a hotel room, it would be even more awesome. [Review 11923 overall, 1705 of 2019.]

We have been to farmers' markets before, but this was a farmer's market on steroids. There were SO MANY booths with a vast variety of produce and other items. I thought I knew a lot about produce in my years, but I was humbled after seeing the types of things that I had never heard of before. This is a definite place to go if you are looking to find items that you can find in other produce locations. There is also places to eat and grab some jarred items (which we did). A definite five-star experience.

Pretty cool farmers market. Even in winter months they have plenty of produce to choose from. Beets, gators, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kales... very plentiful.

Food was farm to table fresh. The service was excellent. The tea was perfect and the portion sizes were well above average. They have special water and food bowls so that you can bring your pet to lunch! This is truly a family friendly experience. I would eat here every day if I could.

We loved the State farmers market. The food was great. The entertainment was awesome. Cool arts and crafts.

Simply wonderful - and a standing ovation for a standing Raleigh fixture: fresh from the fields, locally grown, colorfully displayed produce, but also baking goods - and fortunately most vendors have gotten away from cash ...

After living more than 8 years down in RTP area, I still can't believe I have not yet been to the State Farmers Market yet. That all changed last Sunday. We came around 11am and started exploring the garden section first. I'm amazed by the vast array of plants and flowers. Why pay to go to a botanical garden when you have an amazing garden with free admission here? Next, we moved to the vegetable stands. I said if I lived closer to the area I would drive by every weekend to buy my vegetables here. Everything looked very fresh and vibrant, from tomatoes to many kinds of peppers. From there, we walked over to another building for the cheese, pickled goods, and lots of baked goods! I can't believe all the different types of butter I saw. Of course, apple butter was the most common. For lunch, we walked over to NC Seafood Restaurant. Since it was really hot out, we tried to find a bench under the shade but they were in short supply. Ultimately, we decided to drive to Lake Raleigh by NC State for a nice relaxing lakeside lunch away from the massive crowd.

I am in town from Texas and was looking for a farmers market! This popped up and what caught my eye was the wide assortment of flowers!! I got there is the place was massive!! The people were super friendly and it was not hard to make conversation with the vendors! The area was conveniently located and the atmosphere was lovely! Made friends with some dogs and there owners and talked to a lot of the vendors about themselves and their inspiration! Overall I'd say I'm very happy!! Will be back!

The market here has a substantial infrastructure, though the parking could be better and another entrance is under construction. The vendors I saw weren't quite as numerous as I'd hoped for the amount of buildup, but there was certainly enough choice for me to find some decent vegetables, including niche hot peppers. Indoor vendors housed things like cheese and sweets, and a large section of Christmas fir trees was up as well. Some vendors seemed to take cards, but not all. It is fundamentally an outdoor, open air space, so relatively good for social distancing, and it was not wildly overcrowded when I visited.

The NC State Farmers Market is my favorite place in Raleigh and THE best farmers market I've ever been to in the US or abroad. Wow, I'm constantly blown away at the breadth of seasonal produce offered here. You can buy lovely fresh fruits and vegetables, often cheaper than the grocery store, while supporting local farmers and businesses. In addition to produce, you can find meat, dairy, baked goods, bouquets, potted plants, and other items. Some stores are closed on the weekdays, so weekends are best if you want the full experience. Don't miss this Raleigh gem!!

It is 3.5 stars for the rating of the place. It is good option for a place to visit in Raleigh. The State Farmer Market provided fresh produce directly from farmer to household. For tourist is a free point of interest. One good thing is that they have drive through service to pickup you veggies and produce. This market is open air with metal roof on top. The market included veggies, fruit, flowers and plants. The AC building has restaurant and some flea market items. This is the first time I see a cone shaped cabbage. It is weir but interesting. The squash is look like flowers or bell peppers. The visit to this place is about one hour if you planned to come.

I absolutely love the farmers market. This is an absolutely wonderful place to grab fresh products produced by local people. Seafood, meat, cheese, mushrooms, produce, spices and so much more! You meet so many interesting people and a wonderful variety of products to choose from. It's absolutely wonderful to be able to walk around and experience the fresh air, talk to the people and wander through the many different stalls. It's even more magical in the warmer months when the plant vendors are outside selling their wares. If you are a plant parent this is the place to acquire your new plant babies.

The State Farmers market is still a great place to shop for all your fresh produce and fruit. The vendors are all amazing and all around the friendliest. I have not had a bad interaction with anyone of them. If you've never been make a point to go. I promise you will not be disappointed.

There are so many options and an abundance of veggies, meats, bakery style foods, flowers and gifts available! I truly loved it here and the people are just the sweetest business men and women.

It's always a pleasure to visit the Farmers Market in Raleigh. Going at harvest time is wonderful- lots of pumpkins, gourds, mums; not to forget the apple and other wonderful produce venders. We ate a delicious lunch from NC Seafood outside so we could enjoy the day! Anytime we have visitors they get to experience the Farmers Market. It's ever changing with the seasons but never disappoints!

The state farmers market is my favorite place to come plant shopping. On weekends, they have the best vendors for any kind of plant your heart could desire! I've been coming here during the pandemic, and for the most part people wear masks and try to stay as distant as possible. But I would suggest coming on the earlier side so that you don't have to deal with crowds. Parking can be a little tricky, so I would also recommend parking on the Centennial campus. Then you can enjoy a lovely walk over to the market. Also, while a lot of vendors do credit cards, I would suggest getting some cash for your purchases.

Huge market. Fruit and veggies look amazing. Lots of fun food choices like cookies and baked goods too.

Support your local farmers. This is the one stop Shop for plants, fresh cut flowers, produce, NC canned goods, home baked goods, meat, seafood, wines, candy, grow your own mushroom logs, salsas, and gifts. Gifts range from lotions, soaps, pottery, purses, flags, T-shirt's, bird houses and feeders-and so much more! Time your visit to include lunch at the NC Seafood Restaurant. There are other eating options available. The Import Market alone is worth the trip. Put the NC Farmers Market on your bucket list if you're in the Raleigh area. Convenient to get to off of Interstate 40. Entertaining company from out of town? Show off this NC gem. Open year round, something is always in season! Got to be NC Agriculture!