Farmers’ Markets & U-Pick Farms in Boone

There’s no better way to taste the High Country than by shopping where it all begins — from family-run farms to community markets bursting with local flavor. Whether you’re spending a Saturday morning browsing fresh produce or an afternoon gathering flowers straight from the field, these markets and farms showcase the best of Boone and beyond.

Farmers’ Markets

Watauga County Farmers’ Market

Boone’s long-running Saturday tradition, held at Horn in the West, brings together dozens of farmers, bakers, and makers. You’ll find everything from seasonal produce and pastured meats to artisan breads, local goat cheese + honey, and handmade crafts — often with live music filling the air.

📍 Boone – Saturdays, April through November

King Street Farmers’ Market

A mid-week staple, this Tuesday evening market brings produce, baked goods, and handmade items to the heart of Boone. Food trucks and live music make it as much of a social outing as a shopping trip.

📍 Downtown Boone – Tuesdays, June to September

Crop & Trade Co-op

This worker-owned market is all about community. Fresh produce, handmade artisan goods, pantry staples, and more — all under one roof, sourced directly from local growers and makers. It’s a one-stop shop for the best of the High Country.

📍 1773 NC Highway 194 N, Boone, NC 28607

High Country Food Hub

The High Country Food Hub is a year-round online farmers’ market featuring over 90 local producers. Order fresh produce, meats, dairy, flowers, and more each week, then pick up your order conveniently in Boone. Perfect for busy locals who want farm-fresh goods without the crowds, it also supports local farmers and food security programs like Double Up Food Bucks.

U-Pick Farms

SpringHouse Farm

Named for the historic springhouse still standing on the property, SpringHouse Farm is rooted in both history and community. Mother–daughter duo Jean and Amy Fiedler started the farm in 2008 with nothing more than a table and umbrella. Today, their 8-acre organic farm has grown into a thriving hub for fresh vegetables, flowers, and a connection to the land.

The roadside Farm Stand is stocked seven days a week (May through October) with nutrient-rich, organically grown produce, cut flowers, and plants — making it a staple for the Boone and Vilas community. But SpringHouse offers far more than fresh food: seasonal u-pick flower fields, harvest dinners with local chefs, brunches, date nights, yoga sessions, and hands-on workshops make it a place where people gather to reconnect with the land and each other.

📍433 Silverstone Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

Land of Milk & Honey Farm

Just off Hwy 421 in Deep Gap, Land of Milk & Honey is a family-owned farm rooted in stewardship, community, and connection. For over 30 years, the land has been home to cattle, sheep, alpacas, donkeys, pasture-raised pigs, chickens, and honeybees — all cared for through rotational grazing and sustainable practices.

The farm offers tours several days a week, where guests can meet the animals, learn about beekeeping, and see firsthand how food is grown. Their on-site offerings include pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey bottled in their own honey house, baked goods, jams, and handmade items like beeswax candles and skincare.

Visitors can also extend their stay through a vacation rental next to the farm or as part of the Harvest Hosts program, with RV parking, shower, and laundry facilities available. Whether you come for an afternoon tour or a peaceful overnight stay, Land of Milk & Honey is a place to slow down, savor, and reconnect with the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

📍 1119 Brownwood Rd, Deep Gap, NC 28618

✨ More to Explore ✨

Keep an eye out each season for pop-up u-pick opportunities — from apple orchards in the fall to pumpkin patches. The High Country’s farms always have something fresh to offer.

Wrapping Up

Whether you’re filling your pantry, gathering a bouquet, or simply spending a morning in the mountain air, these farmers’ markets and u-pick farms are an invitation to slow down, savor, and support the people who make Boone and the High Country so vibrant.

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