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The Historic Marion Tailgate Market, located in downtown Marion, is home to our seasonal Farmer’s Market held on Saturdays from May through October.

The market is driven by a love of local food and local community, creates an outlet for local farmers to connect with customers, and a platform for community members to experience the joy of togetherness. No matter where you’re from and where you’re going, everyone is welcome.

2025 Vendors included:

Farmers, Growers & Food, Beverage, Flower, & Herbal Producers
St. John's Community Garden, Ancestral Mother Holistic Wellness, Becker Farm, Berrybranch Farm, Blue Ridge Chaga Connection, Brown Barn Farm, Catawba Mushroom Partners, Double G Homestead, Edwards Family Farms NC, Four Sisters Bakery, Freeman's Farm, Hendley's Farm, Hendricks Farmstead, Hillside Berry Patch, Howe's Kitchen and Pantry, Kalico Kitchen, Kona Ice McDowell Yancey, Maddox Hill, Mayapple Trading Company, Montford Cove Farm, Mooney’s Mushrooms, NC Farmers of the Foothills, Pine Spring Farm, Purple Buffalo Farms, Recovery Roots, Sweet and Sourdoughs, Taste of Philly Flava, Three Sisters Cheese and Provisions, Queen of Cups Coffe Intent, Udderly Unbelievable Ag. Research, Wild East Farm, Wildhart Flower Farm LLC

Artists & Crafters:
Art by Connie, Barbeez crafts, Body and Earth Co., Charlie's Ceramics, Chickadee's, GALA Crafts, Crafted Intent, Jewls jewelry, MCarol Deco-art & Design, Nellie's Quilts, RAV-5, Poppy's Wildcraft, Wearable Stones, Wildly Made

2026 Vendor Applications will open in late January.

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MARION TAILGATE MARKET

67 West Henderson Street, Marion, North Carolina 28752, United States

A covered pavilion in Downtown Marion with public restrooms and nearby free parking.
We are open every Saturday from May to October.

2025 Market Hours:
10am - 2pm May-June
9am-1pm July-Aug New Summer Hours
10am-2pm Sep-Oct
Have any questions about the Marion Tailgate Market? Email grace@foothillsfoodhub.org
Want to be part of the Marion Tailgate Market crew? We're always looking for friendly faces to help out on market days—fill out our volunteer interest form to get started!
You can double your EBT dollars at the Marion Tailgate Market with Farm Fresh Bucks! Enjoy local farm fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats, honey, jams, breads and more with your EBT dollars, and purchase fresh produce with Farm Fresh Bucks!
Here’s how it works:
When you get to the market, head over to the blue Market Information tent, we will swipe your EBT card and give you EBT tokens that you can use to purchase food from vendors! We will also double your EBT purchase up to $20 with Farm Fresh Bucks tokens which can be spent on any fruits and vegetables.
EBT dollars can only be spent on food: fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, honey, jams, breads, pastries, and more. EBT dollars can also be spent on edible plant starts (vegetables, herbs). EBT dollars cannot be spent on hot prepared foods sold for immediate consumption, or any non-food items. The rules and restrictions on EBT usage at the Tailgate Market are set forth by the USDA and are subject to change. EBT beneficiaries can learn more about these benefits when applying for and receiving benefits. Click here to learn more.
What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov )
Farm Fresh Bucks are the doubled EBT dollars and can be spent on Fruits and Vegetables only. The double EBT incentive program is sponsored by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project.
Marion Tailgate Market is a farmer's market prioritizing local farmers, growers and food producers, complemented by select artisans, artists, and crafts. Rain or shine, the market occurs Saturdays 10am-2pm under a covered pavilion in downtown Marion. This year we ran summer hours 9am-1pm during the months of July & August. The Market Season is May through October. Vendors can apply to be a Season Vendor or a Day Vendor. Vendors are expected to adhere to Marion Tailgate Market Guidelines and Policies.
Vendor Applications for the 2025 Market Season are closed. If you are interested in submitting a 2026 Vendor application, you may view the 2025 Application and Market Guidelines and Policies here.
The 2026 Vendor Applications will open by the end of January 2026.
For questions until then, to submit pre-application inquiry, or to be placed on an email alert for when the applications open, please email the Market Manager: Grace@FoothillsFoodHub.org and sign up for the Market Newsletter (above).
We can't wait to hear from you!
The Marion Tailgate Market is open from May - October on Saturdays!
In 2025, the Market Hours were:
May–June: 10AM–2PM
July–August: 9AM–1PM
September-October: 10AM–2PM
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