We're open on Saturdays 10am - 2pm May-October!

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

Have any questions about the 2024 Marion Tailgate Market? Email grace@foothillsfoodhub.org

You can double your EBT dollars at the Marion Tailgate Market and enjoy local farm fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats, honey, jams, breads and more!

When you get to the market, head over to the Market Information table, we will swipe your EBT card and give you tokens that you can use to purchase food from vendors! We will also double your EBT purchase up to $20 in the form of 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 2024 double EBT incentive program is sponsored by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. 

Marion Tailgate Market is a farmer's market prioritizing local food producers and growers, complemented by select artisans, artists, and crafts.  Rain or shine, the market occurs Saturdays 10am-2pm under a covered pavilion in downtown Marion. 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. 

The 2025 Season opens on Saturday May 3, 2025 and closes Saturday October 25, 2025. 

Vendor Applications for the 2025 Tailgate Market season will be open and available by January 31, 2025, along with updated Market Guidelines and Policies. 

For questions until then, to submit pre-application inquiry, or to be placed on an email alert for when the applications open, please email Grace@FoothillsFoodHub.org. 

We can't wait to hear from you!

The Marion Tailgate Market is open from May - October on Saturdays from 10am-2pm at the Tailgate Market Pavilion in downtown Marion!