GMWS- Winston Salem Farmer's Markets

I take a step outside of the hotel and I'm welcomed by the fresh smell of bread. A Subway in Paris? But it's the rows of mile long vendors that entrap me. The Eiffel tower can wait.

There's a piece of Paris here in Winston-Salem. Whether downtown, in the parking lot of a coffee shop, in Old Salem or at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds you can buy fresh produce and flowers at any of our Farmer's Markets in town.

Reynolda Village Farmer's Market 
2100 Reynolda Road Fridays 8a-noon

My first stop on Friday August 30th was to the Reynolda Village Farmer's Market. I was happy to see that parking was so convenient. I met Betty Nifong, the manager of the Market, and chatted with her briefly about fruits, baskets, vegetables and soap!
The vendors are eager to talk with the market-goers, I learned about beekeeping and macaroon making, from the makers themselves.

Chelsea Tart & Lynn Tart are in the process of opening a "sweets" store, TART SWEETS [homemade cakes & candies

Old Salem Cobblestone Market 

626 S. Main St. Saturdays 9a-noon

Originating in 2012 U.S. News & World Report named it one of the 11 best farmer's markets in America. It is obvious why, live music echoes down Main Street, the smell of fresh drip Krankies coffee wafting through the crowds of colorful people. This market is truly an experience. Families bring their kids and dogs and walk around sampling cheese and sausages. 

The path that leads to the market

Downtown Cobblestone Market
251 N. Spruce St. Tuesdays 10am-1pm
Originating in 2009 inside Krankies Coffee

The Downtown Cobblestone Market is a smaller market, but the sky rise buildings and the Hanesbrand theatre that surround it make for a beautiful backdrop. A school bus dropped off over a dozen kids to visit the market. Listening to the vendors explain to the kids how vegetables are seasonal helped me understand a lot.

I met the Goat Lady on one of my trips to the market this summer. I bought red roasted pepper goat cheese spread that didn't last 2 days. It was incredible! You may sample any cheese she has, try the marinated Goat cheese in olive oil and garlic!

If you're looking for something fun and different to do outside and earlier in the day, I suggest visiting one of the many Farmer's Markets WS has to offer. Almost every day of the week through October!

MONDAY-SUNDAY- Hanes Mall Farmer's Market (12:00pm-4:00pm)

                                       Piedmont Triad Farmer's Market (7:00am-6:00pm)

TUESDAY-                   Dowtown Cobblestone Market (10:00am-1:00pm)

WEDNESDAY-            Clemmons Farmer's Market (9:00am-1:00)

                                       Kernersville Farmer's Market (7:00am-12:00)

                                       King Farmer's Market (11:00am-1:00pm)

THURSDAY-               Washington Perk Farmer's Market (5:00pm-8:00)

FRIDAY-                       Reynolda Village Farmer's Market (8:00-12:00)

SATURDAYS-             Old Salem Cobblestone Market (9:00am-12:00)

                                       Dixie Classic Farmer's Market (6:00am-1:00pm)

                                       City Beverage Farmer's Market (12:00-4pm)