The University City Farmers Market has been taking place every Saturday in October at Shoppes at University Place!
Update: The market will continue on Saturdays through November 21st, 2020!
It takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market will feature local growers and makers, as well as live music and cooking demonstrations.
Shoppes at University Place is easy to get to by car, light rail (the JW Clay Station is right there) or by bike from the Toby Creek Greenway.
It’s at 8929 J M Keynes Drive, at the corner of W.T. Harris Boulevard and U.S. 29 (N. Tryon Street.)
If you’re interested in getting here by bike via the Toby Creek Greenway, we give detailed directions in our guide to the Toby Creek Greenway.
Also, check out our big list of farmers’ markets in the Charlotte area.
Music at University City Farmers’ Market
Cooking Demos
University City Farmers Market offers presentations by Chef Lisa Brooks and cooking blogger, Erique Berry. They will cook tasty treats from items you can find right here at The Market. The demos will focus on quick, healthy family-friendly dishes.
Live cooking demos each Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
More Activities at University City Farmers’ Market
Harvesting Humanity Presents:
- Free yoga each Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
- Family activity at 11 a.m.
Food and Drink Vendors at University City Farmers’ Market
(Subject to change)
Mouna Bowa Farms
We are an urban farm operating on less than a quarter acre utilizing permaculture techniques through our gardens and greenhouses. We are a regenerative, full cycle food landscape. We grow high quality greenhouse grown microgreens, edible flowers, produce raw dehydrated microgreen powders and herbal tinctures, and grow organically grown leafy greens, heirloom produce.
Charlotte Jerky
A variety of beef, pork, venison, buffalo and/or jerky and smokies. Flavors range from tender teriyaki to Carolina Reaper. All products are pre-sealed and USDA inspected. Packages are 3, 4, or 8 ounces.
Nebedaye Farms
This intrepid crew of culinary wizards, ecological botanists, and farmers – are growing the finest quality moringa oleifera, also called Moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or ben oil tree.
Manolo’s Bakery
Fresh handmade sugar donuts, fresh just-fried churros. Mexican cafe Moonshine cake, tres leches cake, hot mexican tamales, empanadas, Colombian chorizos, caramel flan, croissant sandwiches.
Cooking With Ms Princess
Variety of homemade jams (strawberry, blueberry, mixed berry, keto friendly strawberry, cinnamon pear, apple pie, grape jelly).
The Thicc Jelly Company
Artisanal jellies produced in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Freakie Vegan – Eatz & Juicery
Vegan “butcher shop” that carries vegan meatless products, cold-pressed blended juices, vegan and gluten-free bake goods and vegan pies.
Edgerton Farm
Livestock farm selling fresh beef and pork. We may have some fall produce such as apples.
Powerfuel Bites
Family-owned business making all-natural peanut butter, granola, date-oat squares & breakfast cookies. All-natural ingredients & no added sugars.
Dr. O.J.’s Organic Juice
Cold-pressed organic juice.
The Coffee Tin
Locally roasted coffee as well as tea and fresh baked muffins.
Detour Coffeebar
Full-service mobile coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee & beverages, Italian sodas and light pastries.
Arts and Crafts Vendors at University City Farmers’ Market
(Subject to change.)
Shades of Moss
Topicals houses plants, potting mix and turnkey plant designs that are ready for styling in your home.
RoseBows
Handmade bows and bowties for people and their pets and accessories.
Yarn Addict
Crocheted items, blankets, scarves, hats, dishcloths, and vintage jewelry.
The Charlotte Herbal Accessibility Project
Culturally significant foods, medicinal and culinary herbs, herbal extracts.
Heritage Designs
Authentic handmade handbags & accessories made in Ghana. A percent of our proceeds goes to support Potter’s Village, an ophanage in Dodowa, Ghana.
Forever Monalisa
Handmade jewelry and accessories for men, women and children.
Pollynation Apothecary
Consciously crafted, plant-based, and energy-infused hair & skin care that transforms to get results. Products include shampoo, conditioner, stylers, soaps, serums, body cream, healing balms, herbal teas, etc.
Kate’s TNT
Copper, enamel, and dichroic glass jewelry by Kate Kaplan. Kate specializes in hair accessories.
Rub A Dub All Natural Suds
Handmade soaps, body butters and lip balm. I make a tallow based soap that’ll knock your socks off! My colorants and ingredient list is natural. I use therapeutic grade essential oils to scent all my products.
ToffCreations
Handmade, One-of-a-kind custom Jewelry.
Pink Daisy Candle Company
Non-toxic 100% pure soy candles, body creams, body butters, body scrubs, lip balms.
Stinky Ass Soap Company
Cool Press soap, lotions, shampoo & conditioner, body butters, & dog shampoo.
Safety at The Market
- Capacity will be limited
- No dogs allowed
- Masks are required
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