Fayetteville NC Farmers Markets: Locations & Hours

For weekend farmers markets near Fayetteville, start with City Market at the Museum on Saturdays at 325 Franklin Street, or the Dirtbag Ales Farmers Market in Hope Mills on scheduled Sundays. Carter Blueberry Farm is a separate seasonal pick-your-own option, not a weekly farmers market.

Locations and official schedules checked September 16, 2026. Market attendance, weather decisions and seasonal picking hours can change.

Fayetteville-area markets and a seasonal farm

Place	Address	Operating Hours & Dates	What to check before leaving
City Market at the Museum	Fayetteville History Museum, 325 Franklin Street, Fayetteville	Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; the 2026 event listing covers April-December, with some vendors appearing year-round	Winter attendance, weather changes and payment options
Dirtbag Ales Farmers Market	5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills	Scheduled Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., through November 15 for the 2026 season	Holiday exclusions, that week's vendors and any cancellation notice
Carter Blueberry Farm	4120 Clinton Road, Fayetteville	Seasonal pick-your-own; confirm the current picking day and hours with the farm	Fruit availability, container rules, price and accepted payments

Schedules: City Market's current event listing and Dirtbag's 2026 listing. Carter's official contact page confirms its address and contact numbers.

City Market: a downtown Saturday option

City Market is held at the Fayetteville History Museum on Franklin Street, not at the Museum of the Cape Fear on Arsenal Avenue. Use the Franklin Street address when navigating.

The tourism listing describes produce, eggs, honey, plants and handcrafted goods. It identifies April-December as the main season and notes that some vendors appear year-round. That is not a guarantee of a full winter market or attendance in all weather.

Before making a special trip for a particular product, check the market listing or contact the museum. A list of products sold at a market does not confirm which vendors will attend this Saturday.

Dirtbag Ales: a Sunday market in Hope Mills

The market operator describes a mix of farmers, food producers and artisans, with a playground and a family-welcoming setting. Its venue is in Hope Mills, so plan transport separately from a downtown Fayetteville visit.

The 2026 season calendar excludes April 5, May 24, July 5 and September 6. Do not copy this season's dates forward into 2027. Check the current listing for additional changes rather than assuming every Sunday is a market day.

Choose this stop for a longer browse with food and other activities, but check individual event details before counting on a particular performer, food truck or vendor.

Carter Blueberry Farm: confirm picking before travelling

Carter describes itself as a family-operated pick-your-own blueberry farm. Its official contact page lists general information at 910-483-1670 and operations at 910-308-0063.

Call before setting out to confirm that picking is available that day. Ask about fruit supply, hours, container arrangements, accessibility and the day's price. Do not infer pesticide practices, organic certification or payment methods from the fact that a farm offers pick-your-own fruit.

Payments, SNAP/EBT and dogs

SNAP/EBT acceptance is not confirmed in this guide for either market. Ask the market manager whether an authorized vendor or a central benefit-redemption system will be operating on your date. Ordinary credit-card acceptance is not proof of SNAP participation.

Bring a payment backup and ask individual vendors what they accept. Dirtbag's own market page welcomes four-legged companions; confirm current pet rules before bringing a dog. City Market's pet policy has not been verified here.

Make the visit useful

Bring reusable bags and an insulated bag for perishable purchases. Ask vendors where produce was grown and which items are in season locally. For a specific dietary requirement, ask about ingredients and preparation rather than relying on a label such as homemade or local.

Combine a market with another outing only when the schedule works. Our family weekend itinerary leaves space for optional stops, and the visitor guide covers broader trip planning.