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Enka-Candler Tailgate Market

Address: 1465 Sand Hill Rd Candler, NC 28715 Small Business Center parking lot at A-B Tech Enka campus, across from Ingles at Smokey Park Hwy.

Season / Hours: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May through October

Local context: 15 other markets within 25 miles, 196 across North Carolina. About 11% of North Carolina markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Find Enka-Candler Tailgate Market at 1465 SAND HILL RD in Candler, North Carolina — a farmers market. The market runs Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May through October. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

About this market

The Enka-Candler Tailgate Market promotes local agriculture and heritage crafts in Western North Carolina, providing the community with fresh local produce and quality products. Run by the non-profit Asheville Farmstead School, it is held at the A-B Tech Enka Campus on Sand Hill Road in Candler.

Markets near this one

The closest other markets are WNC Farmers Market in Asheville (3.4 miles away), Oakley Farmers' Market in Asheville (7.9 miles away) and Haywood's Historic Farmers Market in Waynesville (18.9 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.

Frequently asked questions

When is Enka-Candler Tailgate Market open?
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market's listed season is Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May through October. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Enka-Candler Tailgate Market?
Yes — there are 15 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Enka-Candler Tailgate Market, the closest being WNC Farmers Market about 3.4 miles away. Candler, North Carolina is part of a North Carolina network of 196 listed markets.

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Approximate location of Enka-Candler Tailgate Market within North Carolina, with bordering states for reference
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Phone:
828-365-8797
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2023); directory entry last reviewed August 28, 2026.

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