When is Waynesville Tailgate Market open?

Waynesville Tailgate Market's listed season is Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, mid-May through the end of 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 Waynesville Tailgate Market?

Yes — there are 8 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Waynesville Tailgate Market, the closest being Haywood's Historic Farmers Market about 0.2 miles away. Waynesville, North Carolina is part of a North Carolina network of 196 listed markets.

Waynesville Tailgate Market

Address: 171 Legion Dr., American Legion behind Bogarts, Waynesville, NC, 28786

Season / Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, mid-May through the end of October

Local context: 8 other markets within 25 miles, 2 in Waynesville, 196 across North Carolina. About 11% of North Carolina markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Set at 171 Legion Dr. in Waynesville, North Carolina, Waynesville Tailgate Market is a farmers market. Operating season: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, mid-May through the end of October. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

About this market

The Waynesville Tailgate Market brings Haywood County growers and makers together on Wednesday and Saturday mornings during the warm-weather season. It is a producer-focused market in Waynesville, separate from the town's Haywood's Historic Farmers Market.

Markets near this one

The closest other markets are Haywood's Historic Farmers Market (0.2 miles away), The 'Whee Market in Cullowhee (16.9 miles away) and Enka-Candler Tailgate Market in Candler (19.1 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.

Frequently asked questions

When is Waynesville Tailgate Market open?: Waynesville Tailgate Market's listed season is Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, mid-May through the end of 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 Waynesville Tailgate Market?: Yes — there are 8 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Waynesville Tailgate Market, the closest being Haywood's Historic Farmers Market about 0.2 miles away. Waynesville, North Carolina is part of a North Carolina network of 196 listed markets.

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Contact & links

Phone:: (828) 456-3517
Facebook:: Facebook page

Other farmers markets nearby

Haywood's Historic Farmers Market

Waynesville, NC 28786

Open: Saturdays, April through December, 9am-12pm

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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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