Market Overview & Hours

The market is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year with free admission and plentiful parking.

• Monday – Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Navigating the Bays: Indoor & Outdoor Shopping

• Farmers Building (Outdoor Covered Bays): This open-air, covered shed spans 30,000 square feet, allowing you to comfortably shop rain or shine. It features fresh North Carolina produce, plants, cut flowers, and seasonal harvests straight from local farmers.

• Market Shoppes (Indoor Enclosed Bay): Fully climate-controlled, this 30,000-square-foot enclosed building houses specialty vendors offering fresh meats, cheeses, baked goods, artisan crafts, wine, and local honey year-round.

Onsite Dining Highlights

Shopping works up an appetite, and the market delivers with authentic Southern comfort food right on site:

• State Farmers Market Restaurant: Renowned for its scratch-made Southern breakfast and lunch, famous "real biscuits," and home-cooked meals featuring North Carolina-sourced ingredients. (Open Monday–Saturday 6:00 AM–3:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM).

• N.C. Seafood Restaurant: A favorite spot for high-quality, fresh Calabash-style fried or broiled seafood cooked to order.

• Market Grill: Perfect for grabbing a quick breakfast sandwich or burger while browsing.

Why It Matters for Blue Skye Renters

Having direct access to a world-class agricultural market adds incredible quality of life to Wake Forest, Garner, Wendell and Clayton communities. Whether you are grabbing fresh weekend ingredients or picking up fresh fruits and veggies, the State Farmers Market is a vibrant centerpiece of the Raleigh community.

Are you looking to find a rental home close to Raleigh's best amenities? Reach out today to explore nearby neighborhoods!

Website: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/marketing/farmers-markets-agricultural-centers/state-farmers-market-raleigh

Location: 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh NC 27603

Contact: (919) 733-7417