Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Venue: Pavilion at Durham Central Park, Durham
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Category: Food & Drink
The Durham Farmers’ Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, handmade soaps, fresh pasta, and artwork of all sorts!
Food & Drink · Durham
“Park by the playground so kids can play immediately after you shop.”
The Durham Farmers’ Market is a year-round, community-run market featuring vendors located exclusively within 70 miles of the pavilion. Every item sold here is produced directly by the person behind the table, offering a true taste of the Piedmont region. If you are bringing strollers or toddlers, aim to arrive right at 8 AM before the crowds peak and the pavilion gets congested. Admission is free, and you will want to bring reusable bags and a mix of cash and cards, as payment methods vary by vendor. Free parking is available in nearby street spots and public lots, and the adjacent park lawn is perfect for letting kids run around after you grab a pastry. This market makes a great Saturday morning stop because it combines your weekly grocery run with an easy outdoor outing where kids can play right next to the shopping area.
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Durham Farmers’ Market runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8 AM - 12 PM. It repeats recurring.
Pavilion at Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster St, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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