Kingsport Farmers Market will soon be open for 2024 season
Facility recently underwent a major renovation project
The Kingsport Farmers Market will open for the 2024 season later this month – April 27 – and will debut as a freshly renovated space for both vendors and visitors to enjoy.
For the past three months, Cosma Construction has been working to make improvements and renovations to the Kingsport Farmers Market facility. The $313,000 project included scraping and painting the interior of the building, repairing and refinishing the floor, fixing the cracks and leaks in the ceiling and installing three new industrial sized fans for better cooling and air flow.
“The contractor has been working hard since January to make these much-needed improvements to the Kingsport Farmers Market,” said Special Events Coordinator Kristie Leonard. “We’re thrilled with the results, and we believe everyone who comes on opening day and throughout the season will be too.”
The Kingsport Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through the end of November and on Wednesdays beginning May 1 through the end of September. The hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until produce and products are sold out.
Each week, expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, local meats, artisan crafts, fresh flowers and more at the Kingsport Farmers Market.
Opening day events and activities include:
- Free carousel rides from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Free reusable, canvas tote bags for kids to decorate.
- The Dobyns-Bennett agriculture class with be transplanting tomato seedlings with kids while supplies last.
- Live “old time” music starting at 8:30 a.m. by the Corklickers of Banner Elk, N.C.
Programs returning to the Kingsport Farmers Market this year include Market Jams (live music monthly), Saturday’s with the Chef, National Farmers Market Week/Tomato Fest, our Fall Festival and a Seed Library (in conjunction with the Kingsport Public Library).
Thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Resource, Conservation and Development Council, the Kingsport Farmers market will continue its Farmacy Fit program with Healthy Kingsport and Double UP SNAP dollars for eligible participants.
To learn more about the Kingsport Farmers Market, please visit kingsportfarmersmarket.org.
