From Staff Reports

The University of North Carolina Asheville and the North Asheville Tailgate Market have formalized their longstanding partnership through a new agreement that will keep the now 44-year-old producer-only farmers market on campus for the foreseeable future, UNCA announced in a July 5 press release.

."UNC Asheville has been proud to serve as host for the Market since 2007 and is pleased to remain the home of this family-friendly weekend event that supports the local economy and the success of area farmers, small businesses and artisans," the release stated.

".During the summer months, the Market will occupy the P28 parking lot, easily accessible from Edgewood Road or via University Heights from the traffic circle on W.T. Weaver Boulevard. 

"When the university's academic year is in full swing, from the third weekend in August until Spring Commencement in early May, patrons can visit the Market in parking lot P34, located off of Edgewood Road near the Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church"

The market is open year-round on Saturdays, with seasonal hours of 8 a.m. to noon in April through November and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving through March.

"Voted the No. 1 farmers market in Western North Carolina for 13 years, the Market’s positive community impact includes providing food access as well as supporting farmers and small businesses," the release asserted.