PRESS RELEASE:
Head to the Mills River Farmers’ Market this Saturday, September 17 for our annual Fall
Festival! There will be activities for kids and adults alike, and many vendors will have
samples available. The Mills River Fire Department will be there with their Smoke House
Display, tractors and farm equipment will be available to explore, and you can enjoy music
by The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs. Come join us for a great fall gathering as our
leaves begin to turn here in Mills River!
The Mills River Farmers’ Market is located at 94 School House Road, Mills River, NC 28759
on the campus of Mills River Elementary School. Mills River Farmers’ Market is a proud
supporter of local farms and farmers supplying high quality, local, and sustainable produce,
dairy, meat, and handmade goods; most vendors are within 20 miles of Mills River. Mills
River Farmers’ Market is the only market in Henderson County that accepts
SNAP/EBT benefits allowing lower income families to have access to a variety of
quality produce, meat, and dairy. SNAP/EBT customers can participate in Dollar Days at
the market – for every dollar of SNAP/EBT money that is spent at the Market you will
receive a matching dollar to be spent. This is a great way to double your buying power
while buying healthy and fresh foods.
The Mills River Farmers’ Market hosts up to 30 local farmers and growers in the Mills River
area. It prides itself on supporting members of the local community as well as being a
consistent source of healthy and nutritious food for families and individuals in the area.
The market is held each Saturday May – October. Vendors are present 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. and
the market is open to the public from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. each Saturday. A special “Holiday
Market” is held in November highlighting local crafts, late fall/early winter produce, and
seasonal items.
Mills River Farmers’ Market is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting farmers and
growers in the Mills River area and supplying fresh, high quality produce for members of
the local community, Henderson County, and beyond.
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