67 West Henderson Street, Marion, North Carolina 28752, United States

A covered pavilion in Downtown Marion with public restrooms and nearby free parking.

We are open every Saturday from May to October.

10am - 2pm May-June

9am-1pm July-Aug New Summer Hours

10am-2pm Sep-Oct

Have any questions about the 2025 Marion Tailgate Market? Email grace@foothillsfoodhub.org

Want to be part of the Marion Tailgate Market crew? We're always looking for friendly faces to help out on market days—fill out our volunteer interest form to get started!

You can double your EBT dollars at the Marion Tailgate Market and enjoy local farm fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats, honey, jams, breads and more!

When you get to the market, head over to the Market Information table, we will swipe your EBT card and give you tokens that you can use to purchase food from vendors! We will also double your EBT purchase up to $20 in the form of Farm Fresh Bucks tokens which can be spent on any fruits and vegetables.

EBT dollars can only be spent on food: fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, honey, jams, breads, pastries, and more. EBT dollars can also be spent on edible plant starts (vegetables, herbs).  EBT dollars cannot be spent on hot prepared foods sold for immediate consumption, or any non-food items. The rules and restrictions on EBT usage at the Tailgate Market are set forth by the USDA and are subject to change. EBT beneficiaries can learn more about these benefits when applying for and receiving benefits. Click here to learn more.

What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)

Farm Fresh Bucks are the doubled EBT dollars and can be spent on Fruits and Vegetables only. The 2024 double EBT incentive program is sponsored by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. 

Vendor applications will open in January 2026 for the 2026 market season!

The Marion Tailgate Market is open from May - October on Saturdays!

May–June: 10AM–2PM

July–August: 9AM–1PM

September-October: 10AM–2PM

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