Charlotte Region Farmers Markets 2026: Where To Shop Local This Summer... and Beyond “I've come to realize my market gig is like therapy for me. I've always loved being surrounded by food, but what I have come to cherish most at these markets is the sense of community. I know Frank the cheese guy and Barbara the mushroom lady. I swap muffins for raspberry jam with Josie at Jefferson Family Farms and ciabatta for apples with Maggie and Drew at Broad Tree Orchards."... Dana Bate If you're searching for a true sense of community along with a wide variety of fresh produce, vegetables, meats, poultry, baked goods, health and beauty products, plants, and more, the Greater Charlotte area’s farmers markets are well worth a visit. With dozens of active markets across the region—some operating s... 05/11/2026

 Celebrating All Mothers Today... For The Love That Shapes Us “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. ” — Robert Browning On this special day to honor mothers, I'm sending heartfelt wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers I’ve been blessed to know and love — those who are with us, those who live on in memory, those awaiting the arrival of new life, and those who have stepped into the role with love and grace as honorary mothers. Of all the blessings life can offer, the gift of a loving mother is truly one of the most profound and enduring. A mother's strength, compassion, and unwavering support shape the world in quiet, powerful ways every single day. “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” — Unknown To every mother and mother f... 05/10/2026

Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward Tour: May 16-17A Rare Look at One of Charlotte’s Most Unique Neighborhoods A surprising number of Charlotte locals have never experienced one of Uptown’s most charming traditions— Fourth Ward Secret Gardens Tour, where tucked-away courtyards, historic porches, and neighborhood stories quietly come to life. Taking place May 16–17, 2026 (Noon–4 PM each day), this walkable, self-guided tour offers rare access inside Historic Fourth Ward—one of the city’s most distinctive and often overlooked neighborhoods. Along the route, you’ll step into private gardens, admire Victorian-era homes, and explore outdoor living spaces that most people pass by without ever realizing what’s behind the hedges and gates. But it’s more than a garden tour. Throughout the weekend, the... 05/12/2026