Cary Farmers Market moves to a 9 a.m. start November 7

Cary Downtown Farmers Market shifts to its winter schedule on Saturday, November 7, opening at 9 a.m. and closing at noon. Shoppers will have an hour-later start than during the traditional season, while the East Park Street location beside Downtown Cary Park stays the same.

The October 31 market belonged to the traditional April–October season, when the organizer lists 8 a.m.–noon hours. From November through March, its published winter schedule is 9 a.m.–noon. Both schedules finish at noon, leaving a three-hour winter shopping window instead of four.

For navigation, use the market’s address, 160 E. Park St. The organizer closes Park Street between South Walker Street and Mayton View Lane for the market. The booths are along that street beside Downtown Cary Park.

The winter listing includes produce, meat and artisan-made goods. Vendors vary from week to week, and the market says its weekly availability list is updated on Fridays. Nearly all vendors accept cash, which the organizer prefers to help keep fees down; most also accept credit cards.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash. At the information booth, shoppers can ask about SNAP/EBT matching, while families can learn about the children’s Farmers Market Passport and Eat-A-Rainbow program.

The market advertises Saturday shopping rain or shine. Check the organizer’s social channels or newsletter for weather and holiday closures that change the regular seasonal schedule.