The Henderson County Tailgate Market celebrates its 40 th Anniversary season, Saturday, July
20 th from 8am until 12 noon.
Like they did in 1979, farmers and vendors will set up either from the back of their vehicle tailgates or under
canopies to offer fresh Henderson County produce, plants, baked goods, handmade Appalachian crafts and more.
Tomato farmer and vendor Gary Steiner perhaps sums it up best, “I’m thankful for the time and energy given
from so many different people to allow this market to be successful for 40 years.”
The celebration is sponsored by Triskellion Brewing Company with entertainment provided by The Gathering
Dark. The Hendersonville Shrine Club will be on hand in the non-profit booth. Other offerings during the
festivities will be food demonstrations, samplings, the kid’s zone and other surprises.
The market now offers SNAP/EBT recipients a chance to use their benefits to purchase Henderson County goods,
with support from “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas,” an initiative of the Duke Endowment. Debit and credit
cards are also accepted.
The Henderson County Tailgate Market features fresh county grown produce. It is one of the oldest and most
successful open air markets in Western North Carolina.
The season is open to the public through October 26 from 8am to 12 noon at 100 North King Street in the parking
lot of the county office building. Visit online at: www.hendersoncountytailgatemarket.com.