What is known today as the RAD (River Arts District) Farmers Market, began in the French Broad Co-op parking lot in the early 2000's. Several of our present day vendors have been with us since these first days. This particular market had many homes before settling into a long-awaited riverfront oasis in 2022, on the property of Smoky Park Supper Club. 

     That site, and all of our market supplies, were washed away in Helene-induced flooding in September of 2024. The market quickly pivoted to a temporary site to provide food in the wake of the storm, when grocery store shelves were emptying and lines were wrapping around buildings. Following 3 post-storm moves, we are grateful to be generously hosted by New Belgium Brewery, back on the river, while we search for our new forever home.