Fresh from Mooresville
Pick, Taste, and Explore Mooresville’s
Local Farms and Produce
Get closer to what is grown and produced in Mooresville with seasonal U-pick experiences, colorful flower fields, farmers’ markets, and locally made goods. Pick strawberries straight from the field, build your own bouquet, browse just-picked produce, or bring home honey, baked goods, and other North Carolina specialties.
From spring blooms and summer produce to fall apples and pumpkins, Mooresville’s farms and markets offer something fresh throughout the year. Check availability before visiting, then make these locally rooted experiences part of your next Mooresville getaway.
Experience Mooresville’s U-Pick Farms
Some of Mooresville’s best seasonal experiences begin in the field. Pick ripe fruit, gather flowers by hand, and enjoy the simple satisfaction of bringing home something you’ve selected yourself.
At Carrigan Farms, the growing season begins with strawberry picking in the spring, followed by apple picking in September and pumpkin picking in October. The fifth-generation family farm also hosts seasonal events and other outdoor experiences throughout the year.
For fresh flowers, visit Aurora Flora to wander through rows of seasonal blooms and create your own bouquet. Flower varieties and picking dates change throughout the growing season, making each visit a little different.
Because crops and flowers depend on weather and growing conditions, reservations, operating dates, and availability may change.
Always check directly with each farm before visiting.
Farm-Fresh Finds
Prefer your produce already picked? Mooresville’s farmers markets and farm stores make it easy to shop for fresh ingredients, locally produced foods, and goods made close to home.
Josh’s Farmers Market has been a Mooresville tradition since 1990. Its year-round market offers seasonal produce alongside baked goods, dairy products, fresh seafood, meats, cheeses, specialty groceries, and handcrafted furniture. Stop in for everyday ingredients, road-trip snacks, or a taste of what is fresh that week.
Open seasonally on saturday, find local goodies at the North Main Farmers Market! Check their social media for the most up-to-date information.
At Coddle Creek Farms, discover local honey, nut butters, jams, relishes, and other pantry staples. Sovereign Traditions brings together foods from small North Carolina farms, including seasonal produce, meats, dairy products, and other locally sourced offerings.
What’s Growing in Mooresville?
Every season brings a different reason to explore Mooresville’s farms and markets. Exact dates vary from year to year, but this general guide can help you start planning.
Plan by the Season
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Spring
Strawberry picking begins at Carrigan Farms, and the first seasonal flowers begin appearing at Aurora Flora. Farmers’ markets and farm stores fill with fresh greens, early vegetables, plants, and springtime treats. -
Summer
Summer brings colorful flower fields, fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, and plenty of ingredients for picnics and outdoor meals. Visit early in the day for cooler temperatures and the best selection. -
Autumn
Pick apples, pumpkins, and seasonal flowers, and shop for autumn produce, cider, baked goods, and locally made gifts. -
Winter
Farm markets and local stores remain great places to find pantry staples, baked goods, preserves, local meats, dairy products, gifts, and seasonal specialties.
Stay a Little Longer
Begin the morning picking fruit or flowers, spend the afternoon exploring Downtown Mooresville or Lake Norman, and finish the day at one of Mooresville’s local restaurants. With hotels, outdoor experiences, shopping, and seasonal events nearby, there is plenty to enjoy after your basket is full.