Visitors and residents who love discovering Hatteras Island’s talented artists have three weekly opportunities to explore the local arts scene. With the return of the Tri Villages Market, Avon Farmers Market, and Old Trent Market, the island is bustling with shopping activity from Tuesdays through Thursdays until Labor Day Weekend and beyond.

Avon Farmers Market

• When: Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Next to the Vacasa office along N.C. Highway 12

The Avon Farmers Market, sponsored by the Avon Property Owners Association, showcases local artists, craftsmen, regional farmers, and homegrown entrepreneurs. This year, the market features a new location near Vacasa and the Avon Post Office. With roughly 50 vendors each week, it runs every Tuesday until September 10.

For more information, visit their Facebook page or their website.

Tri Villages Market

• When: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Camp Hatteras Conference Center, or outside on the soundside lawn

The Tri Villages Market features dozens of local artists and makers. Held rain or shine, thanks to Camp Hatteras’ indoor conference center, the market offers handcrafted goodies including local artworks, apparel, handbags, jewelry, and coastal-inspired gifts. The market runs weekly until September 25.

For more information, visit their Facebook group.

Old Trent Market

• When: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Where: In front of the Frisco Woods Campground in Frisco

Returning for its third season in 2024, the Old Trent Market continues every Thursday with artists and vendors from across the Outer Banks. Extending into the fall months, it features a distinctive collection of gifts, artworks, apparel, and local crafts.

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Each of these weekly markets features vendors, artists, and craftsmen from across the island and the Outer Banks. All markets are free and open to the public, making them perfect spots to visit before summer ends.