The Matthews Community Farmers' Market was first conceived in 1991 to help support local farmers and build the community. By 1999 it was provided with its own non-profit organization, the Matthews Community Farmers' Market, Inc., to help with management. The market operates year-round on Saturday mornings, from 8am-noon in the Regular Season, with hours changing for the winter. Dogs are not allowed in the market and it goes on, rain or shine.