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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
Mar. 23, 2012
Dec. 20, 2012
Class A Common Stock
Dec. 20, 2012
Class B Common Stock
Entity Registrant Name INGLES MARKETS INC      
Entity Central Index Key 0000050493      
Document Type 10-K      
Document Period End Date Sep. 29, 2012      
Amendment Flag false      
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012      
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY      
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-29      
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer      
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No      
Entity Voluntary Filers No      
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes      
Entity Public Float   $ 234.6    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     12,957,150 11,302,626