Publisher's note: The following report contains excerpts of an email update from organizers of the Lenoir County Farmer's Market. Photo by Linda Whittington / Neuse News

What's at the Farmer's Market?

Local eggplant, delicious corn, shelled speckled and green butter beans, peas, string beans, heirloom tomatoes (hopefully), bell peppers, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, onions, different kinds of greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, okra, watermelon and cantaloupe, jams, dressings, pickled items and of course, free range eggs, local honey, pork skins and rinds, soaps and assorted craft items.

Upcoming events at the Farmer's Market

Saturday, Aug. 18 - National Bee Day    
Members of the Neuse Beekeepers Club will be on hand with experts, literature and an observation hive which will, together, explain and demonstrate the art and science of beekeeping

Sunday, Oct. 14 - Wings Over the Neuse pick up station at the market

Oct. 18-21 - Food, Brew and Que

Saturday, Nov. 17 - Vivian Howard cooks and serves Thanksgiving sides
Local artists are invited to exhibit at no charge, as well. Artists and crafters contact Pat Jenkins at plj@suddenlink.net

Vendor list for Saturday

Disclaimer: This list is current as of this writing, but as we all know, people's circumstances change.

• Bruce Coley Produce

• Bill Tilghman

• TJ Designs, Crafts and Wreaths

• Porter Farm

• Brothers Farm

• TC Smith Produce

• Adele's Organic Soaps, Lotions and Linamints

• Above the Briery Local Honey

• Rodney Jarman, the Pork Skin Man

• B and B Free Range Eggs