Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 20, 2024
Farmer's Market Newsletter
Address: 100 North Herritage Street
Market Hours:
Tuesdays and Saturdays
8 AM to 2 PM
Payment Methods accepted by most vendors:
EBT and SUNBUCKS
Major credit cards accepted
Upcoming Events
July 20
August 3
Community Breakfast cooked and served by Seraphim Smith and Julie Babbin in the Rick Holder Farmers Market Annex's Tammy's Kitchen. The cost is $12.00. Tickets will be available soon from the NC Cooperative Office, the Farmers Market office, and from Seraphim or Julie.
August 17
National Bee Day - More info to follow
Market Highlights
Good news for Tuesday's customers:
Jen Rouse will bring farm fresh eggs to the market.
Fresh from Porter's Farm:
Local watermelon (seeded and seedless)
Cantaloupe
Tomatoes
Squash
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Okra
Peas
Local sweet corn (bicolor and white)
Blueberries
Onions
South Carolina freestone peaches
Plums
Fresh from TC Smith Produce:
Honeydew
Canary melons
Cabbage collards
Black Jack watermelon
Seedless watermelon
Yellow flesh watermelon
Tomatoes
Corn (all colors)
Squash
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Long greens
Okra
Peaches
Blueberries
Sweet praise onions
Red potatoes
Cantaloupes
Seraphim Smith and Julie Babbin
Located in the Rick Holder Farmers Market Annex. They will bring a variety of freshly baked breads and cinnamon rolls.
Above the Briery
Located in the third section of the market. Karen will bring a variety of NC native plants. Karen is a Master Gardener who can explain the value of each plant and its best growing conditions. She will also have local honey.
Hart Farms
These ladies will bring freshly picked blueberries and local honey.
Tranquility
Candles and jewelry handmade locally with love. We strive to bring comforting scents to your home and personal spaces, making you feel right at home. Our unique jewelry fits both casual and eccentric styles. Come check out Tranquility candles and jewelry!
TJ Designs
Wreaths and home decor.
Kettle Style Snacks
Pork skins, fried peanuts, funnel cakes.
Bella Nikko
An art project for everybody. Tobai is a natural teacher with lots of innovative ideas. You and your children will enjoy getting to know her and participating in her art projects. Saturday, we will be doing cyanotypes using photo paper, cyanotype paper, and the sun—lots of fun!
B & B Eggs & Crafts
Sandra Baranich will have eggs and crafts and "Liquid Gold" Banana Nut Bread loaded with walnuts, pecans, Hershey's chocolate chips, cinnamon, and local honey from Kinston.
Junior Master Gardeners
This is a group of future Master Gardeners taking the Junior Master Gardener class in the Rick Holder Annex. They each hope to become a Master Gardener. One wants to be a farmer. It's great to see young people interested in local agriculture, learning the value of fresh produce, and understanding the hard work it takes to bring it to the market.