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Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for July 27, 2024

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100 North Herritage Street

MARKET OPEN ON

TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

8 AM UNTIL 2 PM

Most vendors accept EBT and SUNBUCKS, plus major credit cards.

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 3- From 10am until 2pm there will be Coney Island Hot Dog plate raising funds for the Farmer’s Market by Sandra and Teri. Coney Island Hot Dog, chips and a drink $5.

August 3 - Community Breakfast Fundraiser

Julie Babbin and Seraphim Smith
Rick Holder Farmers Market Annex, Tammy's Kitchen
Tickets are $12.00 and available from Julie, Seraphim, the Cooperative Extension Office, or the Farmers Market office.

Breakfast begins around 8:30 AM. The menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, roasted potatoes, toast, coffee, sweet tea, and orange juice.

August 17 - National Bee Day

More info to follow.

Good news for Tuesday's customers: Jen Rouse will bring farm-fresh eggs to the market.

Fresh from Porter's Farm:

  • Watermelon (seeded and seedless)

  • Cantaloupe

  • Tomatoes

  • Squash

  • Zucchini

  • Cucumbers

  • Okra

  • Sweet corn (bicolor and white, shucked and unshucked)

  • Blueberries

  • Onions

  • South Carolina freestone peaches

  • Maybe some field peas

Fresh from TC Smith Produce:

  • Tomatoes

  • Corn (3 kinds)

  • Squash

  • Zucchini

  • Onions

  • Potatoes

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Watermelon (Black Jack, yellow fresh)

  • Peaches

  • Blueberries

  • Honeydew

  • Cabbage

  • Collards

  • Kale

GWENDOLYN GRACE COOKIES AND MORE

We welcome Gwen back to the market this Saturday. She is bringing those delicious hand pies—apple, cherry, and blueberry. Just a little taste of heaven!

HART FARM

This all-female operated farm will bring blueberries and local honey. Read their most interesting story at hartfarmberries.com.

JULIE BABBIN

Located at the garage door of the Rick Holder Annex/Tammy's Kitchen entrance. She offers tiramisu, rosemary bread, other assorted breads, and maybe even a surprise or two!

TRANQUILITY

Candles and jewelry handmade locally with love. We strive to bring comforting scents to your home and personal spaces, evoking the feel of a local café or bakery. Our unique jewelry fits both casual and eccentric styles. Please check out Tranquility candles and jewelry!

Jammyah

Assorted sweet goodies from her kitchen.

TJ DESIGNS

Wreaths and home decor.

KETTLE STYLE SNACKS

Pork skins, fried peanuts, funnel cakes.

BELLA NIKKO

Kids! Want to learn to knot your own bracelet? Just see Tobai, who will teach you how to make one to wear home! This is an art project for everyone, led by Tobai, a natural teacher with innovative ideas. You and your children will enjoy participating in her art projects.

Saturday, she will have new concrete yard art, including birdbaths, planters, bowls, jewelry, and art.

B & B EGGS & CRAFTS

Farm-fresh free-range eggs and craft items.

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.

We thank Karen for planting the NC Wildflowers in front of the market. Stop by and talk to her about the types of wildflowers and the best locations to raise them.

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