Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor
This farmers markets list may include locations in ther North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. While several markets are open, vendor opportunities are still available at markets open and those opening soon.
Contact an event’s organizer directly to confirm market schedule, or available vendor space.
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Franklin County Farmers Market
Friday, March 5, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
This farmers market is located in the parking lot at 137 Shannon Village, Louisburg, NC. Follow the market’s Facebook page for updates including market closings and items available at this year-round farmers market.
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Saturday, March 6, 2021 @ 10am-noon (winter hours)
Located at 235 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC. The Wake Forest Farmers Market website is www.wakeforestmarket.org and includes Vendor information. Follow the market on Facebook here.
Clayton Farm and Community Market
Saturday, March 6, 2021 @ 10am-1pm
Held at Horne Square, 348 E Main Street, Clayton, NC. Follow updates at www.facebook.com/CFCMNC.
The Farm Market at Oak Ridge Farms
Saturday, March 6, 2021 @ 10am-2pm
Farm market with additional vendors held at Oak Ridge Farms, 92 Thomas Arnold Road, Zebulon, NC (near Pilot/Rocky Cross). Follow Oak Ridge Farms on Facebook for market updates.
HS Howell Farms LLC
Saturday, March 6, 2021 @ 10am-5pm
This farm market is located at 4371 Massey Road, Zebulon, NC. Follow farm updates on Facebook.
Future Markets & Opening Days
Selma Saturdays Arts and Crafts Market
NOT OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Planned Opening Day: March 13, 2021
Planned location is Uptown Vick Park, 112 E Anderson Street, Selma, NC. See details, vendor information, and contact for vendor space at www.selma-nc.com/selma-saturdays.
Nash County Farmers Market
NOT OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Planned Opening Day: April 3, 2021
Located at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Follow the market on Facebook, or visit nash.ces.ncsu.edu/farmers-market-rocky-mount which includes Vendor applications.
Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market
NOT OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Planned Opening Day: April 24, 2021
Held in the Pavilion at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC. See details here (“Become A Vendor” link near bottom of page). Follow the market on Facebook.
Zebulon Farm Fresh Market
NOT OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Planned Openings: April 21, 2021 (pop-up market) / May 1, 2021 (regular market)
Held in downtown Zebulon, NC. See “Become a Vendor” on the Town of Zebulon website.
Wendell Farmers Market
NOT OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Planned Opening Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Held at the corner of Campen & Main Streets, Wendell, NC. See details and vendor application contact at www.townofwendell.com/living/farmers-market. Follow Wendell Farmers Market on Facebook here.
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