Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor
This weeks things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included.
Links for updates/information are included. Things to do may be rescheduled/delayed or locations changed. Contact an event’s organizer directly to confirm.
Any online offerings (watch from home) events that may be included will be marked as online.
At public gatherings, follow state coronavirus/Covid-19 safety measures for the good of yourself and others: wear a mask, keep your hands clean, and let everyone enjoy their time out-and-about with a bit of personal space. When in doubt, stand six feet out.
Farm Credit Farmers Market: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 5, 6 & 7, 2021
The Farm Credit Farmers Market, which will be open Thursday (10am-5:30pm), Friday (10am-5:30pm), and Saturday (9am-2pm).
Located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC.
Follow the market for updates, changes to hours, and vendor information.
Franklin County Farmers Market: Friday, August 6, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
Come and pick up locally grown food from local farms, fresh eggs, and more. Check with market directly for any schedule changes related to weather and other factors.
The market is located in the parking lot at 137 Shannon Village, Louisburg, NC.
Follow the market for updates.
Popsicle In The Park: Friday, August 6, 2021 @ 10am
Held by the Town of Zebulon in a different Park on alternating Fridays, and this is the final date. Kids can enjoy free popsicles, story time, and more. Location is Zebulon Community Park, 401 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC
See these events and more via the Town’s Facebook Events page.
Whitakers Friday Market Days: Friday, August 6, 2020 @ 3-6pm
This community market will be open every Friday through October, with vendors offering homegrown/produce, homemade, local items, and (sometimes) hot foods.
The location is at 101 S White Street, Whitakers, NC — the corner of Hwy 301 (S White) and Pippen Street in the old Southern Bank Building.
For updates, Follow WRAP — Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve — at www.facebook.com/WRAPFORWHITAKERS.
Wake Forest Farmers Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8am-noon
Weekly offerings from farms, artisans, and crafters at this year-round farmers’ market. Live music at the market!
Located at 235 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC.
The Wake Forest Farmers Market website is www.wakeforestmarket.org. Updates may be found here.
Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8am-noon
Purchase from local vendors and pick up snacks or lunch from food truck(s) on site.
Held in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC.
Find the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market online at www.historicdowntownwilson.com/farmers-artisan-market and updates here.
Wendell Farmers Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8am-noon
Check out vendors offering local produce and locally-made goods.
Located at Campen Street & Main Street, Wendell, NC.
Follow on Facebook for updates, vendor information, and special town events during market hours.
Nash County Farmers Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8am-1pm
This farmers market encompasses two buildings and an outdoor areas, with lots of room for the wide variety of offerings. Shop for locally-grown produce, meats and seafood, homemade goods, home decor, crafts, furniture, plants, apparel, and more, food trucks.
Held at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
The Nash County Farmers Market is *also* open Tuesdays @ 3-6pm (June, July, and August).
Follow the market, or visit nashcountync.gov/175/Farmers-Market.
Zebulon Farm Fresh Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
Head downtown for this market offering a wide variety of vendors selling handmade/homemade items and local farm produce.
Held in the alley at 116 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC.
See latest updates here.
The Farm Market at Oak Ridge Farms: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
On-farm market featuring farm goods and a variety of vendors — local businesses, homemade goods makers, artisans, and crafters. Open every Saturday.
Held at Oak Ridge Farms, 92 Thomas Arnold Road, Zebulon, NC (near Rocky Cross/Pilot).
Follow Oak Ridge Farms for market details/updates.
Clayton Farm and Community Market: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
Farm goods, handcrafted items, artwork, and more as the market’s regular season resumes.
Held at Horne Square, 348 E Main Street, Clayton, NC.
Follow updates at www.facebook.com/CFCMNC.
Goldsboro Downtown History Walk: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 10:30am
On the first Saturday of the month the Wayne County Museum offers a free Downtown History Walk (weather permitting).
Meet in the lobby of the Wayne County Museum, 116 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC.
More details here.
Movie in the Park: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8:30pm
Enjoy an outdoor movie. Bring blanket/chair, snacks, and popcorn to enjoy the movie.
Held in Gertrude B. Johnson Park, 1222 W. Market Street, Smithfield, NC.
See flyer here for details including movie title.
Family Movie Night: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8:30pm (arrive early!)
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host this event featuring the film, Black Panther. Free and open to the public. Bring snacks/drinks, blanket, or chairs for comfort.
Held at the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. (In case of rain, will be inside the Joyner Park Community Center).
For details, visit wakeforestnc.gov.
Coming Soon
Writers Group Monthly Meeting: Thursday, August 12, 2021 @ 6-7pm
The Johnston County Writers Group meeting’s topic is “How to Market Your Book” by local author Oakley Dean Baldwin. Baldwin will sell and sign books afterward. Non-members are welcome to attend.
Held at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC.
Follow jocowriters FB group for updates.
Zebulon Shrine Club Fish Fry: Friday, August 13, 2021 @ 11am until sold out
Support the local Shrine Club by picking up plates.
Held at Zebulon Shrine Club, 1201 W Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, NC.
Follow Zebulon Shrine Club here.
Artist Open House/Book Signing: Saturday August 21, 2021 @ 11:30am-3pm
Military History Night: Thursday, August 26, 2021 @ 6pm
Wayne County Museum program “Seymour Johnson Squadrons in WWII” presented by Dr. Roy Heidicker (Ret Wing Historian) and Stephen Beckett (Wing Historian, 916 ARW-Air Refuleing Wing). A wine and cheese reception will follow.
Wayne County Museum is located at 116 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC.
RSVP in advance via info@waynemuseum.org or 919.734.5023. Follow the museum for updates.
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Ed. Note: Updated August 7, 2021 with ZFFM cancelation.
