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.
Friday & Saturday
Farm Credit Farmers Market: Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21, 2021
The Farm Credit Farmers Market hours are changing from these dates forward: Fridays 10am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm.
Located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC.
Follow the market for updates, changes to hours, and vendor information.
Friday
Franklin County Farmers Market: Friday, August 20, 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 and Pizza in The Park: Friday, August 20, 2021 @ 10am
Held by the Town of Zebulon. Kids can enjoy free popsicles, pizza, and more.
Location is Gill Street Park, N Gill Street, Zebulon, NC
See this Parks and Recreation event’s flyer here.
Whitakers Friday Market Days: Friday, August 20, 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.
Saturday
Wake Forest Farmers Market: Saturday, August 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.
Clayton Farm and Community Market: Saturday, August 21, 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 21, 2021 @ 10:30am
On the first Saturday of the month the Wayne County Museum offers a free Downtown History Walk (weather permitting). Rescheduled from August 7 due to weather.
Meet in the lobby of the Wayne County Museum, 116 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC.
More details here.
Artist Open House/Book Signing: Saturday, August 21, 2021 @ 11:30am-3pm
Jackie Dove-Miller — poet, playwright, photographer, workshop facilitator, and author — will be signing books, bring your own or purchase from the gallery.)
Held at the Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on the Hill, 99 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC.
See event details on the arts council website.
Saturday in the Park: Saturday, August 21, 20212 @ 4:30-8:30pm
Join the fun at this May Museum & Park event with music, vendors, food trucks, and more.
Held at the museum, 3802 S Main Street, Farmville, NC.
Follow the May Museum on Facebook for updates.
Family Movie Night: Saturday, August 21, 2021 @ 7:45pm
Enjoy this free movie presented by Wendell Parks and Recreation.
Movie showing outdoors at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, W 3rd Street at Cypress Street, Wendell, NC.
See movie title (flyer) here.
Coming Soon
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 Refueling 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.
The Farm Market at Oak Ridge Farms: Saturday, August 28, 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 (except August 21).
Held at Oak Ridge Farms, 92 Thomas Arnold Road, Zebulon, NC (near Rocky Cross/Pilot).
Follow Oak Ridge Farms for market details/updates.
End of Summer Celebration: Saturday, August 28, 2021 @ 5pm
The Parks and Recreation Department’s celebration features live music by The Junkyard Band. Food trucks will be onsite. There also also be inflatables for kids and other activities.
Held in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, with entrances from Leggett Road and (800) E Virginia Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
See article with additional details here.
Movie on the Lawn: Saturday, September 4, 2021 @ 7pm
Watch a free movie outside the Wayne County Museum. Guests may bring lawn chairs. Food truck will be at the site selling food/snacks.
Held on the lawn of the Museum, 116 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC.
See movie title here. Follow the museum for updates.
10 Plant Tours: Friday, September 10, 2021 @ noon-1pm
Nash County Arboretum offers a series of free, public, tours discussing different types of plant. These monthly tours are led by extension agents from the Nash County Center. Plants discussed on each date:
- Ten Plants That We Hope to Add Soon: September 10
- Ten Plants That Do Well in Wet Sites: October 8
- Ten Plants That Look Good in Winter: November 12
To attend the tour, gather at the Nash County Agriculture Center entrance, 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC. Note that dates may change due to weather (not rain/shine).
See 2021 details here.
Traditional Tying and Stringing Demonstration: Saturday, September 11, 2021
Presented by the Tobacco Farm Life Museum, this event is part of the “Stepping into the Past Saturday Series” and is included with regular museum admission.
The Museum is located at 709 N Church Street, Kenly, NC (near Wilson/Johnston county line).
See Stepping into the Past event dates and topics at www.tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org.
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