This weekly 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. Things to do […]
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 […]
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market. This season will run every Saturday (8am-noon) from April 24 through September 4, 2021. The market will be located at the pavilion […]
Shop the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market before it ends for the season! This Saturday, August 29, 2020, 9am-1pm, is the market’s closing day, and your last chance to pick up local farm goods, homemade, and […]
The Nash County Farmers Market’s Opening Day will be held as planned. Come and pick up essential foods and other goods at the 2020 farmers market on Saturday, April 4, 2020, 8am-1pm. According to market […]
Ed. Note: This article from January is no longer the current data. Due to coronavirus concerns, changes have been made as reported here on April 13, 2020. ________ Original article published January 7, 2020: The “Call […]
The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market brings together farmers, artisans, and local businesses to the Zebulon, North Carolina Town Hall lawn on Saturdays, providing shoppers with access to local goods. Market Saturdays often include special activities […]
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, during the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market hours of 9am-1pm, the town Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the Back To School Bash with special activities and giveaways. There will be […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
Spring is in the air and it’s time for farm-fresh produce and locally made goodies. Get ready for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market “Opening Day” on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The market will open at 9am and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On Saturday, July 7, 2018, The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) held a Literacy Day at the Market with special vendors including the Wake County Public Libraries (Zebulon Community Library), Comic […]
Good news for peach lovers. Growers are reporting fair to good crops for the 2018 peach season, which runs through Labor Day. “Growers are reporting an average crop with availability varying depending on where the […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, 9am-1pm, during the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, stop by for special events aimed toward health and healthy activities. This date is a Family Health and Fitness Day, including: Free health […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Eastern North Carolina is dotted with farmer’s markets, locations where customers may purchase locally-grown product, homemade goods, and handmade crafts. It gives farmers a place to meet customers and offer the […]
Vendor opportunities coming up, some for a day and some for a season. Check out options for selling your wares below. Note that in addition to the vendor opportunities listed below, information on farmers markets […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) plans special days alongside its regular market vendors. On Saturday, August 12, 2017, head to the market for Watermelon day. Join contests, pick up local goodies, […]
Spring is around the corner. Warm days are increasing in Eastern North Carolina. Small businesses, organizations, farms, and handmade goods sellers who are seeking public vendor opportunities have spots opening soon. The list below shows […]
By Natalie Stachon, Carolina Moon Hospitality The Crossing at Hollar Mill is delighted to announce the first annual Winter Farmers Market! The concept of this market began a few years ago when Sarah Wood and Robert […]
Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Rx program was announced July 22, 2016. This program helps make farmers market produce more affordable by stretching government food benefits for food-insecure families. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) uses the “Supplemental […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Local farmers need support from their communities to survive, or thrive. Shopping at a farmers market near you helps to get money into the hands of farmers — helping them each take care […]
The Knightdale Farmers Market is opening May 14, 2016, with plans set out through the season for market vendors, themes, and special events. In Knightdale, the Farmers Market is a town-sponsored marketplace for farmers and […]
Farmers Market Kicks Off 2016 Season With Bluegrass and More. The market will kick off the 2016 season on March 19, 2016, at 5pm. This kick-off includes door prizes and a chance to meet local folks […]
Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) New Location and 2016 Schedule The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market is preparing for their second year, and is moving to a new location. The market will be held on Arendell Avenue, […]
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