Lenoir County Farmers Market update for June 7, 2025

Lenoir County Farmers Market update for June 7, 2025

100 North Herritage Street
Kinston, North Carolina
Friday, June 6, 2025

Join Us for Burgers!

Join us on Saturday around 11 a.m. in the Rick Holder Annex for hamburgers and cheeseburgers! Julie will be cooking up the best burgers with plenty of trimmings. Eat inside the annex or take your meal home!

Fresh Produce from the Smiths

Strawberry season is just about over—the last of this year’s crop will be available Saturday. Taking their place on the shelves:

  • Local sweet corn

  • Blackberries

  • Beets

  • Blueberries

  • Peaches

  • Squash & zucchini

  • Collards

  • Red potatoes

  • Spring onions

  • Pickling cucumbers

  • Long green cucumbers

  • String beans

Also available:
Turnip greens, turnip roots, mustard greens, sharp head cabbage, Florida watermelons, sweet potatoes, onions, and an assortment of homemade pickles.

B&B Eggs will have farm-fresh eggs. Sandra is in need of 12-count egg cartons—please bring any you’d like to recycle.

Porter Farms will return in a couple of weeks—they’re celebrating the high school graduation of their son, Haywood. Congratulations, Haywood! Their stands on 258 North and at the Neuse Sport Shop remain open in the meantime.

Arts and Crafts

  • T & J Designs: Home décor, wreaths, and flags.

  • B&B Eggs and Crafts: Sandra’s handmade decoupage jar vases.

  • Kristy Kelly: Local author and Neuse News contributor will have chutneys and books for sale—pick up a great summer read!

  • Christi Luvs Designs: Whimsical gifts for children and adults, including Hello Kitty-themed items.

  • Tranquility Candles: Locally made jewelry and scented candles—just follow your nose!

Granola

Katherine and Pat will be back with their delicious, all-natural "It's Holy Granola!"
Perfect with yogurt, ice cream, or even bananas (yes, really!).
They’ll also have refreshing cold drinks available.

Baked Goods

  • Sandra (B&B Eggs and Crafts): Famous “Liquid Gold” banana nut bread.

  • Kristy Kelly: Beet Chutney, Blueberry Chutney and Apple Butter.

  • SSSweets Shop (Samantha Chase): A full lineup of sweet treats (see vendor for details).

The Pork Skin Man

Rodney, aka The Pork Skin Man, will be offering:

  • Pork skins

  • Pork rinds

  • Fried peanuts

  • Funnel cakes

He’s open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.


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