Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for August 9, 2025
UPCOMING EVENT – ANNUAL BEE DAY
Saturday, August 16 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
100 North Herritage Street, Kinston, NC
There will be an observation hive along with various demonstrations. This is always a fun day for all ages. Come out to observe and learn about this vital resource!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
JULIE'S GRAB AND GO — THE EASY SOLUTION TO DINNER!
Introducing Julie’s Grab and Go, fresh from the Farmers Market Kitchen!
How it works:
Text your order to 252-253-8030 by Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Pick it up Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Market Kitchen.
When you arrive, just give Julie your name — your meal will be brought to your car, or you’re welcome to come inside and enjoy a family-style meal in the kitchen.
This Week’s Menu
Baked ziti with meat and three cheeses
Fresh garden salad
Two slices of homemade bread
All for just $20.00
Bonus Add-Ons
You can also order:
Delicious Coffee Cake – $18
All-Natural Granola – $15
To order these, text 252-560-1617
THE MOST WONDERFUL LOCAL PRODUCE
TC SMITH PRODUCE
New this week: Bronze Grapes! Juicy, flavorful, and a perfect late-summer treat.
Also available:
Squash
Zucchini
Onions
Pickling cucumbers
Long greens
Possibly okra
Blueberries (season ending soon)
Peaches
Canary melons
Black Jack watermelon
Seeded and yellow-meat watermelon
Sweet potatoes
Collards (fresh and cooked)
Red and white potatoes
Come early for the best selection!
B & B Eggs and Crafts
Sandra will bring her usual delicious pasture-raised chicken eggs.
She is currently in need of 12-count egg cartons for recycling—bring extras if you have them.
FRESH EGGS & RECYCLING REQUEST
Sandra will have her usual delicious pasture-raised chicken eggs available. She’s also in need of clean, empty 12-count egg cartons — if you have any to recycle, she’d be grateful to receive them!
ARTS & CRAFTS
T & J Designs is back with beautiful home décor, including handcrafted wreaths and seasonal flags.
Sandra from B&B Eggs and Crafts has been busy creating charming decoupage jar vases — perfect for adding a touch of handmade flair to any room.
TRANQUILITY CANDLES
Set the mood or freshen up your home with one of these lovely candles — perfect for creating a clean, inviting scent. They’re truly delightful!
BAKED ITEMS
Sandra from B & B Eggs and Crafts will have her famous “Liquid Gold” banana nut bread — moist, rich, and absolutely delicious. Stop by for a sample… you’ll be glad you did!
BUSY IZZY
Izzy has been busy in the kitchen and the studio! She’s baking sourdough bread (if the dough rises!) and creating new works of art.
Stop by for a sample of her fresh-baked bread and check out her latest creations!
ALL NATURAL GRANOLA, COFFEE CAKES & LOCAL HONEY
Kathryn and Pat will be back this Saturday with their delicious and nutritious all-natural granola — It’s Holy Granola! Stop by to say hello and sample this heavenly mix.
Also returning: their “A Little Taste of Heaven” cinnamon pecan coffee cake. It’s rich, moist, and absolutely irresistible.
And to top it all off, they’re bringing local wildflower honey — stop by for a taste!
We hope to see you Saturday!
Julie Babbin
Homemade ice cream made with local, seasonal ingredients—perfect for a hot day! Assorted baked goods also available.
Kristy Kelly
Stop by to sample fabulous blueberry, beet, and summer chutneys as well as scrumptious apple butter, and browse Kristy’s summer read book collection while you’re there.
The Pork Skin Man
Rodney is back with pork skins, pork rinds, fried peanuts, and funnel cakes.
📅 Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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