Lenoir County Farmer's Market update July 4, 2026

Celebrate July 4th at the Lenoir County Farmers Market with hot dogs, local vendors, family activities, and fresh market favorites. View in browser Saturday, July 4, 2026 Celebrate the Fourth at the Farmers Market Join us for hot dogs with all the fixings, grilled street corn, homemade apple hand pies, shaved ice, local vendors, family activities, and a celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Lenoir County Farmers Market 100 N. Heritage Street, Kinston, NC Market hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmer’s Market Updates for July 4 Happy Fourth of July and happy National Hot Dog Month! This year’s Independence Day celebration is especially meaningful as America marks its 250th birthday, a milestone worthy of a grand celebration. And what could be more American than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and supporting local farmers? Since the Fourth of July does not often fall on a Saturday, and our nation only gets one 250th birthday, we invite you to make the most of this special occasion by joining us at the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Enjoy hot dogs with all the fixings, grilled street corn, homemade apple hand pies, refreshing shaved ice treats, and a full lineup of local vendors. Follow the Market on Facebook Fourth of July Celebration Hot Dogs, Games, Art, and Family Fun Celebrate at the Market Make the Farmers Market Part of Your Fourth Bring the whole family and meet “Rowdy,” the mascot of the Down East Bird Dawgs. Enjoy games on the lawn provided by Kinston Parks & Recreation, and explore hands-on pottery and creative arts activities sponsored by the Community Council for the Arts and SMART Kinston. We also extend a special welcome to our newly naturalized citizens following the ceremony at Historic Harmony Hall. We are honored to celebrate this day of freedom and citizenship with you. Come one, come all to the Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Heritage Street in downtown Kinston, on Saturday, July 4. The market will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendor Lineup Saturday’s Vendors Cool Treats Snow Angel Shaved Ice Snow Angel Shaved Ice will be at the market this Saturday with refreshing shaved ice treats for the Fourth of July celebration. Commercial Kitchen Julie Babbin Julie Babbin will be in the Commercial Kitchen this Saturday. Mini Cobblers, Cookies, and Eggs Shannon’s Sugar Rush Shannon’s Sugar Rush will be at the market with mini cobblers, cookies, and fresh eggs. Handmade Gifts and Decor TJ Designs Find wreaths, jewelry, garden flags, home decor, shot glasses, and custom floral creations at TJ Designs this week at the market. All-Natural Local Granola Holy Granola Start your day with a healthy serving of all-natural, locally made Holy Granola. Sprinkle it on fruit, add it to yogurt or ice cream, mix it into oatmeal or cereal, add it to your smoothie for extra nutrition, or eat it straight from the bag. Stop by for a sample. Saturday Vendor Gregory Gardens Gregory Gardens will be at the market this Saturday. Eggs, Crafts, and Banana Nut Bread B&B Eggs Come by and say hello to B&B Eggs & Crafts. While you are there, try a sample of her delicious banana nut bread and check out her crafts. Local Honey and Native Plants Above the Briery Above the Briery will be at the market with local honey and unusual native plants. In addition to raw, local honey, they are bringing a unique variety of uncommon plants and local ecotypes to the market. Trees and shrubs: Pawpaw, wild cherry, Chickasaw plum, swamp rose, white beautyberry, and titi. Perennials and grasses: Coastal little bluestem, marsh St. John’s wort, swamp rattlesnake master, eastern wild rye, and Jack-in-the-pulpit. Vines and orchids: Wild muscadine, anglepod milkweed vine, and scented ladies’-tresses orchids. Reserve your plants today: Check the Above the Briery website’s Goings On page for more information. They cannot fit everything in the van, so please send in your requests early to guarantee they bring your favorites to the market. Fresh Produce TC Smith Produce TC Smith Produce will be at the market this Saturday with fresh seasonal produce. Handmade Creations Christi Luvs Creations Christi Luvs Creations will be at the market this Saturday with handmade items and creative finds. Pork Skins and Funnel Cakes Pork Skins Man Look for the Pork Skins Man at the market this Saturday. Make Your Market List Look for hot dogs, grilled street corn, homemade apple hand pies, shaved ice, fresh produce, eggs, banana nut bread, local honey, native plants, granola, handmade gifts, crafts, wreaths, jewelry, garden flags, home decor, mini cobblers, cookies, pork skins, and more. Upcoming Events Happening Around Town Lenoir County Historical Association Naturalization Ceremony The Lenoir County Historical Association will host a Naturalization Ceremony at Historic Harmony Hall. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Historic Harmony Hall, 109 King St., Kinston, NC Cooking with Tammy Kelly Happy National Hot Dog Month Tammy Kelly Happy Fourth of July and Happy National Hot Dog Month! In honor of one of America’s most beloved foods, the hot dog, we thought it would be fun to introduce you to some of the many unique and delicious ways it can be served. Trust us, there are more than you might imagine. Let’s start with my favorite. The Classic Carolina Hot Dog Generally, in North and South Carolina and other parts of the South, the classic “all the way” hot dog is king. Red hot dog, grilled or fried Fresh warm bun Mustard Chili Diced onions Slaw Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili 1 pound lean ground beef 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon minced onion Directions In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and water. Constantly break up the ground beef while it is cooking. You want it as fine as possible. Drain off any remaining water or grease. Add the beef to your slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Serve on hot dogs, French fries, or burgers. Yields 8 servings. This recipe can be multiplied, and the extra chili can be frozen in small containers. The Coney Island Hot Dog Coney Island is where the hot dog originated with Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker. Sound familiar? He later founded Nathan’s Famous. Nathan’s Famous hot dog Fresh-baked sliced bun Coney Island chili sauce Diced onions Mustard Coney Island Chili Sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small onion, grated 2 cloves garlic 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 cups water or beef bouillon 6 ounces tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ground beef, breaking the beef up with a meat chopper. Cook until no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes. Clear an area in the middle of the pot and add the chili powder, cumin, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the paste and spices to bloom. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer for 30 minutes or until the chili reaches the desired thickness. Enjoy. California Dog 8 all-beef hot dogs 8 slices uncured bacon 8 hot dog buns 1 1/2 cups guacamole, homemade or store-bought 3/4 cup Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded Directions Wrap one slice of bacon around each hot dog and bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. A broiler pan works well because it catches the grease and helps the bacon crisp. Place the cooked hot dog in the bun and top with guacamole and a generous portion of shredded cheese. Enjoy. Authentic Chicago-Style Hot Dogs This one is a pickle lover’s dream. 4 hot dogs 4 poppy seed hot dog buns 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 12 sport peppers, small slender pickled green chili peppers 4 dill pickle spears 1 medium Roma tomato or pickled green tomato wedges Celery salt, to taste Directions Fill a 6-quart pot halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then turn to low. Add hot dogs and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Finely chop the onion and slice the tomato into thin wedges. If using pickled green tomatoes, slice each tomato into 4 wedges. During the last 5 minutes of cooking the hot dogs, line a steamer basket with a paper towel and add the hot dog buns. Place the steamer over the hot dogs and cover with the lid. Steam for 1 to 5 minutes, or until the buns are soft. To assemble, add one hot dog to each bun. Top with diced onion, relish, mustard, pickled green tomato wedges or tomato slices, one dill pickle spear, and three sport peppers. Sprinkle with a dash of celery salt. Enjoy. The Everything’s Bigger in Texas BBQ Hot Dog Jumbo all-beef hot dogs Toasted brioche buns Homemade BBQ sauce or your favorite store-bought sauce Crispy fried onions Pickled jalapenos Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions Grill the jumbo all-beef hot dogs over medium heat. Toast the brioche buns until golden. Brush the hot dogs with BBQ sauce and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Top with fried onions and pickled jalapenos, placing the toppings carefully so each bite has some of each. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and enjoy. Tuesday Market Tuesday Vendors Tuesday Lineup Tuesday at the Farmers Market Will Brooks of Coachwhip Natural Produce will be at the market Tuesday with organically raised lettuce, collards, and broccoli. If you are wondering what Coachwhip means, just ask Will. TC Smith Produce will also be there with local corn and other seasonal vegetables, and Rodney Jarman, the Skin Man, with pork skins and rinds, fried peanuts, and mouth-watering funnel cakes. The market will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.   See You at the Market Bring your shopping bags, wear your red, white, and blue, visit this week’s vendors, and celebrate the Fourth of July at the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Interested in being a vendor? Contact the Lenoir County Farmers Market today! Lenoir County Farmers Market 100 N. Heritage Street, Kinston, NC Facebook: Follow us   unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser

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