Lenoir County Farmer's Market update August 22, 2026

Saturday vendors, fresh figs, eggs, baked goods, handmade gifts, Christi Luv, and bell pepper recipes. View in browser Saturday, August 22, 2026 Saturday at the Farmers Market Shop local vendors for fresh foods, handmade creations, baked goods, pork skins, and market favorites. Lenoir County Farmers Market 100 N. Heritage Street, Kinston, NC Market hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market Updates for August 22 This Saturday's vendor lineup includes TJ Designs, Holy Granola, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Robin's Nest, Julie Babbin, Christi Luv, and Rodney the Pork Skin Man. Come early for the best selection of fresh local foods, prepared goods, handmade items, and market favorites. Follow the Market on Facebook Vendor Lineup Saturday's Vendors Farmers Market Vendors for August 22, 2026 TJ Designs Holy Granola B&B Eggs TC Smith Robin's Nest Julie Babbin Christi Luv Rodney the Pork Skin Man Handmade Gifts and Decor TJ Designs Shop handmade creations and market favorites from TJ Designs. Granola and Baked Goods Holy Granola Holy Granola will be there with their delicious and nutritious locally baked granola. Stop by for a sample. They will also have "A Little Taste of Heaven" cinnamon pecan coffee cakes. Supply is limited on coffee cakes, so shop early or text 262-560-1617 to reserve yours. Fresh Eggs, Figs, and Banana Bread B&B Eggs B&B Eggs will have fresh figs, eggs, and banana bread this Saturday. They are in need of clean 12-count and 18-count egg cartons. Bring extras with you if you have them. Fresh Produce TC Smith TC Smith will be at the market Saturday with fresh local produce. Market Vendor Robin's Nest Robin's Nest will be at the market Saturday with local finds and market favorites. Commercial Kitchen Julie Babbin Julie Babbin will have tiramisu and pimento cheese. Christi Luv photo: upload image in Mailchimp and replace this placeholder. Market Vendor Christi Luv Christi Luv will be at the market Saturday with local finds and market favorites. Pork Skins Rodney the Pork Skin Man Stop by Rodney the Pork Skin Man for fresh pork skins and market snacks. Community Event Save the Date Saturday, September 26 Dolly Day at the Farmers Market Families are invited to Dolly Day at the Lenoir County Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026. Free books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will be available, and families with children ages 0 to 5 can sign up on site. There will also be storytime, arts and crafts, and music. All families are invited. In Season Bell Peppers, a Rainbow of Color Bell peppers are in season from July through September and are plentiful at local farmers markets and roadside stands. They make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizzas, pasta dishes, kabobs, scrambled eggs, and stuffed pepper recipes. Bell peppers are also a good source of vitamins and fiber. Red bell peppers contain approximately twice as much vitamin C as green peppers, so consider using both. Recipe Bell Pepper Enchiladas Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey, beef, or pork 4 very large bell peppers, any color 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup salsa 4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Hollow out the bell peppers, place them in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Brown the meat in olive oil, then add black beans, tomatoes, seasonings, and chicken stock. Cook about three minutes. Fill peppers with the meat mixture, pour salsa over and around them, and top with mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and broil until the cheese has browned edges. Avocado and cilantro make great toppings. Recipe Unstuffed Bell Pepper Casserole with Ground Beef Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 2 large green bell peppers, chopped 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook beef, garlic, and onion until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to an 11-by-8-inch baking dish. Add peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 75 minutes, or until rice is tender. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake 10 more minutes. Serves four. Recipe Rainbow Bell Pepper Salad Ingredients 4 multicolored bell peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions Place peppers and onion in a large bowl. Combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a jar. Cover tightly and shake well. Pour dressing over vegetables, toss, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves six. Recipe Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 12 mini sweet bell peppers 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 teaspoon garlic powder Nonstick cooking spray Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and ribs. Mix cream cheese, chicken, Buffalo sauce, 1/2 cup cheese, and garlic powder. Place peppers cut-side up in a sprayed baking dish, fill with chicken mixture, cover with foil, and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake five more minutes. Yields 24 pepper halves. See You at the Market Bring your shopping bags, visit this week's vendors, and enjoy fresh local finds at the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Interested in being a vendor? Contact the Lenoir County Farmers Market today! Lenoir County Farmers Market 100 N. 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