RALEIGH – This year’s annual State Farmers Market Largest Watermelon Contest had a special meaning as it was held in memory of longtime watermelon contest competitor Donald Murphy, who passed away earlier this year. Known for his knowledge and expertise in growing a large watermelon each year, Murphy was a familiar face at the contest and on Watermelon Day.
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RALEIGH – Beat the heat with slices of a summertime favorite at Watermelon Day at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh Thursday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RALEIGH — Farmers markets across North Carolina will join markets nationwide in celebrating National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 3-9, spotlighting the vital role farmers markets play in supporting local agriculture, boosting rural economies, strengthening communities and expanding access to fresh, healthy food.
COLFAX – You can find homegrown happiness in a slice of N.C. watermelon. To celebrate this favorite summertime fruit, the Robert G.
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market in Raleigh is firing up the grill for a North Carolina favorite in honor of National Hot Dog Day, Wednesday, July 16, with free Bright Leaf hot dog samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the farmers area.
COLFAX – Peaches are now in season in North Carolina and the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will be celebrating all their sweet flavor with Peach Day Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nothing says summer like North Carolina- grown watermelons, and you’re invited to taste the freshness for yourself during Watermelon Day, Sunday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.
RALEIGH – Round up your friends and family to kick off the weekend with food trucks and fun for all ages at the Fourth of July Food Truck Rodeo at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh. The event will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and feature some of the Triangle’s top food trucks.
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market is proud to announce the grand opening of Logan’s Garden Shop, a trusted name in North Carolina’s gardening and agricultural community for nearly 60 years on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. This relocation marks a return to Logan’s roots, reinforcing its commitment to local growers, sustainable gardening and North Carolina’s rich agricultural traditions.
RALEIGH – Giant watermelons, watermelon royalty and free slices of the summertime fruit – what’s not to love about Watermelon Day Friday, Aug. 23, at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh?