Maria Simcox (left) prepares to purchase flowers from Stephana Murran of Charming Gardens out of Lenoir at the Morganton Farmers Market on Saturday, May 9.
Maria Simcox (left) prepares to purchase flowers from Stephana Murran of Charming Gardens out of Lenoir at the Morganton Farmers Market on Saturday, May 9.
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Paula Morgan of Hoof and Paw Farm talks with a customer about goat milk soap.
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Tim and Kim Wiles of Piperwood Farms Microgreens greet shoppers at the Morganton Farmers Market.
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Sherilyn Ritchie of Winding Road Apiaries offers a honey sample to a curious shopper at the Morganton Farmers Market.
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Individual flowers and bouquets were popular items at the market on the day before Mother’s Day.
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Saturday mornings at the Farmers Market also typically features live music. May 9 featured Mary Ervin on fiddle and David Williams on guitar.
The sunny weather brought out hundreds to shop at the Morganton Farmers Market on Saturday morning. The sounds of Butterbeans Duo Mary Ervin and David Williams entertained shoppers that morning while the fragrance of fresh flowers, baked breads, and ripe vegetables floated through the air.
The Morganton Farmers Market is held every Saturday and Wednesday, from May through October. Local vendors bring their best fresh vegetables, baked goods, flowers, and more. Saturday’s market is from 8 a.m. to noon at 300 Beach St., where about two dozen vendors sell what they grow, bake, and make. Wednesday’s mini market is at 111 N. Green St., diagonal from CVS pharmacy.
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