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Mount Olive Farmers Market Reopens & Celebrates NC Award

MOUNT OLIVE, NC March 29, 2023 – Today the Mount Olive Presbyterian Church (MOPC) Outreach Committee announced the reopening of the Mount Olive Farmers Market for its 4th market season. The Saturday market will reopen on June 3, 2023, and run through October 28, 2023. The market will be open from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon every Saturday. Local vendors will be set up in the parking area at 105 North Breazeale Avenue, Mount Olive, NC.

“We look forward to another year of a family-friendly market to enhance our local community's quality of life and fresh food initiatives,” said Wendy Ford, MOPC Outreach Representative. “This event unites our local farmers, craftsmen, artists, bakers, jewelers and the University of Mount Olive (UMO) School of Agriculture to create a diverse farmers market for our local community.”

Special awards this year include vendor, J&J Martins Farm Produce, who is the recent recipient of the “2023 NC Small Farmer of the Year,” by NC A&T State University Cooperative Extension. J&J Farms is a Century Farm and long-standing member of the Wayne County NC Cooperative Extension. Another highlight this year welcomes new food vendor, RJ’s BBQ.

“This season is much more than a Farmers Market; it’s a place to bring your family for good local food, education and fun,” Ford said. “Photos and videos of our vendors and their products are featured on our Facebook page. Come out to meet and talk with us.”

Many educational opportunities will be available with UMO Agriculture students, local beekeepers, craftsmen and artists. Vendors returning this year are: J&J Martins Farm Produce, Acorn Acres Farmstead, Cleo’s Honey, For Goodness Bakes, Seams So Sweet, Cheesecake Chicas, Pinky’s Retro Plants, Paper Gems, and TempestMaille Jewelry. Featured items include framed art, jams, pickles, Elderberry syrup, cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, honey sticks, fresh fruits and vegetables. Farm eggs and frozen foods include beef, pork, sausage, chicken, duck and tasty sauces. On-site, visitors can also watch artists create one-of-a-kind Chainmail jewelry, bracelets, earrings, rings, key chains and more.

For information about the Mt. Olive Farmers Market, visit us on Facebook at MtOliveFarmersMarket or use your phone to scan our QR code.

New vendors from nearby counties like Calypso, LaGrange, Dudley, and Faison are welcome to join us. New vendors can message the FB page with their name and contact information to request a space this year.

With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to taking virtual Do It Yourself classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams through your library’s resources and programs. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so visit your Craven-Pamlico Regional Library's website to find a location near you.

Jones County’s Heritage Festival is a celebration of rural agricultural life in southeastern North Carolina. The festival features hands-on heritage skills and activities including looping tobacco, basket making, taxidermy, hand shelling corn, making butter, milking a cow, spinning yarn, quilting, farm animal petting zoo, trapping, and grinding corn. Local talent acts will be featured on the “big stage” so you can sit a spell and enjoy some good food and the show! The highlight of the day is the Heritage Interviewees. The day is filled with wholesome family activities, locally prepared foods and fun. The Brock Mill which was originally built in the mid 1700′s is open for tours as well as the mill pond is open for canoeing and kayaking. A vintage car show will feature early models of cars, trucks and tractors.

Craven County residents are invited to Tryon Palace and the North Carolina History Center on Saturday, September 23, for a day of FREE admission, sponsored generously by Pepsico.

Enjoy all the wonderful offerings of Tryon Palace! Pepsi Family Center – Regional History Center – Duffy Gallery’s 100 Years of New Bern Exhibit – Gardens – Military Encampment – First floor Tour of the Palace – Fife & Drum performances – and more! All FREE on this day, as well as FREE Pepsi product! Be our guest at Craven Community Day at Tryon Palace.

There will be additional activities going on throughout the site. The Craven Consorts will be performing 18th c. scores on period instrument throughout the day in Mattocks Hall. In addition, our Collections staff will have a table for inquiring about taking care of your heirloom treasures, and the KIT CLUB will be offering fun crafts and activities for kids, both at the NC History Center.

Craven County Residents: please bring your license, a bill, or any document with your name and Craven County address at the Ticket Desk, and you and your family will receive your admission tickets.

Pay it back! If you can, please bring a donation of non-perishable food or item to support our local Food Banks.

The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.

With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to taking virtual Do It Yourself classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams through your library’s resources and programs. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so visit your Craven-Pamlico Regional Library's website to find a location near you.

The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.

With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to taking virtual Do It Yourself classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams through your library’s resources and programs. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so visit your Craven-Pamlico Regional Library's website to find a location near you.

The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.

With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to taking virtual Do It Yourself classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams through your library’s resources and programs. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so visit your Craven-Pamlico Regional Library's website to find a location near you.