Olde Beaufort Farmers'Market
where life slows down so neighbors can catch up....
THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!
The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market seventh annual Sea to Table Dinner returns to
the Harborside Park deck, 322 Front Street, on the beautiful Beaufort waterfront on
Thursday evening, October 5th. Doors will open at 5:15 PM for social time and the
dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
We are excited to invite you to enjoy an evening of elevated Mexican cuisine
highlighting a sumptuous array of fresh, locally caught Carteret County
seafood. Please join us for a culinary journey as our talented team of chefs: Wendy
Park of Beaufort Grocery Company, Jon McGregor of Aqua Restaurant & Clawson’s
1905, and Elizabeth Kopf of Turner St. Market, highlights the bounty of the sea and
our farmers' fields, incorporating the cooking styles and flavors of México along the
way.
This special evening includes a menu of delicious food served buffet style, various
tasty appetizers, adult beverages including margaritas, Mexican beer, sangria, iced
tea, and water; scrumptious desserts, and live entertainment from Michael Paull,
talented local instrumentalist, singer, and composer.
Secure your tickets now, as this event sells out quickly!
¡Será delicioso!
*NOTE: Friends of the OBFM who receive a free ticket as a benefit of your membership,
please email oldebeaufortfarmersmarket@gmail.com to reserve your seat. Additional seats
must be purchased through the website or at the market on Saturday morning
Our Mission
To educate, inform, and engage the public in making healthy lifestyle choices concerning fresh food, sustainable environmental and agricultural practices, improved personal health, wellness and happiness, and the value of shopping local, all accomplished in an informal learning setting which values interactions and shared relationships among members of the community.
Meet our 2023 Board of Directors
These folks are devoted to working together to guide the OBFM by making decisions which sustain the market and the organization’s mission. We are all happy to be part of this team!
Elizabeth Gould
Chairperson
Beaufort
Mary Ann Tormey
Vice Chair
Pine Knoll Shores
Laura Welborn
Treasurer
Atlantic
Jeff Benoit
Secretary
Morehead City
Elizabeth Kopf
Vendor Rep
Beaufort
Rett Newton
Town Rep
Beaufort
Cindy Bunch
Market Manager
Marshallberg
Emily Bankson
Vendor Rep
Morehead City
Who is the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market?
The OBFM, a 501c3 non-profit organization focusing on education, exists to enhance the quality of life in Carteret County by maintaining a thriving Saturday morning farmers’ market on the courthouse square, by providing a venue for local businesses and non-profit organizations to promote themselves, and by contributing to various local causes which align with our organization’s mission.
Our Saturday morning farmers’ market is composed of farmers, fishermen, bakers and other food producers, artists, and craftspeople. All vendors go through an application process and are vetted for the quality of their products which are homegrown, homemade, or handmade by local folks. The market is a place for shoppers to buy fresh locally grown food and unique artisan treasures in a friendly, personal atmosphere. A live local band or musician, along with a local food truck add to the weekly event.
The market also serves as a venue for other non-profit organizations to interact with market shoppers and to spread the word of their missions and their work. A large number of local organizations use the market for their community outreach and several different groups are present every weekend. Organizations can promote their events, distribute information, sell items, and accept donations.
The OBFM is supported by many local business sponsors who believe in the mission and the activity of our organization. These businesses partner with the market to help us with operational costs, dinners, and other activities and they join in the market to promote themselves to the public.
Finally, the OBFM is now contributing to the welfare of our community by supporting local causes which align with the market’s mission of education and engagement with the community. We have created a scholarship and internship program which awards funds to local graduating seniors from county high schools. We have also supported local children by donating tuition for them to attend the Beaufort Boys & Girls Club, and contributed to Hope Mission, among other causes.
The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market organization is managed by a Board of Directors and the Executive Market Manager.
Weekly market facts:
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We produce a weekly rain or shine outdoor market located at 300 Courthouse Square in Beaufort on the courthouse grounds under the giant, old live oak trees. The venue is located in the center of town and is a short walk from downtown Beaufort. Abundant parking is also available around the courthouse area.
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The market is open from the second weekend in April thru the 3rd weekend in November from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The market season ends with an Olde Fashioned Holiday Market in the evening in mid-December.
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The market welcomes kid and friendly pets. Most markets include activities for children and families enjoy bringing their well-behaved dogs to the market also.
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The market is usually filled with approximately 47 vendors, a food truck, live music and boasts something for everyone.
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The market is managed by Cindy W. Bunch and Gus Stoehrer, the Saturday market assistant.
Find much more information about the organization, the Saturday market, and operating information on our website: oldebeaufortfarmersmarket.org. The market manager can be contacted at oldebeaufortfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Come enjoy this event market every Saturday morning at
“ the place where life slows down so neighbors can catch up.”