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 2025 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!
Jeff Benoit
Chair
Morehead City
Laura Welborn
Treasurer
Atlantic
Elilzabeth Gould
Secretary
Volunteer Coordinator
Beaufort
Emily Bankson
Vendor Rep
Morehead City
Elizabeth Kopf
Vice-Chair
Vendor Rep
Beaufort
Craig Hamilton
Vendor Rep
Atlantic/Beaufort
Nicole DiGiacomo
Community Rep
Beaufort
Allison Daniel
Community Rep
Beaufort
Todd Bejian
Community Rep
Beaufort
Cindy Bunch
Executive Market Manager
Marshallberg
The market manager can be reached at
Suzy Lewis
Social Media Manager
Marshallberg
Gus Stoherer
Saturday Morning Manager
Morehead City
Who we are....
The OBFM is a 501c3 non-profit organization focusing on education, serving our community, and enriching the quality of life in Carteret County by:
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Maintaining a thriving Saturday morning farmers’ market on the courthouse square which includes other non-profit organizations and local businesses,
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Implementing additional projects, programs, and activities which improve the general health and well-being of our citizens, our community, and our organization.
Our Saturday morning farmers’ market is composed of local 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. The market is a place for shoppers to buy fresh, locally grown food and unique, artisan creations in a friendly, outdoor environment.
The market also includes other non-profit organizations which share the resources they provide for the community, promote their events, distribute information, sell items, and accept donations.
The OBFM is supported by many local business and individual sponsors, called The Friends of the OBFM, who believe in the mission of our organization and provide the bedrock of our financial sustainability. Their donations help with market operating costs and activities, student scholarship funding, community projects, and our two seasonal dinners featuring local farm produce and seafood.
The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market organization is managed by a Board of Directors and the Executive Market Manager.
What to know about the market in 2025
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We produce a thriving, rain or shine, outdoor market every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM at 300 Courthouse Square in Beaufort under the beautiful oak trees on the courthouse grounds. The venue is in the center of town, a short walk from the downtown waterfront. Abundant parking is available around the courthouse area. The vibe is friendly, and the market is well stocked with products from a diverse range of vendors.
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The market will open on April 12th and will run through November 29th, ending the regular season with our Shop Small Business Saturday Market. After a two-week break, the season will finish with our spectacular Olde-Fashioned Holiday Market on Saturday, December 13th from 3PM – 7 PM. Vendors’ booths will be filled with festive lights, holiday foods, and treasures for the perfect, unique holiday gift giving.
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Markets are usually filled with approximately 60 - 70 local vendors including farmers, bakers, fishermen, artists and craftspeople. Also included are ready-to-eat food servers, a local band or musician, and other non-profit organizations. Each market is a bustling scene of commerce between our friendly vendors, local citizens, and visitors to our area.
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The markets welcome youngsters and through our Kids’ Program, we host activities for them each weekend in the Kid’s Tent. Some markets focus on themes that relate to holidays, town activities, or market products.
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We also allow leashed, well-behaved family pets.
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The market is managed by Cindy W. Bunch and Gus Stoehrer, the Saturday Market Assistant.
Get a taste of life in our small town at the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market.
There’s something for everyone!