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Avery County Farmers’ Market Opens Yesterday at Lees-McRae in Banner Elk; Check Out Photos of the Fun

by Madison V. Fisler

April 18, 2014. Avery County’s first Farmers’ Market of the season was held yesterday afternoon from 5-7 p.m. at Lees-McRae in Banner Elk. 

The Avery County Farmers’ Market takes place in the spring and summer seasons on Thursday afternoons from 5-7 p.m. at Lees-McRae in Banner Elk and Fridays from 4-6 p.m. at the Avery County Cooperative Extension in Newland. 

At both markets you can find fresh produce and baked goods, as well as flowers, poultry, jams and jellies and much more.  For more information, call 828-791-1061.

For more information about the market, click here

 

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The Banner Elk Farmers Market opened for the season yesterday
Amos and Kaci Nidiffer of Trosley Farms in Elk Park
Amos and Kaci Nidiffer of Trosley Farms in Elk Park
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Eggs and sauces are just some of the items available at the market
Bonita Smith of Smith Family Farm
Bonita Smith of Smith Family Farm