Poplar Grove Farmer's Market
April 8 - December 16 
Wednesday, 8 AM to 1 PM

For the finest and freshest North Carolina has to offer. 

Mission

The Farmers’ Market at Poplar Grove was established to provide a retail outlet for local growers and producers to sell their goods directly to consumers. The market strives to educate consumers on local farm products and practices, promote the use of local products and serve the community through programming and activities.

The market will be open every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Visit and shop with a large variety of vendors offering fresh eggs, herbs, cut flowers, seafood, beef, poultry, goat, lamb, bakery breads and sweet confections; arts and crafts including jewelry, photography, woven, knitted and quilted items, outdoor furniture, birdhouses, pottery; as well as native plants, landscape and bedding plants, hardy orchids, hanging baskets, popcorn, peanuts, goat cheese, muscadine wine, fresh berries and produce and much more.  Products and produce change according to availability and season.  See the list of vendors for more information and feel free to e-mail us if you have a question about a particular product.  Come enjoy the open-air market on the front lawn of the historic plantation under the big shade trees with plenty of free parking.  We have some wagons available for your shopping use and you are welcome to bring your own. Check out this page for upcoming special programs scheduled at the market throughout the year.

The 2nd Wednesday of each month the Pender County Master Gardeners will be here for a Plant Clinic. They will answer questions about lawns, landscape plants, fruits and vegetables.  You can bring sick plants, weeds or mystery plants and they will try to diagnose or identify them.  Information about the Master Gardener program, newsletters and soil testing supplies will be available. 

Also on the 2nd Wednesday of each month Wayne Batten of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service for Pender County will be "grillin in the grove" so you may sample various foods the vendors have available.  Wayne is amazing at grilling things you wouldn't imagine cooking on a grill.  

Thanks to the generosity of the Pender County Farm Bureau, Poplar Grove Plantation has a brand new grill to try out all the flavors of the market.  Come join us for the tastings and see what's growing in your community.

New this season - "Cooking at the market"

Join chef Susan Boyles of The Seasoned Gourmet for impromptu cooking classes at the Farmers' Market once or twice a month.  Meet at the gazebo, shop the market with Susan and prepare lunch from the day's market offerings.  Classes begin at 9:30 am and are $25.00 per person.  Lunch, recipes for planned dishes and water are included.  (removed … look for dates and…to be added….)

Click on the link below or call 910.256.9488 to reserve a space.  Class size is limited, advance reservations are required by contacting The Seasoned Gourmet.

 Cooking Class Schedule

 Wed., May 20—Cheap Eats: We’ll make the most of the day’s offerings while keeping our eyes on the budget and our palates tuned to delicious! Our featured ingredients include Local Beef, Squash, and Broccoli, with dishes such as Asian-Style Flank Steak and Mixed Grilled Vegetables with Herbed Vinaigrette.. Additional dishes may be prepared impromptu based on available ingredients.

 Wed., June 3—I’ve Got The Blues: Blueberry Cornbread, Mixed Green Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette and Creamy Chevre, and one or two impromptu dishes from the day’s offerings. Our focus for this class is Blueberries, Local Artisan Breads and Soft Goat Cheese. Additional dishes may be prepared impromptu based on available ingredients.

 Wed., June 17—Eating Organic: We’ll take the best of the day’s organic offerings and whip up some light and tasty dishes that are perfect for the heat of summer. Prepare the best-ever Gazpacho, German-Style Cucumber Dill Salad and other dishes with our featured ingredients of Beans, Cucumbers and Melons.  Additional dishes may be prepared impromptu based on available ingredients.

 Wed., July 15—Al Fresco Italian: Light and delicious flavors with an Italian flair are the focus of this class, as well as infused oils and vinegars. Roasted and raw vegetables lightly seasoned with Herbs and Italian Oils dominate our menu. Tomatoes, Corn and Peppers are our featured ingredients. Additional dishes may be prepared impromptu based on available ingredients.

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