FAQ’s

Question: What are the Onslow County Farmers’ Market Inc. hours and location?

Answer: The farmers market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at 4024 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The market is also open Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 1108 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28456. The market is open starting the 2nd Saturday in April until November.

Question: Who is able to become a member of the Onslow County Farmers’ Market, Inc?

Answer: Any individual, partnership, firm or corporation that is owner, manager, or has an interest in fruits and vegetables may become an active member upon application, acceptance and payment of dues.

Question: How are booth locations assigned for the year?

Answer: The booths are assigned at the association meeting prior to the opening of the market season in April. Members of the association have first pick and priority is given to the longest standing members.

Priority for an indoor booth space is given to association vendors who sell perishable items.

Question: When can I attend an association meeting?

Answer: The association meets the first Tuesday of every month February through October at 2:00PM at the Onslow County Complex at 4024 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, NC 28546. Non-association members are welcome to attend.

Question: How much does it cost to have a stand at the Farmer’s Market?

Answer: Hwy 258 Location: The cost of a space for a full booth (12′x12′) for Saturdays is $15.00 per day for association members and $23.00 per day for non-members. For a half booth (6′x12′), is $8.00 per day for association members and $14.00 per day for non-members. For Tuesdays Farmers Market, there is only a flat $5.00 rate per vendor, per booth.

Two tables will be provided with each rented space. Additional tables will cost $2.00 each. Half spaces may be purchased. If all indoor spaces are filled, then space will be provided outside for a flat rate of $10.00, regardless of membership to the association. Vendors with an outside space will be responsible for furnishing their own tents and tables.

Western Blvd location: The cost of a space is $12.00 per day regardless of membership to the association. The spaces available at the Western Blvd location are under a covered roof. Limited amounts of tables are available for use. Vendors may bring their own tables if desired.

Question: If I have a space at the market, do I need to stay for the full time that the market is open?

Answer: Yes, vendors must occupy their space within 15 minutes of the market opening and stay for the full time the market is open.

Question: What if I am not able to come to the market but have a space as a vendor reserved?

Answer: It is required that you contact the Farmers’ Market Coordinator, Larry Kent, at 910-340-0009, by noon the day before normal market hours. (Example: Call by Friday 12:00 P.M. if unable to attend the market on Saturday from 8:30AM to 1:30PM).

This is required so that we can be fair to all vendors of the association. If an indoor space becomes available, those on the outside, in order of time of arrival, will have first choice to move inside.
If you fail to call, as described above, you will be charged your booth fee.

Please see the By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and minutes from association meetings for further details.