Oxford will launch a new farmers market Saturday morning on the grounds of the National Guard Armory, 105 W. Spring St.
Aptly named, the Oxford Armory Farmers Market will feature local fruits, meats, vegetables and other products from local farmers and artisans.
Beginning Saturday, May 3, the market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October.
In 2020, a needs assessment was conducted by the N. C. Cooperative Extension. This assessment revealed a greater need for local agricultural producers to be able to get their products into the hands of local consumers, increasing the consumption of locally grown nutrient-dense products. As a result of the needs assessment, the Advisory Leadership Council began discussions with community stakeholders and realized that a larger market, with more availability for local agricultural producers, would be the solution to meet this need.
The Oxford Armory Farmers Market can accommodate more than 60 vendors, all offering locally sourced products as well as space for food trucks and special events in conjunction with the municipalities that are all a part of Granville County.
The existing Oxford Farmers Market located at the corner of McClanahan and Lanier streets in downtown Oxford will continue to operate every Saturday and it kicks off its season on Saturday, May 3 as well. This market operates from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.
Vendor applications for the Oxford Armory Farmers Market are still being accepted. Find details at https://granville.ces.ncsu.edu/oxford-armory-farmers-market or find OxfordArmory FarmersMarket on Facebook.