Saturday, Oct. 25 is Pumpkin Day at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, pumpkins and mums will be raffled off every 15 minutes, so be sure to stop by for a chance to win!
According to Market Manager Pat Ayscue, there will be plenty of pumpkin-themed activities for the kids to enjoy, including using cookie cutters to create their own unique style of fall masterpiece.
EBT is accepted and matched with Double Bucks as long as funds are available. Children still get a $5 token each visit through October.
The market is filling up with fall produce including turnip salad, cabbage and broccoli, not to mention other goodie like local honys and fresh pies and pasture-raised pork, chicken and lamb.
There are plenty of handcrafted treasures including quilts, wooden ware, pottery and holiday wreaths, perfect for gift-giving or decorating your home.
Come on out for Pumpkin Day – you’ll be glad you did.
The market hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 13.