The Olde Beaufort Farmers market
Nestled under the centries old live oak trees of the Beaufort Courthouse sits the Olde Beaufort Farmers market. Open Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 1:00, mid-April thru mid-November.
The OBFM is a non-profit organization that is focused on enhancing the quality of life in Carteret County by engaging the public in healthy lifestyle choices concerning fresh food, sustainable environments, and agricultural practices. With only a 12-minute walk from the free dingy dock in Beaufort, it’s well worth the stroll thru this beautiful town that is on the national register of historic places. So if you are traveling thru the outer banks, don’t miss the chance for a Saturday morning under the live oaks.
They also give local artists an opportunity to showcase all their hard work and dedication.
If you have never had a southern cheese biscuit or tomato pie, this is your chance for a new addiction.
Beautiful bowls turned from, pear, walnut, magnolia, hickory, and more from Richard Forward
Local photographers and painters, selling postcards to wall hanging art.
With multiple vendors selling jewelry, Beach Chicken was the one that drew me in and one I will definitely visit again. Follow the link below to find her on Facebook.
The library, for me, is a big bonus; it’s a chance to stock up on books for your next voyage or donate the books you have already read. And for only $2.00 for hardback and $1.00 for paperbacks, you can do a lot of sticking up.
An saving the best for last, fresh eggs, meat, fish, oysters, and produce. You will not have any trouble finding not only what’s for dinner tonight, but what’s for dinner the whole week with the knowledge it’s all farm to galley.
With only a 12 minute walk from the dingy dock in Beaufort
Below is a list of anchorages in the area as well as the dingy dock. Until next time, Safe Cruising.
On my last visit, I found Lorie and her wonderful handmade bags, made with reclaimed feed sacks, seed sacks, and lined with cargo pants, so lots of pockets. I’m adding all her info and if you have an old feed or seed sack she will be happy to custom make one for you.
