April
- Market Season Kick-Off
- Strawberry Jammin’
2026 special events
Art meets agriculture.
Celebrate the seasons with family-friendly food, art, dance, music, and activities—all centered around local agriculture and the people who make our market special.
Mark your calendar
Special market days.
Every market day offers something fresh. On these extra-special Saturdays, the Ag Marketplace comes alive with themed activities and community celebrations. Unless noted, events take place during regular market hours.
May
- Market in Bloom
June
- Grilling at the Market
- Bloom and Buzz at the Market
July
- July 4th & U.S. 250th Celebration
- Peach Party
August
- Pepper Palooza
- The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
September
- September & Spice
- FallFest
October
- Let’s Give Them Pumpkin to Talk AboutDowntown StreetFest
- Happy Halloween at the Market
November
- Holiday Artisan Market
Community support
Presented by Central Carolina Hospital.
Thank you to Central Carolina Hospital for supporting the 2026 “Art Meets Ag” event series and helping us create more opportunities for food, art, and agriculture to bring our community together.