July is the peak time to find local fresh fruits and vegetables. The farmers markets and roadside stands throughout Burke County will be booming with fresh and delicious produce. You can find everything from blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries to cucumbers, tomatoes, and cantaloupe.
Head on over to one of our local farmers markets here in Burke County:
Morganton Farmers Market
- Saturday Market: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: 300 Beach Street, Morganton, NC 28655 (behind Sidetracked Brewery at Morganton Station)
- Wednesday Mini Market: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location: 111 North Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655
Hildebran Farmers Market
- Sunday's: 2:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Location: 202 S Center St, Hildebran, NC 28637 (at the Albert Parkhurst Municipal Complex parking lot)
Look for any of these fruits and vegetables and support our local growers!!
Local Food of the Month Recipe Highlight- Watermelon Salsa
Our local produce highlight for July is watermelon! Not only is it great straight from the garden, but it is delicious paired with other produce to create a Watermelon Salsa. Before any preparation, make sure you wash your produce, your hands, and use clean equipment. You will need 3 cups of chopped watermelon, ½ of a yellow onion chopped, ½ of a bell pepper chopped, 1 tablespoon of chopped seeded jalapeno pepper, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Once you have chopped all produce items, combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir until well combined, and refrigerate for an hour before serving. This recipe is great for a hot day or even a July 4th celebration! Find watermelon at your local farmers market or purchase directly from a farmer.
