You can find homegrown happiness in a slice of N.C. watermelon. The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will host Watermelon Day on Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors at the market will have the opportunity to sample different watermelon varieties and meet the N.C. Watermelon Queen Elizabeth Steinlage. There will also be a chance to talk to farmers who work tirelessly to produce N.C. watermelons.
North Carolina ranks fifth in watermelon production nationwide, contributing around $48.4 million in farm income across the state.
“Watermelon Day is something we look forward to every year,” said Khaila Daye, NCDA&CS watermelon marketing specialist. “This day is a simple way to connect with local agriculture while celebrating a fruit that everyone loves.”
The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., located at 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax at Exit 208 off Interstate 40. For more information on events, activities and seasonal charts, visit the website or follow along on Facebook.
