Tomato Day at Carrboro Farmers' Market on July 11: samples , recipes, special merch, more…
Date: Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: Carrboro Farmers' Market, Carrboro
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Category: Markets
Carrboro Farmers' Market The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Looking for stuff for your kids to do? Check out Triangle on the Cheap's big list of upcoming free and cheap kid-friendly events in the Triangle! Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April to October: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. In fact, the actual owner of each business or farm is present at Market each week. You might also be interested in this list of Triangle Farmers' Markets and Places in the Triangle to pick your own produce. They also hold some special events throughout the year. Make sure to check their calendar for other events, and for updates. Also, keep up to date by following the Carrboro Farmers' Market Facebook page. Subscribe to the Carrboro Farmers' Market weekly newsletter to stay in the loop. Special Events Market Bunch Kids ActivitiesEvery Wednesday from April 1 to November 18, 20263 to 6 p.m.Free Every Wednesday Market the market offers free kids activities through the Market Bunch program, with activities related to sustainability, local agriculture, arts & crafts, healthy eating, and more. Tomato DaySaturday, July 11, 20267 a.m. to 12 p.m.Free CFM farmers grow over 70 varieties of tomatoes – like Sun Gold, Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Big Beef, Black Krim, and much more. The Market celebrates tomato season with samples of freshly-sliced tomato samples, local Guest Chefs, a raffle with over 25 prizes from local Carrboro businesses, and much more. Don’t forget to pick up limited-edition merch, like Tomato Day t-shirts and posters. There's even a Tomato Day Zine (printed or digital) with information on all the tomato varieties at Carrboro Farmers' Market. Back Alley Bikes will host a Tomato Day bike cruise in honor of the event. C
