At The Friendly Market there is lots to experience. Below is just a sampling of all there is to do and see. Remember, grow, eat and shop local!
Markets - The Friendly Market of Morehead City is open daily, offering fresh local produce, a wide variety of plants, and fresh baked goods from Mindy Fitzpatrick.
Meet Our Vendors -We have many regular vendors that you can visit every Saturday nestled along the wooded path of the market.
Meet Our Farmers - The Friendly Market promotes local farmers to help our community. Our local farmers are Garner Farms and Quinns Produce.
Mindy's Baked Goods - My name is Mindy Fitzpatrick. My husband, Matt, and I own The Friendly Market. When we opened the market in the spring of 2008, my main job was to provide homemade baked goods to be sold at the market.
What's in Season - You can use our guide to choose the freshest, best tasting produce obtainable. Insist on buying locally grown food in grocery stores, restaurants, inthe work place and schools.
Learning Center - March is a busy time in the yard in anticipation of warmer weather. Now is the time to be pruning trees and bushes, as well as cutting back ornamental grasses.
Seasonal Eating - Eating seasonally simply means a diet consisting of the freshest, local foods available. It is enjoying foods at the height of their natural harvest time.