Alexander County

Alexander Farmers Market

Lenny Rogers
376 1st Avenue SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-4451
Date & Time: July 9-Sept 17, 2009: Thursdays, 2-6pm

Directions: On Highway 16, 1 mile north of Hwy 64. Old hospital parking lot.
Services & Information: Farmers Market
Items: Apples, Asian pears, blueberries, sweet corn, melons, peaches, traditionally grown vegetables

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Deal Orchards

Alan and Lindsay Deal
7400 NC Hwy 16 North, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-2304
Date & Time: Early July-Dec: 8am-6pm: Mon-Sat, growing season; 8am-5pm late season;

Directions: About 8 miles north of Taylorsville on Hwy 16 on the right, large sign beside highway
Services & Information: Farm Tours, Roadside Stand, Wholesale. Tours available by appointment. Groups of 20 or more accepted. Our clean and well kept farm market has restrooms, wheel chair accessibility, and paved parking. We are a 3rd generation full time fruit orchard with 80+ acres in production.
Items: Apples, Asian pears, cider (pasteurized), honey, jams and jellies, nectarines, peaches, pumpkins.

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The Farmers' Daughter

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Greengo Orchards

Gary Morrell
184 Hummingbird Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-455-3615
Date & Time: July 10-Dec 31, 2009: Tues-Sun (closed Mondays) 8am until Dark

Directions: Hwy 16 North from Taylorsville, 7 miles to Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Take Mt. Heb ron Church Rd. to the right. Take first road to the left, go to stop sign at top of mountain, take dirt road to right. First driveway on the right.
Services & Information: Roadside Stand
Items: Apples, Asian pears, nectarines, oriental persimmons, peaches, plums.

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J & A Orchard

James N. Land
25 Reidland Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-6497, 828-308-3262
Date & Time: Aug 20-Oct 20 (until all fruit sold): Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-6pm

Directions: US 64 – 8 miles west of Taylorsville to old Ellendale School, right on old NC 90 Rd. Orchard 2 miles on right. Look for the 4’x4’ signs on US 64.
Services & Information: Tours by appointment; Monday-Friday Farm Tours; We are a vendor at Taylorsville and Wilkesboro Farmers Markets. Clean handicap accessible restrooms, wheel chair accessible, picnic tables. U-pick containers furnished.
Items: Pick-Your-Own Apples (15 varieties), Asian pears, peaches; call for availability.

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Morning Dew Farms

Mary Ann Icenhour
2072 Friendship Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-7936 , 828-312-1197
Date & Time: June 15-Oct 15, 2009:  Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
Open for pick up of advance orders only. Call for information.
Directions: Six miles south of Taylorsville off Hwy. 16
Services & Information: Advance Order, Wholesale Available
Items: Traditionally grown vegetables.

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Perry Lowe Orchards

Katrina Lowe
Farm Address: 8741 NC Hwy 16 North
Mailing Address: 4237 Price Road, Moravian Falls, NC 28654
828-632-7913, 336-921-3123
Date & Time: Oct - Dec: Mon-Sun 8am-5pm, other months Mon - Sat 8-5pm

Directions: Hwy 16 South from Wilkesboro, approximately 8 miles at Alexander/Wilkes County Line. Perry Lowe Orchards Apple House on right. From Taylorsville - NC Hwy 16 North approximately 8 miles. Apple House (with red roof) on left.
Services & Information: Agritourism, Tours, Pick-Your-Own, Roadside Stand, Wholesale. Large parking area for buses. Restrooms, country store. Group educational tours during season. Call early for appointment.
Items: Apples, cider (Pink Lady and blends), peaches, pumpkins, traditionally grown vegetables.

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Taylorsville Apple Festival

Melissa Price
135 East Main Avenue, Taylorsville NC 28681
828-632-2999
Date & Time: Saturday Oct 17, 2009 9am-6pm

Directions: Downtown Taylorsville
Services & Information: Agricultural Festival
Items: Apples, cider, ice cream, jams and jellies, pumpkins, wine. Live entertainment, craft vendors, kids corner, kids train ride, food vendors, wheelchair rentals and restrooms.

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