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Gastonia proclaims week as National Farmers Market Week; organizers invite residents to visit
Summary
Council presented a proclamation recognizing the week of August 2026 as National Farmers Market Week; market supporters and Keep Gastonia Beautiful described summer hours and community partners that participate in the market.
The council presented and entered into the record a proclamation recognizing the week of August 2026 as the City of Gastonia's observance of National Farmers Market Week, noting the market's long partnership with the Gastonia Farmers Market Association and its role supporting local farmers, artisans and small businesses.
Becca Hurd, who said she works with Keep Gastonia Beautiful and helps manage the market, invited residents to attend and explained the summer schedule: "It is open for the summer hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in addition to the Saturday hours." Hurd also listed partner groups — master gardeners, Gaston County Health Department and the library — that provide programming and outreach at the market.
