Source: NCDA&CS, 9/3/14

September is North Carolina Wine and Grape Month. In celebration, the State Farmers Market will host Grape Day, sponsored by the N.C. Muscadine Growers Association. Vendors will have a selection of local muscadine grapes, jellies and wines available for sample and purchase. In addition, there will be a display of harvest equipment and information on the state’s wine and grape industry.

Participating vendors are Adams Vineyard, Cauble Creek Vineyard, Cottle Farms, D’Vine Foods, Duplin Winery, Foster Family Harvesting, Gregory Vineyards, Hinnant Family Vineyards, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, N.C. Muscadine Growers Association and N.C. State University.

Friday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
State Farmers Market
1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh
Interstate 40, exit 297, Lake Wheeler Road

North Carolina ranks 10th in the nation in both grape and wine production, and is home to more than 140 wineries and 400 commercial grape growers. The state’s wine and grape industry has grown significantly in recent years. It now employs more than 7,600 workers and has an economic impact of nearly $1.3 billion. More information about the industry is available at www.ncwine.org.

For more information about this and other special events at the market, go to www.statefarmersmarket.org.