The Local Vibe: What makes the farmers market unique at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds [Video]

The Farmers Market at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds is Forsyth County’s longest-running source for locally raised fruits, vegetables and proteins.It started in 1974 and has welcomed the community to shop for food, flowers, handmade baskets, cakes & pies, fresh baked breads, jams & jellies, honey, crafts and much more.With the cold weather the Triad has been experiencing in the month of January, local vendors are expressing the need for more foot traffic. Lilil Craven, the Marketing and Branding Manager for the city of Winston-Salem joined the Local Vibe team to talk about what makes the market unique. “People don’t realize we are year round, vendors also come and go with the seasonal products they offer. We are trying to get the word out we are year round and that we are open even during the colder months. The building gets a little drafty, so you have to come dressed in your …