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Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: Kids’ Summer Kick-Off June 3

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

Phillips Farms of Cary, at 6701 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, widely known for its strawberries and corn mazes, is hosting a fun farmers’ market every Saturday this spring and summer, with plenty of things for the whole family to enjoy.

It will take place on Saturdays from April 22 to August 19, 2023, except for July 1 and 8.

Shop for fresh produce, plants and flowers from a variety of local farms. Also enjoy live music, food trucks and more.

The farmers’ market takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Look for updates each week on Phillips Farms of Cary’s Facebook page.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Family Fun Zone

  • Wall Ball
  • Grain Train
  • Cow Train and Wagons
  • Treats from the Candy Cannon
  • 9 Hole Putt Putt

The Family Fun Zone will require a wristband, for unlimited rides and activities. It’s $10 if you pay in cash and $12 if you pay with a card.

Special Events

  • April 22: Grand Opening, featuring Triangle Food Truck Showdown and Art n Soul Market
  • May 6: Strawberry Fest
  • May 13: Celebration of Mothers, and Art n Soul Market
  • May 27: Hero Appreciation Day
  • June 3: Kids’ Summer Kick-Off with NC Eat & Play
  • June 10: Food Truck Rodeo and Art n Soul Market
  • June 17: Celebration of Fathers and BBQ Festival
  • June 24: Peach Fest
  • July 15: Touch a Truck
  • July 22: Shop & Play Saturday
  • July 29: Watermelon Festival
  • August 5: Shop & Play Saturday
  • August 12: Shop & Play Saturday
  • August 19: End of Summer with NC Eat & Play, featuring a food truck rodeo

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Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary
When
Weekly on Saturday @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm (April 29, 2023 - August 12, 2023)
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
When
June 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: Food Truck Rodeo
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: Celebration of Fathers and BBQ Festival
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
June 24, 2023 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: Peach Fest
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
July 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: Touch a Truck
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
July 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: Watermelon Festival
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal
When
August 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm
What
Shop & Play Saturday at Phillips Farms of Cary: End of Summer with NC Eat & Play, featuring a Food Truck Rodeo
Where
Phillips Farms of Cary
Cost
FREE
Add to Calendar: Google Outlook/iCal

Phillips Farms of Cary

6701 Good Hope Church Road
Cary, NC

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