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Events Near Glen Alpine NC

Caldwell County Farmers Market

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 7:00am

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Kimbrell

Lenoir, NC

Foothills Uptown Shelby Market

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 8:00am

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Shelby, NC

Landrum Farmers Market

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 8:00am

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Landrum, SC

Asheville City Market

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 9:00am

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Asheville, NC

ASAP Farmers Market

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