Felton Grove FFA Hosts May Market Event

Inaugural community market features local vendors, petting zoo, and more to support student agriculture program.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:24pm

A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a baby highland cow repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the playful and community-focused spirit of the Felton Grove FFA May Market.The Felton Grove FFA May Market will feature a petting zoo with a baby highland cow named Poppy, providing a fun, family-friendly experience for attendees.Apex Today

The Felton Grove FFA Alumni and Supporters are hosting the inaugural Felton Grove FFA May Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Felton Grove High School in Apex, North Carolina. The community event will feature a variety of local vendors selling handmade goods, crafts, boutique items, and more, providing an opportunity for attendees to find unique gifts and support small businesses. In addition to the vendor market, the event will also include a petting zoo provided by Rocking JH Farms, allowing visitors to meet a baby highland cow named Poppy as well as baby goats and pigs.

Why it matters

The Felton Grove FFA May Market is an important community event that supports the school's agriculture program and provides a platform for local small businesses and artisans to showcase their products. By hosting this market, the FFA Alumni and Supporters aim to engage the local community, promote sustainable agriculture, and raise funds for the Felton Grove FFA chapter's educational initiatives.

The details

The Felton Grove FFA May Market will feature a variety of local vendors selling handmade goods, crafts, boutique items, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse the market and find unique gifts while supporting small businesses in the community. In addition to the vendor market, the event will also include a petting zoo provided by Rocking JH Farms, allowing visitors to interact with a baby highland cow named Poppy as well as baby goats and pigs.

  • The Felton Grove FFA May Market will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Felton Grove FFA Alumni and Supporters

The organization sponsoring the Felton Grove FFA May Market, with the goal of supporting the school's agriculture program and engaging the local community.

Rocking JH Farms

The farm providing the petting zoo experience at the Felton Grove FFA May Market, including a baby highland cow named Poppy and baby goats and pigs.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to host the inaugural Felton Grove FFA May Market and provide a fun, community-centered event that supports our students and local businesses.”

— Kimberly Kronenwetter, Felton Grove FFA Alumni and Supporters

What’s next

Interested vendors can contact Kimberly Kronenwetter at kkronenwetter@wcpss.net to inquire about participating in the Felton Grove FFA May Market.

The takeaway

The Felton Grove FFA May Market is an opportunity for the local community to come together, support student agriculture programs, and discover unique products from small businesses and artisans in the area. By hosting this event, the Felton Grove FFA Alumni and Supporters are demonstrating their commitment to fostering a vibrant, sustainable, and community-driven local economy.