Morrisons Cove Produce Auction Opens for Spring

The Morrisons Cove Produce Auction officially opened March 29. It is located at 4826 Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring.

Though it was a cold, brisk day, contributers bought a variety of flowers such as pansies, phlox, and some herbs such as basil.

Mark Wisecarver is the auctioneer and will have the next auction on Tuesday, April 5, at 9 a.m. There is a food vendor selling breakfast sandwiches, cookies and homemade doughnuts.

Though the sides on the building are put down to help with the cold, attendees are encouraged to dress warm.

Attendees can get a number for bidding in the building.

Growers and buyers are welcome to the 2022 auction season,

All auctions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays for each month through Oct. 13, then Tuesdays, Oct. 18 and 25.

Friday evening sales will be May 6, 13 and 20.

On June 3, there will be a special sale. Friday evening sales will be June 10, 17 and 24.

In July, Friday evening sales will be held every Friday.

For August, every Friday will have a Friday evening sale. There will also be a special sale on Saturday Aug. 27.

On Fridays, fish fries start at 4 p.m. and the auction begins at 6 p.m.