BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A local farmers’ market is hoping to get enough votes in a national contest, and it is currently in the running for a cash reward.
The 17th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration voting ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 30, and Black Mountain Tailgate Market is currently in the top 10 in votes. The top 10 vote getters earn cash prizes, with $2,500 for first place, $2,000 for second, $1,500 for third, $1,250 for fourth and $1,000 for fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth. The ninth- and 10th-place vote getters receive $875 each.
As of 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30, Black Mountain Tailgate Market was in ninth place in the nation with 1,558 votes. Votes can be submitted at the Market Celebration website…