- The Durham Green Flea Market has been a weekend destination in Durham since 2008.

Once a tobacco market, now it's a community hub and as producer Linda Nguyen discovered, visitors come back again and again to taste flavors that remind them of home.

[uptempo piano music] - [Linda] Nestled next to the train tracks in East Durham sits an unexpected gem, the Durham Green Flea Market.

- Hi, can I get two churros please?

And I usually like the cream filling.

Will you just surprise me with the second filling?

[upbeat music] - [Linda] What's your most popular flavor?

- It's between cream cheese and caramel.

Yeah, both of those are pretty popular.

[uptempo piano music] - This is my favorite.

This is the cream cheese one.

... or caramel.

This looks like it's gonna be a messy bite.

Okay.

Ooh.

[uptempo piano music] But there are other flavors to try here.

Come with me and let's taste them.

[uptempo instrumental music] This is Taqueria Allende where you can order all sorts of tacos.

We got the Chipa, the Composano, which is steak and chorizo, and my favorite, the barbacoa.

[uptempo Latin music] [singer singing in Spanish] I'm gonna line 'em up.

[Latin music continues] This is the barbacoa one.

I love it.

[Latin music continues] It's so good.

[Latin music continues] [light instrumental music] So tell me, how long have you guys been open?

- The flea market's been open for 17 years.

We opened the market, my father and I. My father started the market.

- [Linda] Why did you pick Durham?

- We have very deep roots.

My father's one of 16 kids, so very, very deep roots.

He grew up in the West End.

We've been over here quietly and in our little corner and hopefully people come out and still continue to support local small businesses.

Just, we keep going for another 17 years.

My favorite thing about this flea market I guess for food wise, is I love the tortas and I love the quesadillas, but, but, but my favorite might be the peanuts.

My favorite might be the fried peanuts.

We went down to, believe it or not, Rocky Mount, to a market down there and everyone was selling peanuts and we might've perfected it, but we did get an idea for Rocky Mount Market down at Rocky Mount.

We saw a lot.

- Inspired by.

They're so fresh.

Some warm fried nuts, peanuts.

Oh, makes me want a Coke.

[laughing] Really good.

[light music] There are also farm stands full of beautiful local produce.

[light music continues] And it's not just food here.

You can find jewelry, clothes, and gifts.

Friendly tip, have cash on hand when you visit the market.

- You know what I love about this market is that brings me back home.

You know, I love the culture and of course, you have a lot of things from food to like souvenirs to just in general, kind of reminds me of home.

- I love that.

What do you love to eat here?

What's your favorite?

- I love the tacos.

- The tacos.

- [JP] Like I always go for the tacos and also the chicharrones.

- [Linda] Oh yeah, we had that.

It's crunchy and delicious.

[laughing] - [JP] Yes, absolutely.

[Linda crunching] [Latin instrumental music] From tacos and churros to handmade goods and fresh produce, the Durham Green Flea market brings people together through food, culture, and a shared sense of home.

- The Durham Green Flea market is at 1600 East Pettigrew Street in Durham and it's open every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m.

To find out more, give them a call at [919] 308-7657, or go online to dgfleamarket.com.