14th Annual Farmers Appreciation Day Set for Sept. 10 at The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market

"Greensboro, NC - The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., will host the 14th Annual Farmers Appreciation Day, Sat.Sept. 10, 2016, 8am-12pm, to celebrate local farmers and market vendors with a traditional southern breakfast prepared by guest Chef Alex Amoroso.

The event will be held on the lawn at the corner of Lindsay and Yanceyville Street.  Patrons can enjoy a hearty breakfast of Ward’s Happy Eggs, Neese's Country Sausage & bacon, Old Mill of Guilford grits, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, hot biscuits served with Sweet Morning Farm strawberry jam or apple butter, and fresh fruit.

The cost of the breakfast is $7 per plate with proceeds benefiting the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. All vendors will receive a complimentary breakfast.

Enjoy live music all morning long: The Ol' Folkie, Julien McCarthy will start the day off at 7:30 am. Laura Jane Vincent will be performing at 9:30 am.

Farmers Appreciation Day is sponsored in part by Biscuitville, Craft Insurance, and Neese’s Country Sausage.

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has been the community’s favorite destination on Saturday morning for the last 142 years! Start the morning off with a wonderful southern breakfast and show support for all 115 local vendors and farmers who sell at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market.

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market operates year round on Saturdays 7 am to 12 noon and Wednesday 8 am to 1:00 pm April thru December.

About the Market

Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM is a 501c3 nonprofit.

GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local food in a friendly and inviting setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections.

www.gsofarmersmarket.org"

- A Press Release

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market Host 3rd Annual BLT Challenge & Tomato Tasting Saturday August 6, 2016, 8 am – 11:30 am

"Greensboro, NC - The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market (501 Yanceyville Street) will host a Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Challenge & Tomato Tasting Bar on Saturday August 6th from 8 am - 11:30 am on the lawn at the corner of Lindsay & Yanceyville St.

Local restaurants will create their best bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich using their favorite recipe.  Customers will sample all sandwiches and vote for their favorite BLT creation.  This year’s competitors are Tessa Farm toFork, The Green Bean, and Blue Spoon Cooking School  representing the Greensboro Farmers Market team.  Additional teams may be added.  The winner will be announced at the end of market.

Patrons can also sample a variety of tomatoes that will be in season and grown by market farmers:  Pink Girls, Sun Gold, Cherokee Purple, Husky Cherry, Juliet, German Johnson, Big Beef, and Plum tomatoes are just a few of the popular varieties to taste. 

Enjoy live music by local artist Louis Allen beginning at 8 am followed by Laura Jane Vincent at 10 am.  There will be kid friendly activities out on the lawn and picnic table seating is provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring seating or picnic blanket to the event.

The cost is $5 per plate, while supplies last, with proceeds benefiting the Greensboro Farmers Curb.­

Greensboro Farmers Curb Market operates year round on Saturdays 7 am to 12 noon and seasonally through December on Wednesdays 8 am to 1:00 pm.

About the Market

Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM is a 501c3 nonprofit.  GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local food and setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections."

- A Press Release

Gritty Blues at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market Saturday April 23, 2016

"Greensboro, NC - The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., will be hosting Gritty Blues out on the lawn, Saturday April 23, 2016 beginning at 8 am.  This tasty event will honor two southern staples, grits with a side of blues!  

Chef Felicia McMillan of Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen will be preparing a southern array of toppings from foods grown by local vendors that will top a piping hot bowl of Old Mill of Guilford Grits.  Patrons will get to choose from tomato chutney, collard slaw, tasso ham, Neese’s Country Sausage & bacon, kale, sweet potato butter, Goat Lady Dairy cheese, and a creamed honey as toppings.   

The cost of the Gritty Blues breakfast is $5 per bowl, while supplies last.  This exclusive menu is specially prepared for market patrons from ingredients found within the farmers market therefore toppings will be limited in supply and available for first come, first serve.  All proceeds benefit the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. 

Enjoy the sounds of Andy Squint who takes the stage at 9:00 am.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the morning at the market!  

Gritty Blues is a collaboration of the Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc, and Piedmont Blues Preservation Society celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Carolina Blues Festival and to help raise awareness of local heritage foods and traditional music in the area.

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market operates year round on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 20 – Dec. 28.

About the Market

The Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM is a 501c3 nonprofit.

GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local food and setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections.

About Piedmont Blues Preservation Society

From our love of music and our belief that music is best shared in a community, came the founding of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society in 1985. Our non-profit organization works to cultivate and preserve the tradition of blues music. Our mission is to help the youth of our community discover the wonder and joy of music by raising awareness and providing music education to our community and schools."

- A Press Release