Month: August 2023

August 18, 2023

Market is OPEN August 19th, 8am – 12pm!

Seasons Changing, Goodness Abounds

Late August means more change is in the air. This week we’ve talked to customers and vendors who are sending their kids to college and helping them prepare for this new season of life, and to some of our Sprouts Club Kids who are also getting ready to go back to school. It still feels like we have so much of summer ahead of us, with these hot temperatures and all of the gorgeous harvests coming out of the fields. But slowly nature is preparing for the calming of fall. When we will see the first turning of the leaves? We can almost taste the sweet refreshing crunch of the fall season’s many varieties of leafy greens. But we’re not rushing it yet! It is a good reminder to get out to the market and enjoy all the bountiful varieties of summer fruits and veggies, and to soak in those summer feelings. We’re sure grateful to spend our summers with you. See you Saturday, Durham!

Thanks for Celebrating with Us!

Thanks to everyone who came out to shop & celebrate National Farmers Market Week with us! And congratulations to Laura Bercholz, the winner of our raffle basket!!

And while the week may be over, really we get to celebrate the joy of farmers markets every week! It’s all possible thanks to you. Looking for meaningful ways to give back to the market? The National Farmers Market competition for best market is still running through September, and if you love the DFM, we would love your vote! See below for details.

Vote for the DFM in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration!

What better way to celebrate National Farmers Market Week than by voting for your favorite market?

It’s time for the 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration! And you know what that means…you can help us win the “People’s Choice” award of up to $5,000 to fund important market programs! It only takes a moment and a couple of clicks to make a big ol’ difference. And we’d love it if you could help us spread the word by sharing with your work place, friends, and family. Click the link below to cast your vote!

Vote here!

Community Corner – Durham Central Park Community Input

Help dream up the future of Durham Central Park! The DCP folks will be attending the farmers market this week with three schemes that the community (thats YOU!) can provide your feedback and thoughts on. What do you want the future of DCP to look like? Find them at the park Saturday morning and let them know!

From the folks of DCP: As DCP makes a plan for the park’s future, we want to make sure we are serving the Durham community as best as possible! Give us your thoughts on the physical greenspace, our program offerings, and all the opportunities and challenges you see in this dynamic place that is always providing space for community!

Poetry Corner

The Poetry Fox is back! Find him on Foster Street for your own personalized typewritten poem.

Site Map

Here’s where you can find your favorite vendors this weekend!

Want to find out what else your local farmers are bringing to the market this week? Check out this week’s Newsletter! https://conta.cc/3DYhwya

When: Saturday, August 19th, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

August 11, 2023

Market is OPEN August 12th, 8am – 12pm!

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the DFM!

Join us tomorrow 8am-12pm as we celebrate the joy of farmers markets! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our vendors, local food, and of course, our incredible community (that’s you!) Here’s what we’ve got lined up:

* RAFFLES! Enter to win a raffle basket full of market goodies from some of your favorite market vendors!

* Photo Booth – Make a few memories and capture the moment with a polaroid picture at the photo booth

* Live Music – enjoy live market music on Foster Street with local musician Remona Jeannine

* Show your love of the DFM by casting your voting for us & sharing your snapshots of your favorite things about market on social media!

Why do we love shopping at local markets? Check out the top 5 reasons below and share with us what you love!

Farmers’ markets:
1.) Preserve farmland
2.) Stimulate local economies
3.) Increase access to nutritious food
4.) Support healthy communities
5.) Promote sustainability

We look forward to welcoming you to market to share in the local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, bread, crafts, and more! All vendors at the market come from 70 miles away or less. This means that the produce was most likely picked just the day before, making sure that it is as fresh as possible! Farmers love to share their favorite recipes or tell you how your food was grown, making farmers’ markets a very special place to shop.

Vote for the DFM in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration!

What better way to celebrate National Farmers Market Week than by voting for your favorite market?

Vote here!

Market Music

Enjoy live market music by singer songwriter Remona Jeannine!

Poetry Corner

The Poetry Fox is back! Find him on Foster Street for your own personalized typewritten poem.

Site Map

Want to find out what else your local farmers are bringing to the market this week? Check out this week’s Newsletter! https://conta.cc/3QHsHma

When: Saturday, August 12th, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

August 9, 2023

Wednesday Market is OPEN Today, August 9th, 3pm – 6pm

Happy National Farmers Market Week!

Why do we love shopping at local markets? Check out the top 5 reasons below and share with us what you love!

Farmers’ markets:
1.) Preserve farmland
2.) Stimulate local economies
3.) Increase access to nutritious food
4.) Support healthy communities
5.) Promote sustainability

Vendors This Week

This week, our vendors have a beautiful array of freshly harvested fruits and veggies, honey, baked goods, juice, coffee and tea, gorgeous flower bouquets, goat cheeses, yogurt and gelato, eggs, and pastured raised-meats.

Click on the vendors below to find preorder info, products, and more!

Hua Nong Ecorganic Farm

Tulip Poplar Honey

Wild Scallions Farm

Sprouts Club

Join us this week and every Wednesday from 3-6pm at the Kids Sprouts Club table! Take part in our weekly activity and receive Sprouts Market Bucks to spend on something tasty and nutritious at the market. This week, we are celebrating National Farmers Market Week!

This Week’s Recipe: Bitter Melon Stir Fry by Liv Wan

Looking to expand your cooking repertoire and try something new? Here’s a recipe highlighting the unique Bitter Melon that is in season at the market!

From the chef: Bitter melon is a gourd originating from India that was introduced into China during the 14th century. It has since become a commonly used vegetable in Chinese households and is as popular now as it was a few hundred years ago. Bitter melon tastes bitter just as the name suggests. The texture can be either crunchy or soft, depending on how you prepare it. This recipe is a simple stir-fry that creates a flavor base with garlic, chili flake, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and sesame oil sauce. A little sugar helps combat the bitterness. There are also plenty of variations on bitter melon stir-fries that involve adding proteins such as dried shrimp or pork. Serve as a side dish for pork, chicken, or seafood alongside rice or noodles.

Find this recipe along with cooking tips, ingredient variations, and step-by-step photos at: The Spruce Eats

Vote for the DFM in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration!

What better way to celebrate National Farmers Market Week than by voting for your favorite market?

Vote here!

Want to find out what else is coming to the market this week? Check out this week’s Newsletter! https://conta.cc/3OtkPST

When: Wednesday, August 9th, 3pm – 6pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

August 4, 2023

Market is OPEN August 5th, 8am – 12pm!

Your fresh and local summer meals await!

It’s a Saturday morning market in August and the temps are looking perfect! Celebrate this break from the heat with a visit to the market and enjoy live music and poetry, handmade goods, seasonal produce, delicious meals, & more!

National Farmers Market week is just around the corner, August 6-12th, and we will be highlighting some of the most wonderful ways that farmers markets help our communities, environment, and local economy in the days to come. None of this would happen without you, and we are so grateful for all of our neighbors who call the DFM their home for shopping local. If you have a moment to spare, we need your help this summer during the America’s Farmers Market celebration and market competition. Scroll down to read more about the $5,000 we could win to help fund important market programs, and cast your vote! Thanks, Durham!

Vote for the DFM in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration!

Vote here!

What’s in Season – August

From juicy watermelon to tender okra, here’s what you can expect to find at the market this month!

Your fresh & local summer meals await! Check out these local farmer at the market tomorrow for a wide range of produce. Support small and try some tasty new foods…it’s a win-win!

Hua Nong Ecorganic Farm

Hurtgen Meadows

Jewels of Health Farm

Meats & Proteins

Looking for that perfect protein for your evening meal, breakfast, or special occasion? Check out these local farm booths specializing in sustainably and humanely raised pastured meats, as well as NC seafood, tempeh and locally milled heirloom grains!

By The Brook Ferments

Chapel Hill Creamery

Fickle Creek Farm

LaKay Farm (every-other week at the Saturday market)

Meadow Lane Farm

Misty Morning Ranch

Moonbelly Meat Co. (twice a month at the Saturday market)

Red Tail Grains

Sunset Ridge Buffalo (every-other week at the Saturday market)

Washington Crab

Market Music

It’s the first Saturday Market of the month and you know what that means…they’re back! This weekend, enjoy live music by Old North State Jam!

Poetry Corner

William Davis is back at market offering live written, custom poems as well as a interactive typewriter table!

Market Map

Want to find out what else your local farmers are bringing to the market this week? Check out this week’s Newsletter! https://conta.cc/3s1EKk0

When: Saturday, August 5th, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

August 2, 2023

Wednesday Market is OPEN Today, August 2nd, 3pm – 6pm

Celebrate the first market of August at the DFM!

Who knew the first week of our hottest month of the summer would bring us nice cool mornings and a bit of a break from the heat? We woke up today with a slight chill in the air and it felt WONDERFUL. Today is going to be a great day to shop at the market, and we hope you’ll join us!

Vendors This Week

This week, our vendors have a beautiful array of freshly harvested produce, baked goods, take-home vegan and gluten free entrees, juice, coffee and tea, gorgeous flower bouquets, goat cheeses, yogurt and gelato, eggs, and pastured raised-meats.

Click on the vendors below to find preorder info, products, and more!

Hua Nong Ecorganic Farm

Tulip Poplar Honey

Wild Scallions Farm

What’s in Season – August

From juicy watermelon to tender okra, here’s what you can expect to find at the market this month!

Sprouts Club

This week at the Kids Sprouts Club table, make your own pinecone bird feeder to take home & watch the birds enjoy! Every Wednesday 3-6pm, drop by the Sprouts table for fun activities and to receive your Sprouts Market Bucks to spend on a tasty & nutritious treat at market.

Market Music

This week, enjoy live market music by saxophonist Stephan Hermann!

This week’s recipe: Chilled Corn Soup with Tomato-Bacon Toasts

from marthastewart.com

With warm summer temperatures and lots of fresh corn and tomatoes in season, it’s the perfect time to try a new chilled summer soup recipe! From the chefs: “Our summery spin on the classic grilled cheese-and-soup combo! Ripe tomatoes and crisp bacon amp up the open-face sandwich, and fresh sweet corn shines in the cold soup.” You can find vegetables, cheese, and bacon at our Wednesday Market booths today!