Category: Seasonality

Market is OPEN September 23rd, 8am – 12pm!

F A L L  in love with local farms & products

this weekend at the market!

 

Autumn Equinox is here! Grab a jacket and stretch your legs with a walk around market & all the goodies to go along with it. While the forecast calls for rain thanks to Ophelia, that won’t keep us away! Rain or shine, find us at the pavilion at Durham Central Park form 8am-12pm tomorrow. And with shorter lines to all your favorite vendors, it may just be the smartest way to shop!

Make it to the market bright & early and still have time to celebrate with the Durham Pride Parade afterward, with some perfect snacks, drinks, and meals for your get togethers. To all marking Pride this week, we honor and celebrate you. Thank you for being here, and being you. We’ll see you there!

 

 

News this Week:

Diaper Bank of NC Donation HotSpot at the DFM

We’re excited to announce that the Saturday Market Food Donation Station is officially a Diaper Bank of NC donation hotspot!

Thanks to the efforts of Chris Abrons and the team of volunteers at the food donation table, community members can now drop off donations of baby diapers, period products, and adult incontinence products at the donations table next to the market info booth under the pavilion at Durham Central Park, to be given to Diaper Bank of NC and distributed to access points in the Durham area. (Products will not be distributed at the market, but the donation team will be happy to provide a list of distribution sites in our area)

Donation Drop Hours: Saturdays 8am-12pm

Learn more about the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, and find a list of volunteer opportunities, donation hotspots, and product access points in your area at: Diaper Bank of North Carolina

 

 

Just a Reminder:

No Pets in the Market

Making a trip to the market? Please plan to leave furry friends at home, or with a friend outside of the market area. For the safety of both customers and pets, Durham Farmers’ Market does not allow dogs or other pets in the market area during market hours, with the exception of official service animals. Leashed animals are welcome throughout other areas of Durham Central Park.

Unexpectedly find yourself popping into market with your dog? Most Wednesday and Saturday markets, our #1 volunteer and dog lover, Mike, will be stationed at the entrance to market on Foster Street and is happy to hold your dog, and offer water and lots of pets while you shop.

 

Recipes of the Week:

Spotlight on Butternut Squash

This week, we have double the fun in the recipe department, with two recipes highlighting butternut squash, in season now at the market: Butternut Squash Muffins & Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Salad (YUM!)

For the butternut squash muffins, we modified a recipe from Cookie + Kate (find the recipe here) and let’s just say the butternut squash is a winner! These muffins really are super yummy, healthy, and perfect for a rainy weekend. We posted a step-by-step video on our Instagram, which you can find here!

 

This recipe for Roasted Beet & Butternut Squash Salad, featuring creamy goat cheese and fresh arugula is a perfect tip of the hat to the coming fall, while keeping it light, easy, and cool for the warmer days as the summer season temperatures slow down. This recipe is courtesy of Pass Me Some Tasty, and you can find it on their website along with cooking at storage tips here

 

 

Market Music By

river james + lexi sunrise

Poetry by

The Poetry Fox

 

 

 

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/3EPdRDm

 

When: Saturday, September 23rd, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

Wednesday Market is OPEN Today, September 20th, 3pm – 6pm

Welcome the new season with a trip to the DFM!

Fall is almost here! Celebrate with a trip to the Wednesday Market today 3-6pm and enjoy all the seasonal veggies, pasture-raised meat, cheese, yogurt and gelato, honey and candles, freshly baked bread, cookies, pizza, and lots more.

Here’s a look at what’s up at market this week: Sprouts Club, Pet Policy, Weekly Recipe, Vendor List and more, below!

 

This Week’s Vendors

Click the links below to learn more about these local farms & businesses, and get a sneak peak at the products they have on offer!

Bull City Farm

Celebrity Dairy

Harland’s Creek Farm

Huanong Eco-Organic Farm

Hurtgen Meadows Farm

Loaf

Lyon Farms

Ninth Street Bakery

Strong Arm Baking

Tulip Poplar Honey

Wild Scallions Farm

 

 

Sprouts Club

Join the The Museum of Life + Science at the Sprouts Club table from 3-5pm today for this week’s theme: Future of Farm Work – Scavenger Hunt The food we consume daily would not be possible without the hard work of farmers. Let us take a moment to show our appreciation and learn from vendors here today on how they started their journeys.

 

 

Just a Reminder: Pet Policy

Please note that the Durham Farmers’ Market does not allow dogs or other pets in the market area during market hours, with the exception of official service animals. Leashed animals are welcome throughout other areas of Durham Central Park.

Unexpectedly find yourself popping into market with your dog? Most Wednesday and Saturday markets, our #1 volunteer and dog lover, Mike, will be stationed at the entrance to market on Foster Street and is happy to hold your dog and offer water and lots of pets while you shop.

 

 

Recipe of the Week: Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Salad

Courtesy of Shannon Emery, passmesometasty.com

Courtesy of passmesometasty.com

This week’s recipe is a tip of the hat to summer salad season with a fall twist, highlighting butternut squash, beets, and arugula in season this month at the market. Top it off with creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, pumpkin seeds, and balsamic dressing for a flavorful and nutritious lunch, dinner, or side dish for your next fall get together.

Today,  you can find butternut squash at Hurtgen Meadows Farm, goat cheese at Celebrity Dairy, beets at Harland’s Creek Farm, and garlic and herbs at Wild Scallions, Harland’s Creek, and Hurtgen Meadows. Want to top it with some pasture-raised chicken or pork? Bull City Farm will have some excellent selections ready for your table!

 

 

Want to find out what else is coming to the market this week? Check out this week’s Newsletter!  https://conta.cc/3RrwBA2

 

When: Wednesday, September 20th, 3pm – 6pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

Market is OPEN September 16th, 8am – 12pm!

September is in full swing at the farmers market!

It’s forecast to be a gorgeous day for market this weekend (knock on wood)! And y’all, are we going to be glad for it! Last week’s heavy rains were no fun, and tough on our vendors, so we’re ready and excited to give them a little extra love and a wonderful market this week. Huge thank you to all of you who donned your rain jackets and came out on Saturday, and to those who made a special trip downtown to support these local businesses this week. We should have a beautiful, crisp start to the morning and warm sunshine to send us off – you won’t want to miss it!

 

Market Sneak Peek

Just can’t wait to find out what folks are bringing to market this week? Here’s a little sneak peek of what some of your favorite vendors are up!

1. Muscadine Grapes from Deep River Farm (so fresh, right at the peak of the season!)

2. Cantaloupe Mint Soup from Short Winter Soups (it’s seriously good!)

3. Fresh Ginger from Phoenix Farm (Jackson is back at market with some gorgeous fall produce!)

4. Pansy and Dianthus from Bonlee Grown Farm (don’t miss their special sale on yellow early blooming mums!)

5. Classic Cream Goat Freshen from Boxcarr Handmade Cheeses (Sooo good right now!)

6. Pork, Chicken, Beef & more from Fickle Creek Farm (pre-order for easy pick up at market! Link here)

   

 

 

2 More Days to Vote for the DFM!

Help us get to the top and win best market in North Carolina! Current Ranking: 5th Place

How quickly can we  move through the ranks??

Cast your vote before voting ends September 18th!

   

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!

 

 

Recipe of the Week: Braised Chicken with Muscadine Grapes and Sherry

Courtesy of katiebutton.com: “The seasonal transition from summer to fall creates space for this warming chicken dish, making use of delicious, native muscadine grapes of the Southeast. For this recipe, we’re using chicken leg quarters – the thigh and the leg. This dark meat holds up well to braising, which allows enough time for the grapes to melt into a divine sauce. You might expect the sauce to finish sticky-sweet for this dish, but it’s velvety and savory. The marriage of garlic, onion, sherry wine and grapes is very balancing. Wilting a little bit of spinach into the pan sauce is a great excuse to sop up every drop! I recommend a bit of crusty bread alongside this dish.”

photo: katiebutton.com

Find pasture-raised chicken, muscadine grapes at the height of their season, as well as spinach, garlic, onions, and more at the DFM tomorrow!

 

 

Market Music

Singer-songwriter Remona Jeannine joins us this week! You can check out her music here: remonajeannine.com

 

 

Poetry Corner

This week, The Poetry Fox is back! Find him on Foster St. for a one-of-a-kind poem, created right in front of you!

 

 

 

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/3RlpZmK

 

When: Saturday, September 16th, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

Wednesday Market is OPEN Today, September 13th, 3pm – 6pm

It’s a beautiful day for an afternoon at the Durham Farmers Market!

 

This week it’s WIC Family Day at the Wednesday Market! Find details (including an extra $10 for families shopping today who participate in WIC) and learn more about the program below.

Folks, we had a wet and wild Saturday market this week. We stay open, rain or shine, and are grateful for our farmers and creators who stuck it out with us this last week amidst some really heavy rains. We’re also so grateful for customers who put on their rain jackets, grabbed an umbrella, and came on out to market! However, it was a tough day for our vendors. This week, let’s show them a little love & help support these wonderful staples of our farmers market community! Shop this Wednesday and Saturday and you’ll be sure to head home with the freshest, tastiest produce, meats, breads, drinks, and lots more. We’ll see you there!

 

 

WIC Day at Market

Today! Families who participate in WIC can shop with us today 3-6pm and receive $10 dollars to spend at market! Plus, we’ll have tasty food samples, live music, and a fun activity for the kids!

And don’t forget, every Wednesday and Saturday, you can bring your WIC card to the market information table to get your “Double Bucks” and double your spending power!

Click here to learn more about the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program!

 

 

This Week’s Vendors

Click the links below to learn more about these local farms & businesses, and get a sneak peak at the products they have on offer!

321 Coffee

Bull City Farm

Celebrity Dairy

Harland’s Creek Farm

Hurtgen Meadows Farm

Loaf

Lyon Farms

Ninth Street Bakery

Strong Arm Baking

Tulip Poplar Honey

Wild Scallions Farm

 

Sprouts Club

The Museum of Life + Science is with us for the next few weeks and we couldn’t be happier! This week’s theme is: Fizzy SherbertBubble, Sizzle and Pop! Let’s make a delicious chemical reaction for your enjoyment. Stop by the Museum’s table from 3-5pm!

 

What’s in Season – September

Here’s a glimpse at what’s in season at market and in the surrounding area this month!

 

 

 

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

Cast your vote before voting ends September 18th!

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!

 

 

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

 

When: Wednesday, September 13th, 3pm – 6pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

Market is OPEN September 9th, 8am – 12pm!

Take a peek at the fresh & flavorful produce, meat, meals, & so much more on offer tomorrow at the market – eat well, while supporting your local farmers & small businesses!

 

This week, DFM staff got to meet with 7th graders from Central Park School for Children to hear what they are learning in their class about food deserts –  what they are, some of the problems surrounding the issue of food access in Durham, and some solutions. We also got to tell them all about the DFM (some of them shop at the market and know all about the goodness within). It was a delight to meet them down at the pavilion in the park, the place that so many customers, vendors, and staff have made home, and talk about how customers can use their SNAP/EBT cards at market, and about how the programs like WIC vouchers, Senior Voucher, and Double Bucks, can help farmers markets increase our community members’ access to fresh, delicious foods. We also talked about how we like to think of the interconnectedness of diversity like a three-pointed triangle: Community, farmer, & food, all connected to one another. We strive to support a diverse community of farmers and producers so their businesses and our local economy thrives, so that we can continue to offer an ever growing variety of foods and products, so that everyone in Durham feels at home at the market and is able to purchase the tasty, nutritious foods they love. And just like the triangle imagery, it’s all connected. We’re grateful for every Saturday we get to spend alongside you, and we’re grateful for the ways you make the DFM a diverse and beautiful place. Curious about these programs & goals, or how you can partner with the market? Feel free to email us or catch us at market to learn more about these programs.

 

And here are just a few photos of the goodness that awaits you tomorrow at the market!

321 Coffee     

Donate to Local Food Pantries in our Area

Every Saturday, Chris and friends volunteer at the Donation Table, located by the market information table under the pavilion, collecting fresh market foods and cash donations to help stock local food pantries in our community. Curious to learn more? Stop by Saturdays during market hours to chat with this amazing team of volunteers & find out more about the donation program. New this month, they will be able to accept diapers and menstrual products with their Diaper Bank! More on that next week!

Market Music

Musican Leah Woehr joins us for her DFM live market music debut! Check out her music here: https://leahwoehr.wixsite.com/website

 

Poetry Corner

Poet William Davis (Endless Will) is back! Find him on Foster Street for your own personalized typewritten poem.

 

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

Cast your vote before voting ends September 18th!

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!

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/3EvhePt

 

When: Saturday, September 9th, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

Market is OPEN September 2nd, 8am – 12pm!

Celebrate Labor Day & the last hurrah of summer with the DFM!

 

Wow, we’re gearing up to start the Saturday morning market with temperatures in the 60s and we’re pretty excited! Of course with this change we are reminded that fall is just around the corner, and while it can be hard to say goodbye to summer and all of the fun that it brings, we are grateful for new seasons of life and growth. From the plants that flourish with the fall rains, to those beautiful colors touching the trees, and the ability to walk outside with a light sweater on, there is so much to enjoy in these first few cool days that usher in this new chapter. Last week at Wednesday Market, we welcomed Duke University students on their orientation tour of the market. Some of our Sprouts Club kids have come to market sharing their stories of the new school year. For those of us past our school days, our fall season may look a little different but still holds a sense of changing. Whatever this month holds for you, wistfully saying goodbye to good summer vibes or whole-heartedly embracing this fall, we are grateful we get to watch the changing of the seasons together and wish you the best of new chapters this September and coming fall.

 

September is such a fun month for sourcing your veggies, fruits, and flowers at the farmers market. Our farmers carefully tend to their summer crops and help them thrive into the late summer season, which means you can still find freshly harvested watermelons, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, and peppers of so many flavors and varieties on their tables. Meanwhile, they also spend these summer days hard at work planning and planting for their fall crops. Already we are seeing pumpkins, apples, pears, beets, carrots, young ginger, popcorn, and lots of nutritious leafy greens ready to enjoy. This clash of summer and fall produce makes shopping at the market a “must-do” – both for the rich diversity of flavors to take home, and for the joy of walking around market and admiring the beauty. Want a glimpse of what else is in season this month? Take a look below or chat with your favorite farmers at the market this week to find out!

 

 

What’s in Season – September

Here’s a glimpse at what’s in season at market and in the surrounding area this month!

 

 

Find everything you need for a rocking Labor Day get-together this weekend!

Feeling wistful for the heart of summer? Why not celebrate big this weekend with a last hurrah to the summer season, supplied by the DFM? We have everything you need for a delicious get-together this Labor Day weekend. In addition to the beautiful array of fruits, veggies, and flowers on their way to the market tomorrow, our pastured meat farmers and prepared food vendors are gearing up to get you set for the holiday! Take a look at the list of vendors below to find your favorite items:

Bonlee Grown Farms – find Amy’s famous pickles, jams, mums for your table, and more!

 

Bouquet Garni Foods – Chef Eric always has something delicious ready to take home and enjoy, with a menu featuring various international flavors infused with French and West African flairs.

 

By the Brook Ferments – This season’s Smoked Tempeh blocks really wowed us this year, with rich flavor perfect to match your weekend BBQs and dinners. With rotating entrees and sauerkrauts, you’ll be sure to find a favorite too.

 

Chapel Hill Creamery – Find delicious ground beef for your burgers and a wide variety of cheeses that pair perfectly with dishes like pizza, tacos, or egg frittata!

 

Cilantro Artisan Foods – What better snack to bring to your hangout than handmade tortilla chips, salsa, and their amazing guacamole? That’s it for us!

 

Fickle Creek Farm – Farmer Noah has so many pastured raised meats on offer this week! You can usually find chicken, pork, and beef in many cuts as well as delicious and snackable jerkys and salamis every week at his table.

 

Isaac’s Bagels – This long weekend, sleep in and let them take care of your brunch with bagels and cream cheese spreads that are just too easy to love.

 

LaKay Farm is back at market this week with their eggs and chickens! We love this family and their farm practices! Stop by their table for a chat to learn more.

 

Meadow Lane Farm – to find ALL of the goodness Martha and her crew are bringing to market this week, check out our newsletter link below! In addition to late-season watermelons, Martha offers certified organic meats perfect for the grill and get together.

 

Melina’s Fresh Pasta – less of a BBQ fan, more of a pasta lover? Find Melina’s under the pavilion this and every week for some truly fresh and flavorful hand-crafted pastas and sauces!

 

Misty Morning Ranch – Farmer Ryan has a wealth of knowledge about the tender flavor and health benefits to ostrich meat. It is truly delicious. Stop by his table this weekend for your weekly stock-up or to try something new!

 

Moonbelly Meat Co. – Chef Anna skillfully crafts her artisan sausages, bacon, and more…with flavors like Korean BBQ, Pizza, Chimichurri and lots more. They’re sure to be a BBQ hit.

 

Red Tail Grains – Needing all the baking supplies this weekend? Red Tail Grains is a MUST check out for local heirloom flours and grains!

 

Short Winter Soups – If you’ve ever stopped by their booth for a weekly free sample of their handcrafted soups, we don’t need to tell you how special their soups are! Looking for something easy and delicious this weekend? Let them do the work for you!

 

Soul Cocina – Specializing in vegan and gluten free fare, Soul Cocina is a treasure of flavors in the prepared food department. Check out their papusas, enchiladas, three piece meals, tamales and much more!

 

Spicy Hermit – We can’t wait for Eunice’s butternut squash kimchi this season! Check them out for the flavor-packed and locally crafted kimchi that is great for your tastebuds and your body!

 

Stoney Mountain Farm – Farmers John and Olga specialize in lamb and woolen products, and this weekend if you’re looking for something new and special for your get togethers, you will certainly want to ask them to show you their amazing pasture-raised lamb cuts!

 

Sunset Ridge Buffalo – Jack is back, and bringing with him his buffalo steaks, sausages, and meat sticks! Enjoy this tender and low-fat meat while soaking in every minute of the long weekend.

 

Washington Crab – Seafood lover? Check out NC seafood vendor, Washington Crab and their huge variety of options

 

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

Cast your vote before voting ends September 18th!

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!

 

Market Music

Enjoy live market music by jam band favorite, Old North State Jam!

 

Poetry Corner

Poet William Davis (Endless Will) is back! Find him on Foster Street for your own personalized typewritten poem.

 

 

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/45SHpv7

 

When: Saturday, September 2nd, 8am – 12pm
Where: The Pavilion at Durham Central Park / 501 Foster Street

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

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?

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!

 

 

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

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

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.

 

 

 

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!

321 Coffee

Bull City Farm

Celebrity Dairy

Harland’s Creek Farm

Hua Nong Ecorganic Farm

Hurtgen Meadows Farm

Loaf

Lyon Farms

Ninth Street Bakery

Strong Arm Bakery

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?

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!

 

 

 

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

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!

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!

 

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!

Abanitu Organics

Bluebird Meadows

Bonlee Grown Farm

Capritopia

Fickle Creek Farm

Flat River Farm

Harland’s Creek Farm

Haw River Mushrooms

Hua Nong Ecorganic Farm

Hurtgen Meadows

Jewels of Health Farm

Kalawi Farms

Lil’ Farm

Lyon Farms

Maple Spring Gardens

Meadow Lane Farm

Piedmont Microgreens

Red Hawk Farm

Roberson Creek Farm

South Wind Produce

Wild Scallions Farm

 

Meats & Proteins

Sunset Ridge Buffalo

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