PROMOTIONAL EVENTS 2010
The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is located in the center of a thriving metropolitan area.
We have found that a great number of people do not know very much about how produce is grown, or they do not know that there are several varieties of each commodity. To help introduce more people to the market, and to the farmers who actually farm for a living, we have several promotions during the year to bring attention to fresh fruits and vegetables that are "in season". Here is a list of activities planned for the next few months.
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May
Triad Chili Cook-off
Saturday, May 8 10:00 - 3:00 3 - am - 3:00pm3333333333333333333 3Sponsored by the NC Epilepsy Medication Fund Association including State C.A.S.I. (Chili Appreciation Society Incorporated). Championship Chili Contest includes arts, crafts and silent auction. For more information please contact Pat Gibson at 1-800-642-0500.
Strawberry Day
Friday, May 14 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us in celebrating the peak of the season. Recipe brochures and pick your own directories will be available. A NCDA&CS marketing specialist will be on hand to answer your strawberry related questions.
2010 AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour
Saturday, May 15 9am - 3pm
In an effort to promote better health awareness in communities across the country, Walgreens is launching the 2010 AARP/Walgreens Tour. Free health screenings will be provided as well as free educational information on a variety of health and wellness issues. Additionally, a free one-year membership will be given to all adults who receive screenings
National Missing Children's Day
Saturday, May 22 9:30am - 2:30pm
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (FLEOA) Chapter 92 will sponsor this child identification event. Each year members from local, state and federal agencies host a forum where children can be finger printed and have their picture taken as part of an identity kit. Contact Special Agent Gidget Hanley at 336-282-6498 for more information.
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June
Craft Fair click here for application click here for guidelines
Friday, June 4 & Saturday, June 5 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, June 6 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craftsmen from throughout the region will fill the Market with quality handmade and homemade crafts. For more information contact Tom & Lorrie Skiba at 336-993-7097(home) or 336-816-1553(cell).
e-mail: FarmMktSkiba@AOL.COM
Dairy Day
Sunday, June 6th 10:00am - 2:00p
Guilford County Extension Service and the 4-H Club will host "Dairy Day" and they encourage everyone to come out and learn how important milk and milk products play in the health and quality of our lives.
Wingfest '10
Saturday, June 19 10:00am - 2:00pm visit the Arc of High Point web site
Restaurants compete for the title of Best Wings in the Triad. Live music, entertainment, food and fun for the entire family. Sponsored by The Arc of High Point. For more Information, please call Teresa McKeon at
883-0650, ext. 230.
Crawfish Day
Saturday, June 19 10:00am - until sold out
Live by the pound or cooked on site and ready to eat.
Blueberry Day
Friday, June 25 11:00am - 1:00pmm
Pick up some fresh local berries for a homemade blueberry cobbler.
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July
Peach Day
Friday, July 9 11:00am - 1:000pm
Sample several varieties of farm fresh peaches to determine your favorite, then stock up while they're in season and plentiful. A marketing specialist will be on hand to answer any peach related questions you might have and to hand out brochures.
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August
Watermelon Day
Friday, August 6 11:00am - 1:00pm
General Greene Car Show
Saturday, August 7 11:00am - 3:00pm
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October
Craft Fair
Friday, October 8 & Saturday, October 9 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, October 10 11:00am - 5:00pm
Craftsmen from throughout the region will fill the Market with quality handmade and homemade crafts. For more information contact Tom & Lorrie Skiba at 336-993-7097(home) or 336-816-1553(cell).
e-mail: FarmMktSkiba@AOL.COM
Wine Festival
Saturday, October 23 11:00am - 6:00pm
For details go to www.tastecarolinanow.com or call Julie Shoaf at 336-733-5836
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* All events and times are subject to change.
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