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| Belmont Farmers Market opening day 2012 - from Belmont Market's Facebook page, taken by Gina Gutherie |
Belmont and Mount Holly
farmers markets are back in action!
The Catawba River District
is blessed with two weekly farmers markets, and beginning this weekend both are
in operation through next fall.
Belmont Farmers Market has
been open for a couple of weeks. Stop by 3:30-6:30 Fridays at the vacant lot on
North Main Street in downtown Belmont.
Mount Holly Farmers Market
opens for the season 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at 130 S. Main St.
Belmont’s market has some
new features besides tasty locally grown foods:
A new partnership with
Carolinas Healthcare will provide programs on topics such as meal planning and
wellness tips.
The market will include
crafts vendors this year. Look for their tents and tables at the front of the
market.
The Mount Holly Market will
have live music this weekend, performed by Caleb Davis.
Other programs in May:
- May 19 – Learn about herbs and spices from Craig Van Laanen, owner of the Savory Spice Shop
- May 26 – The popular Chef In Residence returns. Gina Gutherie of Bocca Felice will be at the market several times this summer, preparing delicious foods using seasonal and locally produced ingredients. Bocca Felice offers cooking classes and catering. Visit Gina’s blog to learn more and get some great recipes.
Keep up with the markets
Check the markets’ Facebook pages for information on
upcoming programs and market activity.
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