Greensboro, NC – The public is invited to the Apple Pancake and Celebration Day on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8:00 am -11:30 am at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market (501 Yanceyville Street).
Guest chef Alex and Tim Amoroso of Cheesecakes by Alex will serve their famous light and fluffy apple pancakes, made with their special recipe of harvest apples and fall spices. The suggested minimum donation is $5 per plate with an optional side of Neese’s sausage patty ($2).
The event will be held, rain or shine. Weather permitting the event will be held on the lawn and additional seating available in the Market in Cooks Corner café. Live Music will accompany the breakfast fundraisers from the UNCG Spartones followed by Tony Low.
The Market will celebrate the Fall harvest with table full of fresh local produce and seasonal products: from apples to seasonal pies, fruit butters and autumnal foliage and flowers. A variety of apples will be sampled at the event from Leonard’s Orchards including heritage “old fashioned apples” and Leonard’s Orchards apples and cider can be purchased on Aisle C, Table 52 & 53.
About the Market
Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM) is an community 501c3 non-profit that connects farmer, food and friends every week year-round. GFM operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. GFM provides greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local food in a friendly and diverse 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. Monthly fundraisers feature local, seasonal foods and proceeds help underwrite the cost of vendor tables and food security initiatives led by the non-profit.
Location and Hours of Operation
The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, is located at the corner of Lindsey Street and Yanceyville Street across from the War Memorial Stadium and operates year round on Saturdays 7 am to 12 pm and seasonally on Wednesday 8 am- 12 pm (April 18 – December 19). The Market is an indoor facility with free admission, WiFi, and plenty of free parking as well as an ATM on site.
Contact:
Ashlee Furr, Local Food Coordinator
GFMLocalfood@gmail.com
Lee Mortensen, Executive Director
GSOfarmersmarket@gmail.com
339-373-2402