Greensboro Farmers Market Hosts “Gritty Blues” Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 30, 2022
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April 7, 2022
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market will host the Gritty Blues Breakfast Bar Fundraiser in partnership with The Historic Magnolia House and Piedmont Blues Preservation Society on Saturday April 30, 2022 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Market.
The event, revived after COVID halted most in-person events at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market for two years, celebrates the humble staple food of the South, grits, served alongside blues and other live music at the Saturday market. The Historic Magnolia House culinary team will prepare a gorgeous spread of grits from Old Mill at Guilford. The event will feature Old Mill’s white grits prepared with a choice of toppings: crumbled Neese’s Sausage, Neese’s Bacon bits, NC coastal shrimp,The Historic Magnolia House’s signature fried fish ($10), or grits with vegetables (fried okra, peppers, mushrooms) ($9).
Advance tickets are encouraged to reserve a meal and can be purchased at TicketMeTriad.Com or at the Market Info Hub to guarantee one’s breakfast and pick-up time. A limited number of grits bowls without pre-purchase will be available on the day of the event, first come first served while supplies last. The event will be held rain or shine, on the lawn on Lindsay or in the Market café kitchen in inclement weather.
Patrons will enjoy live music from Taylor Aaron Parker Williams, a multi-instrumentalist from Greensboro NC. Williams has played in various groups including jam bands, R&B, and punk. He’s stepping out to share his singer-songwriter soulful melodies with the world. Participate in an introductory conversation about southern and African food cultures with Piedmont Blues Preservation Society president Atiba Berkley at 9:00 am followed by blues and multi-genre music by this up-and-coming artist. The music stage is sponsored by the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society.
Come enjoy some down-home southern-style grits and groove to the blues and more music at the Market. All market patrons are invited to enjoy the music and free activities on the lawn (hula hoops, corn hole).
Participation in monthly breakfast fundraisers is an investment in the local economy and cultural community. Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation and all proceeds from the Gritty Blues Bar will benefit the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market to directly support the operation of five food security programs that provide nourishing, fresh foods to area residents in need.
About the Greensboro Farmers Market
Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. connects farmers, food, and friends to foster an equitable, nutritious food system, and support local entrepreneurs in an inviting, inclusive community. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market operates year-round on Saturdays 7:30 am to 12 noon and seasonally on Wednesdays 8am to 12 noon beginning April 20,2022. The Market is operated by GFM, Inc. a community 501c3 non-profit on behalf of the City of Greensboro.About the Historic Magnolia House
The Historic Magnolia House is an events venue, restaurant, and bed and breakfast in Greensboro, NC. It is one of four Green Book sites in North Carolina still in operation and was a popular destination for African American travelers who were not allowed to share the same accommodations as white Americans, including the same eating and drinking facilities, during segregation in America in the mid-twentieth century. Many African Americans of renown stayed here, including James Brown, Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Joe Tex, Carter G. Woodson, and Jackie Robinson. The Historic Magnolia House (known by its formal name, the Daniel D. Debutts House) is on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the South Greensboro National Register Historic District. Located just minutes away from the Greensboro Coliseum, First National Bank Field, TheTanger Center, and all three Universities, Bennett, A & T, and UNCG.About the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society
Piedmont Blues Preservation Society is proud to present the 36th Annual Carolina Blues Festival: Young Black and Blues on May 21st & Blues and Foods Market on May 22nd. This music festival and cultural event celebrates the perspectives and creative genius of the youth of the Blues in an eight-hour festival in Downtown Greensboro. Event revenues support Piedmont Blues Preservation Society’s work in the community including school programming, care facility visitations, and investments in arts equity.Helpful Links:
Greensboro Farmers Market: https://www.gsofarmersmarket.org/
Old Mill of Guilford: https://oldmillofguilford.com/
Old Mill products are available for purchase every week at the Curb Market on Saturdays.
Neese’s: https://neesesausage.com/
Neese’s Sausage is a NC-based producer and a valued long-time contributor to the Curb Market.
Historic Magnolia House: https://www.thehistoricmagnoliahouse.org/
The Historic Magnolia House is a new partner located just five minutes from the Curb Market offering weekend brunch, live music events, and charming bed and breakfast accommodations.
Piedmont Blues Preservation Society: https://piedmontblues.org/about-us/
PBPS is a continuing partner with GFM for Gritty Blues and other foodways collaborations.