The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market (501 Yanceyville Street) will host its Annual BLT Challenge and Tomato Celebration Day on Saturday, August 11th from 9 am – noon on the lawn at the corner of Lindsay & Yanceyville St. The Battle of the BLT will land the most tasteful team the trophy for Best Market BLT for 2018.
Teams of local restaurants and food enthusiasts will create their best BLT. Customers will have the opportunity to sample all sandwiches and vote for their favorite BLT. The winner will be announced at the end of market, winning the title of Best BLT.
Greensboro’s best chefs, restaurants and food enthusiasts compete for this title annually. Melt Kitchen & Bar, last year’s winner, will be back to the challenge and up against Reto’s Kitchen and a Greensboro Farmers Market team led by Chef Steve Terrill of Red Chair Dinners.
BLT Challenge plates will be available for a minimum donation of $6 per plate, while supplies last. Each plate will consist of a ¼ sandwich/slider size from each competitor, a side of Mt.Olive pickles, and a ballot to cast for the best BLT sandwich. Payment options include cash and credit.
Additionally, customers will be able to sample up to twenty different varieties of tomatoes that will be in season and available for purchase at the Market. Better Boy, German Johnson, Pink Girls, Sun Gold, Cherokee Purple, Husky Cherry, Juliet, and Plum tomatoes are just a few of the popular varieties that are grown by local vendors and currently in season.
Customers will be able to enjoy live music by a local artist and kid friend activities on the lawn. Picnic table seating is provided, and patrons are encouraged to bring picnic blankets. Laura Jane Vincent, a performer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter, will be playing live indie folk music from 9 am – noon on the lawn.
The Annual BLT Challenge & Tomato Celebration Day is part of the fundraising efforts of Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc., a non-profit organization. Anyproceeds benefit GFM, Inc. and defer vendor table fees, operations, and food security programs at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Thanks to contributors and southern staples, Duke’s Mayonnaise, Cheerwine, and Mt.Olive Pickles for in-kind donations to the fundraising event.
About the Market
Greensboro Farmers Market provides Greater Greensboro with opportunities to purchase and learn about local foods in a friendly and diverse social setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve Greater Greensboro’s economy, support better healththrough healthy eating and build social and community connections.
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- 1 pm (April 18- December 19th). The Market is an indoor facility with free admission, Wi-Fi, and plenty of free parking as well as an ATM on site.
Contact:
Ashlee Furr
gfmlocalfood@gmail.com