The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market (GFM) 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 (501 Yanceyville Street).
Greensboro chefs, restaurants and food enthusiasts compete annually for best BLT at GFM. Melt Kitchen & Bar, winner of 2017, will challenge Reto’s Kitchen and a Greensboro Farmers Market team led by Chef Steve Terrill of Red Chair Dinners. These 3 teams will create their best BLT sandwich using tomatoes and lettuce grown by farmers in the market. Customers will have the opportunity to sample sandwiches from each team and vote for their favorite BLT.
BLT Challenge plates are 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 with a side of Mt. Olive kosher dill spears, and a ballot to cast for the best BLT sandwich. Payment options include cash and credit.
The Annual BLT Challenge & Tomato Celebration Day is part of the fundraising efforts of Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc., and non-profit organization. Event proceeds benefit GFM, Inc. and defer operational costs, vendor table fees, and food security programs at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Thanks to the following contributors for in-kind donations to the fundraising event: Duke’s Mayonnaise, Cheerwine, Mt.Olive Pickles, Neese’s Country Sausage, and GFM Vendors Farlow Farm, Gate City Harvest, Massey Creek Farm, Meadows Family Farm, Mighty Tendril Farm, Mindenhill Farm, PTB Farm, Smith Farms, and Sugar Hill Produce.
Patrons can also sample more than 10 different varieties of tomatoes that will be in season at the free Tomato Tasting Bar. Pink Girls, Goliath, Carolina Gold, German Johnson, Better Boy, Big Beef, Mountain Fresh, Heirloom Cherry, and Cherokee Purple are just a few of the popular varieties that are grown by local vendors.
A special thank you to the GFM Farmers who contributed to the tasting bar including Farlow Farm, Gate City Harvest, Mindenhill Farm, Richardson Farm, Rural Hall Farm, Woody’s Egg and Greens, Smith Farms. A local food enthusiast will judge the tomato tasting bar. Patrons will also be able to vote for the People’s Choice Award for the tastiest tomato. The Tastiest Tomato title was awarded to Gate City Harvest last year.
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.
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 health through 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, WiFi, and plenty of free parking as well as an ATM on site.
Contact:
Ashlee Furr
gfmlocalfood@gmail.com
Lee Mortensen, Executive Director
gsofarmersmarket@gmail.com
339-373-2402