Davidson, NC So happy Where’s Waldo is back. Thanks Main Street Books. Please visit/support our local small businesses.
Thursday July 01, 2021 @ 10:00AM – Saturday July 31, 2021 @ 06:00PM
Where’s Waldo? In Davidson of course! ** July 1 – July 31, 2021 **
The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-five local businesses throughout our community this July.
Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Where’s Waldo in Davidson!” passport, which contains the names of all the participating sites, and get their passport stamped or signed for each Waldo they spot.
Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing on Monday, Aug 2, 2021, with the grand prize being a set of Where’s Waldo books.There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for the entire month of July.
– Total score: 57.3 – Affordability rank: #4 – Weather rank: #10 – Safety rank: #5 – Economy rank: #5 – Education & health rank: #17 – Quality of life rank: #22
The city of Davidson spills out onto Lake Norman, its acclaimed college of the same name right within walking distance of the shore. The top-ranked suburb of Charlotte is home to a combination of young professionals and growing families accounting for the population of 12,000. Nature preserves and several parks line the lake, and for those looking to wine and dine with a nautical theme and view, the North Harbor Club has outdoor patio seating, comfort food, and boat slips.
Davidson, NC The Davidson Run For Green is back for its 16th year on October 2, 2021 supporting Davidson Lands Conservancy.
Come experience the Run For Green races! Our course is in the beautiful small town of Davidson, North Carolina. Be careful, though, it is so charming, you may just want to move! This year we are back in person for our 16th Annual Running Event. We could not be more excited to bring you the quality race that you have come to expect. Our course winds it’s way through lovely little neighborhoods with long stretches out in the woods on the greenway where you can take in the serenity of nature. Expect to encounter a hill or two, this is not what we would call a flat course. But, we will do our best to keep you motivated the whole way as you enjoy your run and the spirit of competition!
Our course winds it’s way through lovely little neighborhoods with long stretches out in the woods on the greenway where you can take in the serenity of nature. Expect to encounter a hill or two, this is not what we would call a flat course. But, we will do our best to keep you motivated the whole way as you enjoy your run and the spirit of competition!
For our virtual events, we are offering two options, RUN ANYWHERE with RaceJoy – This means you can run on your own anywhere to complete one of three distance choices. You can run a 5k, a 10k, or a half marathon. Or you can run the events without RaceJoy. The beauty is that you can support the Davidson Lands Conservancy in their efforts to protect, explore, and support natural environments while running anywhere you want.
After you finish your run, you will easily be able to upload your results through RaceJoy or you can still do it the old fashioned way and send them to whitney@queencitytiming.com if you don’t want to use RaceJoy.
Follow this link to see why DLC’s Run For Green should be your next Runcation http://gardenandgun.com/article/small-town-escapes-davidson-nc. The charming town of Davidson offers up a relaxing weekend coupled with reaching your running goals. There are wonderful local places to stay including the Davidson Village Inn and other bed and breakfasts. You can carb up for your run at one of the many amazing restaurants from Flat Iron to Sabi Asian Bistro to dinner on the water at the North Harbor Club, and many more. After you finish your run, whether it is the 5K, 10K, or half marathon, you should bring your friends or family and take advantage of the wonderful shops and restaurants. There are so many good places to see and restaurants to try that you’ll want to stay for the whole weekend!
For more information about Davidson Lands Conservancy click here.
You must register before September 16th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Please sign up for a great run and to support a great cause. Sign up
5-6pm Davidson College presents From Streaming Binges to Travel Fantasies: The Power of Escapism – details
6:15 Monday Night Social – Bicycle Ride – Spirited Cyclist – details
7:30-8:30pm Davidson College presents A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Rasheedah Hasan ’96 and Kristal High-Taylor ’04 – details
Tuesday May 18th
Davidson Wildcats M. Golf vs 2021 NCAA Golf Regional
4pm Davidson Wildcats Baseball vs Duke
7-8pm Main Street Books presents DEDICATED with Pete Davis and Michael Kruse – details
DFM’s prime market season is in full swing! With 36 vendors, the variety of foods and goods is vibrant as well as the operations of these local, small businesses. Its a sight to see and a testament to the fervor our surrounding area has for local, North Carolina products.
If you attended or missed last week’s market, I want to remind everyone about our temporary layout during construction on the new gathering space behind Summit Coffee. Here are a few things to know to make your shopping experience the fullest:
You can enter the market from multiple locations (there is not a designated entrance or exit to the market);
There are three rows of vendors: two in the Jackson Street parking lot and one in the grassy area next to Davidson Family Medicine;
You can access the third row from Jackson Street with our designated cut through and re-enter Jackson Street at the top near DFM’s shed and market tent;
If you’re looking for a specific vendor and can’t find them, you can ask one of our Green Team Volunteers (the folks in green shirts) or stop by DFM’s tent; and
Market hours are 9am – Noon.
Speaking of volunteers. It takes a lot of dedicated volunteers to help setup and takedown the farmers market every weekend. Their generous help is tremendous and Courtney and I are so grateful to work with such kind and fun people. If you would like to volunteer this Saturday or any weekend this year, you can sign up here or email Courtney directly to learn more about DFM’s Green Team.
See you all this Saturday, rain or shine!
Happy eating,
Justin
The Vendors | Saturday, April 10
Don’t miss these items available at market:
Barbee Farms will have cole crop starter plants (broccoli, kale, cabbage, and collard) as well as rosemary plants; Gilcrest Natural Farm has beef products including ground beef, stir fry strips, stew beef, short ribs, and chorizo; Nonni’s Gourmet Kitchen has milk chocolate or white chocolate eggs filled with 4nut nutty brittle boxed with chocolate ducks, little eggs, bunnies, lambs and carrots for the Easter holidays and Spring treats; and Toro Loco Party Salsa has medium and mild salsa and mango salsa.
Everyone is here this week.
If you choose pre-order and do not plan to shop in-person, you can skip the line and pick up your pre-order from the Market Tent (the red tent to the right of the Market entrance). Just give your name and who you pre-ordered from and our DFM volunteers will get your order for you.
Available this week: Asparagus! Red and green leaf lettuce from our fields will be in abundance. We will have a limited amount of cucumbers from the greenhouse for the early risers. Also attainable from our market site: spinach, carrots, green onions, green garlic (immature garlic with a milder flavor), Swiss chard, kale, and sweet potatoes. Don’t forget to pick up some farm fresh eggs!
To Know: At our Davidson Market vending site, customers will be able to choose their own produce after proper hand sanitization. We will not be offering online ordering this weekend for Davidson market pick up but will have staff available to assist you with your shopping if requested. Online shopping for farm stand pick-up is available as a “no contact” shopping option. Visit our website (www.BarbeeFarms.net) for more info!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for those last-minute additions to our market inventory!
Coldwater Creek Farm *PO – Variety of produce, whole wheat flour, grits, and cornmeal
Available this week: Pork, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, grits, celery, beets, kale, carrots, collards, green onions, leeks, bok choy, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
How to order: email at coldwatercreekfarms@gmail.com or preferred text to 828.406.0849 Deadline: Friday, April 9, 5:00 pm
Available this week: This week we will have lots of heirloom tomato plants including Pink Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Black Krim, and Mountain Girl. Our herb plants look great and we will have Basil, Lemon Basil, Sage, Oregano, Cilantro, Lavender, Tarragon, and more. We will also have lots of eggs in a rainbow of colors.
Fair Share Farm – Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items
Available this week: Gems, butter heads, spring mix, micros, herbs, and radishes!!! Also a small selection of transplants as well.
Available this week: Produce: Red lettuce, carrots, baby spinach, arugula, radishes, rosemary, oregano, thyme. Chicken: Eggs, whole, breast, wings, quarters, thighs, drumsticks, livers, backs. Pork: Sausage (mild & hot), chops, ribs, shanks, ham steak, shoulder steak, liver. Plants: Spider plants, daylily, Dutch iris, daisies, blue columbine.
Twin Oak Farms – A variety of produce and vegetable plans
Available this week: A variety of vegetable plants
PROTEIN
Big Oak* PO – A variety of beef and pork products
How to order: Email at mikesmith1859@yahoo.com, include order, name, and phone number Deadline: Friday, April 9, 1:00 pm To Know: Please visit www.bigoakfarmnc.com for a full list of products
Two Pigs Farm *PO – A variety of pork, beef, and chicken
How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up Deadline: Friday, April 9, Noon Available this week: Please visit Two Pigs Farm website for a full list of products.
Deadline: Thursday, April 8, 10:00 pm Available this week: Visit online store for current available products
PREPARED FOODS
Toro Loco Party Salsa– Fresh salsa and guacamole
Available this week: Guacamole, mild and medium salsa, and mango salsa.
FOOD TRUCKS
Bleu Barn Bistro – Delicious farm to truck food, breakfast and lunch
Available this week: In addition to delicious breakfast and lunch options, Bleu Barn Bistro will also have their Bleu Barn Pantry items which include: jellies, jams, preserves, pickles, spice blends, and hot sauces.
Available this week: Big Herc bag of kettle corn ($10), Lil Herc bag of kettle corn ($6).
SPECIALITY VENDORS
Renn Bee Farm – Local honey by the pound and the quart [cash only]
Batistini Farms *PO Organic & Real Family Estate Olive Oil, Thick & Aged Balsamic, No Artificial or Additives, NON GMO & Gluten Free
How to order: Pre-order online or text Tom at 919-740-0998 Deadline: Friday, April 9, 5:00 pm To Know: During checkout, under shipping, click Flat Rate and select LOCAL for $0 charge. Under notes add DFM
Nonni’s Gourmet Kitchen NEW VENDOR – Foods with a southern flair to add spice and flavor to your life
Foods with a southern flair to add spice and flavor to your life
How to order: Order online or email nonnisgourmetclt@gmail.com Deadline: Friday, April 9
Available this week: Available this week: 9 ounce red pepper jelly, 6 and 9 ounce green pepper jelly, 9 ounce cranberry chutney, 16 ounce Chow Chow, 16 oz pickled green beans,16 oz pickled okra, 16 ounce pickled carrots, 16 ounce pickled asparagus, and 4 ounce Spicy Pistachio Almond, Cashew, Pecan, Peanut, and 4nut Nutty Brittles. We also have 16 ounce Salsa and Carolina Catsup. Boxed Italian jelly candies in assorted flavors including: strawberry, spiced applesauce, blueberry, blackberry, orange cinnamon, lemon ginger, mint and raspberry. We also have peppermint bark.
Saturday will be Crazy Crunchy Carrot day with samples of our carrots in covered sample containers. Pickled carrots, hummus, feta cheese and sprouts on a multi grain bread will make yummy sandwiches for our shoppers if they purchase our carrots to make them at home. Good for you and tasty too.
How to order: Email order Deadline: Friday, April 9, Noon Available this week: Soaps, hand and face creams, beard conditioners and beard oils, facial products, body oils, and more.
To Know: For a complete list of available products for pre-orders and in-person shopping, please visit Essential Soap Company
Mood Indigo – Handcrafted small batch, all natural bath and body products
Available this week: Scrubs, Butters, Lip Balms (in tubes as well) Bath Bombs, Loo Bombs, Face oils, Face Masks, and Essential Oil Perfumes.
Clark Goff – Allen Tate Realtors is Title Sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market again in 2021 – website 704 996-0948
7-8pm Main Street Books presents Well Read Black Girl Book Club – details
7-8pm Davidson College presentsThe 34th Cornelson Distinguished Lecture: Accessibility, Affordability and Innovation: Higher Education in a Post-COVID World with President of Brown University, Dr. Christina H. Paxson – details
Thursday March 18th
12:30-1:30pm Twelves Squares to a Blanket – Hearts on Fiber – details
4-5pm Davidson Village Network Virtual Happy Hour – details
6-8pm Davidson VIRTUAL Davidson Board of Commissioners – details
7:30-8:30pm Davidson College presents “(Re)Distribution and Discriminating Tastes: Isotopic Contributions to Mycenaean Faunal Economy During the Late Bronze Age” – details
Clark Goff – Allen Tate Realtors Davidson – website
Davidson, NC Get prepared to be amazed as you step into this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Townhome that backs to the 16th fairway of the River Run Golf Course. Very Open and Airy Floor Plan with Gourmet Kitchen and Huge Kitchen Island perfect for entertaining. Family/Living Room opens to a Huge deck perfect for Summer Breezes and the great outdoors. A Bonus room, and spacious Master Suite completes this beautiful homes in very sought after Davidson. Homes comes with a social membership to River Run Country Club.
Minutes to Historic Downtown Davidson with its shops and restaurants and Davidson College. You can walk to the greenway from your townhome and enjoy Davidson’s abundance of trails and parks.
My buyers who have bought are very happy with their purchase in the Summit at River Run. Please call Clark Goff for additional info 704 996-0948 my website
Davidson, NC Farmers Market (just learned – canceled), Wildcats sports, Lecture, Film – Many of our local businesses are closing or limiting events to help curb the spread in light of the County’s 3 week directive. Summit Coffee is holding off on Live Music, Main Street Books is allowing remote shopping/pickup, The Village Store has closed temporarily. Of course our restaurants have been at the forefront of adjustments. Thanks to our local, small businesses. Let’s support the heck out of them remotely and when this is over!!
9-12pm The Davidson Farmers Market (BREAKING***abiding by County’s 3 week directive to curb the spread of Covid-10 the market will not open Saturday – but Vendors are available for pick-up or delivery) – details
12pm Davidson Wildcats Women’s Tennis vs ETSU – details
12:30pm Davidson Wildcats Wrestling vs Chattanooga – details
6-8pm VIRTUAL Davidson Board of Commissioners – details
7:30-8:45pm Davidson College presents The William E. Metcalf Lecture in Numismatics presents Alex Walthall lecture, “Cents in the City: New Coin Finds from a Hellenistic House at Morgantina, Sicily” – details
Happy October, y’all! Don’t miss these items available at market this week: Barbee Farms has red leaf, green leaf, and romaine lettuce; DFM Apple Sale has Cameo, Jonagold, and Gala apples; and Gilcrest Natural Farm has their annual chicken back sale – 1/2 price! PLUS, How Sweet It Is starts Halloween cookie pre-orders this week.
Vendors away this week: Uno Alla Volta.
Vendors done for the season: Mood Indigo, Kathryn’s Cottage, Peaches N’ Cream
If you choose pre-order and do not plan to shop in-person, you can skip the line and pick up your pre-order from the Market Tent (the red tent to the right of the Market entrance). Just give your name and who you pre-ordered from and our DFM volunteers will get your order for you.
Available this week: Lettuce is back! We have started harvesting heads of green leaf, red leaf, and romaine lettuce. Let’s think fall with green kale, Swiss Chard, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, butternut, acorn, spaghetti squash and shelled peas. We will also have sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes (heirloom and red), cucumbers, and the last of our watermelons. There will be many varieties of peppers including sweet bells, sweet banana, poblano, and jalapeno. Don’t forget to pick up some farm fresh eggs!
To Know: At our Davidson Market vending site, customers will be able to choose their own produce after proper hand sanitization. We will not be offering online ordering this weekend for Davidson market pick up but will have staff available to assist you with your shopping if requested. Online shopping for farm stand pick-up is available as a “no contact” shopping option. Visit our website (www.BarbeeFarms.net) for more info!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for those last minute additions to our market inventory!
Coldwater Creek Farm *PO – Variety of produce, whole wheat flour, grits, and cornmeal
How to order: email at coldwatercreekfarms@gmail.com or preferred text to 828.406.0849 Deadline: Friday, October 2, 5:00 pm
Available this week: Butternut, acorn winter squash, muscadine and scuppernong grapes, potatoes, green beans, red and yellow onions, turnips with greens, watermelon, easter egg, white icicle, daikon radishes, mustard greens, Tatsoi, green and red bok choy, muzina, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and grits. Mums, and pork. Cackleberry farms farmstead cheese.
Available this week: An assortment of beautiful tomatoes including red, green, pink, purple, tiger stripes and grapes and cherries. Our muscadine vines are loaded so stop by for sweet juicy grapes. We will also have our fresh dug sweet potatoes, butternut squash, eggplant, and shishito peppers.
Fair Share Farm – Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items
– Wellness honeys (mushroom-infused), Wicked Whiskey, Creamed & Raw
– Mushroom Extracts (Reishi, Cordyceps, and Changa/Turkey Tail
– NEW! Full Spectrum Rezn CBD hemp extract (100% locally-grown)
Artisan Cheese & Bread:
– Meadow Creek Dairy cow cheeses: Mountaineer (Alpine-style), Extra & Regular Aged Appalachian (tomme-style), and Grayson (semi-soft, washed rind).
– Wide variety of fresh bread available from our bakery partners to enjoy!
To Know: Free home delivery available for orders within 5 miles of Davidson. Enter code STRONGERTOGETHER to bypass shipping & note pick-up or delivery preferences at checkout.
Twin Oak Farm – A variety of fresh vegetables and fruit
Available this week: Tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, eggplant, bell pepper, okra, sweet corn, onions, potatoes, and cantaloupe.
PROTEIN
Big Oak* PO – A variety of beef and pork products
How to order: Email at mikesmith1859@yahoo.com, include order, name, and phone number Deadline: Friday, October 2, 5:00 pm Available this week: Please visit www.bigoakfarmnc.com for a full list of products.
Gilcrest Natural Farm *PO – Pasture raised meats (no hormones, antibiotics, or gmo’s)
How to order: Please place pre-orders on our website, http://www.gilcrestnc.com. Deadline: Friday, October 2, 1:00 pm
Chicken: Whole birds, leg quarters, drumsticks, wings, split breast, boneless/skinless
breast, livers, hearts, feet, backs and necks for stock.
Beef. Steaks: ribeye, NY strip, filet, sirloin, Philly. Roasts: chuck roast, brisket, eye of round. Good stuff: ground beef, stir fry strips, stew beef, liver, short ribs, chorizo, sweet Italian sausage, soup bones. Check the website for ground beef shares (10# or 20# each).
NEW Lamb (from vendor partner Sun Raised Foods). Shank, loin chops, shoulder steaks, ground lamb, neck steaks, bones for stock.
Free Range Eggs: (gmo-free feed) large and jumbo. Limited supply.
To Know: Questions? 704-308-1431 Amy or amyjofoster@yahoo.com
Available this week: Speckled Sea Trout, Flounder, Catfish, Shrimp, and Dry Pack Sea Scallops
Two Pigs Farm *PO – A variety of pork, beef, and chicken
How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up Deadline: Friday, October 2, Noon Available this week: Please visit Two Pigs Farm website for a full list of products.
DAIRY & CHEESE
Blue Goat Dairy– Assorted goat cheese products
Available this week: Sampler packs of all types with chevre, crackers, and spoons. Tango and Samba pints plus the “Dancing Duos” pack of both, “Deciders Dozen” includes 12 samples of the most popular cheese flavors, along with all of Blue Goat Dairy favorite chevre flavors.
Available this week: (16oz & 32oz) Marinara sauce, Arrabbiata sauce, Mushroom Marinara sauce, Vodka sauce, Vegan marinara, Piccata sauce, and Variety 3 pack.
Toro Loco Party Salsa– Fresh salsa and guacamole
Available this week: Guacamole, mild and medium salsa, and mango salsa.
FOOD TRUCKS
Bleu Barn Bistro – Delicious farm to truck food, breakfast and lunch
Available this week: In addition to delicious breakfast and lunch options, Bleu Barn Bistro will also have their Bleu Barn Pantry items which include: jellies, jams, preserves, pickles, spice blends, and hot sauces.
Available this week: Big Herc bag of kettle corn ($10), Lil Herc bag of kettle corn ($6).
SPECIALITY VENDORS
Batistini Farms *PO – Organic & Real Family Estate Olive Oil, Thick & Aged Balsamic, No Artificial or Additives, NON GMO & Gluten Free
How to order: Pre-order online or text Tom at 919-740-0998 Deadline: Friday, October 2, 5:00 pm Available this week: Visit website for available products To Know: During checkout, under shipping, click Flat Rate and select LOCAL for $0 charge. Under notes add DFM
Renn Bee Farm – Local honey by the pound and the quart
Available this week: 3 flavors on tap (including Carolina Strawberry). Selling 16oz cups and 64oz growlers, mix and match 4 packs, and Updog Kombucha canvas tote bags. To Know: Updog be refilling any size growler (32oz or 64oz)—customers will receive an alcohol prep pad to wipe their growler and cap before refilling.
How to order: Order online http://herrfreshflowers.weebly.com/our-store-front.html Deadline: Friday, October 2, Noon Available this week: $10, $20, $30 floral bouquets. Bunches also available: sunflowers or gladiolus.
Raceway Berry Farm *PO – A variety of wildflowers in mason jar arrangements or bouquets.
How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up Deadline: Friday, October 2, Noon Available this week: Seasonal Arrangements: Mason jar ($10), White ceramic ($20), Hobnail glass container ($45)
How to order: Email order Deadline: Friday, October 2, Noon To Know: For a complete list of available products for pre-orders and in-person shopping, please visit Essential Soap Company’s Facebook page
Lavender Garden – Health and beauty lavender products
Available this week: Lavender hand sanitizer, lush fern skin restore, lavender spa lotion, lavender linen spray, lavender essential oil, lip balm, dried lavender sachets, lavender flower bundles, balm of Gilead, sweet dreams sleep aid
The Davidson Farmers Market is sponsored by Clark Goff 704 996-0948
Davidson, NC This weekend will give us a chance to support Davidson businesses at a Sidewalk Sale throughout town. Friday, Saturday and Sunday let’s make it about our Davidson neighbors who make town so special with their businesses.
Shopping, Specials, Outdoor Food & Raffles
Support local Davidson Businesses this weekend!
Let’s get out responsibly and let these folks know we appreciate them!
Participants:
The Village Store * Jewel Box * Main Street Books * Soda Shop * Hearts on Fiber * Mandolino’s * Moxie Mercantile * Ben & Jerry’s * Summit Coffee * Good Drip Coffee * Mestizo * Carrburritos * Flatiron * Restaurant X * Pickled Peach * AR Workshop * Casual Creative * Davidson Provision Co * Davidson Community Players * Davidson Flower Company * Mine by Sandy * Allen Tate * Davidson Village Inn * Honeysuckle Home * Pure Capelli Salon * Davidson Farmers Market (Sat)
The AboutDavidson blog is written by Clark Goff – Davidson Realtor 704 996-0948 – website
