Davidson, NC News Farmers Market, Music at St Albans, Food Truck at Hop & Vine, Book Launch at Main Street Books. SO much more. Another great week in Davidson.
7-9pm Davidson College presents The Vann Lecture – The Institution Enslaved People Made: Recovering Enslaved Voices at the University of Alabama – details
Tuesday February 23rd
5-6pm Davidson College presents Your Best Shot: What You Need to Know About the National COVID Vaccination Campaign – details
6-8pm VIRTUAL Davidson Board of Commissioners – details
7-8pm Michelle Icard: Virtual Book Launch! – Main Street Books – details
7:30-8:30pm Davidson College presents Frontiers in Cultural Heritage Preservation: Building Digital Infrastructure in Algeria, Kurdistan, and Yemen – details
The Davidson Calendar is compiled by Clark Goff – Allen Tate Davidson – website
We sell listings! clark.goff@allentate.com 704 996-0948
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
Fine River Run home on the 14th green. Walk to the swim and racquet center, greenway and restaurant Slice. Open floor plan from 2 story great room to open kitchen with Viking cooktop and cherry cabinets. Great golf course views from the large deck and screened porch. Third floor entertainment area with wet bar, billiard area and views of the 14th green.
Davidson, NC As we enter 2021 with our hopes for the vaccine to bring us back to normalcy we look back on a remarkable year in real estate. The combination of record low interest rates, a migration from cold climate, high tax states, and a growing national reputation as a great place to live, Davidson has become a hot real estate market. Today there are 35 single family homes for sale in Davidson. In 2019 we normally had 120 or more single family homes for sale at a given time.
The popular River Run neighborhood, with 900 homes, has only 5 homes for sale currently. The starting price in River Run is $899,000 right now.
The lack of inventory in town has created a feeding frenzy when an updated, well- priced property comes to market. In 2020 we had multiple offer situations in all price points. I had clients put homes under contract sight unseen so they wouldn’t miss out. Showings via Zoom and FaceTime were common. Buyers in this market do everything they can to make their offer stand out.
At a minimum buyers today are pre-qualified and often offer asking price or above for the right home. Larger due diligence fees and terms that meet a sellers wishes are common in today’s contracts. We have also seen a large influx of cash buyers in Davidson.
As the Title Sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market I am at the market on Saturdays and meet folks from all over the country checking out the Lake Norman area. Commonly I’ll meet families from New York, New Jersey, California, Florida and Chicago checking us out. Often they remark on our low property taxes.
The real estate market is considered balanced when there is a 6 month supply of homes. Davidson currently has a 1.1 months supply of homes. Anything below 6 months is considered a sellers market. We are in an extreme sellers market right now. Sellers have the upper hand and buyers have no leverage.
Lack of inventory, record low mortgage rates and a migration to the suburbs is causing prices to rise. We had 31 single family homes close in 2020 at over $1 million in Davidson.
The pandemic has caused housing priorities to shift. People want more space to spread out, a home office, pool or other outdoor living, and community.
Davidson is also considered a great place to retire. The College and community create an active environment for retirees. We meet people relocating to be near kids and grandkids who have moved to the booming Charlotte region for work. The demand from these buyers for master bedrooms on the main floor and a walkable to town location makes certain homes with these features additionally in demand.
Last March, when the pandemic hit, I had no idea what would happen in the local real estate market. Once the heavy stay-at-home orders were relaxed in May and real estate was deemed an essential service the market exploded.
You can see in the chart above that showings collapsed in North Carolina in March and April and rebounded in May.
Living in Davidson provides a wonderful lifestyle. Area schools are considered very good. There is ample recreation with the parks, greenways and lake. Davidson College provides sports and lectures for the community. Historic Downtown Davidson has great dining and shopping options.
As we emerge from the weight of the pandemic and life gets back to normal I anticipate continued strength in our local housing market. The only headwind in 2021 may come from mortgage rates starting to tick upward. Right now is the perfect time to refinance or move. If you have not yet, please take advantage of these low rates. I don’t imagine we’ll see rates this low again in out lifetime.
If you have any questions about the local market or just want to chat please stop by and say hi at the Farmers Market or give me a call.
It is hard to believe, but we’re already planning for 2021! Courtney and I are working to make the new year a better, brighter year at the market than years past. We’re brainstorming how to bring back market favorites like: live music, demos, and educational programs in a safe and healthy environment. We’re also working on how to support our non-profit friends at market and provide opportunities for our young entrepreneurs. We have tons of ideas and are very excited for the new year.
But, our first step to making DFM a great market is building our 2021 vendor list –– without vendors there wouldn’t be a market. We are now accepting vendor applications for 2021! DFM is a producer-only, local market that accepts vendors who reside and produce items within 100 miles of Davidson. We look for produce and meat, dairy and cheese, plants and flowers, beauty and wellness, speciality food items, prepared foods, food trucks, beverage, baked goods, and more.
We open applications once a year and accept all vendors for the following season. We spread the news by word of mouth, vendor reference, and approach vendors we think might be a good fit. We also rely on our shoppers to tell us what they would like to see at the market. If you have any vendor suggestions, please do not hesitate to let us know –– we’re always looking for new items to add to the market.
If you’re interested in becoming a DFM vendor in 2021, please download and complete the application. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 1st. If you know of a vendor who you think would be a great fit, share the application with them or let us know.
As for the rest of this year; keep a close eye on the new items showing up at the market as we head further into fall and soon winter. Plus, this year DFM is hosting THREE holiday markets in December for all your holiday shopping and dinner needs. Lots to look forward to these next couple of months!
Happy eating, Justin
The Vendors | Saturday, October 10
There are tons of new items this week! Don’t miss these items available at market:
Correll Farms has the last of the season eggplant plus muscadines; Fair Share Farm has micro separates including: kale, broccoli, arugula, and radish; Gilcrest Natural Farm has beef shank and thaw & bake meatloaf; Flying Fish Seafood has shucked oysters by the pint; Batistini Farms is offering 15% off ginger EVOO and apple vinegar; and Updog Kombucha is rolling into fall with apple spice on tap!
Vendors away this week: Twin Oaks Farm, 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: Lots of new fall greens available this weekend! We will have all types of lettuce (green leaf, red leaf, and romaine) arugula, green kale, red kale, Tuscan kale, collards, bok choy, and Swiss Chard. To round out the fall offerings will be sweet potatoes, white potatoes, butternut, acorn, spaghetti squash and shelled peas. Don’t forget about those summer favorites that are still around: sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes (heirloom and red), zucchini, and cucumbers! 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 9, 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: Last week of eggplant. We will have purple Italian, Rosa Bianca, Japanese and minis. We will also have a large selection of our beautiful tomatoes in a rainbow of colors. Muscadines, shishito peppers and sweet potatoes will also be on display.
Fair Share Farm – Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items
Available this week: Micro mix; Micro separates including: kale, broccoli, arugula, and radish; Spring mix and head lettuces; Salad arugula and fingers crossed for more spinach
– 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.
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 9, 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 9, 1:00 pm
Available this week: New this week – Beef Shank – think Osso Bucco! Plus we have our Thaw and Bake Meatloaf back in stock.
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: Golden Tilefish, Flounder, Shrimp, Dry Pack Sea Scallops, and Shucked Oysters (by the pint)
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 9, 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 9, 5:00 pm Available this week: 15% off Ginger EVOO and Apple Vinegar 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 – Realtor – 704 996-0948 www.clarkgoff.allentate.com –
Sign up for the Davidson Farmers Market newsletter to connect with our farmers – here
Wednesday October 7th
10am Outside Tunes & Tales with Jamie – Behind Summit Coffee – Main Street Books
6:15pm Bicycle Ride – Hosted by Spirited Cyclist – details
6-7:30pm The Hurt Hub presents ANGELS & DEVILS: DETAILS OF PRIVATE INVESTING COURSE – details
6:30-8pm The Hurt Hub presents BUILDING A LEAN STARTUP COURSE (VIRTUAL) – details
Thursday October 8th
Watercraft Rentals are Back! Contact Parks and Rec – details
10am-12pm Davidson Knitting Group – Town Green – Davidson Village Network – details
7pm Summit Coffee – Trivia in person
7-8pm Davidson College presents Virtual Shadowing Lecture Series: The Power of Relationships: Reducing ER Trips through Primary Care Outreach – details
Friday October 9th
7-9pm LIVE Music – Summit Coffee – TBD
Saturday October 10th
Watercraft Rentals are Back! Contact Parks and Rec – details
8am Bicycle Ride hosted by Spirited Cyclist – details
9-12pm The Davidson Farmers Market – Masks Required – details
10am Outdoors Moving Stories with Camerin – on Town Green – Main Street Books
7-9pm LIVE Music – Summit Coffee – TBD
Sunday October 11th
1pm Panthers at the Falcons
I’d like someone from Davidson to win the $10k. Please enter!
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
Fall is officially here! Don’t miss these items available at market this week: Correll Farms has sweet potatoes, squash, and shishito peppers; Essential Soap Co. has lemon basil soap and pumpkin spice soap; and Fair Share Farm has micro greens and lettuces.
Vendors away this week: Bleu Barn Pantry, Hercules Kettle Corn, and Uno Alla Volta.
Vendors done for the season: 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: Let’s think fall with Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash and some mixed lettuce. Sweet corn is back! We will also have green beans, tomatoes (heirloom and red), cucumbers, eggplant, okra, and watermelons. There will be many varieties of peppers including sweet bells, sweet banana, poblano, and jalapeno, as well as white potatoes, and shelled peas. 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, September 25, 5:00 pm
Available this week: Green beans, garlic, red and yellow onions, potatoes, radishes, bok choy, mustard greens, turnips bulbs with greens, watermelon radishes, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, grits, muscadine and scuppernong grapes, mizuna, bell peppers, hot peppers, butternut and spaghetti squash, and mums.
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
How to order: Order via online store & don’t forget a la carte add-ons! Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2:00 pm Available this week: Several boxed and a la carte options Farmer’s Friend Food Boxes:
Chef Series Box featuring Josh Trusler | Smoked Mushroom + Veggie Ramen: $20 Mix & Match Cheese Plate: pricing varies
Big Box: $47-50
Pre-order via our online store + loads more produce and goods to add-on (including paw paws, melons & hemp leaves!)
Local Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane, Black Pearl, Velvet Pioppino, Shiitake, Oyster & dried mushrooms.
Local Specialty Honey: Wellness honeys (6oz and pint), Wicked Whiskey, Creamed & Raw
Artisan Cheese & Bread: Meadow Creek Dairy craft cow cheeses: Mountaineer (Alpine-style, dense & complex), Extra & Regular Aged Appalachian (tomme-style), and Grayson (semi-soft, washed rind).
Wide variety of fresh bread available from our bakery partners to enjoy! Challah this week only for Rosh Hashanah!
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, September 25, 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, September 25, 1:00 pm
Available this week: Chicken: Pick up one of our “50 Ways” idea lists this week. We have one for ground beef, stew beef, and whole chickens.
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) available 9/12.
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, September 25, 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.
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, September 25, 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, September 25, 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, September 25, Noon Available this week: Seasonal Arrangements: Mason jar ($10), White ceramic ($20), Hobnail glass container ($45)
How to order: Email order Deadline: Friday, September 25, 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
Mood Indigo Soaps – Handcrafted small batch, all-natural bath and body products
Available this week: All your favorite Scrubs, Butters, Lip Balms (in tubes as well) Bath Bombs, Loo Bombs, Face oils, Face Masks, and Essential Oil Perfumes.
Clark Goff is Title Sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market. Stop by and say hi. 704 996-0948 clark.goff@AllenTate.com website
before 5pm Summit Coffee – Trivia at Home – details
Ibram X. Kendi Lecture
Tuesday September 22nd
Watercraft Rentals are Back! Contact Parks and Rec – details
11am-12pm Davidson College presents In Conversation: Reading art through the lens of social isolation and social injustice with Shoshanna Weinberger and Anthony Goicolea – details
6-8pm VIRTUAL Davidson Board of Commissioners – details
7:30-8:30pm Davidson College Lecture – Reynolds Lecture: Ibram X. Kendi – details
The Davidson Weekly Calendar is presented by Clark Goff – Realtor – Allen Tate Davidson – my site – Clark is Title Sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market and is there to chat on Saturdays or anytime 704 996-0948
Davidson, NC Please stop by and buy apples to support the farmers market. Varieties to please. Baking advice available on site.
Davidson Farmers Market – September 12, 2020 9:00 am – Noon
All DFM vendors are offering in-person shopping. Some vendors will allow shoppers to pick their own products with proper hand sanitation, please ask vendors before touching items. Vendors offering pre-order options are indicated with *PO next to their name.
PRODUCE
Barbee Farms Concord A variety of fresh produce Available this week: Thank you to all of you who stopped by to get to know Cody last week! He seemed to enjoy being at the market and learning what Paw and Nana do every weekend! Green beans are back! Tommy has been planting green beans every week for the past eight weeks. This should allow us to supply fresh green beans until frost! We will still have watermelons, canary melons, and cantaloupe. Butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash and some mixed lettuce will be available. We will have tomatoes (heirloom and red), corn, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, eggplant, and okra. We have many varieties of peppers including sweet bells, poblano, and jalapeno, as well as new crop white potatoes, shelled peas, and the last of our red onions. Don’t forget to pick up some farm fresh eggs! To Know: At our Davidson Market vending site, customers will be able to choose theirown 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 Mt. Pleasant 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, September 11, 5:00 pm Available this week: Banana peppers, hot peppers including jalapeno, hot wax, and volcano. Bell peppers including green, orange, red, ivory, and purple. Red okra, yellow and red onions, white potatoes, new potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, basil, squash, zucchini, maybe the first radishes of the fall. In the coming weeks we will have winter squash and eating pumpkins. Also fully stocked with pork.
Fair Share Farm Pfafftown Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items Available this week: Lettuce and micro greens.
Heritage Harvest Farm *PO Pfafftown Wellness honey, mushrooms, heirloom produce, and flowers How to order: Order via online store & don’t forget a la carte add-ons! Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2:00 pm Available this week: Several boxed and a la carte options Farmer’s Friend Food Boxes: Mix & Match Cheese Plate: pricing varies Big Box: $47-50 Pre-order via our online store + loads more seasonal produce and goods to add-on (including paw paws!) Local Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane, Black Pearl, Velvet Pioppino, Shiitake, Oyster & dried mushrooms. Produce: Rare orangeglo watermelons and fresh hemp leaves. Local Specialty Honey: Wellness honeys (6oz and pint), Wicked Whiskey, Creamed & Raw Broad Spectrum Full Double Mushroom Extracts (2oz): Reishi, Cordyceps & Chaga
Turkey Tail Artisan Cheese & Bread: Meadow Creek Dairy craft cow cheeses: Mountaineer (Alpine-style, dense & complex), Extra & Regular Aged Appalachian (aged 3 or 8 months, tomme-style), and Grayson (semi-soft, washed rind). We’ll also have a variety of freshly baked bread available from our bakery partners to enjoy – perfect for cheese plates, mushroom toast, sandwiches, and more! 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 China Grove 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 Denver A variety of beef and pork products How to order: Email at mikesmith1859@yahoo.com, include order, name, and phone number Deadline: Friday, September 11, 5:00 pm Available this week: Please visit http://www.bigoakfarmnc.com for a full list of products.
Gilcrest Natural Farm *PO Iron Station 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, September 11, 1:00 pm Available this week: Chicken: Whole birds, leg quarters, thighs, drumsticks, wings, split breast, boneless/skinless breast, livers, hearts, feet, backs and necks for stock. Beef. Roasts: chuck roast. Good stuff: stew beef, beef bones, liver, breakfast sausage (hot), chorizo, and Andouille sausage links. Check the website for ground beef shares (20# each) available 9/12. All beef cuts will return in two weeks. Thank you for your patience. 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
Flying Fish Seafood Davidson Freshly caught NC seafood Available this week: Golden Tilefish, Lane Snapper, Flounder, Scallops & Shrimp
Two Pigs Farm *PO Cleveland A variety of pork, beef, and chicken How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up Deadline: Friday, September 11, Noon Available this week: Please visit Two Pigs Farm website for a full list of products.
DAIRY & CHEESE
Blue Goat Dairy Vale 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.
BAKED GOODS
Butter Crust Bakery Charlotte Freshly baked morning pastries Available this week: Plain croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, cheese danish, lemon danish, raspberry bun danish, morning bun, apple crumb danish, pumpkin bear claw danish, pistachio chocolate danish, pesto croissant, and crème bun danish.
How Sweet It Is Salisbury Freshly baked cookies, bars, pies, and more. Available this week: Butter pound cake (lemon and chocolate), Sour cream cinnamon coffee cake, Banana nut bread, pumpkin bread, lemon blueberry bread, Chocolate pecan brownies, butterscotch blonde brownies, Muffins (lemon, blueberry, harvest, lemon raspberry), Pies (apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, mixed berry), Cookies (Chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, kitchen sink), and Cinnamon Buns.
Your Moms Donuts *PO Matthews A variety of fresh baked breads, pastries, and delicious donuts! How to order: online http://www.your-moms-donuts-nc.myshopify.com/ Deadline: Thursday, September 10, 10:00 pm Available this week: Visit online store for current available products
PREPARED FOODS
Cannizzaro Sauces Charlotte Authentic Italian sauces 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 Mooresville Fresh salsa and guacamole Available this week: Guacamole, mild and medium salsa, and mango salsa.
FOOD TRUCKS
Bleu Barn Bistro Charlotte 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.
Hercules Kettle Corn Davidson Freshly popped kettle corn Available this week: Big Herc bag of kettle corn ($10), Lil Herc bag of kettle corn ($6).
SPECIALITY VENDORS
Batistini Farms *PO Winston Salem 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, September 11, 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 Salisbury Local honey by the pound and the quart
Updog Kombucha Winston Salem Women owned, handcrafted kombucha 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.
FLOWERS
Herr Fresh Flowers *PO Vale Fresh cut flowers and arrangements How to order: Order online http://herrfreshflowers.weebly.com/our-store-front.html Deadline: Friday, September 11, Noon Available this week: $10, $20, $30 floral bouquets. Bunches also available: sunflowers or gladiolus.
Raceway Berry Farm *PO Stanley A variety of wildflowers in mason jar arrangements or bouquets. How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up Deadline: Friday, September 11, Noon Available this week: Seasonal Arrangements: Mason jar ($10), White ceramic ($20), Hobnail glass container ($45)
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Essential Soap Company *PO Charlotte Handmade, all-natural skin care products How to order: Email order Deadline: Friday, September 11, 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 China Grove Health and beauty lavender products Available this week: Lavender spa lotion, lavender linen spray, lavender essential oil, lip balm, dried lavender bud sachets, dried lavender bundles, balm of Gilead healing salve, and sweet dreams sleep aid
This week at the farmers market is presented by Clark Goff – Realtor – Allen Tate Davidson – my site – Clark is Title Sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market and is there to chat on Saturdays or anytime 704 996-0948
7:30-9pm Main Street Books presents SURRENDER YOUR SONS – Virtual Book Launch with Adam Sass – details
7:30-9pm Davidson College presents David Cranford (Office of State Archaeology, NC), “Resilience after Epidemic: The Archaeology of Catawba Household Strategies in the Late Eighteenth Century” – details
The Davidson Calendar is compiled by Clark Goff – Realtor – Allen Tate Davidson – my site – Clark is Title Sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market and is there to chat on Saturdays 704 996-0948
Davidson, NC More retail is on its way to Historic Downtown Davidson. Help Davidson Provision Co by completing their survey and letting them know what you’d like them to carry. Running, Mountain biking, family fun? Apparel and gifts? Take the survey and receive a discount – click here
Entrance on the back of main street near Wells Fargo.
120 South Main Street
Three Doors Down From Main Street Books
New Retail Facade and Renovated Interior
Take the survey and receive a discount – click here
Davidson Provision Co. will be where your favorite outdoor retailer meets your hometown general store. As they build their inventory, they would love your input into products and brands they should carry.
AboutDavidson’s Blog is written by Realtor – Clark Goff 704 996-0948
