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.
Happy New Year! We are excited to start a new year and new season at DFM. For the first time in 13 years, the winter farmers market has the most vendors ever –– 22 in total! Included in that number are four new vendors to DFM: Nonni’s Gourmet Kitchen, Earthly Dressings, Festin Bakery, and Hodges Family Farm.
If you’re new to DFM, our winter market is a little different than our regular full season. The winter market runs for three months and is every other Saturday from January 9 – March 20. Same time 9am – Noon. Dates for every winter market are below in the newsletter and posted on our social media and website.
As we continue to operate during the pandemic all safety and health protocols are in place as last year (please see our guidelines below). Since the winter market is slightly smaller, all vendors will be located in the Jackson Street Parking Lot with one entrance at the top of the lot (behind Summit Coffee) and two exists (one next to the entrance and the other at the bottom of the parking lot).
As much as we’re excited for the winter market to start, we are also excited for our full season to start in April, where we have 35 vendors with an additional five new vendors (total of nine new vendors for 2021). We appreciate everyone that has supported DFM this past year and look forward to an exciting new year at the market.
Happy eating,
Justin
The Vendors | Saturday, January 9
Don’t miss these items available at market:
Nonni’s Gourmet Kitchen has chow chow, green pepper jelly, bada bing bada beans, crazy crunchy carrots, and more; Earthly Dressings has mushroom & olive, ginger garlic, and Asian dressings; Butter Crust Bakery has Bavarian cream & lemon danish, ube danish, and spinach & chèvre croissants; and Fair Share Farm has limited quantity of lettuce, plus carrots and purple daikon, and several micros to select.
Vendors away this week: Raceway Berry Farm
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.
We will have the last of the broccoli until spring this weekend! Don’t miss out on greenhouse grape tomatoes. Also, many of your fall favorites will be on hand: brussel sprouts, brussel sprout stalks with brussels and tops attached, carrots, spinach, green onions, kale, collards, and beets. To round out the fall offerings will be sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and butternut. 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, January 8, 5:00 pm
Fair Share Farm – Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items
Available this week: Very limited lettuce, carrots and purple daikon by the pound, a great selection of micros: arugula, cilantro, sunshoots, pea shoots, micro mix, Emma’s wild micro mix with herbs and flowers, kale, and broccoli.
– 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, January 8, 5:00 pm To Know: 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, January 8, 1:00 pm
Available this week: We have several new packages highlighted on our website – check out what’s in stock and stock up! www.gilcrestnc.com
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
Two Pigs Farm *PO – A variety of pork, beef, and chicken
How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up Deadline: Friday, January 8, 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.
Deadline: Thursday, January 7, 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
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, December 18, 5:00 pm To Know: During checkout, under shipping, click Flat Rate and select LOCAL for $0 charge. Under notes add DFM
Cannizzaro Sauce – 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.
Nonni’s Gourmet Kitchen NEW VENDOR – Foods with a southern flair to add spice and flavor to your life
Available this week: 16 oz Chow Chow, 9 oz Green Pepper Jelly, 9 oz. Red Pepper Jelly, 9 oz Cranberry Chutney, 16 oz Dancing Salsa, 16 oz Bada Bing Bada Beans, 16 oz Crazy Crunchy Carrots, 16 oz okra, 4 oz 4 nut brittle, 4 oz cashew brittle, 4 oz spicy pistachio brittle, 4 oz peanut brittle, 4 oz pecan brittle, and 4 oz peppermint bark.
How to order: Order online http://herrfreshflowers.weebly.com/our-store-front.html Deadline: Friday, January 7, Noon Available this week: $10, $20, $30 floral bouquets. Bunches also available: sunflowers or gladiolus.
How to order: Email order Deadline: Friday, January 8, Noon To Know: Pre-order two skin care gift boxes for pick up Saturday 12 or Saturday 19. Pre-order by noon the Friday before; email essentialsoaps@hotmail.com. Only $40 each, while supplies last, a savings of $7 over individual product prices! Includes a silver gift box with pink or white crinkle paper. Her Spa Gift Box or His Skin Care Gift Box
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.
7pm Main Street Books presents Obama Trivia Night (Virtual) – details
7:30-9pm Davidson College presents Maxime Lamoureux-St. Hilaire (Davidson College) “The Looting and Salvage of a Hieroglyphic Staircase in the Palace of La Corona, Guatemala” – details
The Davidson Farmers Market is sponsored and the Davidson Calendar is written by Clark Goff – Realtor – 704 996 0948 www.clarkgoff.allentate.com –
4 beds 3 1/2 bath approx 3502 heated Square feet 2,285 unfinished square feet in the walk-out basement. Listed at $669,000. Presented by Clark Goff – Allen Tate Davidson
Stunning custom craftsman home in the desirable gated, Park Creek community. Gorgeous open floor plan with wonderful kitchen open into a 2-story great room with a stone fireplace with built-ins. Wet bar, dining room and large office complement the main level.
Master suite is on the main floor with door to the elevated deck, and a master bathroom with dual vanities, garden tub, large tile shower, walk-in closet with closet system. Enjoy butler pantry with wine fridge and screened in porch.
Upstairs boasts 3 large bedrooms with two stylish bathrooms and a bonus room.
Additional opportunity is the giant unfinished, walk-out basement that is rough plumbed for a possible kitchen and bathroom and ready to finish. Home has a Rannai tankless water heater, front and side irrigation. security system and an oversized 2 car garage.
Call Clark Goff for a private showing. 704 996-0948
Davidson, NC Nice fall week ahead. Please enjoy the Fall Arts Festival and support our local shops and restaurants if you can. See you at the farmers market.
Sign up for the Davidson Farmers Market newsletter to connect with our farmers – here
Wednesday October 14th
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
7-8:30pm Davidson College presents Virtual Shadowing in Medicine and Surgery Lecture Series: “Bladder Cancer, Robotic Technology, and Enhanced Recovery in an Evolving Healthcare System” – details
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
