Down at the Market
Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. The Blacksburg Farmers Market is more than a market, it's a community gathering place, with a full calendar of entertainment and educational activities. Come on down, and join us for a taste of local culture!
Breakfast at the Market
- July 21, 2012
Join us for Breakfast at the Market from 8:30 - 11:30. Our full breakfast ($7.50) will feature Southwest Frittata, oven-roasted herbed potatoes, assorted breads, fresh fruit and Bollo's coffee. For $4.50 you can get the bread, fruit and coffee. Musical entertainment will be provided by Scott Perry and Front Porch Swing......and be sure to leave some time to browse through Art at the Market, across the street from Market Square Park. For advance ticket info call 239-8290.
Mingle at the Market
- June 12, 2013
Be sure to join us for our first 'Mingle' of the season! The Wednesday market will feature an extra dose of fun, friendship, good food made by market vendors, libations and great music. Locally produced wine and beer will be available by the glass. All proceeds will benefit the work of Friends of the Farmers Market.
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Solstice Chef
- June 22, 2012
Chef Randall van Dyke of Virginia Tech will be serving up a sumptuous sampling of what's fresh at the Market this season from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Musical entertainament by Floyd County favorite Scott Perry.
Tomato Tasting Event
- August 25, 2012
Congratulations to these winners of the 2012 event:
Best Hybrid Tomato
1st - 891 Yellow, Idyllwood Farms
2nd - Mountain Magic, Idyllwood Farms
3rd - Pink Girl, Idyllwood Farms
Best Heirloom Tomato
1st - Pineapple, Idyllwood Farms
2nd - Persimmon, Idyllwood Farms
3rd - Green Zebra, The Highland Farm; Armona, Indian Valley Farms; Cherokee Purple, Idylwood Farms
Best Paste Tomato
1st - Amish Paste, Greenstar Farm
2nd - Orange, Glade Road Growing
3rd - Yellow, The Highland Farm
Best Cherry Tomato
1st - Chocolate Cherry, Idyllwood Farm
2nd - Sungold, Idyllwood Farm