NEWS

Prime Market

April 13, 2024

9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rain or Shine! No pets please.

Shopping starts at the ringing of the market bell.

 

Yes! It’s that time of year when the Market is open EVERY SATURDAY, 9 a.m. – noon!

Spring veggies are popping right now, like strawberries, asparagus, lettuces, greens, rhubarb and more! And pretty soon, those late spring/early summer veggies will be arriving to market too. Absolutely worth the wait!

Join us this Saturday for a day full of sunshine, warm temps, music with Papa Greybeard, story time with Main Street Books, meats, sweets, flowers, prepared foods, eggs, honey, sauces, food truck, microgreens, grains, herbs, cheeses, seasonings, mushrooms, skin products, and so much more!

We have lots of fun in store this season. Check out more info below about our Earth Day Market on Saturday, April 20. And Save the Date for our Annual Strawberry Shortcake Day Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. You won’t want to miss this!

Recipe of the week: Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Salad

Please wait for the big red market bell to ring at 9 a.m. before entering the market.

Once it rings, let the shopping begin!

Courtney

Market Manager

 

April 13, 2024 at the DFM

Main Street Books

Story Time

10-11 a.m.

Bring your kiddos and join our friends with Main Street Books under the Market Pergola for story time this Saturday,

Dragons Love Tacos!

Davidson Community Players cast members will be out as well, with interactive games for this kids!

There will also be a raffle for four tickets to the Sunday May 5 performance of Dragons Love Tacos!

Remember, we’ll have 42 vendors Saturday, and you won’t want to miss any of them!

Can’t find a vendor? Have questions? Suggestions?

Find our volunteers + staff at the red market tent, near the playground!

 

Earth Day Fun + More

On Saturday, April 20, we will be celebrating Earth Day at the DFM! Here’s what you can expect:

• Revived Kids Club! Kids will be able to participate in interactive activities, create crafts, and receive gifts. Stop by the Kids Club table (located by the pergola) where kids can pick up their Market Passport and learn more information about the events of the day.
• Seed to Sanctuary garden coaching
• Master Gardeners tent with more info about plants, flowers and gardening tips!
• Story time + craft with Main Street Books

 

Save the Date – May 4

Strawberry Shortcake Day

Reminder – The Davidson Farmers Market vendors are happy to accept Snap/EBT.  When you Snap We Match!  Let Us Double Your SNAP dollars, up to $50!  For more information on the SNAP/ Double Bucks program please go to the DFM Market tent.

• “Spring Egg Coupons” are now available for all DFM SNAP users. For more information on the SNAP/ Double Bucks program and the Spring Egg coupons, please go to the DFM Market tent.

Give the Gift of DFM

The Davidson Farmers Market is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and our operations would not be possible without the generous support of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers.

The season of giving is upon us, and we hope you will consider DFM as you make your year-end gifts. Your support enables the market to thrive, attracting an average of 1,600 shoppers every week. When you shop at DFM, you not only support thirty-nine amazing local producers who come from within a 100-mile radius of our community, and represent over 1,100 acres in surrounding counties, you also:

• Stimulate our local economy and aid in the preservation of farmland
• Create opportunities for business incubation and micro-enterprise for farmers & vendors
• Strengthen our local food system while reducing the carbon footprint
• Foster social interaction among an economically, racially, and ethnically diverse shopper base

To make a tax deductible contribution, visit our secure online gift form or mail a check to PO Box 2534, Davidson NC 28036

Thank you!

Like we always say, the DFM could not happen without the support of our community!

• Thank you DFM Vendors for providing a bounty of fresh and healthy local products
• Thank you DFM Sponsors for your financial support
• Thank you DFM Green Team who volunteer their time, passion and energy
• Thank you DFM Musicians for beautiful market music
• Thank you Town of Davidson for providing a clean and centric location for the market
• Thank you Individual Donors – your support helps the market’s mission
• Thank you Shoppers for shopping the market for your local goods

All of you help sustain DFM as a vibrant community gathering place and source for healthy, locally grown produce and products.

To make a donation, visit our secure, online gift form or mail a check to PO Box 2534, Davidson, NC 28036. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!

  

DFM History

It has been 16 years since a small group of Davidson citizens decided we needed a Farmers Market. I doubt even the most ardent fan of markets or the most optimistic could have imagined the Market we have today. With close to 40 vendors, an average of 1800 shoppers a week and strong community support we set a high standard for what a local, producer only market should look like. Saturday mornings are a cacophony of sights and sounds and smells and I delight in finding a few minutes to sit and take it all in. I love to watch the families introducing their children to fresh fruits and vegetables and piling carriages high with flowers or seeing a small hand reach up to touch a brightly colored pepper. I listen to vendors answering questions about how to best prepare okra or explaining about different types of mushrooms. Our vendors are passionate about their product because they produce it themselves and despite long lines and hot sun, they always seem pleased to be at the Market. It feels so good to see people listening to the music and placing tips in the can, and sometimes singing along. Maybe you are part of a group or a club or a team that would like to come out and help set up and enjoy the perks of fellowship and early bird shopping.

So come to shop or volunteer or both, and take some time to let all the special parts of the Market really sink in. It’s worth the time!

 

DFM “Need to Knows”

Shopping starts at the ringing of the market bell.  No entrance to market area prior to bell.

Payment: Most vendors accept cash and credit cards.

Parking: You can find public parking along Main Street, Jackson Street, the Davidson Presbyterian Church parking lot at the corner of Depot & Jackson Streets.  All of which are just a short walk form a Market entrance. Editor’s Note: just don’t park in the CVS lot.

Davidson Farmers Market partners with a local food pantry, Hearts and Hands.  Each week the DFM offers a donation bin for the DFM Community to drop their donations.  The bin is located at the DFM Market Tent.

No pets: While we all love to have dogs around town, the Davidson Farmers Market is a dog & pet free Market. Pets are not permitted within the Market grounds. As always, service animals are welcome.

Questions: Look for the DFM Market Tent or [email protected]