Watauga County Farmers' Market
Boone, North Carolina
November 27, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Novermber 27 from 10 - 2
You can expect plenty of gift ideas and winter greenery this weekend.
The folks at Watauga County Farmers' Market are ready for the holidays with a special holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving. The hours will be from 10am to 2pm at the usual location, the Horn in the West parking lot. There was plenty of selections left right up until the 2:00 closing time last Saturday including vegetables, so don't be afraid to stop by after lunch.
Jeff and Will Thomas of Creeksong Farm will have grass feed beef, we will have ground beef, beef for stew, sirloin tips, tenderized, and steaks. Alan Souther will be bringing beef, turnips, pie pumpkins and carnival squash. Sue Thomas will have creasy greens, spinach, collards, kale, mustard, turnip greens and lettuce.
Pasta Wench has gift baskets of dried pasta, and pierogies and ravioli for the holidays. Harmony Acres will have great stocking stuffers, such as lip balm, handmade soap, and we have a great kitchen liquid soap, great for deodorizing. Rebecca at Back Yard Bakery will offer hot country ham biscuits, a selection of holiday cookies, great fruit and nut cakes and holiday toffees in almond, pecan and peanut flavors.
Caron of Wishful ThinkingStudio will have plenty of her 2010 angel "Gloria" as well as loads of other pottery gifts and lavender. Sheila Eldreth will have holiday candles and soaps that will be perfect for gifts and stocking stuffers in all your favorite holiday scents. The Pasta Wench will be offering gift certificates and gift baskets for holiday giving.
Pattie Kremer will be bringing winter greenery including wreaths, swags, kissing balls, garland, and some bitter sweet too. You can not get greenery this fresh in stores, you have to buy it direct. She also has the world's largest pinecones for striking winter decor.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
November 20, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Novermber 20 from 10 - 2
You can expect plenty of gift ideas and winter greenery this weekend.
The folks at Watauga County Farmers' Market are ready for the holidays with a special holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving. The hours will be from 10am to 2pm at the usual location, the Horn in the West parking lot. The weather should be wonderful, so come out for one or both days and enjoy the best in local.
Jeff and Will Thomas of Creeksong Farms will have grass based beef packaged as ground beef, beef for stew, sirloin tips, tenderized, roast and a variety of steaks and also kale and spinach. Tumbling Shoals Farm will have Curly kale, Lacinato kale, collard greens, cabbage, Napa cabbage, carrots, broccoli, lettuce and arugula.
Alan Souther will be bringing beef, turnips, pie pumpkins and carnival squash. Sue Thomas will have creasy greens, spinach, collards, kale, mustard, turnip greens and lettuce.
Sheila Eldreth will have holiday candles and soaps that will be perfect for gifts and stocking stuffers in all your favorite holiday scents. The Pasta Wench will be offering gift certificates and gift baskets for holiday giving. Alistair and Kathy of Kingfishercrafts will have their stunning collection of exotic jewelry
and farm focused photography.
Winter greenery is what Pattie Kremer will be bringing: wreaths, swags, kissing balls, garland, and some bitter sweet too. You can not get greenery this fresh in stores, you have to buy it direct.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
October 30, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning October 30
Several farmers will have local molasses this weekend which comes from the sorghum shown here.
Watauga County Farmers' Market will be open for one more regular market this year. There will be plenty of fresh local produce, eggs, meats, a fine selection of specialty foods, wreathes and great art and crafts. The supply of local apples is holding up and of course you will need a pumpkin for decor and pies. Remember you can also find the best in the area at our holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving.
Vendor of the week: Cheryl Piracci
Cheryl continues to amaze us every week with her exotic flavors of jellies and also her biscotti.
This Saturday Sunshine Cove will have microgreens,arugula, ovation and elegance salad mix. Zydeco Moon Organic Farm will have broccoli, lettuce, butternut, acorn and delicata squash and arugula.
The Pasta Wench will be offering holiday gift baskets and gift certificates for use all year round. If you need pasta over the winter you can call 828.262.1040 and the Wench will be sure to get you some. Check out her new Pierogies and the Vegan Mediterranean Spinach, or pick up some Pan Seared Apple with Brie for your holiday entertaining.
Tom Wooten of Fiddler Forge returns this week with elegant handforged iron creations for garden lovers. His unique hanging planters and birdfeeders are made using mixed metals of solid steel and bronze, forged in fire using traditional blacksmithing techniques. He has a variety of both ornate and functional designs and sizes to choose from, as well as wall or ceiling brackets to hang them from.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
October 23, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning October 23
An early frost will certainly harm some vegetables but there will be plenty of hardier varieties this Saturday. 
The Watauga County Farmers' Market will be open these last two Saturdays in October in addition to the holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the local food and other items we will have on hand.
Vendor of the week: Dawn Rhudy
Mountain Memories Farm brings us lamb, beef, and fresh eggs every week.
This Saturday Zydeco Moon Organic Farm and Cabins will have broccoli, arugula, lettuce and delicata, butternut, and acorn squash. Sunshine Cove Farm will have microgreens, ovation and elegance salad mix, mesclun mix and baby bokchoy.
Faith Mountain Farm features pumpkin muffins and pumpkin bread this week along with a new supply of sourwood honey from a beekeeping friend. We also have our usual baked goods, which we can supply for your holiday gatherings after the market season through special order.
The Pasta Wench will have Apple with Brie Ravioli as well her new Pierogis with a delicious carmelized onion and butter sauce that you do not want to miss.
Harmony Acres will have plenty of soaps for the stockings, and grass fed turkeys for the table.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
October 16, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning October 9
You may be aware that the Watauga County Farmers' Market will be moving in the near future. We are very excited about the new location and the additional parking it will provide. Meanwhile, the seasonal slowdown at our existing location leaves plenty of parking recently, even on home game days. Come on out and easily find the best of the season.
Think of the Watauga County Farmers' Market when you are planning your holiday gift giving. We have plenty of one of a kind gift items including Colibri's handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings from semi-precious gemstones. 
Watauga County Farmers' Market will accept food donations on Saturdays for food insecure individuals and families. The Society of St. Andrews will be collecting and distributing the donations to local help organizations. Our farmers have been donating surplus produce for quite some time, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help as well. You may also donate any extras you may have from your own garden. A cooler will be placed at the manager's stand for any donations.
Vendor of the week: Dawn Rhudy
Mountain Memories Farm brings us lamb, beef, and fresh eggs every week.
Zydeco Moon Organic Farm and Cabins will have broccoli, baby romaine lettuce, sweet delicata, acorn and butternut squash, heirloom tomatoes and arugula. Watauga River Farms will provide medium sausage, spare ribs, ground pork, backbones, red potatoes, butternut squash, mustard greens, carrots, onions, sorghum heads loaded with seeds for birds or planting, beets, turnips and garlic.
Sunshine Cove Farm will have microgreens, salad greens mix, spinach and bok choy. Faith Mountain Farm still has a little bit of honey and also butternut and spaghetti squash, kale, and Swiss chard. Pumpkin bread will be added to our usual baked goods this week.
Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery will be bringing orange holly for holiday decorations, brilliant fresh cut flowers including orange calla lilies and lily bulbs for fall planting.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
October 9, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning October 9
You may be aware that the Watauga County Farmers' Market will be moving in the near future. We are very excited about the new location and the additional parking it will provide. Meanwhile, the seasonal slowdown at our existing location leaves plenty of parking recently, even on home game days. Come on out and easily find the best of the season.
Fresh Boiled Bagels
Watauga County Farmers' Market will accept food donations on Saturdays for food insecure individuals and families. The Society of St. Andrews will be collecting and distributing the donations to local help organizations. Our farmers have been donating surplus produce for quite some time, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help as well. You may also donate any extras you may have from your own garden. A cooler will be placed at the manager's stand for any donations.
Vendor of the week: Bald Guy Brew
Working to support the global economy, Bald Guy Brew not only seeks out fair trade beans but also provides jobs right here in the area not to mention a righteous cup of jove
Watauga County Farmers' Market will continue the Saturday morning markets through the entire month of October. We are also getting excited about the holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving from 10 to 2. You can look forward to some great local items including fresh home holiday decorations.
This Saturday Sunshine Cove will have Fall Microgreen Mix, Ovation Salad Mix and Elegance Salad Mix. Faith Mountain Farm still has plenty of butternut squash, spaghetti squash, potatoes, green kale and red Russian Kale, radishes, carrots, sunflowers, fall honey, and all the usual delicious baked goods. Zydeco Moon Organic Farm and Cabins will have spicy arugula, broccoli, delicata, butternut and acorn squash and lettuce. Joe and Sally also still have their heirloom tomatoes thanks to their hoop house which is like a greenhouse except that the tomatoes are planted directly in the ground. They are protected from the weather and frost so they are still hanging in there.
Tumbling Shoals Farm has plentiful fall produce. The pepper roaster will be making its last appearance this season and there will be plenty of sweet, red, and orange bell peppers along with sweet Corno Di Toro peppers and poblano peppers to roast. Jason will also have plenty of fall green delicacies including collard greens, Curly kale, Dinosaur kale, Rainbow chard, Napa cabbage, lettuce and arugula.
Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery will be bringing orange holly for holiday decorations, brilliant fresh cut flowers including orange calla lilies and lily bulbs for fall planting.
Caron Baker Wike has been busy in her studio making handbuilt pottery fall leaves, new lace bowls and her 2010 angel "Gloria". Start your holiday shopping now while the selection is at it's best. Colibri will offer one-of-a-kind holiday gifts including beautiful, handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings from semi-precious gemstones, hand knotted necklaces,sterling wrapped pendants and sterling spiral earrings with accompanying "widgets", all of high quality workmanship.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
October 2, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning October 2
Early Morning Apples 
Watauga County Farmers' Market will accept food donations on Saturdays for food insecure individuals and families. The Society of St. Andrews will be collecting and distributing the donations to local help organizations. Our farmers have been donating surplus produce for quite some time, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help as well. You may also donate any extras you may have from your own garden. A cooler will be placed at the manager's stand for any donations.
Vendor of the week: Faith Mountain Farm
The Wilkes family brings the best of kitchen and garden along with the spirit of family and community.
Watauga County Farmers' Market will continue the Saturday morning markets through the entire month of October. We are also getting excited about the holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving from 10 to 2. You can look forward to some great local items including fresh home holiday decorations.
Springhouse Farm will have Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, baby spinach, spicy arugula, Swiss chard, kale, Roma tomatoes, yellow & patty pan squash, tomatillos, basil, green bell & lipstick peppers, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, and fall honey. Alan Souther the recent rains should get the turnips ready for Saturday. Zydeco Moon Organic Farm and Cabins will have a new crop of broccoli, spicy arugula, lettuce, delicata, butternut and acorn squash and heirloom tomatoes.
Faith Mountain Farm will have whole grain breads from freshly ground wheat, a variety of muffins, scones, cookies, and big, fat cinnamon rolls. Fall goldenrod honey will also be available for another week or two. Fog Likely Farm will have lots of broccoli rabb, a tender, very flavorful green that is good cooked or raw, lots of late summer flowers in painted cans, and a good variety of herbs.
Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery will be offering fresh orange holly, lily bulbs, preserved hydrangeas, dried and fresh flowers such as Statice and Globe amaranth for holiday decorations, sweet red Italian peppers and heirloom tomatoes. They will also be taking orders for holiday centerpieces made from their locally grown flowers. Call Susan and Brent at 828-297-4098 to reserve peony tubers and pick them up at the Saturday market.
Pasta Wench has her famous seasonal Great Pumpkin Ravioli along with Gorgonzola with Walnut Cremoso be sure to get them while they last.
The Quilting Biddys will have new quilts, woven baskets, placemats and some holiday quilted products. Mark Murrey will be there this coming weekend with some new pots from a recent wood and soda firing.
The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
September 25, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning September 25
Wednesday September 29 from 3 - 6PM
Debbie Tallarico's Art 
Watauga County Farmers' Market will accept food donations on Saturdays for food insecure individuals and families. The Society of St. Andrews will be collecting and distributing the donations to local help organizations. Our farmers have been donating surplus produce for quite some time, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help as well. You may also donate any extras you may have from your own garden. A cooler will be placed at the manager's stand for any donations.
Vendor of the week: Fire From The Mountain
Ask Pete and Dorene Jankowski why their hot sauces and salsas are not only the tastiest you will find but also among the healthiest.
This week will be our last market in 2010 on Wednesday, stop by for a mid - week fix.The Wednesday afternoon markets are from 3 to 6, find what you want without worrying about the crowds. We hope to see you there.
The folks at Watauga County Farmers' Market are going strong with the Wednesday and Saturday markets, and are also getting excited about the holiday market on the Saturdays before and after Thanksgiving. You can look forward to some great local items including fresh home holiday decorations.
This Saturday Springhouse Farm will have shiitake mushrooms, pumpkins for cooking or decoration, arugula, Romas, green beans, tatsoi, kale, yellow squash, zucchini, patty pan squash, tomatillos, and green peppers.
On Saturday Susan Wright of Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery will have a colorful mix of Sungold, Black Cherry and Sweet Million Cherry tomatoes, plus preserved hydrangeas. Zydeco Moon Organic Farm and Cabins will have green lettuce, a purple baby romaine, lettuce mix, spicy arugula, heirloom tomatoes, delicata, butternut and acorn squash and broccoli.
Goldenrod Gardens will have lots of beautiful lettuce to choose from such as Black Seeded Simpson, Mixed Baby Leaf and some mini heads. Moon and Stars Watermelon and small French Melons are still available. Pretty little Swallow Eggplant are tender and yummy. Mini bell peppers make a great appetizer when stuffed with herbs and local goat cheese. Pimiento Peppers are in abundance, roast some for pimiento cheese or blend into hummus or a creamy soup. Check out the newest autumn wreaths as well. Sunshine Cove Farm will have microgreens, tomatoes, kale and chard.
Faith Mountain Farm offers three whole grain breads from fresh ground wheat berries: five seed, seven grain, and buttermilk oat. Summer mix honey, sunflowers, shiitake mushrooms, winter squash, and lots of other baked goods will also make the trip to the market.
J and Lindy of Appalachian Native Plants, INC will have Rabbiteye blueberry plants in 2 gallon pots as well as native azaleas and Rhododendron in 3 gallon and quart containers.
Our village Blacksmith, Tom Wooten of Fiddler Forge, will have elegant hand-forged Hanging Planters and Birdfeeders. The unique designs are created using solid steel & bronze, forged in fire, with utmost attention to detail. He offers a variety of both ornate & functional styles & sizes, as well as a choice of wall or ceiling mount brackets to hang them from. Check out his cabin tables too.
The Wednesday markets will be held on Wednesday afternoons until the end of September. The hours have been moved up to 3 - 6 PM. The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
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September 18, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning September 18
Wednesday September 22 from 3 - 6PM
Baskets and Affirmations 
Watauga County Farmers' Market will accept food donations on Saturdays for food insecure individuals and families. The Society of St. Andrews will be collecting and distributing the donations to local help organizations. Our farmers have been donating surplus produce for quite some time, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help as well. You may also donate any extras you may have from your own garden. A cooler will be placed at the manager's stand for any donations.
Vendor of the week: Carol Miller
Carol is a long time vendor who embodies the love and community spirit you expext to find at the market.
We still have plenty of fresh produce on Wednesday, stop by for a mid - week fix.The Wednesday afternoon markets are from 3 to 6, find what you want without worrying about the crowds. We hope to see you there.
The folks at Watauga County Farmers' Market would like to thank everyone who came out in the rain to visit and shop. We have been extremely blessed with fine weather this season, but you will find plenty of local treats at the market despite the elements.
This Saturday Zydeco Moon Organic Farm will offer spicy arugula, sweet butternut, acorn and delicate squash, lettuce, golden and Chiogga beets. Sunshine Cove will have microgreens and heirloom tomatoes this week. Jeff and Will Thomas of Creeksong Farm will baby lettuce, green bean, summer squash, potatoes and grass fed beef.
Faith Mountain Farm will have summer mix and basswood honey along with five seed bread from freshly ground wheat. A variety of sunflowers are still being harvested along with potatoes, kale, and Swiss chard. Customers really like the chewy balls made from organic rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey, truly raw almonds, organic raisins, and dark chocolate chips.
The Pasta Wench will have her Customer Appreciation Saturday this week, a free box of fettucin with purchase of two dozen ravioli.
Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery will have more great brightly colored zinnias and dahlias and perennial dwarf Shasta daisy 'Snowcap'. Appalachian Native Plants will offer rabbit eye blueberry plants in 2 gallon containers and native azaleas and Rhododendron in 3 gallon containers and quart containers.
The Wednesday markets will be held on Wednesday afternoons until the end of September. The hours have been moved up to 3 - 6 PM. The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
September 11, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Saturday Morning September 11
Wednesday September 15 from 3 - 6PM
Eggplant Mix
Watauga County Farmers' Market will accept food donations on Saturdays for food insecure individuals and families. The Society of St. Andrews will be collecting and distributing the donations to local help organizations. Our farmers have been donating surplus produce for quite some time, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help as well. You may also donate any extras you may have from your own garden. A cooler will be placed at the manager's stand for any donations.
Vendor of the week: Katherine Ford and Alistair Burke
Husband and wife team Ali and Kate contribute immensly to the class, style, and downright fun you expect to find at the weekly market.
We still have plenty of fresh produce on Wednesday, stop by for a mid - week fix.The Wednesday afternoon markets are from 3 to 6, find what you want without worrying about the crowds. We hope to see you there.
The area has certainly been enjoying some lovely weather this week, and the crops will still be coming in for some time. Lively Up Farm will be offering plenty of acorn squash, blue and red potatoes and Cushaw winter squash. Shady Grove Gardens & Nursery will have preserved Limelight Hydrangeas, Sedum 'Neon' plants and Cuor di Bue and Italian Oxheart tomatoes. Zydeco Moon Organic Farm will still have some heirloom tomatoes, arugula, delicata, butternut and acorn squash, lettuce and peppers.
Faith Mountain Farm is bringing a good crop of spaghetti and butternut squash along with shiitake mushrooms, basswood honey, five seed, seven grain, and buttermilk oat bread. They will also have good morning granola, cocoa loco granola, and various other baked goods. Stop by at Sunshine Cove Farm for microgreens and tomatoes.
The Pasta Wench will be offering her new flavor Roasted Jalapeno with Cheddar and will have new spinach shells and twists this week. Vegan Ravioli is making it's fall debut as well.
The Wednesday markets will be held on Wednesday afternoons until the end of September. The hours have been moved up to 3 - 6 PM. The market is having great success on EBT acceptance, you can call 1-828-355-4918 for more information on using EBT at the market.
Find us at the Horn in the West in Boone, turn next to First Citizens Bank on Highway 105 Extension and go to the top of the hill. Call WCFM manager Karen Bauman at 1-828-355-4918 for more information. We will be there rain or shine!
