Mixson Farmers Market in partnership with GrowFood Carolina kicks off its season with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with live music from the V-Tones, kids activities, chef demos, and a Sweet & Savory local pie contest to celebrate Eat Local Month.
April’s harvest will bring an abundance of fresh produce from GrowFood’s network of S.C. farmers, and Slow Food’s Tiny Tastemakers initiative will offer a children’s lesson in strawberry pie waffle cones. A healthy dessert bar will feature freshly made yogurt with fruit and toppings with recipes, instructions on making your own yogurt at home, and info on local farms. The activity costs $5.
For the Sweet & Savory Local Pie Contest, the Cake Farmer Amy Robinette will serve as guest judge and will have pies for sale at the market. Folks can enter by bringing a fresh pie at noon. Must be made with local produce and can be either sweet or savory. Prizes will be awarded to the top pies.
Each month throughout the growing season, Mixson Farmers Market partners with GrowFood Carolina to highlight seasonal ingredients and provide a one-stop shop for fresh produce grown by S.C. farmers. In addition to seasonal fruit and vegetables, the Farmers Market also stocks local cheeses, fresh breads, artisanal grains, honey, jams, jellies, and other goodies. The Farmers Market runs the second Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April through July.
May 14: Honey Do, a day to celebrate local honey with beekeeping demos & much more
June 11: Blueberry Bonanza, an event dedicated to fresh blueberries with live music & chef demos
July 9: Tomayto Tomahto, a celebration of sweet summer tomatoes with tomato pie contest
