GREENSBORO – To celebrate the bounty of local produce and N.C. food products, the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is hosting its fun-filled Summer Fest July 12 complete with kids’ activities, grilling demonstrations, plus free samples for guests.
This time of year, the variety of N.C. produce is as colorful as confetti, and visitors can come enjoy free watermelon slices, free peach samples, free tomato sandwiches and free corn recipe cards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn how to grill like a boss and pick up tips on how to grill Wagyu burgers, beef tips, barbecue sliders and produce with experienced pitmaster, NCDA&CS marketing specialist and Master Blend Family Farms’ Ron Simmons, who will be doing cooking demonstrations during the event.
Summer Fest offers something for the whole family, including blueberry coloring pages and potato stamps for the kids, and a selfie booth to remember your trip to the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market.
Be sure to check out the information about N.C. agritourism as well as a variety of the state’s top commodities. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the variety of crops North Carolina farmers produce, plus sample the flavors of summer.
Vendors will have plenty of fresh produce, meats and food and beverage products available for purchase. Pick up some items, plan your next meal and put your new grill skills to the test with local goodness from North Carolina farmers and agribusinesses.
The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market is located at 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax, Exit 208 off Interstate 40.
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