It's pesto day at the Lexington Farmers Market
It is pesto day at the Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot.
Pesto is a flavorful, bright green sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy and is typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and a hard cheese like parmesan. The word "pesto" comes from the Genoese verb "pestare," which means "to crush."
Chef John Wilson will be making his version and offering pesto samples at the Depot today at 10 a.m. Also, there will be a pesto challenge where guest chefs will vote on the best submission (entries are closed as of September 12th). The winner will receive $30 Depot Dollars.
Come get your favorite produce, meats, dairy, eggs, baked goods, and artisan crafts! Special products are continuing to come in as the season progresses into fall. Seek out the goat cheese, lamb, turkey, pepper jelly, autumn flowers, soups, and more - you'll be glad you made the most out of this unique time of the year at the market Enjoy the live music of Kelly Jackson as you shop!.
Mark your calendars for October 5th, when the Lexington Farmers Market holds a special Farm Fest at Bull City Ciderworks from 4-9 p.m. It will be an amazing day filled with games, music and a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Tyleata Jones of JJ's Mama's Soulfood & More, purchase tickets here.
50/50 tickets will be available at the Depot starting this Saturday.
$1 - each
$10 - for 12
$20 - for 25
At Farm Fest, a winner will be picked that wins half of the pot.
Confirmed vendors (list and products are subject to change):
Abbott's Creek Honey: Local honey and honeycombs
All the Things Bakery: Homemade sweets
Blue Butterfly Flower Farm: Specialty cut flowers/bouquets
BN Acres: Grass-fed, pasture-raised beef, honey, and eggs
Bush Hill Coffee Co.: Artisan roasted coffee that rocks. Saturday Special: 20% off Dream, the Colombian innovation blend that won Best Cold Brew at the Wilmington Coffee Fest (strawberry peach). NEW COFFEE RELEASE! Stone Temple Pilots inspired Caffeinated Love Song featuring a coffee produced by Katia Duke in Honduras
Crossings: Locally raised lettuce, pork, chicken, chicken pies, specialty sausages, and Lutheridge milk (including chocolate milk). Featuring Hatteras Sea Salt products, Carolina Gold sunflower oils, Moravian chicken pies, basil pesto.
Davidson County Wood Carvers: Local woodcarving club
Elvira's Homestead: Farm fresh, free range brown eggs and frozen, homegrown farm raised chicken
Fancy Plants Farmstead: Cut flowers and plant starts. Featuring fall plants starts!
Fiddletree Nursery: Plants, transplants and flowers
Garden Window Farm: Seasonal produce, dried pasta, microgreens, and other goods
Gobble Creek Farm: Fresh AND dehydrated microgreens
JT's Southern Kitchen: Old fashioned homemade fried pies, heirloom tomato pies, salsa, jam, and more. Featuring fudge!
Kepley's Hand Carved Spoons: Out this week - Tad's table will feature his sister Jane Ann's pottery!
Klymer Ridge Farm: Premium beef, pork, poultry and eggs
Living Well Candle and Bath Co.: Handcrafted concrete candle jars
Native Vines Winery: Small batch wines (arriving around 9am). Serving by the glass and by the bottle!
Papa Ted's Woodshop: One-of-a-kind wood products made from locally sourced material
The Pen Man: Hand-turned ink pens and wooden bowls
Rabble and Rise Baking Co.: Sourdough/yeast bread, desserts, jams, jellies. Featuring Buffalo Creek goat cheeses
Rierson Farms: Produce, body butters, soaps, sugar scrubs, ornamental plants
Rocky Forge Farm: High quality American Wagyu beef
Rocky Knolls Farm: Pasture raised pork
SandyCreek Farm: Mushrooms, chocolate sauce, honey, cheese, homemade pepper jelly, and other jams and preserves. NOTE: Now located at the former Miller Farm booth for the rest of the season.
Silwood Soaps and Fiber Crafts: Soaps, body butters, lip balms, lotion bars, hand crocheted products. Releasing a soap train set in a couple of different scents, new lip balm flavors for fall and winter, and customizable baskets available for customers to get a jump on their Christmas shopping!
Southern Style Creations: Handmade clothing, aprons, kitchen accessories, and more. Featuring Halloween items for kids and pets
Stardust Cellars: Award-winning, natural, sustainable, ancestral wine & mead from NC's only biodynamic vineyard
Summer's Sweet Spot: Cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and fresh squeezed lemonade
Sunflower Hill Farm: Frozen lamb/mutton, turkey, chicken, eggs, honey, and produce (tomatoes, garlic, and more). Featuring Goat Lady Cheeses!
Will Wright (The Tomato Man): Fresh produce
We hope to see you at the Depot!
