Farmers' Market Opening Day Thurs. April 18, 2013

Tomorrow is the opening day of the Montgomery County Farmers' Market's third season, this growers' only market is gearing up for a terrific weekly market in downtown Troy.

Be sure to stop by 417 North Main Street in - we're in the parking lot with the CashPoints ATM. Tomorrow our market will feature Week Of the Young Child activities with the Montgomery County Partnership for Children - they will provide free hands-on fun and also have prizes for participation (while supplies last - see booth for details).

Music will be brought to us by Will McCanless, a well-known potter and musician, his celtic blue grass tunes are sure to delight the young at heart!

 

Don't miss the local food demonstration by our Local Food Coordinators of the Cooperative Extension; Jamie and Danelle cook up great eats using local ingredients found at the market - stop by and taste the goodness!

Since we are in the early part of the growing season, you can expect to find the following at the market:

greens (lettuces, turnip, mustard, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, etc)
radishes
green onions
pork
poultry
eggs
plants (all kinds - vegetable and flower)
jams, jellies
breads, sweets, and more....
soaps, lotions, and sundries
handcrafted items, crocheted and handmade wares

TIME: 3:30 to 6:30 pm
PLACE: 417 N Main Street, Troy (downtown beside the Old Hotel)



See y'all there!

Season 3 Annual Meeting - SAVE THE DATE!

Thinking of attending the farmers' market 
as a new vendor this year? 
Wondering how it all works?

Returning to the market again for your second or third season?

Come to our pre-season annual vendor meeting on 
Monday, March 25, 2013 at 6 pm. 

Location: Montgomery County Ag Center, 200 Glen Road, Troy, NC 27371

Applications will be available and we will be accepting annual association membership dues on this evening.

This is a COVERED DISH supper, and is a family-friendly event - bring a dish that will feed as many people as attend from your group - come, let us all enjoy good food, fellowship and be together before the start of our third season - we hope to see you there!

For more information call 910-576-6011 or 910-439-4854

OPENING DAY OF FARMERS' MARKET 

Thursday, April 18 

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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Highlight of the 2012 Season

First of all let us express our gratitude for the participation of the vendors as well as the market-goers this second season for our little market; we would not exist without the loyalty of all of you!

Montgomery County Farmers' Market Association 2012

As our all-volunteer association planned for this season, two most important things we chose to focus on were to bring more produce to the market and provide entertainment on a consistent basis. We successfully accomplished both and with the help of the Local Food Coordinators at the NC Cooperative Extension office also hosted local food recipe demonstrations twice monthly throughout the market season.

2012 Musicians

Music is always, of course, a big hit and we certainly enjoyed the entertainment with the very talented artists that spent time with us.

Always good, local, and delicious food from these ladies who were with us on a consistent basis!

While the food is always a well-received part of our market gatherings, we also had many community organizations and individuals provide demonstrations and hands-on activities for children of all ages.

Of course, there were more photos than there is space here, but we certainly enjoy and appreciate the community involvement and partnerships that have been developed.

Thanks for a terrific 2012 season, see you soon for the 2013 season! 

To become a vendor, please call 910-576-6011 for more information.

Grand Opening Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Information Session Thursday, February 9, 2012

6:00pm

Ag Center, 200 Glen Road, Troy NC 27371

Covered Dish

Bring a friend!  

All interested are welcome!

Come to find out how to be a vendor, come to support the market, attend with your suggestions and ideas! 

For more information, 

Call the County Cooperative Extension office 910-576-6011

See you tonight!

Let the season of 2012 begin!

We have been working on some exciting new developments for the Farmers' Market this next season!  We do sincerely want to thank and express our appreciation for everyone that came to the markets and participated - vendors and patrons alike - we would not be without you!


Here is a brief list of developments are working towards:

• Farmers' Market Grant Funding (this is BIG news, folks!)
• Entertainment/Music
• Food Demonstrations

While we're beginning the new season, if you have any comments regarding the Farmers' Markets, please direct them to the Market Manager - you can reach her at mcfma2011@gmail.com or by calling 910.439.4854.

See you at the market!  

p.s. stay tuned for 2012 season news, events and meetings that will take place soon.

Small Town USA in Troy this Saturday - October 22nd - that's TOMORROW!

Because it's fall and we're all so BUSY - this article is brought to us by Hugh Martin - please read and we'll see you tomorrow!  

Small Town USA in Troy this Saturday

As published October 20, 2011 in the Courier-Tribune

by Hugh Martin

TROY - It all started three years ago in the parking lot of Benny Hampton’s store, Montgomery Farm & Garden, on North Main Street, but the 2011 version of the Small Town USA Celebration will stretch for several blocks Saturday in Troy.


The event will take place rain or shine.


The celebration of the line of Case brand knives that Hampton sells at Montgomery Farm and Garden has grown to a community event that folks anticipate each October.


The event is still anchored in the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company’s Historian Event. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Hometown Heroes.”


“We want to honor those who keep our communities safe, those who risk their lives every day for others, and those who send their sons and daughters off to war. Community heroes include veterans, nurses, teachers, police, emergency and fire personnel, and the average citizen who helps a neighbor,” a Case spokesman said.


Tributes are scheduled throughout the day to honor these hometown heroes at the main stage in the Montgomery Farm and Garden parking lot.


Enjoy the cars and custom bikes at the cruise-in along North Main Street.


Montgomery County 4-H will sponsor an area for children that will include a bounce castle and other kid-themed events.


Kids and adults can show off their creativity at the pumpkin carving contest.


The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will hold a persimmon pudding contest with cash prizes for the winner. There is a $10 entry fee for this event. Proceeds will be donated to area food pantries.


Case Historian Katie Shonts-Saar and other Case personnel will be in attendance. Other Case knife events will include special sale prices on Case knives and products, an apple peeling contest, Case knife polishing and sharpening, hourly drawings for Case knives and items and an auction for a one of a kind pearl-handle Case knife.


Other events for the day will include:


• Montgomery Farmers Market Association vendors.


• Music by Pete Yow and by the Real Clays.


• Crochet, pottery, woodworking, basket weaving, craft and quilting displays.


• Local fund-raisers include Trinity Youth Raffle, Troy Chapel AME Zion food, Troy Lions Club food, West Montgomery Boosters Club barbecue, a bake sale, a silent auction and tee-shirts, ice cream and cupcakes for sale.


• Fire trucks and vintage tractors.


• Race car displays.


The Small Town USA Celebration will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on both sides of North Main Street from East Roswell Street to Page Street.


Main Street will be open to traffic throughout the event and volunteers will be present to assist those attending. Parking will be limited to public lots on Bruton and North Main Street and along area side streets.