Cary Downtown Farmers Market

Summer has arrived — but before you hit the pool make sure you stop at the market for all your snacking and grilling needs!  While you are shopping enjoy a COLD Refreshing Coffee drink — along with a scone or cookie from one of the bakers.

Our weekly entertainment will be -

Home to Kilarney – This is an Irish/Celtic band that plays traditional tunes. Ted Margeson (accordion), Vicky Montague (fiddle), Don Lively (guitar, mandolin and vocals), Annie Hutson (fiddle and mandolin), and Trish Hornick (fiddle) met years ago at the Tir na nOg Irish pub in Raleigh and have been bringing a taste of the Emerald Isle to the Triangle ever since.

Now news from our Vendors!

• SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this week with a variety of annuals(coleus, trailing petunias, ivy geraniums, portulaca, angelonia, etc.) perennials(hibiscus, coreopsis, euphorbia, gaura, sedums, phlox, verbena, etc.) Michele
• Bethesda Roasting Company will be back with cold summer coffee drinks, as well as hot, and ground coffee and beans by the bag.
• Parker Farm and Vineyard  will be at market on Saturday  with beets, squash, cucumbers, cabbage, potatoes, garlic, onions, green onions, green beans, cut flowers, herbs, goat’s milk soap and eggs.
• Donna Walker with Go Green Totes  will be at the market as usual. See Donna at her booth to fill out a raffle ticket for one of her great totes and a $10 gift certificate toward plant purchases at the Salem Nursery booth. Raffle tickets will be offered to those who have made a purchase from any of the other vendors (on Saturday 6-15 only) and the gift certificate for Salem Nursery must also be used on Saturday, 6-15). The drawing will be held at 12:00 so you’ll still have time to use the plant gift certificate before the market closes. Stay close to your cell phone and we’ll call you!
• Young will at the market with  flower vases, sugar bowls, car mugs, handbuilt quilt bowls and pendants. Lots of NEW items.
• QueenBeads jewelry will be back at the end of the month.
• Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
  • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
  • Hydroponic Tomatoes
  • Green tomatoes
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Green onions
  • Bell Peppers
  • Aruba Peppers
  • Cauliflower
  • Kohlrabi
  • Broccoli
  • Baby Kale
  • Carrots
  • Cabbage
  • Baby Bok Choi
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • New Red Potatoes
  • Yukon gold potatoes
  • English cucumbers
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Brown Eggs
  • local raw honey
• Custom Confections  will be bringing
  Scones (Blueberry, Orange Cranberry)

  Peanut Butter Bars

  Cookies (M & M, Chocolate Chip)

  Chocolate Cupcakes (Vanilla, Chocolate or P.B. Icing)

  Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia)

  Banana & Banana Nut Bread

  Mini Cheesecakes
• Sweet Temptations will offer  cookies,  breads, and chicken pot pies.
• Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread.
• Bordeaux Lane Studio will bring new Medieval Manuscript and Zodiac Pendants with choice of silver, brass, or black oxidized chains.
• Parker Family Farms will be there with beef and pork.
• Currin Farms will be at the market with  lots of fresh vegetables!
• Motley Crops will have kale, pea shoots, fresh cut herbs, garlic greens,  baby salad mix, cut flowers, summer squash, seedlings for your own garden and recipes to share.
•  Cultured Cow will be back to the market  selling Pasteurized Cheddar, Raw Milk Cheddar, and Maple Wood Smoked Cheddar.
• DJs Produce will be there with strawberries, red potatoes, and spring onions.
• 8 PM Beauty will be at the market this Saturday. I’ll have soap,  and lip balm.
• Shore to Door seafood will be attending the market with  shrimp crabmeat, scallops, and flounder.

For you listening pleasure while you are visiting your favorite farmer, or baker, or crafter …   we are happy to have

A Touch of Brass – The band has performed for weddings, receptions, private parties, and concerts at venues throughout the Triangle area. The band includes David Koch and Kathy Silbiger on Trumpet, Mary Ruth Roth on Horn, Bob Gregory on Trombone, Chris Peffley on Tuba, and Bill Hayes on Drums. The band plays a variety of music ranging from patriotic, to pops, to blues, to show tunes with a few stops in between.

And don’t forget to add to your shopping list one of our great market T-shirts!

Now news from our Vendors!

• SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this week with a variety of annuals(coleus, trailing petunias, ivy geraniums, portulaca, angelonia, etc.) perennials(hibiscus, coreopsis, euphorbia, gaura, sedums, phlox, verbena, etc.) Michele
• Bethesda Roasting Company will be back with cold summer coffee drinks, as well as hot, and ground coffee and beans by the bag.   They will also will be running a specialon the single origin Sumatra Hiramau Tiger in 12 oz bags for $11.00 (normally $12.25).
  We also have 2 pound (32 oz) bulk pricing on all of our coffee selections:
  Sumatra Hiramau Tiger $27.00 (regular pricing)
  Costa Rica Cafe Vida $21.75
  Mexico Altura $21.00
  Bethesda House Decaf $18.50
  Beginnings Blend $24.00
• Parker Farm and Vineyard  will be at market on Saturday with cucumbers, lettuce, cauliflower, herbs, onions, garlic, beets, carrots, cut flowers, eggs and goat’s milk soap! See you there!
• Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with tote bags for your every need.
• Young will at the market with  flower vases, sugar bowls, car mugs, handbuilt quilt bowls etc. Lots of NEW items.
• QueenBeads jewelry will be back at the end of the month.
• Melissa’s Mutt Munchies along with the cat treats will be available at Salem Gardens with Michele!
•  Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
• Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
  • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
  • Hydroponic Tomatoes
  • Green tomatoes
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Green onions
  • Bell Peppers
  • Aruba Peppers
  • Cauliflower
  • Kohlrabi
  • Broccoli
  • Baby Kale
  • Carrots
  • Cabbage
  • Baby Bok Choi
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • New Red Potatoes
  • Yukon gold potatoes
  • English cucumbers
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Brown Eggs
  • local raw honey
• Custom Confections  will be bringing
  Scones (Blueberry, Chocolate Chip)

  Peanut Butter Bars

  Cookies (M & M, Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia)

  Raspberry Buttercream Cupcakes

  Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia)

  Banana and Banana Nut Bread

  Mini Cheesecakes
• Sweet Temptations will offer oatmeal raisins and compost cookies, orange cranberry bread and other cookies and breads.
• Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread.
• Parker Family Farms will be there with beef and pork.
• Currin Farms will be at the market with  cukes, squash , zuchinni, cauliflower, onions, new potatoes, cabbage & some tomatoes!
• Bordeaux Lane Studio will be back on June 15.
• Motley Crops  will have raw local honey, kale, carrots, pea shoots, fresh cut herbs, garlic greens, shallots, baby salad mix, cut flowers, seedlings for your own garden and recipes to share. Honey is going fast, let Kristin know if you want to get on the reservation list for some of the next batch (expected end of June!)
• Cultured Cow will be back to the market  selling Pasteurized Cheddar, Raw Milk Cheddar, and Maple Wood Smoked Cheddar.
• DJs Produce will be there with strawberries, red potatoes, and spring onions.
• 8 PM Beauty will be at the market this Saturday. I’ll have soap, body butter, and lip balm.
• Barnes Farm and Produce will be at the market this Saturday.

The Market will be packed with fresh produce, cheese,  meat, and seafood this week.  Check out the list below from our vendors.   There will be freshly brewed coffee to go with your favorite morning treat from our bakers — but the weather may lend itself better to one of the fabulous cold coffee drinks instead.

While you are enjoying breakfast and shopping you will be treated to  the melodies of Paula Snyder – Paula is a singer/composer who plays both keyboard and guitar. “Soulfully nostalgic music with a modern flair.” Musical genres range from nostalgia & show tunes, to jazz & blues, folk & pop, soft & country rock, even child friendly songs. She is a recording artist and has performed at many venues in the Triangle area.

News from out vendors:

• SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this weekend with lots of color. Perennials: Ballerina Rose Gaura, Miracle Heuchera, Dianthus Silver Star, Coreopsis Big Bang Cosmic Evolution, Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow, Sedums(Variety)and much more. Annuals: Hip Hop Euphorbia, Various Lantana, Trailing Ivy Geraniums, White Callies, Double Bloom Begonias, Angelonia(various) and much more. I’ll also have a few containers gardens. Look forward to seeing everyone! Michele
• Bethesda Roasting Company will be back with cold summer coffee drinks, as well as hot, and ground coffee and beans by the bag.
• Parker Farm and Vineyard  will be at market on Saturday with head lettuce, salad mix, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, green onions, cut flowers, herbs, eggs and goat’s milk soap! See you Saturday!
• Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday.
• Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with tote bags for your every need.
• Young will at the market with new cups.
• QueenBeads jewelry will be at the market – check out the new earrings!
• Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be not only have all 3 varieties of yummy dog treats — but she the cat treats  are back.   Look for them in the Queenbeads tent/
• Custom Confections will back on May 25th. Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
• Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
  • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
  • Hydroponic Tomatoes
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Bell Peppers
  • Aruba Peppers
  • Baby Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Scallions
  • Baby Bok Choi
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Brown Eggs
• Custom Confections  will be bringing
  Scones (Blueberry, White Chocolate Raspberry)

  Strawberry Bars

  Peanut Butter Bars

  Cookies (Chocolate Chip, M & M, White Chocolate Macadamia)

  Vanilla Cupcakes

  Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia)

  Banana & Banana Nut Bread

  Mini Cheesecakes

  Cinnamon Rolls
• Sweet Temptations will be back June 8!
• Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread.
• Parker Family Farms will be there with beef and pork. If the birds don’t get them before I do, we will have a few cherries too.
• Currin Farms will be there with cukes, squash, zuchinni , onions, cauliflower, sweet & new potatoes & the first crop of tomatoes are about ready too!
• Motley Crops will have raw local honey, swiss chard, pea shoots, fresh cut herbs, garlic greens, shallots, baby salad mix, cut flowers, seedlings for your own garden and recipes to share. Also accepting mason jars in good condition for sterilizing/re-use for honey.
• Cultured Cow will be back to the market  selling Pasteurized Cheddar, Raw Milk Cheddar, Maple Wood Smoked Cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
• DJs Produce will be there with strawberries, red potatoes, sweet potatoes, spring onions and radishes.
• 8 PM Beauty will be at the market this Saturday. I’ll have soap, body butter, and lip balm.

Come taste samples from our vendors and load up on new recipes for all those fresh veggies, cheese, meat and seafood you will be taking home!

We have another new vendor to highlight this week! -

Bethesda Roasting Company- They  began roasting coffee in the spring of 2011 and the Downtown Cary Farmer’s market is there first commercial exposure.  They produce single origin and blended coffee products in a “social entrepreneurship” methodology.  More infomation is on their website http://bethesdacoffee.com/.  Check out this Menu!

Signature ‘Coffee Cocktails’   (No Alcohol)         $4.00

A frothy Iced Coffee “Shaken not Stirred”

Blueberry Morning        (Blueberry  &  Vanilla Syrup)
Toasted Almond           (Almond  &  Hazelnut Syrup)
Nutella-cino             (Hazelnut  &  Mocha)
The Cinnamon Roll        (Cinnamon  &  Vanilla)
Nuts & Berries       (Almond, Hazelnut  &  Blueberry)

Brewed Coffee                 
Your Mug (24 oz or smaller)                                                                                   $1.75
Your Mega Mug                                                                                                  $2.75
Our recyclable cup                                                                                          $2.25

Cold-Brew Coffee
Cold-brew is a long-soak method of brewing (we do12 hours!) that imparts unique flavor profiles to your coffee
Iced Coffee
Your Mug (24 oz or smaller)                                                                                   $2.50
Your Mega Mug                                                                                                  $3.50
Our recyclable cup                                                                                          $3.00

Flavor shot            (single/double)                                                                        $0.75/$1.00

We welcomed Culture Cow Creamery  last week; more information from them on their products -”we are committed not only to crafting high quality cheeses, but creating positive change in the world.  Our motto “Mooving to Change the World” is taken very seriously by everyone associated with our organization, making cheese in a more sustainable manner that can be replicated around the world.  Locally, we are the lone cheese producer in North Carolina that is both Humane certified and Kosher.  Our cheese is produced on Agri-Science Opportunities farm in Durham, North Carolina a well established leader in veterinary nutrition consulting and breeder of top quality cows.  These award winning cows are used for cancer treatment research based on a protective agent produced from cows.”

Our Special entertainment guests this week are the Motley Tones -  we welcome back out favorite pirates!

News from out vendors:

• SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this weekend with lots of color. Perennials: Ballerina Rose Gaura, Miracle Heuchera, Dianthus Silver Star, Coreopsis Big Bang Cosmic Evolution, Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow, Sedums(Variety)and much more. Annuals: Hip Hop Euphorbia, Various Lantana, Trailing Ivy Geraniums, White Callies, Double Bloom Begonias, Angelonia(various) and much more. I’ll also have a few containers gardens. Look forward to seeing everyone! Michele
• Parker Farm and Vineyard  will be at market this week with lettuce, salad mix, kale, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, green onions, sugar snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, cut flowers, eggs, herbs and goat’s milk soap! See you Saturday!
• Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday.
• Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
• Young will at the market with great pottery look for her sale items!
• QueenBeads jewelry will be at the market – check out the new earrings!
• Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be not only have all 3 varieties of yummy dog treats — but she will have cat treats as well!
• Custom Confections will back on May 25th. Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
• Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
  • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
  • Hydroponic Tomatoes
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Bell Peppers
  • Aruba Peppers
  • Baby Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Scallions
  • Baby Bok Choi
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Brown Eggs
• Custom Confections  will be bringing
  scones (Blueberry, Orange Cranberry)

  Apple Bars

  Peanut Butter Bars

  Cookies (M & M, Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia)

  Red Velvet Cupcakes

  Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia)

  Banana & Banana Nut Bread

  Mini Cheesecakes (NY, Cookie Dough)
• Sweet Temptations will offer Oatmeal Raisins, Oatmeal Sammies, Pistacchio ,Toffee with White Chocolate Cookies, Orange Cranberry Apricot Bread,  Chicken Pot Pies, and more.
• Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread, Fresh Strawberry Scones and alsoGerman Strawberry cake w/ Strawberry glaze.
• Parker Family Farms will back with their pork products and once again beef from their award winning steer!
• Currin Farms will be there with squash, cukes, zucchini, onions, sweet potatoes & new potatoes & some vegetable plants.
• Motley Crops will have swiss chard, kale, fresh cut herbs, spring garlic, shallots, onions, baby salad mix with edible flowers!, cut flowers, vegetable seedlings for your own gardens, and recipes to share. Also-raw local honey is almost ready for harvest-if you have mason/canning jars in good condition, I would be happy to take them off your hands! 8/16/32 oz
• Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this weekend with strawberries, head lettuce, salad mix, limited quantities of spinach, radishes, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, kale, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, cut flowers, eggs and goat’s milk soap. See you Saturday!
• Cultured Cow will be back to the market with Cheddar,Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese. 

Along with your regular market shopping you can attend Wheels On Academy. Check out all the events at http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/holiday/wheelsonacademy.htm

The market will be open until 2:00 to coincide with the hours of the Wheels On Academy. Our special musical guest will be Cole Koffi. Cole is a french pianist/vocalist.

Cultured Cow is out featured new vendor this week bring their Cheddar Cheese

Our charity for this week is Second Harvest and Meals on Wheels. We will be collecting donations of food or money.

Don’t forget about the Cooking Contest Challenge May 25th, entry form and rules are available on the Special events page.

News from our vendors:

• SALEM GARDEN will be back here with plants for spring plantings.
• Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this Saturday with salad mix, head lettuce, spinach, radishes, kale, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, herbs, eggs and goat’s milk soap!
• Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday.
• Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
• Young will at the market with great pottery!
• QueenBeads jewelry will be back Sat, May 25th.
• Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be back Sat, May 25th.
• Custom Confections will back on May 25th.
  Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
• Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
  • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
  • Hydroponic Tomatoes
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Bell Peppers
  • Aruba Peppers
  • Scallions
  • Baby Bok Choi
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Brown Eggs
• Sweet Temptations will have Ginger, oatmeal, and oatmeal sammies cookies, fruit bars with white chocolate and nuts, strawberry bars made with strawberries from Barnes Farm, and chicken pot pies.
• Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread, Fresh Strawberry Scones and alsoGerman Strawberry cake w/ Strawberry glaze.
• Parker Family Farms will back on May 25th.
• Shore to Door Seafood will be bringing Fresh Tuna and Wahoo this week as a feature!!!
• Currin Farms will have Vegetable plants, sweet potatoes, squash, cucumbers & knockout roses .
• Motley Crops will have swiss chard, kale, fresh cut herbs, pea shoots, spring garlic, shallots, baby salad mix with edible flowers!, cut flowers and recipes to share.
• 8pm Beauty will be at the market with soap, body butter, and lip balms
• Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this weekend with strawberries, head lettuce, salad mix, limited quantities of spinach, radishes, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, kale, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, cut flowers, eggs and goat’s milk soap. See you Saturday!
• Bordeaux Lane Studio is bringing new Medieval Manuscript Initial and Zodiac Pendants and mini decorative canvases.
• Cultured Cow will coming to the market for the first time with Cheddar Cheese