October 2nd Musicians - Brenda Maguire 7-8a.m., Daniel Foster Johnston 8-10:30a.m. , Kristopher Acklen 10:30-1p.m. Misc. Events Hoopers Troopers, Historic Downtown Bike Ride, Save 1 Pet Adoption Kid Event 8:30 - Kids Face Painting by Dimples
October 9th Musicians Brenda Maguire 7-8a.m., Maria Spence 8-10:30a.m. , Ken & Robyn Greene 10:30- 1p.m. Misc. Events -10:30 - Chef Demo Kjeld Peterson
Apples, Pears and Pumpkins PART ONE: Fall for Produce
Saturday, October 9
We at the Memphis Farmers Market celebrate fresh, local food all year long but the bounty at this time of year makes us fall in love with healthy food all over again. In addition to the familiar fall items, such as apples, pumpkins and gourds, the cooler weather also fosters mustard greens, collard greens, kale, bok choy, arugula, mesclun mix, tender baby lettuces, radishes, pears and sweet potatoes.
At the market this Saturday, well share new ways to prepare old favorites for your family. We also talk about preservation and cold storage solutions to help you enjoy the tastes of harvest time during the winter months.
Farm to Fork - Mesquite Chop House, Downtown
Monday, October 11, 6pm
Mesquite Chop House 88 Union Avenue Reservations (901) 527-5337
Popular local chefs take on the challenge of creating locally sourced meals featuring ingredients from the farmers market. We invite you to attend the dinners to dine on delicious fresh and locally grown produce and meats and support the market. Make your reservations early as these dinner tours are selling out fast! The Farm to Fork Dinner Tour is a fundraiser for the Memphis Farmers Market with a portion of the evening's proceeds donated to the market. The Dinner Tour is a tasty way to share the bounty of the market with friends and encourage the use of local produce in inventive and delicious ways.
October 16th
Musicians Songwriters Association Showcase Kids Events Kids Crafts courtesy of MBG Gourd Guessing Game
Misc. Events Historic Downtown Bike Ride to the Memphis Farmers Market, Save 1 Pet Adoption
October 23rd
Musicians Ron McDonald 7-8a.m., Valerie June 8-10:30, Ken & Robyn Greene 10:30-1
Kids Events 9-10 Children’s Hour with Valerie June
Misc. Events Real Good Dog Adoption, Hoopers Troopers 10:30 Desert Rose Dancers , !0:30 Home Depot presents crafts for Woman.
Apples, Pears and Pumpkins PART TWO: Body Image and Health
Saturday, October 23
They way we see our bodies affects the way we feel about ourselves and, the way we eat. Makes sense, right? But what if our body image and reality are completely disconnected? The result is often expressed in behaviors that are dangerous and damaging for our bodies and our minds.
This Saturday, well discuss the symptoms and risks of these behaviors anorexia, bulimia and the current I’m fat and I’m fine movement along with tips on how to identify, and address, your body image issues.
October 30 th
Musicians Brenda Maguire 7-8, Valerie June 8-10:30, Daniel Foster Johnston 10:30-1
Kids Events 8:30 Painting Pumpkins and Faces with Dimples.
Misc. Events Save 1 Pet Harvest of Hope Rescue Rally.
Farm to Fork - Majestic Grille
Monday, November 1, 6pm Majestic Grille
145 South Main Street Reservations (901) 522-8555
Popular local chefs take on the challenge of creating locally sourced meals featuring ingredients from the farmers market. We invite you to attend the dinners to dine on delicious fresh and locally grown produce and meats and support the market. Make your reservations early as these dinner tours are selling out fast! The Farm to Fork Dinner Tour is a fundraiser for the Memphis Farmers Market with a portion of the evening's proceeds donated to the market. The Dinner Tour is a tasty way to share the bounty of the market with friends and encourage the use of local produce in inventive and delicious ways.
Harvest Celebration
Sunday, November 7th, 4 pm Central Station, Hudson Hall 545 S Main St
$45 in advance / $55 event day. $35 for vendors, volunteers, members and kids
Price includes food, beverages, live music and lots of fun!
The end of season Harvest Celebration is our signature fund raising event and our key occasion to honor our farmers, volunteers, and sponsors. This event features complimentary bar and "tastings" from local restaurants, a silent auction, live entertainment, and gathering of MFM friends. All ticket and auction proceeds go to fund MFM operations.
The funds generated from your admission and auction donations go directly to improving your market experience, starting up our next season's operations, and helping MFM continue to provide economic, health, and environmental benefits to the Memphis area.
Featuring:
Delicious tastings from premier Memphis restaurants and complimentary beverages Live music by your favorite market musicians Silent and live auction of local products and services