Brevard NC 2nd Annual Farm Fair Sept. 4th
The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce and the community will celebrate our local producers at the second annual Transylvania Farm Fair. The event will be held at the American Legion on East Jordan Street in Brevard. The event will have a lot to offer and is free to the public! You can begin your day with breakfast made from local eggs, sausage and much more! Not only can you enjoy your breakfast and lunch at the Farm Fair, you can get your produce, meats, eggs, honey and more, all from local producers. There will also be an educational component to the day. Farm Bureau, County Extension, and our area 4-H and FFA and many more will be there to share information about their organizations as well as all that they offer our local students and the community. Music will be provided by the local band, “Possum Flossers” from 10am-2pm.
The response from the community at the 1st Farm Fair was overwhelming. The Farm Fair idea originated from the “Try Transylvania First” campaign which the Chamber reintroduced with the “Spend it Local,” initiative last holiday season. The Chamber is excited to expand upon community awareness of all the County has to offer. Buying local and paying a fair price keeps the county farmers farming. Small farms help preserve rural culture and landscape, strengthen the local economy, encourage sustainable farming practices, and increase the availability of fresh foods.
A Jam/Jelly Contest will be held during the event. Blue Ridge Bakery is co-sponsoring the event. No registration is required, just bring your jam/jelly made from local products to the event by noon and the judging will take place at 1pm. The winner will not only receive the blue ribbon, but a $50 gift certificate to the Blue Ridge Bakery.
Ugly Truck Contest!
Don’t miss this fun filled day! There will be activities for children and a display of farming equipment for everyone to learn about and enjoy. Join in the celebration and support our local agriculture. The Farm Fair is co-sponsored by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, and Think-It Studio.
