GCFM: Strawberry Day May 4

SStrawberry season is here! The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market will hold its annual May fundraiser, Strawberry Pancake & Celebration Day, on Saturday, May 4, beginning at 8 am. This community favorite event will take place on the Market lawn with Guest chefs Alex and Tim Amoroso of Cheesecakes by Alex whipping up their famous, fluffy pancakes topped with strawberries from Rudd Farm.  Seating will be available inside and outside or you can bring blankets or chairs for your own cozy breakfast picnic! Local musician, Laura Jane Vincent, will perform live during the event and lawn games and children’s activities will be available for family fun. Market farmers will have local strawberries from Rudd Farm, Smith Farms, Farlow Farm, Byrley Gardens, Sugar Hill Produce, Gate City Harvest, Phillip’s Farm, Vern’s Farm, Smith Century Farm, Mighty Tendril and Between the Branches Bee Co. Jams and jellies featuring strawberries will be available and bakers across the Market will be creating strawberry specialty items to take home or to eat on the spot. Did you know? North Carolina is the fourth-largest producer of strawberries in the nation with more than 2,000 acres that generate more than $20 million in sales annually! Come celebrate the “strawberry” and support local when you buy strawberries at the Curb Market. All Curb Market fundraising events are first come, first served while supplies last. Event proceeds provide vital funds for five food security programs at the Curb Market.