2009.05.21
"Song and Salad" at Vinton market
It's time to polish up your favorite fruit salad or vegetable salad recipe for the chance to win $25 at the Vinton Farmers' Market on June 13. Okay, maybe that's not exactly a windfall, but just think of the fame you will achieve when your salad is judged to be the best at the market!
"Song and Salad at the Vinton Farmer's Market" runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Market manager Mary Beth Layman said the rules are not strict and creativity is encouraged. Just bring enough salad to feed two judges and bring your recipe to share. "Song and Salad" is part of an effort by Layman to draw more crowds to the market. On the second Saturdays in July and September they will have art on the market, and on the second Saturday in August there will be a salsa contest (the food, not the dance).
Vendors interested in selling produce, crafts, plants, and artwork should contact Mary Beth Layman by calling 983-0613 or mblayman@vintonva.gov. Visit www.vintonva.gov or Town of Vinton on Facebook.
In other news, check out this announcement about a great food event in the New River Valley, "Taste of the 'burgs." You are being directed to our new community blog for the New River Valley, so maybe you'll find even more to enjoy over there than this announcement.
Also in the NRV: the 5th Annual Food & Wine Benefit Auction for the YMCA. It takes place June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. and features an evening of South American food, wines and a "foodie" auction. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more info, hit www.vtymca.org or call (540) 961-9622
Finally, don't forget to mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church on Cove Road in Roanoke. It happens May 29, 30th and 31st. If you've never been, you have been missing a gastronomic treat. Lots of Lebanese favorites. For more details, check here.
