Flat Rock Merchants Association News - Buy a Cookbook, Support the Community

Looking for an easy way to support the Flat Rock Community? Buy a cookbook! The Flat Rock Merchants Association compiled recipes from member businesses to create a fun cookbook. Proceeds are used to fund association projects. Here's a great article with more details.
BlueRidgeNow.com article 11/17/2010

Summer Music in Flat Rock October 2nd concert

“Peace Out” will perform at a free evening music event in Flat Rock on Saturday, October 2nd, beginning at 5p.m. This free outdoor concert is presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association with sponsorship help from Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and Flat Rock Village Bakery. The concert will be held in Flat Rock on Little Rainbow Row’s back deck (behind the colorful shops, corner of Greenville Highway and West Blue Ridge Road) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Note that this time is an hour earlier than our previous concerts because of early darkness. Concerts have been held on the first Saturday of the month, May through October.

Peace Out will perform an eclectic blend of folk, country, African, Celtic, gospel and children’s songs. This local group brings together four friends: singer-songwriter Jenny Arch, Tania Battista, Duke Domingue and Sharon Stokes, who enjoy making a joyful noise together. Their performance is sure to take you back & possibly move you forward into a little jig or sing-a-long...

This is a casual, family oriented, bring-your-lawn-chair, outdoor event, weather permitting. Great food and beverages will be available from Flat Rock Village Bakery (pizzas) and Hubba Hubba Smokehouse (BBQ). Off-street parking will be designated with limited handicap accessibility. For further information, call Hand in Hand Gallery at 697-7719 or visit www.flatrockonline.com or our Summer Music in Flat Rock Facebook page.

Sky Top Orchard News - NOW PICKING - Asian Pears, Gala, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Cortland, Jonagold and Mutsu (9/13/10)

Sky Top Orchard Now Picking - Asian Pears,  Gala, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Cortland, Jonagold and Mutsu as of 9/13/2010 - Sky Top Orchard Picking Schedule

Wine Tasting

The Back Room will be hosting a wine tasting on September 10th from 5-7pm.
Carrie Arrowood and surprise guests will perform during the tasting. We are still deciding which wines to serve.

Sky Top Orchard News - Now Picking Grapes, Asian Pears, Honeycrisps, Gala & McIntosh (8/17/10)

Sky Top Orchard  is Open for Fall 2010!

It's August 17th as we post this and we are now picking on Grapes, Asian Pears, Honeycrisps, Gala & McIntosh. Visit us soon for these early fall favorites, visit SkyTopOrchard.com or follow our blog at skytoporchard.blogspot.com 

"Flat Rock Favorites" Cookbook Debuts

Members of the Flat Rock Merchants Association have contributed and compiled recipes for the 2010 "Flat Rock Favorites" cookbook. The cookbook was created in order to raise money for the various community projects and charitable organizations that the merchants association promotes. 100% of the profits from the sale of the cookbook will go towards these endeavors. Cookbooks are being distributed to our area merchants for sale to the public so be sure to look for it the next time you visit your favorite merchant. Each cookbook sells for $12.95 with payment by cash or check.

Every year it has been the mission of the Flat Rock Merchants Association to give back to the community that supports us. We began by donating money to the Flat Rock area schools Principal's Fund, as well as helping needy families during Christmas. Upon the death in 2008 of Flat Rock Playhouse executive director, Robin Farquar, the merchants started a scholarship in his name so that talented local children with limited means could participate in the Flat Rock Playhouse's YouTheatre. Association members are also responsible for supporting local farmers by organizing the Flat Rock Tailgate Market as well as showcasing great talent at the Summer Concert Music Series, held on the first Saturday of each month from June - October.

Flat Rock Tailgate Market News - June 17, 2010

The Flat Rock Tailgate Market
Thursday, June 17th, 3 - 6 pm


This Week at the Market
 
It's berry time and you'll find Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries at the market.
 
NEW THIS WEEK:  Mama Christina's Pizzells.  Pizzells are traditional Italian cookies that are made from local, organic ingredients.  Can't wait to try them!
 

 
Magdi Kassab:  Semolina cookie (mamoul) filled with dates, YUM!  Rhaibi, a little gem of a cookie that defies description and Baklava.  He'll also have olive spread w/pecans & fresh dill, houmus & babaghanough to spread on a pita or pick up a few of his famous spinach pies.
 
 
Holly Spring Farm & Nursery:  The first of their blueberries, new potatoes, plus sugar snap peas, beets & Swiss chard.
 

 
Frank Dezzuto:  Antique roses, baby beets, turnips, onions & lettuce.
 
Lisa Marvel:  Chess pies, decadent organic carrot cake,
chocolate dipped brownie bites & edible flower pots.
 
 
Shepherd's Flock Farm: Fresh raspberries & lettuce grown without any fertilizers or chemicals.  Featured jelly this week is raspberry and raspberry with jalapeno.  Stop by an sample some.
 
Market Favorites:  Fresh Atlantic shrimp, get them while you can!!  Plus whole fish, grouper fillets, scallops & more. Fresh shiitake and wild mushrooms, free-range eggs, pork, beef & chicken. Fresh goat cheese, hearth baked breads, tarts & cookies.  There's been lots of greens, lettuces, cabbages and cauliflower too. 
  
Betty Bessette:   Five varieties of mustard, four varieties of jams, three varieties of scones, and three varieties of corn bread bites. For your furry friends there will be three varieties of dog bones.
 
Molly Le Bude:  Zucchini and summer squash, a few first bunches of fresh garlic!  More salad mix, bunched cilantro & basil, cut flowers and hopefully some shiitakes.   
 
You can still find a good variety of native, annual, perennial and herb plants that are ready to plant now.
 
Remember, Fresh is Best
Support Your Local Farmer  
 
SEE YOU AT THE MARKET