Flat Rock Tailgate Market News - Special Holiday Market Dec. 4th!

Please Join Us for a Special Flat Rock Christmas Market

Saturday, December 4th from 2 - 5 pm
In the courtyard in front of Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and behind Hand in Hand Gallery


Ring in the HOLIDAY SEASON at this annual event featuring the Flat Rock Tailgate Market

Enjoy a cup of cheer and warm yourself by the fire while browsing the large array of fresh holiday greens,wreaths, garlands and live Christmas trees.

Treat yourself, friends and family to some delicious Christmas breads, cookies,
pies, tarts and candies.

Plan your holiday meals around locally raised beef, chicken, and eggs; specialty goat and cow cheeses; organic pizza kits, wild mushroom soup starters, jam and jellies, dried pink lady apples, fresh and dried mushrooms, winter squash and greens.

Give the perfect, unique gifts of handmade woolen scarves, therapeutic oils, handmade Christmas ornaments, aprons, shiitake logs, "Shiitake Happens" t-shirts and stocking stuffers.

Enjoy the Holiday Spirit while supporting your local farmers!

See you on December 4th with bells on!

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.