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Farmers markets to explore around Winston-Salem

Assortment of different-colored vegetables are in bins on a table. There is a scale behind them in the table.

Eating the rainbow is easy to do with locally grown goods. | Photo by WStoday

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Winstonians. In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets in the Winston-Salem area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Cobblestone Farmers Market, 1007 Marshall St. SW | Saturdays, April-Dec. | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: This producers-only market is filled with vendors who meet sustainable, naturally grown, humane practices. Home compost drop-off is available on site + the market frequently has live music.
Parking: Free street parking, and in lots across the street at The Enrichment Center + Novant Health Gateway Family Medicine — pro tip: get there early before the lot fills up
Space: Outdoors

Clemmons Farmers Market, 1150 S. Peace Haven Rd., Clemmons | Saturdays, May 11-Sept. 28 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Features: ~50 vendors sell homegrown produce, plants, and other handmade crafts + foods
Parking: Free
Space: Outdoors on the field at Jerry Long Family YMCA

Community Farmers Market, Forsyth Tech (campus locations differ) | Twice monthly on Wednesdays, April 24-Oct. 23 | 11a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: Fresh, locally grown produce is available for free
Parking: Free, location varies
Space: Outdoors

Fairgrounds Farmers Market, 2532 Farmers Market Way | Saturdays, year-round | 6 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: 30+ vendors sell locally grown fruits, vegetables, proteins, as well as crafts, flowers, jellies, and baked goods — SNAP benefits accepted
Parking: Free — enter from 27th Street
Space: Indoors in open-air building

3 more local options

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What types of products do you typically purchase at farmers markets?

A. Fresh/seasonal produce
B. Handmade crafts
C. Artisanal/Specialty foods
D. Flowers and plants

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Events

Thursday, May 16

“Take it Outside” | Thursday, May 16 | 6 p.m. | Mast General Store, 516 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem | Free | Trained Mast Store staff will share tips for adventurers of all experience levels and lead live demonstrations on basic outdoor skills.

Friday, May 17

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics | Friday, May 17 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Celebrate athletes and officers who are carrying the torch with food trucks, live music, and other residents.
Swingin’ the 60s | Friday, May 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St., Winston-Salem | Free | The Winston-Salem Pops Chorus performs a selection of iconic songs from the decade — donations are appreciated.

Saturday, May 18

Broad Branch Distillery Presents Nick Langston | Saturday, May 18 | 8-10 p.m. | Broad Branch Distillery, 756 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Grab a drink and enjoy a live performance from the musician who blends jazz, rock, and folk.
Friends of Central Library Big Book Sale | Friday, May 17 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Shop thousands of gently used books, audio books, and other media during the three-day sale.

Sunday, May 19

Inspire Worship Co. Writer’s Round | Sunday, May 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Oaklawn Baptist Church, 3500 Kernersville Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring your own instruments and perform an original song to get feedback from other songwriters.

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News Notes

Eat

Starting Thursday, May 30, you’ll have a new place to grab dinner. Founders Restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The restaurant in the Shaffner Inn (150 S. Marshall St.) hasn’t released the menu yet — you’ll still be able to enjoy brunch classics Friday through Sunday.

Open

Chicken Salad Chick is now open at 736 S. Main St. in Kernersville. The location in the Main Street Market shopping center will serve its fast-casual menu Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Traffic

Changes are coming to intersections with malfunctioning traffic lights. The NC Department of Transportation will modify lights to flash red in all directions, instead of flashing yellow for the street with heavier traffic. The change signals to drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. (FOX8 WGHP)

Festival

Volunteer to work a two-hour shift at the Winston-Salem Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 15. People who sign up must be 18 or older — or 13 years old with a guardian, and attend an orientation session on Wednesday, June 5.

Community

Apply to sell your goods at the Ardmore Art Walk on Nov. 9. Vendor applications will be accepted through June 30 with a $10 fee — artists and makers will be notified by July 31.

Cause

Celebrate 70 years of The Centers for Exceptional Children. The organization that provides services to Forsyth County children with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities will hold a fundraising dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the Kaleideum — tickets are $100.

Edu

Superintendent Tricia McManus will continue to lead Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. The Board of Education voted to extend her contract to 2029. Her $250,000 annual salary will remain the same. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Biz

In the immortal words of Rihanna, Winston-Salem loves to work, work, work, work, work. That’s what landed us on the recent ranking of Top 15 Cities to Start a Business. Number nine is nearby + might surprise you.*

Edu

Forsyth Tech broke a record last week with 2,045 graduates and over 1,000 Trailblazers walking the stage during the largest commencement in their history. See how to join the fun and advance your career with the community college’s two-year + fast-track programs.*

Health

Joining forces to save lives

New program launches in Forsyth County to improve outcomes for cardiac arrest patients

Three people in the back of an ambulance treating a dummy with devices.

Forsyth County EMS paramedics have received special training to identify patients who might benefit from eCPR. | Photo courtesy of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Forsyth County is working to improve survival rates for patients suffering cardiac arrest. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist + Forsyth County EMS have teamed up for an innovative program known as eCPR.

Under the program, paramedics will continue to give patients traditional CPR and defibrillation in emergencies. They will also try to determine if damage from the irregular heart rhythm can be reversed. If that’s a possibility, the patient will be placed on an ECMO machine — a heart and lung bypass machine — when they arrive to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

“We want to focus on patient-centered outcomes where the person not only survives, but they are the same person they were before their cardiac arrest,” said Forsyth County Emergency Services Director Chief Joey Hundley.

The program is believed to the first of its kind in NC. If eCPR is a success, it could be expanded in the future.

The Buy

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Answered

This week we asked, “What local economic development initiatives and announcements are you most interested in knowing about?” Here’s how you responded:

Companies moving to Winston-Salem — 52%
Jobs announcements — 18%
Infrastructure improvements — 13%
Properties for rent or sale — 4%
Workforce training + education — 4%
Other — 9%

Did you catch the latest news that John Deere Kernersville will expand its campus to build excavators?

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

You might notice the Liberty Street Urban Farmers Market isn’t on our list of local farmers markets. I spoke to multiple city officials who tell me a return date hasn’t been announced. We’ll be sure to let you know when the market returns.

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