Enjoy shopping at the Farmers Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. The Farmers’ Market features selections of fresh produce and green houseplants. Rain or shine.
Every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
St. Johns County Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
904.347.8007
Food Finds in Charleston – South Carolina
Culinary Tours of Charleston, renowned for its educational and entertaining culinary tours, introduces its newest culinary tour – “Food Finds in Charlestonâ€. Tours will run daily, Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am until Noon.
Led by Amanda Dew Manning, and her team of culinary experts, guests will hit the culinary hot spots in Charleston and taste their way through an amazing array of gourmet foods while getting the scoop on why Charleston is considered one of the hottest culinary destinations in the country. Every tour includes several tasting stops selected from: cooking stores, food markets, chocolatiers and specialty shops.
Tours start at 10:00 a.m. at the Art Institute of Charleston located at 24 N. Market Street in downtown Charleston and accommodate up to 20 people per tour. Tours last for two hours. Tickets are $38.00 per person and are available by calling toll free 800-979-3370 online at www.carolinafoodpros.com or at the Charleston Visitors’ Center. Reservations required.
Art Institute of Charleston, 24 N. Market Street
800-979-3370
http://www.carolinafoodpros.com
BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival And Charleston Magazine Unveil Winning Poster Design For 2008 Event
The BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival and Charleston magazine are excited to announce that Jason Fletcher has been selected as the winner of the Official Poster Competition for the event. Jason Fletcher of Charleston is a graphic artist at The Post and Courier. Fletcher will receive a $1,000 check for his winning design, and his work will be featured on retail items and storefront windows across the city. He will also receive recognition in the December issue of Charleston magazine.
With more than 40 entries, Jason’s design was selected for its articulation of the festival concept, gourmand food and wine. “I wanted to create something that visually combined food and wine in a simple way, but still had a little depth to it. Something that would be easy, interesting and offer an immediate read,†said Fletcher when asked about his design concept.
To read more about the 2008 Charleston Food + Wine Festival, click here.
The BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival is set to combine the city’s best culinary experiences into one spectacular weekend, February 28-March 2, 2008. A food and wine event like no other, the Festival provides guests the opportunity to meet and get a taste of some of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Guests can educate their palates with Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s unique food styles, heritage and recipes at one of the 50+ events throughout the weekend. Highlights include the Celebration of Charleston Chefs Opening Night Party, the Restaurant Dine-Around, Bubbles & Sweets, the King Street Sip & Stroll, the Lowcountry Gospel Brunch and the BBQ, Blues, & Brew. An expanded Culinary Village takes over Marion Square Park in downtown Charleston with two Grand Tasting Tents, a Culinary Competitions, Cooking Demonstrations, Chef Tastings and more.
For information, visit www.charlestonfoodandwine.com or call 843.722.5547. Tickets on Sale Now!
To read our previous post about the event, please click here!
Farmers Market – Charleston, SC
The Farmers Market offers an abundance of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers. Under the brightly colored tents at Marion Square, you’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with baked delights: natural wreaths, fresh greenery, special breads, cookies and fresh vegetables, as well as the best assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items to complete your shopping lists. Marion Square, located at King and Calhoun Streets. Saturdays, 8a.m. – 4p.m., Sundays 10a.m. – 4p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 843-724-7305 or visit www.charlestoncity.info. Dec. 8-9, 15-16: The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 2007 Charleston Farmers Market.
Old City Farmers Market – St Augustine, Florida
Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s always live entertainment and there is fresh seafood in season. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m on Saturday