2023 Schedule for Live Demos at the Market
May 6: Book Signing + Cooking Demo
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Hosted by Ashley Mac’s founder and CEO, Ashley McMakin. Live cooking demo with free samples and take home recipes to follow.
Signed copies of Ashley’s new cookbook, Ashley Mac’s Kitchen will be available for purchase!
May 13: Tablescaping & Flower Arranging
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Get inspo and learn tips from 1/2 of Stone Hollow Farmstead‘s mother-daughter duo, Alexandra Stone Flowers.
May 27: Coffee Break
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
featuring Iron City Coffee, Seeds Coffee, and the Red Cat
Sample coffee from Alabama roasters, and join an open discussion about the differences in coffee beans, roastings, and flavors.
Ever wondered how coffee blends are made? Why do coffees taste so different from each other? This is your opportunity to ask Coffee Questions to some of the best roasters around!
June 3: Book Signing
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Hosted by Martie Duncan, Food Network Star, home cook, professional party thrower, blogger, and supporter of Alabama farms and farmers markets.
Signed copies of Martie’s new cookbook, Sweet Home Alabama: Destinations & Dishes Worth The Trip will be available for purchase!
June 10: Bladesmithing
Location: 29th Street South
Watch the art of bladesmithing with forge master and winner of the History Channel’s Forged In Fire, Josh Foran of Cullman, Alabama.
June 17: Live Cooking Demo
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Chef Ramon Gonzales of OvenBird prepares an in-season dish .. samples and a take-home recipe to follow.
More details soon!
June 24: Live Cooking Demo
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Rodney Scott’s BBQ join us In The Kitchen – bringing flavor and southern traditions! Enjoy samples and take-home recipes.
More details coming soon!
July 1: Tomato Day
Location: 29th Street South
Join us for our Annual Tomato Day at the Market!
Enjoy tasting Alabama tomato varieties and more – more details coming soon.
July 8: Tea Time
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Enjoy samples, ask questions, and learn about the different types of tea from tea connoisseurs:
Sachai Tea Company, Lillie’s Cup, and Better Kombucha
July 15: Live Cooking Demo
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Chef Ryan Westover and Helene Jones, co-founders of Pizza Grace share an in-season dish … samples and take-home recipes to follow!
Details coming soon.
July 22: Sweet Grown Alabama Day
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
A special day to observe celebrating locally grown products and farmers!
“Farmers markets are a fantastic place to find local products and meet your farmer,” said Sweet Grown Alabama Assistant Director Aisling Fields. “When you support your community by buying local, it helps these farmers and their families continue to produce the highest quality product.” …Learn More about Sweet Grown Alabama
July 29: Holistic Regeneration
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Growing herbs to heal the land and people. Join in on the discussion, led by herbalist and farmer Joanna Mann of Walden Farms. A live demonstration and samples will be available!
More info coming soon.
Aug 5: The Mysterious Life of Bees
Location: 29th Street South
Learn about the ancient history of beekeeping, observe live bees, and sample honeys with beekeeper, Vince Wallace of Wallace Homestead.
Aug 12: TBA
Location: 29th Street South
TBA – info coming soon!
Aug 19: Live Cooking Demo
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Chef Joseph Mitchell of Jefferson State Culinary School prepares a fresh dish with samples and take-home recipes for you.
More details coming soon!
Aug 26: Summer BBQ Salad
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Van Sykes of Bessemer’s historic Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q prepares the ultimate summertime BBQ salad with samples and take-home recipes to follow. Plus, don’t miss grabbing your copy of his latest cookbook!
Sept 2: Picnics, Tailgates & BBQ
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Picnics, Tailgates & BBQ week with Chef Geri-Martha O’Hara of Big Spoon Creamery
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Sept 9: Sweet Treats Week
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Sweet Treats Week featuring Emily Nabors Hall of The Break-Up Cookie and Jasmine Smith of dotdashMeredith.
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Sept 16: Mediterranean Food Week
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Mediterranean Food Week featuring Rita Bernhardt of Tasty Town and Luca.
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Sept 23: Latin Food Week
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Latin Food Week featuring Dulce Rivera of Mi Pueblo.
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Sept 30: Healthy Foods Week
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Healthy Foods Week featuring Clara Darling of Samford University Wellness Kitchen.
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Oct 7: TBD
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Demo host and information coming soon!
Oct 14: BHAM Food+ Culture Weekend
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
4 Days 4 Big Events 1 Awesome Farmers Market Countless Restaurants Across The City
Over one weekend in October, Birmingham will host four main events and activate the Market at Pepper Place with special programming and events designed specially for the BHAM FOOD+Culture Festival. Join us at the table as we showcase the best Birmingham has to offer.
Oct 21: Pumpkin Day at the Market
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 29th Street South
Bring the kiddos and join us for the annual Pumpkin Day at the Market celebration. More details to be posted soon!
