Spring is officially here! Join Jones Valley Urban Farm and Slow Food Birmingham as we host the 3rd annual Slow Food Fair. Our “Party in the Garden” will include a variety of musical acts, delicious food samples, gardening workshops on the hour, and a mini Farmer’s Market.
We are delighted to count the following restaurants as our Slow Food Fair partners: Bettola, Bottega, Bottletree, Brick & Tin, Cantina, Food Studio B, Good People Brewing Company, Jim ‘N Nick’s, Kathy G, Morgan Creek Vineyards, Rojo, Salt Fine Catering, and Trattoria Centrale.
As a special treat, noted food writer and Southern Foodways Alliance Director, John T. Edge, will be our featured speaker. It is sure to be an unforgettable afternoon for the entire family whether you are touring the restaurant booths, sitting on hay bales and listening to music, hanging out in the shady grove participating in workshops, or shopping at the farmer’s market on site.
Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit Jones Valley Urban Farm’s education programs. Buy tickets online at www.jvuf.org or at the gate. Kids under 12 get in free! In case of rain, we will move the event across the street to YMCA Youth Center.
Schedule of Events (Please note our schedule is on “farm time”)
2:15-3:00 Walkin’ On Water Gospel Choir
3:00-3:30 Keynote Speaker: John T. Edge
3:30-4:00 CommunityGarden Graduation Ceremony
4:15-5:00 Sharrif Simmons ‘Spoken Word’
5:00-6:00 Jon Black
Ongoing Education Booths in The Grove throughout the day
• “Ask a Master Gardener”
• Nutrition/Recipes workshop
• Healthy Snacks for Kids
• Junior Master Gardeners
