It's Thursday and y'all already know the drill ~ Pack your shopping list, reusable bags and water bottles and head on over heeeeere anytime from 4pm-8pm! It may be hot but our vendors and veggies are HOTTER! And we wanna see you!!

We've got a full vendor and produce list below, keep scrolling if that's what you're looking for! Some summer highlights include peaches, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, shishito peppers... oh my! Cross your fingers for big slicer tomatoes from Cosmos Farm soon!

Today, we have live music by Random Acts Party Band, go see Market Chef Taylor for FREE samples and live chef demo. We've also got Ernie at the Kids Booth with some fun, food-ucational activities - every kiddo who participates receives a $5 token to spend on produce! How exciting!

As always, we're happy to accept and DOUBLE your SNAP/EBT $ here at market - what great deal! First-time-SNAP-shoppers get a free CFM tote + cookbook, spread the word!

With Much Love and Gratitude,
Katie Kriner / your EAV Farmers Market Manager
Community Farmers Markets, registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

SUMMER! 'Tis the season of abundance! You're bound to find something new and fresh every week this time of year... you don't wanna miss it!

Here's what to look for this week:

• Lettuce
• Radishes
• CHERRY TOMATOES!
• Broccoli
• Onions
• Pecans
• Arugula
• CUCUMBERS
• Kale
  
• Carrots
  
• GREEN BEANS
  
• Eggs
  
• Mushrooms
  
• Collards
  
• PEACHES
  
• Cauliflower

 PEACHES ARE HERE!! 
Slicing tomatoes coming soon!

Music by ~ Random Acts Party Band!
We hope you'll enjoy the fun and FREE sounds of Random Acts Party Band while you shop and eat this evening!

*Musicians at market are paid by CFM for their time and talents, and additional tips are encouraged and much appreciated!

EAV Farmers Market Kids Club!
Every week, our friend Ernie will be in the EAV Farmers Market garden with a fun interactive and educational activity, which is themed around local and seasonal fruits and veggies and herbs! Every kiddo who participates will receive a $5 token to spend on produce from our farmers <3 YAY!

MARKET RECIPE: Cucumber Hummus Sandwich!
Try this recipe by Market Chef Kriner - a super easy super cool cucumber sandwich! Fun fact: you can source EVERY ingredient at the EAV Farmers Market...
FULL RECIPE HERE!

Become a Market Chef... at Home!
For all those looking for an easier way to consume more recipe content that's organized and hyperlocal and hyperseasonal to your fave ATL Farmers Markets - here ya go! It's easy to access via our Insta (click the Guides tab!) as well as physical QR code signage around the market space on Thursdays!

Get ready to meet new friends and see familiar faces! We've got a stellar lineup of vendors at the EAV Farmers Market this season!

Weekly!
Cosmos Farm  - wide variety of seasonal produce, our long-time anchor farmer!
GA Proud Provisions - Pearson peaches, strawberries and pecans
Georgia Peach Truck - Organic peaches and strawberries, asparagus
Southern Cap Mushrooms - gourmet mushrooms, grown right here in EAV!
GOAP  -  "Greatest Of All Pops" vegan popsicles & ice cream <3
Allen Bread Co - organic sourdough, loaves & bagels baked w/ ancient grains
Diana's Specialty Seafood - smoked salmon and GA trout, homemade aoili to go with it!
Sweet to the T - delish cheesecakes & treats!
Sweet T's Candles - hand-poured candles, sage bundles and more
Pride Road - GA-grown hibiscus tea, soda, chutney
Chef Aldo - beautiful hot tamale plates, using local produce!
Bell Biscuit - variety of biscuits and gravy, vegan options!
Aleppo Kitchen - sweet & savory Syrian foods
Mik Chan's - varietal menu of hot foods, snacks, sweets using ingredients from local farmers <3 (PS - they're a Farmer Champion!)
LaBodega  - hot pupusas for now, frozen for later
Haylene Green the Garden Queen  - hibiscus sorrel, shots, and veg soups

This Week!
D&B Farm  -  seasonal produce, sourdough bread, black-owned, mother & daughter-run farm!
Bee Wild - North GA honey, sweet and savory infused honey
LaBlu Serenity - minimalist, cruelty-free skin care
Soul Food Holistic Healing - loose & prepared tea blends. Ali runs the Castleberry Hills Market!
Breezy Kakes  - fluffy cakes slices made with love :)
Paryani Foods - gluten and grain free breads, cookies, chocolates
Nanny's Nuts - boiled GA peanuts, variety of flavors! 
Evergreen & Market - zingy homemade pickles

The State of Georgia recognizes and values the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of Georgia's small businesses that keep the state's economy strong by proclaiming "Small Business Week" May 1-6, 2023. Every year in honor of Georgia Small Business Week, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) team up to present a few outstanding small businesses with the title of Small Business ROCK STARS. The awards salute the risks, innovations, outreach, and impact of the state's small businesses. 

Each of this year's winners have fewer than 300 full-time employees, make a positive impact in their community, and were founded in the State of Georgia. Since its inception, the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS program has garnered more than 4,000 nominations and honored 50 small businesses as Small Business ROCK STARS.

Nomination Criteria

Nominate a unique and exceptional small business from the technology, manufacturing, service, or retail industry sectors. 

To be considered for the Small Business ROCK STAR awards, the criteria is as follows:

• Georgia Corporation or LLC
• In business for a minimum of three (3) years
• Must NOT be a franchise
• Must operate in a commercial facility
• Have more than 2 full-time employees and less than 300 full-time employees; and
• Makes a positive impact in the local community

Nominations for 2024 will close Monday, October 30, 2023. Nominations for 2025 will open mid-May 2024.

MORE INFO + NOMINATE

We had an amazing Summer Solstice in East Atlanta last week! Thanks to all those who supported, performed and attended our Make Music Day Atlanta 2023! 

This was an effort put forth by the amazing Make Music Day Atlanta co-founders: Lauren Kelley, Ben Holst and Jennifer Ohme. It was also a wonderful way for all Atlanta Main Street cohorts to collaborate. Performances and events took place all over the city on Wednesday, June 21st in conjunction with VaHi Main Street, EAV Main Street, Sweet Auburn Main Street, West End Main Street and L5P Main Street. 

Check out photos from the EAV Main Street events:

FLOWER POT SYMPHONY PHOTOS

SOUTHERN FEED STORE PHOTOS

STRIDULATIONS

Check out the minutes from EABA's June General Meeting HERE. Weren't able to make it? Here are some highlights:

• Home made pulled pork sliders from the husband of our EABA's Events Chair, Liz Lootens of AtlantaPurus! Fun beers provided by the East Atlanta Strut! Snacks from Argosy! Burlesque Karaoke ticket giveaway from Metropolitan Studios!
• Updates and concerns heard from zone 6 APD officer Lt. Chris Butler: CDButler@atlantaga.gov.
• Discussions regarding the importance of the long-standing Porch Press. Purchase AD space to support! MEDIA KIT
• Attend EABA's Coffee Conversations, especially if you can't make the evening General Meetings. We'll be offering mini informational business support sessions going forward! Have something to present while also promoting your business? Email events@eastatlantabiz.com
• Sponsor or be a Featured Business at our next General Meeting in August. 8.15.23 | 6-8 PM | @ Argosy | MEETING SUPPORT SIGN UP
• Events coming up: EABA @ EAV Farmers Market 6.13.23, EABA Coffee Conversations 6.21.23, Buildings + Brews 6.27.23, EABA General Meeting 7.15.23, East Atlanta Strut 9.23.23, The Strut 5k 9.23.23, Brownwood Bike Rally 9.23

See what Friends of Brownwood Park has been up to!

You Are Invited to Participate in:  The City of Atlanta’s Catering Supplier Expo!  Wednesday, July 26th from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm  City Hall Auditorium (Old Council Chambers), Suite 3100  55 Trinity Ave, SW, Atlanta 30033     Come Meet with Our City Department Team Members and Tell Them About Your Catering Business!      Registration is Free, But Space is Limited!  REGISTER HERE FOR THE SUPPLIER EXPO Registration deadline is 5:00 pm, Friday, July 14th  You must be a registered supplier with the City of Atlanta  (To register as a supplier, go to: ATLSuppliers.com)    Expo Includes Tables, chairs, and tablecloths. However, a food staging area and electricity will not be available. Participants are responsible for set up/clean up and parking fees.  You will be notified by the City of Atlanta’s Department of Procurement if you are selected to participate in the Catering Supplier Expo. More details will be provided in a separate email.   For Questions about the registration or the Supplier Expo, email: SupplierSupport@AtlantaGa.gov

Small Business Series: Running a Successful Food Truck

In partnership with the Food Truck Association of Georgia, learn about the Do’s and Don’ts, tips, and new ordinances that Food Truck operators need to know. 

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• Webinar

REGISTER HERE

Small Business Mixer at IVillage at MLK

Network with other small business owners, Invest Atlanta team members, business associations and technical assistance providers. 

Great things happen when good people meet!

Join us for 90 minutes of networking with other small business owners, business associations and technical assistance providers. Sign up for a tour of the iVillage @ MLK, an Invest Atlanta Small Business Resource Center, pick up helpful resources and feel free to chat with an Invest Atlanta team member about booking an appointment for one-on-one small business guidance.

• 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

• 2491 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

REGISTER HERE

As a special program of Make Music Day Atlanta on Wednesday, 6.21.23 EAV Main Street is hosting a Flower Pot Symphony at Brownwood Park from 2-3 PM for neighborhood children. EABA member Music With Monique will be leading this flower pot drumming experience for neighborhood children including 80 campers from East Atlanta Kids Club.

Flower Pot Symphony Event

Time: 2-3 PM

Location: Brownwood Park Pavilion (602 Brownwood Ave)

Details: Children will be provided a special Vic Firth mallet and a flower pot and then led in a drum circle experience. Mallets and pots can be taken home by the children! More info on this national event can be found HERE. 

This is a family-friendly event.  Anyone is welcome to attend! Please bring extra flower pots if you have them. 

Less than a week until Make Music Day Atlanta - an international celebration of music! We have 3 events happening in East Atlanta on Wednesday, June 21, summer solstice!

First from 11AM to 1 PM a couple of local musicians and friends of @tunewelders will be jamming @butecoatl located in Southern Feed Store. 

Then from 2PM to 3PM @music_with_monique will be leading the Flowerpot Symphony with children from @eastatlantakids and anyone else who'd like to join! All ages and levels welcome. Meet us at the pavilion in Brownwood Park (607 Brownwood Ave).

Lastly from 5 PM to 6 PM we will wrap up the EAV events @eavcafeatl with "Stridulations" originally composed by Billy Martin and led in EAV by Julian "Scotty" Bryan, @double_dubby, @j_m_pepper and @drumzofdef - this event is PARTICIPATORY. Bring any acoustic instrument that you have at home and come join the fun! All levels encouraged!

We are so excited to present this one-day celebration alongside our fellow Main Street cohort members--@sweetauburnworks, @l5pbiz, @virginiahighlanddistrict and @westendmerchants. Make Music Day is celebrated internationally in over 100 cities worldwide! See you at our Atlanta celebration next Wednesday, June 21!

  

Special thanks to our sponsors @ideadldesignatl, @digitarot, @benjholst @getonvolume, @atlantafederationofmusicians and @butecoatl.

Saturday 6.10 | 2-6 PM | @ EAV

Kick off Juneteenth early with the Wing Bar Block Party in EAV this Saturday. Shop vendors and get funky dancing the afternoon away in the Village! Make sure to stop by the EABA table while you’re there.

STREET CLOSURE: Flat Shoals Ave will be closed in the Village during the hours of 2-6 PM on Saturday June 10, 2023.