Month of Thanks! – November 2024 Update
Happy November! Our apologies for not getting an October blog post out to you, but we are back as we are preparing for the holiday season!
Did you get a chance to visit us at one of our two Pick Your Own Pumpkin events at Whitacre Family Farms? We had a great time hosting you, your family, and friends on September 28th and October 5th, and we hope you had an exciting time as well! We are already looking forward to having you back next year. Check out the great drone footage from the event below:
There are other great fall events are happening at the market right now. Most importantly….we are now taking preorders for pies, cookies, and breads for your Thanksgiving meal! Keep reading to find the complete menu below.
Don’t forget, you can grab just more than your Thanksgiving desserts! Need any last minute décor? All fall items at the market are currently 25% off, so stop by and stock up next time you’re in!
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Not only will we have your Thanksgiving desserts, but we will have great produce available. Current produce at the market includes: Bananas, Red Onion, Sweet Onion, Brussel Sprouts, Turnips, Sweet Potatoes, Baking Potatoes, Red Potatoes, White Potatoes, Green Peppers, Purple Peppers, Yellow Peppers, Cubanelle Peppers, Sweet Italian Peppers, Sweet Banana Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Garlic, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Beets, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Honeynut Squash, Delicata Squash, Butternut Squash, Tomatoes, and Yellow Tomatoes.Â
Are apples the star of your Thanksgiving meal, or just looking to pick up a bushel? Here are the current apples available: Arkansas, Crimsoncrisp, Braeburn, McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Stayman, Pink Lady, Enterprise, Aztec Fuji, Ludacrisp, and Evercrisp. Apples are available for $2.99/pound, $8.00 1/2 peck, $25.00 1/2 bushel, and $40.00 bushel.
Updates on produce availability will be posted the the week of Thanksgiving so you have everything you need for your meal. We look forward to seeing you at the market as we get closer to the holiday!
Days to Note
Days to Note
 Daylight Savings Time Ends – Sunday, November 3rd
Who is ready to finally set their clocks back and get that extra hour of sleep again?! Make sure your clocks are good to go before the work week as Daylight Savings Time ends this upcoming Sunday. Shorter days are ahead!
Veterans Day – Monday, November 11th
We take today to honor our military Veterans. If you see a Veteran, make sure to say “thank you for your service!”
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 28th
It is time to start planning the biggest meal of the year! Thanksgiving is a day to be together with the most special people in our lives, enjoying a big meal around the table. Need a pie? Come see us! Black Friday follows on Friday, November 29th.
Beer Tastings
- Other October tastings included:
- Blake’s Hard Cider, “American Apple” Hard Cider
- Caldera Brewing, “Saucer Portals” IPA
- Ocelot Brewing, “Helles Awaits” Lager
- Bingo Beer, “Free Space” IPA
- Nepenthe Brewing, “Foe-Hammer” IPA
- Bingo Beer, “Oktoberfest” Marzen
- The Bruery, “Or Xata” Blonde Ale
- Crystal Coast Brewing, “Black Pelican Maple Porter” Porter
- Vasen Brewing, “Mimosa Sour” Sour-Fruited
- Port City Brewing, “Oktoberfest” Marzen
- Schloss Eggenberg, “Radler” Shandy
- Mustang Sally Brewing, “Tall Yodas”IPA
- Gnarly Barley Brewing, “Jucifer” IPA
- Schloss Eggenberg, “Hopfen” Pilsner
- Sierra Nevada, “Narwhal” Imperial Stout
- One Family Brewing, “Wienerfest” Marzen
- Old Bust Head Brewing, “Graffiti House” IPA
- Caboose Brewing, “Oktoberfest” Marzen
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling, “Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale” Pumpkin Ale
Fun fact: we, along with many other establishments, use Untappd as our source for information on the drinks we provide at our Beer Tastings. You can search for any beer, brewery, or business to learn more information about your favorite beverages! We look forward to seeing you at a Beer Tasting soon.
Other November Events
It is our favorite time of the year….PIE TIME! Beginning today, we are now accepting online orders for pies, cookies, and breads
for your Thanksgiving meal. What are we offering? See the flyer below:
You may place a preorder by scanning the QR code above or clicking the button below. You may also place an order in person or over the phone! To reach Cross Junction, call (540) 888-4164. To reach Winchester, call (540) 888-3429.
Preorders will be accepted until Tuesday, November 26th at noon. Extra pies will be baked through Wednesday as well – first come, first serve. Have any additional questions? Please reach out to your local market.
We hope you and your loved ones have a great month of November and Thanksgiving holiday! We will catch back up with you in December to celebrate the last month of 2024!