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White Linen Night

White Linen Night

We are pleased to be the beneficiary of Austin’s 2ND Street District 4th Annual White Linen Night on Saturday, August 6 from 6:00 - 9:00pm. This ticketed block party event will feature bites from some of Austin’s favorite restaurants in the 2ND Street District and beyond, as well pairings from Texas wineries and breweries. In addition to the delicious bites and beverages, there will be free, in-store events throughout White Linen Night. Keep up with White Linen Night updates on Twitter by following @2NDStDistrict and through the hashtag #2SDWhiteLinen.

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National Farmers' Market Week

THIS WEEK AT SFC FARMERS' MARKETS

Like SFC Farmers' Markets on Facebook!
By popular demand, we have a created a Facebook page dedicated to all four locations of our SFC Farmers' Markets. Be sure to give it a "like", and we'll keep you updated on the latest market news, events and more. Tag SFC Farmers' Markets when you are shopping and let us know what you are excited to buy each week! Like us »

SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown, Saturday from 9am-1pm:

  • Fresh Milk:  Richardson Farms will be bringing their fresh, new "Low-Temp Pasteurized" Milk to SFC Farmers' Market Downtown and Sunset Valley this weekend. Stop by either market and pick-up a gallon for yourself.
  • More Cool Treats: Check out the Stroop Club this weekend for a non-classic classic Dutch tradition: The Stroopwafel! Try their stroopwafel ice cream sandwiches for only $4. What a sweet way to beat the heat!

SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley, Saturday from 9am-1pm:

  • Summer Sale: Confituras is having their annual summer stock up sale this Saturday at both our SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley and Downtown. Stock up on all of your favorite summer jam flavors like, peach, blackberry, blueberry, fig, and plum before they're all gone - buy 5, get the 6th free!

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SFC HAPPENINGS

Go Fig or Go Home
Lick Honest Ice Creams is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from its seasonal Fromage & Fig ice cream, which sources figs directly from Urban Roots, to SFC. In addition, Lick is donating 40 percent of its proceeds to SFC from an ice cream making workshop at Kettle & Brine on August 6. Learn more »


COUNTER 3. FIVE. VII Dinner
COUNTER 3. FIVE. VII will host a FIVE course dinner benefitting SFC on August 10 (6:00 or 8:30pm seatings), for $125 per ticket (excluding tax and gratuity). An optional $40 wine pairing will also be available. Buy tickets »


Hell Night at Trace
Join us and the team at TRACE on August 21st from 6:00-9:00pm for a special evening featuring a “hot as hell” menu of spicy a la carte dishes, special drinks and devilish entertainment with proceeds benefitting SFC. Learn more »


SFC Preview Night
Join us on August 25 for our Fall 2016 Preview Night for a sneak peek at our upcoming cooking and gardening classes. Enjoy a 15-20% discount on all classes you register for that night.  Learn more »


Edible Austin Chef Auction
Join us October 6 to bid on exclusive dining packages with notable Austin chefs. Indulge in small bites prepared by each chef and refreshing libations. You’re bound to leave happy even if you don’t place the highest bid (though we’d love it if you did). Proceeds benefit SFC and Urban Roots. Learn more »


SFC on Good Day Austin
This week on our segment with FOX 7 Austin, Anthony Sobotik of Lick Honest Ice Creams talks about their new Fromage & Fig ice cream flavor benefitting SFC. Watch the video »


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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Farm and Food Leadership Conference
Save the date for the 10th Annual Farm and Food Leadership Conference to be held on September 25-27 in Bastrop, TX. Get the latest news about sustainable farming and local foods, connect with other people who are passionate about these issues, and make a difference for the future of local agriculture. Learn more »

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