Sustainable Saturdays! Organic Turf Revival with Richard McCoy

Blue Moon Acres hosts
Sustainable Saturdays  Workshop Series

Organic Turf Revival
Saturday July 26th 11am-12:30pm

Description:

Richard McCoy Horticultural Services offer environmentally responsible fine-gardening design and lawn care that promote a healthy ecosystem at your home or business. Richard is a New Jersey Grown Land Care Provider through Rutgers and a certified Natural Turf and Landscape Manager through the New Jersey Department of Environment.

Richard will lead 2 workshops this summer to prepare us for next season and next year.  Sign up for both and receive a $10 voucher for our Pennington Farm Market

Saturday July 26th: Organic Turf Revival
Richard’s presentation will provide practical knowledge of basic organic systems for turf management, rebuilding soil, and soil health. Learn to revive summer stressed turf sustainably and prepare for next year’s growing season.

August: (Date and Description TBD)

Register online now:

$15 per person; $5 for each additional family member. Refreshments served. 10% off select market products.

http://sustainablesaturdayturf.brownpapertickets.com

You can also call our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in when we are open: Wednesday through Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday/Sunday 9am-5pm.

Sustainable Saturday workshops take place at our 63 acre New Jersey Grown farm in Pennington, NJ inside the big red barn next to our market (or just outside, weather permitting). Snacks, beverages, and coffee included.  Workshop participants receive 10% off select products in our market. 

 

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September 14th: Farm to Table Dinner – A Rice Sagra

Blue Moon Acres hosts
Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Max Hansen to Benefit T.A.S.K.  A Rice Sagra
Sunday September 14th, 4pm-9pm

In Italy, a Sagra is a village festival centered around the harvest of a local and seasonal crop. The festivities feature an array of dishes prepared with the edible star of the day.  Join us, Blue Moon Acres Farm, for our very own “Sagra Del Riso” featuring dishes made with New Jersey Grown rice we grow right on our New Jersey farm.

We harvest and husk our rice in very small batches so it is as fresh as possible when it reaches your plate – this night is no exception.

The evening begins at 4:00pm with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music, and a tour of our fields. The night will culminate with a delicious meal, under the stars,  created by Chef Max Hansen, of Bucks County, using many other seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK).  Please read about Chef Max Hansen’s many accomplishments in food.

REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Blue Moon Acres Farm in Pennington. 11 Willow Creek Dr. Pennington, NJ 08534.
Purchase Tickets by July 31st, 2014: $115 per person
Purchase Tickets on August 1st or later: $125 per person
Register in our Pennington Market during store hours; by phone 609-737-8333; online  http://ricesagra.brownpapertickets.com
Exact Menu TBD
Dressy/Casual -comfortable, simple elegance encouraged!

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August 1st: First Friday is Movie Night on the Farm! 5pm-9pm

Blue Moon Acres hosts
First Friday at the Farm Market – August – Movie Night on the Farm!
Friday August 1st, 5pm-9pm

Bring your blanket, chairs, and coolers of food & drink to picnic next to our organic flower field while watching two films (TBD) on the projector screen. Unionville Vineyards wine, Amwell Valley organic popcorn, and additional farm-to-table movie snacks will be available for purchase in our market. Set up your spot early to watch the gorgeous sunset over our field. Movies begins at 6pm. FREE event. $5 parking fee per motorized vehicle.

First Fridays at the Farm Market: A monthly open-house for our customers  to celebrate local food producers and artists.  In August we celebrate the art of film and the inspiration of the outdoors.

PLEASE NOTE: No First Friday on July 4th due to the holiday.  The market will be open usual hours that day.

Please RSVP in advance to ensure we have space for all. http://firstfridayaugust.brownpapertickets.com

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June 22: The Farm Roll

the farm roll

 

Blue Moon Acres hosts
The Farm Roll
Sunday June 22nd, 8am-4 pm

Scenic bike tour of areas farms, vineyards, and open spaces to benefit the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed. In partnership with: Jake Herway’s NJ Bike Tours

  • 8:00am-9:00am Registration/Check-In
  • 9:00am-1:30pm Rides and Farm Tours
  • 1:30pm-3:30pm After-Party at Blue Moon Acres with live music, farm-to-table picnic, wine sampling, and local beer.

Proceeds benefit Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed.
Low-intermediate to advanced riders welcome. Experienced riders (bike marshals) will lead our rides
Two rides to choose from: ~30 mile (7 tours) or ~15 miles (5 tours).
Ride ends with local beer, wine, and food at Blue Moon Acres farm in Pennington.

Stops and Tours!

Blue Moon Acres
John Hart’s Farm
Watershed Nature Preserve
Fulper Farms
North Slope Farms
Stonybrook Meadows Farm
Hopewell Valley Vineyards

Event Sponsors:

Jay’s Cycles 249 Nassau Street, Princeton
Flying Fish Brewery Somerdale, NJ
Hart’s Cyclery Route 31, Pennington
Whole Earth, Princeton
Applegate Farms
Lucy’s Ravioli Kitchen and Market
Albert’s Organics
Il Forno
Mrs. Greens, West Windsor
Unionville Vineyards
First Field Ketchup
LeBus Artisan Bakery
Berkshire Mountain Bakery
Cyclab of Princeton University
 

Registration Information and Prices:

SIGNED WAIVER BY ALL RIDERS REQUIRED
All prices include a very cool custom designed Farm Roll T-shirt to be worn during the ride!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW http://thefarmroll.brownpapertickets.com
General $45
Children 12 and under (strong riders only!) $25
Child’s Seat: Free (please register child’s name)
Rider Support* (after-party only) $15 (general), $7 (12 and under)

Register online or at the market- 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington
Register by phone- 609-737-8333

 

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June 6 First Friday Event in Pennington

june 6 first friday

Join us Friday evening in Pennington for a First Friday Open House.

In-store gallery featuring the works Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s Advanced Placement art class. Live music with the soulful Jim Arkus and samples with a local food producer. Complimentary snacks, beer, and wine. Stock up for the weekend and have fun while you’re at it!

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market, 11 Willow Creek Drive in Pennington
Friday, June 6, 2014 from 4-7pm
FREE

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