Experience firsthand that green is the new red, white, and blue at the inaugural Green Fourth of July celebration presented by Central Market Organics, Austin Green Art, and the Sustainable Shopper’s Ball at Central Market North (4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000). The event will include an all-Austin outdoor green-living market, where people can shop, eat, think, play, and live sustainably. More than 50 vendors, educators, entertainers, and special guests. Food, music, and games. Admission is free. Saturday, June 30, 9:30am-2:30pm.
Growing a new generation of farmers for Central Texas is of vital importance to anyone interested in eating locally. The Texas Organic Farmers & Growers Association will sponsor two New Farmers Workshops this weekend for the next generation of farmers, serious gardeners, and interested consumers. Topics will include soil care, bed preparation, sowing and transplanting, pests, biodiesel production, marketing, and running a farm stand or farmers’ market booth. Lunch will be catered by Dai Due Supper Club. Make necessary reservations online at www.tofga.org: $65 for one day; $110 for two-day registration. Saturday, June 30, 9am-3pm, Boggy Creek’s rural farm at Gause in Milam County; Sunday, July 1, 9am-3pm, Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Rd.
Celebrate Independence Day early at Texas Hills Vineyard (830/868-2321; www.texashillsvineyard.com) near Johnson City. For $25, they’ll be offering a glass of red, a glass of white, and blues from the Ben Beckendorf Trio; reservations necessary. Saturday, June 30, 7-10pm.
This article appears in June 29 • 2007.