Source:  NCDA&CS, 6/3/10

Crawfish lovers need to mark their calendars for Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m. for the annual Crawfish Day at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax.

The sale will be held in the Farmers Area No. 2, which is on the left after entering the market. Live crawfish will be on sale for $5 per pound, with a 5-pound minimum purchase and a 40-pound maximum purchase per person. Cooked crawfish will be on sale for $6 per pound.

“This is always one of the most eagerly anticipated events at the market,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Growers expect to have more than 1,000 pounds of North Carolina crawfish available for sale, but shoppers are still encouraged to come early to ensure availability.”

Crawfish Day is sponsored by the N.C. Crawfish Growers Association. In 2009, N.C. growers raised more than 10,000 pounds of crawfish in ponds from the Piedmont to the coast.

In addition to crawfish, shoppers can enjoy the large variety of locally grown, fresh produce, bedding plants, shrubbery, garden supplies, cheeses, meats and wines available at the market. The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is at 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, located off Exit 208 from Interstate 40.

More information on Crawfish Day and other offerings at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market can be found at www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/triad/index.htm or by calling (336) 605-9157.