C Mac Johnson Day is THIS SATURDAY!


Come to the State Farmers’ Market in Montgomery this Saturday and celebrate C. Mac Johnson Day! You don’t want to miss this! There will be prizes, awards, exhibits, entertainment AND special honor of Charles McIntyre Johnson, Sr. (Uncle Mac) at approximately 10:00 a.m.! This is an annual event at which Uncle Mac is honored and remembered by the citizens of Alabama. Uncle Mac was instrumental in establishing the State Farmers’ Market, and he promoted it for many years.

Here’s the essential info...

Date:
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Uncle Mac honored about 10:00 a.m.)
Location:
Montgomery State Farmers Market
1655 Federal Drive
Montgomery, AL
(Close to Garrett Coliseum. Here’s the
map.)

Johnson family members will be at the State Farmers’ Market for this great event. We hope you’ll be there, too, to support Aunt Gene and all of Uncle Mac’s family. It’s just plain fun, too! See you on Saturday!

Are you on Facebook? Check out the
C. Mac Johnson Day FB page, and see all the family members who plan to attend!

UPDATE I - 8 July 2010, 12:32 a.m. -- Parley Philip Johnson, Jr. just sent the following press release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. It’s important to attend on Saturday for many reasons!

June 25, 2010 - SPARKS URGES ALABAMIANS TO VISIT THEIR LOCAL FARMERS MARKETMONTGOMERY - Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks urges Alabamians to visit their local farmers market this summer. “There have been rumors circulating that farmers markets are being closed down around the state,” said Sparks. “Rumors like that hurt our farmers and cost them business during their peak season. Not only have markets not been shut down, we have had an increase in the last seven years. We need to all be supportive of our farmers who work so hard to continually provide fresh, local fruits and vegetables for our families.”

Sparks also announced that the annual Farmers Market Day will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 8:00am to1:00pm at the Montgomery State Farmers Market at 1655 Federal Drive next to Garrett Coliseum.

This special day will give local farmers an opportunity to display their best homegrown produce and flowers and provide tons of fun for the entire family. Farmers Market Day will offer something exciting for everyone to enjoy so get there early to find the best selection of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Among the many exciting events are a Watermelon Eatin’ Contest and a Corn Shuckin’ Contest.

Admission and most activities are free. Farmers Market Day is a joint effort of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Resource Conservation & Development Council and the Department of Agriculture and Industries. For more information on Farmers Market Day 2010 activities, please call 1-800-243-4769 or 334-242-5350.

Thank you for this, Parley!

UPDATE II - 8 July 2010, 9:10 a.m. -- This just in from Gene Burt Johnson Davis, daughter of Uncle Mac and Aunt Gene,

Mama spoke with Rob who coordinates the produce auction and he said that the auction would begin around 10:00 or 10:30. Due to her health and the hot weather, Mama hopes she can be there.



UPDATE III - 8 July 2010, 9:36 a.m. -- Parley Philip contacted the ADAI office and got the official program for Saturday’s activities from Glen Zorn, ADAI Assistant Commissioner. Read all about it...

C. Mac Johnson Farmers Market Day Program (in Word format)
C. Mac Johnson Farmers Market Day Program (in PDF format)
(Thank you for these, Parley!)

As we’ve said before, you do NOT want to miss this! Just look at all the fun events and activities, and what a wonderful tribute to Uncle Mac!