Our annual Plant Sale will be hosted at Crafty Bastard Brewing on Saturday, March 2nd from 1p-4p. We will have a diverse vegetable, flower, and herb selection available for sale.
This spring is your year. It is also the bird’s year. It’s the year that you learn how to build a birdhouse. In this class, students will be the architects, constructing and decorating their own Purple Martin Gourd Birdhouse. While many birds are opportunists and build nests just about anywhere, Purple Martins in our region nest almost exclusively in human-built homes.
All supplies are included.
Open to ages 10+, children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a beginner level course, no previous experience required.
We’re partnering up with the Knox County Master Gardeners to bring you a FREE gardening workshop! In this class, you can expect to learn the basic principles of planning your home garden, including how to design your veggie bed, crop rotation, what not to plant together, reading a seed packet and/or how to plant a seedling.
This class is free to the community but we do encourage you to register using our Sign Up Form.
Join us at the farm for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop series with UT Extension Agent Lee Rumble. This is the second of two workshops focusing on stone fruit trees like peach, plum, and cherry. During this class you will learn why we prune our fruit trees, the proper technique to maintain the tree's health, and help us prune the stone fruit trees throughout the park. Don't miss this great opportunity to talk with Lee Rumble and get hands-on pruning experience! The workshop is free and open to the public. Please note the later start time.
Join us Saturday, March 21, from 9a - 12p for our monthly community workday! We will work on clearing the berry patches, getting more beds ready for April transplanting, and prepping the field for the summer!
Saturday workdays are great ways for large groups, families, or local organizations to visit and help on the farm! For large groups of five or more volunteers, please email at least a week in advance to schedule. We welcome youth and adult groups from schools, colleges, religious organizations, local businesses, and more.
Join us at the farm for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop series with UT Extension Agent Lee Rumble. This is the first of two workshops focusing on apple and pear trees. During this class you will learn why we prune our fruit trees, the proper technique to maintain the tree's health, and help us prune the apple and pear trees throughout the park. Don't miss this great opportunity to talk with Lee Rumble and get hands-on pruning experience! The workshop is free and open to the public.
Following our Community Workday, we will host a seed swap! Bring varieties of seeds you’ve saved to share with others and maybe find a rare seed you’ve been looking for. It is not a requirement to bring seeds in order to attend. There will be plenty of seeds to go around. We will also have our Knox County Master Gardeners there to answer any questions you may have and to discuss your spring garden plans!
Snow Day, a CAC Beardsley Community Farm Benefit, will be hosted at The Mill & Mine from 6:00-9:00 PM on Friday, January 30th, 2026. Come and help us celebrate Beardsley Farm! Snow Day will feature live music, a soup contest between some of Knoxville's finest restaurants, a silent auction, and a cash bar.
TICKETS: This year, we have a tiered option for Snow Day tickets. Despite Snow Day being a fundraiser, we want our ticket prices to remain inclusive. It’s not a party without our people. But if you can donate a little extra, it helps us immensely as we get ready to provide another year of food, gardens, and programming in our community. So, to sum up: pay what you can! $35-Community Supporter $45-Classic Supporter $65- Snowflake Supporter Tickets include all-you-can-eat soup! Kids under 8 get in for free! A limited-edition hand screen-printed Snow Day poster by local artists Ashlee Mays and Logan Syzmanowski of the Museum of Infinite Outcomes will be available at Snow Day for $25!
MUSICIANS: Tinca Tinca, High Heat, Niki Giles + More!
SOUP: This year's soup contestants include Potchke, Redbud Kitchen, Central Creamery, The Mill & Mine, Yee-Haw Brewing Co., Tarik's North African, Sokno Sourdough, and more! Come and try delicious vegetarian and vegan soups featuring local ingredients! The winner will receive a beautiful gourd award. Arrive early before the soup runs out. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mug and spoon to cut down on waste!
SILENT AUCTION: Come bid on amazing silent auction items! Over one hundred items from dozens of Knoxville businesses will be represented. The silent auction will run online as well as in person at Snow Day from 6PM-8:30PM.
2026 notes: *We cannot guarantee what percentage of soups will be vegetarian vs. vegan. We let the chefs run with their creativity!
*As Snow Day is an event with a focus on food, we do not require masks. However, masks are welcome.
Taught by experts with Knox County Master Gardeners!
This class is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ! It will also be taking place in our outdoor pavilion and gardens so be mindful of what will make you comfortable while outside.
The first hour will be a spent under our pavilion talking about pest ID & management. The second hour will be spent on the farm looking for evidence of pests/ damage and best management practices.
The first 10 people to sign up for and attend class will receive a produce bundle from Beardsley Farm!
UPDATE: We have made the difficult decision to cancel the Garden Art Gala. There is a risk of severe thunderstorms. And while it’s still uncertain if a storm will pop up at the farm, the risk for severity is high (torrential rains and wind). We want to err on the side of caution when dealing with original artwork. We are SO sad, and always look forward to this event each year.
THE DETAILS: Beardsley’s annual First Friday Garden Art Gala is an exciting free event that aims to foster creativity and strengthen community bonds through the celebration of art, music, and enjoyable experiences on the farm. Our mission is to honor both artistic expression and the spirit of community. This event is FREE and open to all.
SPECIAL GUESTS: This year we’re teaming up with Knox Pride to do just that! The event lines up with Pride month, and we couldn’t be more proud to work alongside our friends at the KPC.
REFRESHMENTS: Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be available to enhance the festivities. We’ll have garden inspired mocktails! And popsicles and snackies!
WHAT TO WEAR: We want you to wear whatever you’re comfortable in! But if you’re feeling it, come dressed in your finest overalls or fancy farm attire, whatever that means to you.
ARTISTS: If you would like to participate as a visual or performing artist, please fill out an application here and we will get back to you soon! Application cut off date is on May 15th.
Join us at the farm for a morning of work. There are many tasks that will keep us busy. Please come prepared for the weather and remember to bring your water bottle.
WEATHER UPDATE!
Beardsley’s Plant Sale has been moved to Sunday, April 27th from 1pm-4pm at the Crafty Bastard Brewery.
Get ready for your gardening season with our exceptional quality plants! Join us at the Crafty Bastard to connect with fellow gardeners and enjoy a fantastic day. Remember, all proceeds from the plant sale will directly support our farm’s outreach, educational initiatives, and produce distribution programs. Don’t miss out—your participation makes a difference!
Join us for our April Community Workday! We highly encourage everyone to wear closed-toed shoes. Please bring a water bottle and your best weed-pulling skills! Additionally, we invite you to donate gently used garden tools to support local gardeners. You can drop off tools at the farm during our workday hours.
Join us at the farm for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop series with UT Extension Agent Lee Rumble. This is the second of two workshops focusing on stone fruit trees like peach, plum, and cherry. During this class you will learn why we prune our fruit trees, the proper technique to maintain the tree's health, and help us prune the stone fruit trees throughout the park. Don't miss this great opportunity to talk with Lee Rumble and get hands-on pruning experience!
Join us for our Plant Sale, featuring an exceptional selection of plants perfect for nurturing your garden this season. We invite you to the vibrant Crafty Bastard Brewery, where you can enjoy a warm atmosphere filled with friendly faces while shopping for a variety of beautiful plants. Every purchase you make will directly support our farm, helping to fund vital outreach initiatives, educational programs, and food distribution efforts in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your garden and make a difference!
Join us at the farm for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop series with UT Extension Agent Lee Rumble. This is the first of two workshops focusing on apple and pear trees. During this class you will learn why we prune our fruit trees, the proper technique to maintain the tree's health, and help us prune the apple and pear trees throughout the park. Don't miss this great opportunity to talk with Lee Rumble and get hands-on pruning experience!
With Knox County Master Gardeners!
This class is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will focus on growing spring gardening! It will also be taking place in our outdoor pavilion so keep the temperature in mind that day!
They will cover raised bed gardening, using containers (everything can be applied to growing directly in soil), cool season crops with a real focus on how to plan crop rotation. The first hour will be the "teaching" and the second hour will be a small group activity designing a crop rotation plan.
The first 10 to sign up for and attend class will receive a voucher for a produce basket from Beardsley Farm.
Following our Community Workday, we will host a seed swap! Bring varieties of seeds you’ve saved to share with others and maybe find a rare seed you’ve been looking for. It is not a requirement to bring seeds in order to attend. There will be plenty of seeds to go around.
Join us for the first Community Workday of the year! Together we will prep beds for spring planting. Please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, closed-toed shoes, a water bottle, and a rain jacket (it tends to be drizzly this time of year).
Snow Day, a CAC Beardsley Community Farm Benefit, will be hosted at the Mill and Mine from 6-9:30 PM on February 7th, 2025. Come help us celebrate Beardsley Farm!
Snow Day will feature live music, a soup contest between some of Knoxville's finest restaurants, a silent auction, and a cash bar.
TICKETS: This year, we have a tiered option for Snow Day tickets. Despite Snow Day being a fundraiser, we want our ticket prices to remain inclusive. It’s not a party without our people. But if you can donate a little extra, it helps us immensely as we get ready to provide another year of food, gardens, and programming in our community. So to sum up: pay what you can!
Tickets include all-you-can-eat soup! Kids under 8 get in for free! Get tickets here.
Limited edition hand screen printed Snow Day poster by local artists Ashlee Mays and Logan Syzmanowski of the Museum of Infinite Outcomes will be available at Snow Day for $25!
MUSICIANS: Adeem the Artist, The Montvales, Black Atticus
SOUP: This year's soup contestants include Potchke, Redbud Kitchen, Central Creamery, The Spiffy Spud, The Mill & Mine, Otsu!, Landing House, Yee-Haw Brewing Co., Tarik's North African, Breezy's Plant Powered, and more! Come try delicious vegetarian and vegan soups featuring local ingredients! The winner will receive a beautiful gourd award. Arrive early before soup runs out.
We encourage you to bring your own reusable mug and spoon to cut down on waste!
BREAD: This year's bread bread is generously provided by: Small Comforts Kitchen (gluten free!), Potchke, and Sokno Sourdough. A portion of the gluten fee cornbread will be staged at our allergy info table for those who cannot tolerate gluten contamination. Please visit us at the allergy table and we will provide you with gluten free bread.
BAR: This year's bar is generously stocked by Lipman Brothers. 100% of proceeds from beer and cider go back to Beardsley Farm.
SILENT AUCTION: Come bid on amazing silent auction items! Over one hundred items from dozens of Knoxville businesses will be represented. The silent auction will run online (through this website starting February 3rd) as well as in person at Snow Day from 6PM-9PM.
2025 notes:
2025 notes:
*We cannot guarantee what percentage of soups will be vegetarian vs. vegan. We let the chefs run with their creativity!
*As Snow Day is an event with a focus on food, we do not require masks. However, masks are welcome.
We will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The farm will reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 1st.
Join us for the last community work day of 2024!
Join us for our annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26th from 1-5 PM! Free admission, free food, live music, games and more!
Free food includes meat & vegetarian chili and greens from Real Good Kitchen, cornbread, cookies from Ham and Goodies, ice cream from Central Creamery, and kombucha from Frog Juice!
The event features live music from the Spooky Oos, games of all kinds, pumpkin painting, and face painting. Costumes are highly encouraged.
As Harvest Festival is a well-attended event with lots of young children, no pets will be permitted.
After two months off, our Saturday workdays are starting back up! Join us August 24th from 9-12pm for a fun morning of weeding, prepping beds for fall, and lots more!
With Knox County Master Gardeners!
This class is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will focus on getting your FALL garden started! It will be a step-by-step guide on how to be successful in beginner gardening.
Join us on Saturday, June 22nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM for a fun-filled morning at Día Del Niño! Enjoy face painting, piñatas, popcorn, and music at this free, family-friendly event hosted by our friends at Centro Hispano at Beardsley Community Farm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🌈Save the date!🌈
Beardsley’s annual Garden Art Gala is a free event that is intended to promote creativity and bring the community together over art, music, and fun on the farm. We want to celebrate the work that everyone involved on the farm puts in, whether it be from volunteers, partners, passers-by, interns, staff or our many neighbors! Obviously it wouldn't be the special place it is without you!
We will be hosting visual artists, crafts folks, and performers on the farm and throughout Malcolm-Martin park. We will provide free drinks and light snacks :-)
To be considered for artwork and performances fill out this form here!!
https://forms.gle/dRrsv3JYxiAfUzAi8
