Food as Medicine: Thomasville Farmers Market shakes up wellness in the Chair City
Thomasville may be known as the "Chair City"—a nod to its rich furniture-making past—but this Southern town is shaking off any image of being sedentary or stuck in place. With events like Food as Medicine, the Thomasville Farmers Market is proving it’s not just a city of craftsmanship, but also community health and forward-thinking food culture.
On Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, the market will host Food as Medicine: Spring Edition, a health-focused event that blends the best of local produce with practical wellness education. The goal? To help residents see food not just as fuel, but as a form of preventive care—something that can heal and sustain.
"We heard how much the community loved our Food as Medicine event lafoost year," organizers shared via the market’s Facebook page. "So we are excited to announce we will be having two Food as Medicine events this year."
Set in the heart of Thomasville at 21 East Guilford Street, the event offers nutrition and wellness tips, cooking demonstrations, and seasonal shopping with a purpose. The focus is on real food—leafy greens, herbs, eggs, and more—that supports everything from digestion to immune strength.
"Discover how seasonal, whole foods can nourish your body and support your health," another post encouraged.
This isn’t just about kale smoothies and quinoa—though you might find those too. It’s about reconnecting with how our grandparents and great-grandparents approached food: as the first line of defense against illness and the foundation of a good life.
And in Thomasville, that legacy is being reimagined for a new generation. With events like this, the town is proving it can honor its history while embracing a healthier, more active future. The Chair City may have been built on seats, but it’s clearly not content to sit still.
The Food as Medicine event is part of a broader shift toward holistic health, one that doesn’t require a prescription—just a shopping basket, some curiosity, and a Saturday morning stroll.
Event Details:
What: Food as Medicine: Spring Edition
When: Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Thomasville Farmers Market, 21 E. Guilford St.
Why: Because food isn’t just what you eat—it’s how you live
Later this year, the fall edition of Food as Medicine will return, continuing the market’s mission to make fresh food, wellness, and community connection part of everyday life in Thomasville.
