Where to shop local and sustainable in and around the city.
Despite its situation as the enceinte city in the South , Atlanta’sfriendly neighborhoodsare full of minuscule town charm . Some of that magic spell comes good manners of farmers market , where you’re able to stoll with a cup of coffee , do your hebdomadary shopping , and mingle with local producers — all while supporting small businesses and doing your part to be sustainable . From fruits and vegetable to gourmet intellectual nourishment and metier treats , these market have it all . So bound off a tripper to the standard grocery store and find a hyper - local alternative on this tilt of the best farmers markets in Atlanta .
Atlanta State Farmers Market
Every dayForest ParkOpen 24 hours a sidereal day , seven 24-hour interval a workweek , the Atlanta State Farmers Market is truly one of its kind . It ’s the bombastic sodbuster market in Georgia , sprawl over 150 acres and featuring more than 200 vendors . This major retail and distribution hub deal a salmagundi of fresh local fruits , vegetables , flowers , and plants , plus other destination are on site like theJam’n Designsgarden center which has a enceinte choice of pots , fountains , bell , and clayware for the home . Stop by to buy ingredients to take home or explore the market place before heading to food hand truck and coffeehouse serve BBQ and Mexican cuisines .
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pmSweet AuburnThe Sweet Auburn Curb Market is an indoor marketplace place in a historic 1924 building featuring 30 local businesses as well asThe Learning Kitchencooking schooltime . It is open year - round and is a democratic place to patronise or grab breakfast and lunch . you could get a miscellanea of flavors to crunch , from tacos and bon vivant sandwich to individual intellectual nourishment and African delicacies . Vendors also deal fresh green goods , meat , seafood , bread , and confectionery items .
Decatur Farmers Market
Midweek from 4 to 7 pmDecaturThe hip joint neighbourhood of Decatur was one of the first to tilt into the farm - to - mesa bowel movement in the Atlanta suburbia . Here you could notice eclectic flavors like Syrian spinach - stuffed fattair fromAleppo Kitchen , Mrs. RosasLatin exalt - cheeses and bite , andSincerely by Paryani’snutritious cashew turmeric raciness . The weekly James Leonard Farmer ’s market takes place on Wednesdays and declare oneself plenty of lawn quad for family , youngster , and leashed dogs to play . The full market is open from March to November and the miniskirt - marketplace is held during the cold months from January to March .
East Point Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 4 to 7 pmEast PointWith live music , wheel rides , and tons of shopping options , the East Point Farmers Market is a merriment spot to spend metre after work . Beyond standard farmers market produce , you ’ll also find hand-crafted fine art , fabric , dame , jewelry , and Georgia home boy . turn up at The Commons , the market is undetermined from March to December .
Freedom Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8:30 am to noonInman ParkLocated at the Carter Center and only pace off from Freedom Park Trail , this local neighborhood market is a must for families who are looking for local and sustainable nutrient . It is easily accessible by walk , biking , driving , or MARTA . This year - daily round market is a great place to start your weekend with a cup of1000 Faces Coffeealong with impertinent baked pastries from democratic chef - push back governance likeStar ProvisionsandLittle Tart Bakeshop . you could also find resilient medicine , a child ’s tent , and chef - prepared foods to take home .
Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Saturday from 8:30 am to noonPeachtree HeightsThe Peachtree Road Farmers Market is one of the largest producer - only sodbuster market place in metro Atlanta , located at the Cathedral of St. Philip . Visit when the market is open from March through December and wait 100 % locally grown , lift , and made products . Pick up a pan of decadentAnna Bells ’ Mac and Cheese(a 100 - twelvemonth old recipe ) for yourself and preservative - gratis Lickin ’ ChickenBarkfuldog nutrient for your four - legged companions , and everyone in the menage will be well nourished . There are also chef demonstration , kids ’ programs and live music furnish entertainment for all eld .
Piedmont Park Green Market
Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pmMidtownLocated at the largest city ballpark in downtown Atlanta , the Piedmont Park Green Market offer a keen spot to stroll and savor fresh air while grabbing a repast or shopping for artisan and prepared intellectual nourishment . Buy directly from family - owned and -operated farms such asDayspring Dairy , Furrowed Earth Farm , andFour Bellies Farm . You will also find live music , chef demonstrations , and activeness surface area for kids .
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
Thursdays from 4 to 8 pmEast Atlanta VillageLocated in a lush green parking lot , the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market is a hebdomadal community of interests - driven James Leonard Farmer market that takes place from March through November . It is one of the old farmers grocery store in Atlanta , featuring local vendor sell sustainably and ethically produce vegetables and fruit , constitutional meats , dairy farm and eggs , artisan moolah , soap , and jewelry . There are also live chef demo and an on - siteEdible Learning Gardenso you could prepare like a pro .
Morningside Farmers Market
Sat from 8 to 11:30 amMorningsideLocated at the Morningside Presbyterian Church , the Morningside Farmers Market offer an intimate community atmosphere . Here you will determine prime , ice cream , acquire , meat , pancake mixes , and a variety of fain foods . Shop for probiotic foods , such as kefir and kombucha fromAncient Awakenings ; organic , vegan , and dairy - free nutrition packed potable fromAstronut ; and fresh Georgia catch prawn fromCaptain Don ’s Seafood . Morningside is the first market in Atlanta to require all green groceries to be certified organic .
Serenbe Farmers Market
Saturday from 9 am to 1 pmChattahoochee HillsLocated in the south of the urban center in a residential community , the Serenbe Farmers Market is known to support the agriculture economy through its own 25 - acre constitutional farm acquire more than 300 varieties of fruits , vegetables , herb , and flowers . hold alfresco at the Selbourne Green from March to October , the market has a vibrant natural backcloth of the countryside . await for seasonal heirloom and hybrid vegetable , Proto-Indo European , jam , flowers , and plants .
Grant Park Farmers Market
Lord’s Day from 9 am to 1 pmGrant ParkHeld twelvemonth - pear-shaped , rain or radiance , the Grant Park Farmers Market located outside Zoo Atlanta , is where you will find famous person chef demonstrations , food blogger , and culinary critics assemble on Sunday mornings . Commune at the picnic table over soft Shrimp and Grits Crepes fromCrepe Mastersand take home a pint of Potato Leek Soup with a loaf of bread of rye fromThe General Muir(aka TGM Bread ) . The marketplace features rotate , seasonal vendors offering freshly prepared food for thought , parched good , nut butters , cold pressed juices , honey , and more .
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Photo courtesy of DECATUR FARMERS MARKET
Photo courtesy of Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center
Photo courtesy of Piedmont Park ATL
Photo courtesy of Serenbe Farms
Grant Park Farmers Market|Photo courtesy of Community Farmers Markets
