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Metro farmers markets offer produce, homemade foods and more
BySammie Purcell
I t’s finally spring, and a host of local
farmers markets have reopened. If you
are looking for fresh produce, artisan
foods and handmade goods, check out
our handy guide for where to go in
your neighborhood.
Freedom Farmers Market
Located next to the Freedom Park Trail at
the Carter Center, this farmers market is
open year-round on Saturdays from 8:30
a.m. to noon. Freedom Farmers’ Market
offers a plethora of products, from fresh
produce to grass-fed meats and delicious
coffee. Information: freedomfarmersmkt.
org.
Green Market
at Piedmont Park
The 2022 Green Market at Piedmont
Park returned March 26 and will run
every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
until Dec. 10. Guests can peruse through
local farmers’ products, jams, preserves,
and other artisan goods. Information:
piedmontpark.org/green-market.
East Atlanta Village
Farmers Market
The East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
returned March 31 and continues each
Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. until Nov. 17.
Open since 2006, this farmers market
features multiple local vendors, artisans,
and farmers. Whether you’re looking for
fresh bread or homemade soap, you’re sure
to find it here. The market is located at 572
Stokeswood Ave. Information: cfmatl.org/
eav.
Morningside Farmers
Market
Located at Morningside Presbyterian
Church, this local market is open year
round every Saturday, from 8-11:30 a.m.
The market prioritizes local farmers,
chefs, and artisans, and offers organic,
high-quality food. On April 23, “Greens,
Eggs, & Jam” will feature spring veggies,
fresh food, kid’s activities, and live music.
Information: morningsidemarket.com.
Grant Park Farmers Market
Grant Park Farmers Market is open year-
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round every Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. The current location of the market is
The Beacon Atlanta at 1040 Grant Street.
Visitors will find locally grown vegetables,
artisan foods, and plenty of picnic space to
enjoy their purchases. Information: cfmatl.
org/grantpark.
Peachtree Road Farmers
Market
Peachtree Road Farmers Market opened on
March 5 and will be open on Saturdays,
from 8:30 a.m. to noon until Dec. 17.
Located at the Cathedral of St. Philip,
the Peachtree Road market features
organic farm produce and sustainable,
ethically sourced goods. Information:
peachtreeroadfarmersmarket. com.
Decatur Farmers Market
The Decatur Farmers Market opened
March 31 and will run every Wednesday,
from 4-7 p.m. until Nov. 16. The market
is located at 308 Clairmont Ave., and this
year will feature twice as many vendors,
according to a spokesperson. Those vendors
will include fresh fruits, vegetables, and
artisan goods. Information: cfmatl.org/
decatur.
Oakhurst Farmers Market
The Oakhurst Farmers Market is open
year-round through Dec. 19 every Saturday,
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is
located at Sceptre Brewing Arts at 630 East
Lake Drive in Decatur and offers fresh
produce, meats and delicious baked goods.
Information: cfmatl.org/oakhurst.
Ponce City Farmers Market
Ponce City Farmers Market opened March
30 and runs every Wednesday, from 4-8
p.m. until Oct. 26. The market is located
at “The Trestle,” which is situated outside
of Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce de
Leon Ave. The market is easily accessible
to pedestrians and cyclists on the Beltline
and has offerings from artisan foodmakers,
urban farmers, and the occasional pop-up
chef. Information: cfmatl.org/poncecity.
Avondale Estates
Farmers Market
Located at 22 N. Avondale Road, the
market is open year-round on Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. offering produce,
freshly prepared food, baked goods,
flowers, plants, and more. Information:
avondaleestatesfarmersmarket.org.
Brookhaven
Farmers Market
Located at 1375 Fernwood Circle NE,
the Brookhaven Farmers Market opened
on March 19 and will run every Saturday,
from 9 a.m. to noon through November.
The market offers healthy, locally
produced choices to visitors. Information:
brookhavenfarmersmarket. com.
Emory Farmers Market
The Emory Farmers Market opened on Feb.
1 and will run every Tuesday, from 11 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. on McDonough Plaza until
May 3. The market features fresh produce,
artisan breads, organic coffee, and plenty
of options for lunch. Information: dining.
emory.edu.
Sandy Springs
Farmers Market
The Sandy Springs Farmers Market is
expected to open on April 9 and run
every Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
until Nov. 12. The market is located at
1 Galambos Way and features a unique
selection of vendors with fresh produce and
artisan foods. Information: citysprings.com/
farmersmarket.
Dunwoody Farmers Market
The Dunwoody Farmers Market opened on
March 5 and will remain open through the
end of the year every Saturday, from 9 a.m.
to noon at Brook Run Park. The market is
sponsored by the Dunwoody FFomeowners
Association and features organic coffee,
fresh-baked bread, local vendors and more.
Information: dunwoodga.org/dunwoody-
farmers-market.
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