By Fiona Good-Sirota By Fiona Good-Sirota | April 17, 2024 | Food & Drink, Guides,
Searching for your next weekend excursion? Look no further than these Atlanta farmers markets, ideal for perusing seasonal produce, fresh flowers and handmade artisan goods.
572 Stokeswood Ave. SE / Website
Since 2006, this farmers market has brought local and seasonal produce to the Atlanta community, featuring weekly vendors like Aleppo Kitchen, Love Joy Farm, Cosmos Farm, The Garden Queen and Sweet T’s Candles. As you shop, sip on lattes and fresh pressed juices from rotating vendors like Black River Juice, Dope Coffee and Plump Pressed Juice and dine on tasty treats from Irredescent Bakehouse and Sincerely by Paryani Foods.
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE / Website
Located at the Carter Center, this market offers meats, cheeses, yogurts, farm-fresh eggs, handmade baked goods, preserves, coffee and more. The hub’s vendors span Bee Wild Honey, Buffalo Creek Berry Farm, Dayspring Dairy, Decimal Place Farms, and Diamond Hill Farms.
1040 Grant St. SE / Website
Featuring free weekly demonstrations from top Southern chefs such as Hugh Acheson, Kevin Gillespie, Steven Satterfield, Virginia Willis and more, this marketplace is home to fresh, locally grown veggies, meats, bread and artisanal foods with an emphasis on sustainability. Browse goods from popular weekly vendors, including 1000 Faces Coffee, Four Bellies Farm, Little Tarte Bakeshop, Pasta Milani, Pride Road, Woodland Wellness and more.
1411 N. Morningside Drive NE / Website
Shop for fruits, veggies, seafood, poultry, baked goods, honey and more at this market, highlighting local farmers and artisans. Purchase goods from vendors such as Dandelion Foods & Goods, Diamond Hill Farm, Grateful Pastures Farm, Honey Next Door, Riverview Farm, Row by Rowe Organic Farm, The Buttery ATL, Elise Organic Ice Cream, Ancient Awakenings, Barlow’s Farm, Captain Don’s Seafood and Black Bird Makers.
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2744 Peachtree Road / Website
With a sprawling list of Certified Naturally Grown and Certified Organic vendors, this marketplace aims to provide local, sustainable, ethically sourced goods and products. Visitors can browse fare, produce and dry goods from vendors like Farm Burger, Franklin’s Citrus Farm, Grateful Pastures Farm, McMullan Family Farm, Sabor Provisions, Strive Foods, The Chai Box and more.
569 Asbury Circle / Website
Browse organic fair-trade coffee, baked goods, artisanal bread and seasonal produce at this local staple hosted by Emory University. Dine on crepes from Crepe Masters, baked goods from A Little Leaven Bakeshop, samosas and curry from Marlee Street Eatz and traditional Syrian food from Sweet, Sweet Syria. Visitors can also browse fresh goods from farmsteads like Sunshine Farms, Oxford Organic Farm and Pop’s Produce.
1354 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. / Website
Located at Gordon White Park and helmed by the social services organization Redeemed Community Outreach, this marketplace offers fresh goods and produce sourced from the Mother Clyde Memorial West End Garden and free interactive events, including line dancing and yoga classes.
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