Atlanta Area Farmers’ Markets

One of my favorite things about spring and summer is farmers’ markets. There’s nothing better than grabbing a cup of coffee and spending the morning checking out what the local vendors are offering. Most farmers’ markets offer fruits, veggies, homemade jams, meats, baked goods, and even handmade crafts. Luckily, there are farmers’ markets located in almost every city in the Atlanta area, so you have many options to choose from.

Atlanta Area Farmers’ Markets

Brookhaven Farmers’ Market

When: Saturdays, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: 1375 Fernwood Circle, Brookhaven, GA 30319

The mission of the Brookhaven Farmers’ Market is to provide healthy, locally produced food and products to our community, cultivating a sustainable connection between producers and consumers that will support the local economy and enhance the overall health of the local people and their environment.

Grant Park Farmer’s Market

When: Sundays, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: 1040 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Established in 2011, the Grant Park Farmers Market is one of the city’s largest farmers markets and has been voted Best Farmers Market in Atlanta Magazine for several years.  Shoppers, chefs, foodies, bloggers, and critics all agree that the Grant Park Farmers Market is the place to be on Sunday mornings.

Alpharetta Farmers’ Market

When: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Alpharetta City Center, 2001 Commerce St, Alpharetta, GA 30009

The Downtown Alpharetta Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from April to November in the Alpharetta Town Green area at City Center in front of City Hall on North and South Broad Streets. There are plenty of local selections of produce, meat, cheeses, plants, honey, sauces, and so much more!

Freedom Farmer’s Market at the Carter Center

When: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12 pm
Where: Carter Center Library 453 Freedom Parkway Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307

Freedom Farmer’s Market at the Carter Center was formed in 2014 by a small group of Georgia farmers with one vision: to bring local, sustainably grown food to Intown Atlanta neighborhoods. The market, now open year-round, offers a wide range of organic, local products, including fresh produce, grass-fed meats, dairy, including cheeses, yogurt, milk, farm fresh eggs, handmade baked goods, preserves, coffee, and more. The market also holds monthly events featuring the fruit or vegetable of the season and monthly chef demos.

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

When: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12 pm
Where: 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30305

All of the farms are Certified Naturally Grown or Certified Organic, and the prepared food vendors are committed to using local, sustainable, and ethically sourced goods in their products. We want to provide food that is nourishing for you and your family and is good for the planet too!

East Atlanta Village Farmers’ Market

When: Thursdays, 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: 572 Stokeswood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Voted the Reader’s Pick for the Best Outdoor Farmers Market in Atlanta’s Creative Loafing Magazine five years in a row, the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market is one of the oldest Atlanta farmers’ markets. Providing local and seasonal produce since 2006, the EAV Farmers Market has been a long-time champion of the food movement in Atlanta. Featuring vendors, artisans, and farmers who grow and produce locally, the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market has been providing staples to the EAV community for over ten years. Whether you’re looking for bread, eggs, or vegetables (all sustainably and ethically produced and grown), prepared meals for dinner, or artisan goods like soaps and jewelry, we’re delighted to be bringing local food and local businesses to our vibrant EAV friends and family.

Located in a grassy park across from the Midway Pub, we feature chef’s cooking demonstrations so that you can taste local and seasonal food and learn from the masters. There is ample seating and places to relax at the market, with an on-site Edible Learning Garden that offers garden education and children’s activities.

Kennesaw Farmer’s Market

When: Mondays, 3:30 pm to 7 pm
Where: Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority is excited to present the Kennesaw Farmers Market as it returns to Downtown Kennesaw.

The Market features farmers and makers, as well as some local favorite food trucks. On a typical Market day in summer, over 20 vendors will be set up offering their best vegetables, fruits, baked goods, and specialty items.

Marietta Square Farmer’s Market

When: Saturdays, 9:00 am to 12 pm
Where: 41 Mill Street, Marietta, GA 30060

The farmer’s market gathers an average of over 65 vendors, offering a variety of fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce and garden products. Customers can choose from heirloom tomatoes, fruits, and vegetables—many typically not available from the grocery store. In addition to everyday food staples, like potatoes, onions, squash, beans, etc., this popular outdoor market also features a wide assortment of cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, salsas, whole-grain bread, fruit pies, jelly, jam, and preserves.

Sandy Springs Farmer’s Market

When: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12 pm
Where: City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Each week, a unique selection of vendors set up shop, providing an open-air opportunity to purchase fresh produce and artisan foods. Many bring their farm to your table, and others offer deliciously prepared specialty foods.

Smyrna Handmade Market

When: Sundays, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Market Village, 1265 W. Spring St, Smyrna, GA

Join Parks & Recreation along with merchants of the Smyrna Market Village and other vendors for weekly selections of produce, fruit, handcrafted items, and so much more at the Market Village.

Morningside Farmer’s Market

When: Saturdays, 8 am to 11:30 am
Where: 1411 N. Morningside Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Morningside Farmer’s Market is the first and only farmers’ market in Atlanta that requires all vegetables and fruits to be certified organic. Founded in 1995, we have a long history of serving the community and bringing people and food together every week of the year. We’re an intimate market with dedicated customers who enjoy getting to know each vendor and each other.

Suwanee Farmers Market

When: Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm
Where: Town Center on Main & DeLay Nature Park, located at 421 Main Street

Grab your reusable shopping bags and your appetites, and head to the market. In addition to a cornucopia of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, market vendors often include curated selections of pasta, jellies, sauces, spices and rubs, sausage, eggs, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, and even skincare items. The market also features various international flavors, sweet and savory food items, and much more!

Oakhurst Farmers Market

When: Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

In the spring of 2020, a new farmers’ market bloomed in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur. Sceptre Brewing Arts serves as a generous host, lending their front lot and relaxing patio to the weekly market gathering. Find all of your freshest produce, meat, delicious baked treats, and more amongst the weekly vendors. Additional offerings include live music and chef demonstrations featuring seasonal recipes. Oakhurst Farmers Market is a long-awaited project from Atlanta-based nonprofit Community Farmers’ Markets (CFM). The mission of CFM is to develop a local food infrastructure for long-term sustainability and meaningful community impact.

Farmers Market Series at the Battery

When: Select Sundays, April 19-September 27
Where: The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta’s beloved Farmers Market Series, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, brings the community together for select Sundays filled with local flavor and family fun. Guests can explore a curated selection of regional vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal foods, wellness items, pet-friendly products, and more—all in a lively outdoor setting.

Catch the away game on the Georgia Power Pavilion screen, check out the fan-favorite petting zoo, and bring along your pup pal and browse through treats, accessories, and more at the Bark Market!

The Farmers Markets are free to attend, and complimentary parking is available for the first two hours on non-event days.

What are some of your favorites? Let us know in the comments!