Georgia Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands, Roadside Stands and Other Fresh Local Produce Markets

Looking for a local, true farmer's market in Georgia?  Scroll down this page for a list of farmer's markets, farm stands, roadside stands, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and seasonal community farmer's markets in Georgia, sorted by county. Large or small, if it's real and local, we'll list it. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!  

Crops in season in July 2010, and other timely information:

July brings with it Spring and the ability to buy locally, especially in the deep South where fresh strawberries are available in Florida and Texas, followed by California. Cold weather crops, like spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks and early onions being harvested in all but the colder regions. Many markets still have fresh winter squash, stored from last Autumn.

Farmer's Market, Roadside Stands, Farm Markets and Farm Stand Listings

A true farmer's market is one where more than one farmer shows up with his bulk produce to sell direct to the consumer!  They're rare these days and many grocery stores are labeling themselves as "farmer's markets" and simply masquerading!)  Here's the real list of farmer's markets in Georgia. The list also includes roadside stands, farm stands and other sources of locally grown produce. And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!  

Atlanta area

Inside the perimeter

Dekalb County

  • Decatur Organic Farmer's Market
    163 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur, GA. Downtown Decatur on the Square, just behind the old Court House. Phone: 404-377-0894. Open: all year round on Wednesdays from 4pm to 7pm through Oct. 4th at the Bank of America parking lot in downtown Decatur.
  • East Atlanta Farmers Market- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables
    1231 Glenwood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30316. Atlanta, GA. Email: nfo@farmeav.com. Open: Thursdays 4pm to 8pm May thru November. Directions: In the parking lot of Village Hardware ; Accessible via the #9, #34, #4 and #107 MARTA bus lines. See their website for more directions. Payment: Cash, only.. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 16, 2010)
    A visitor writes on June 16, 2010: "great group of vendors"
  • East Lake Farmers Market - some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Crafts, artistic products, etc, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, flowers, herbs/spices, peaches, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    15 2nd Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA 30317. Phone: 404-428-8017. Alternate Phone: 404-314-5620. Fax: 678-623-0214. Email: eastlakefarmersmarket@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, May through October. Directions: from I-20, take exit 61b, Glenwood Avenue. Go East on Glenwood to 2nd Avenue, and turn left. Go through 2 lights, the third light is the intersection at Hosea L. Williams, the home of the market. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. The ELF Market has a benefit event the first Saturday of each month for a local charity or civic group. The ELF Market also features organic teas, and locally produced salsas. (ADDED: June 03, 2010)
  • Your DeKalb Farmer's Market -
    3000 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. Phone: (404) 377-6400. Directions: YDFM is located at the intersection of E. Ponce De Leon Avenue and Laredo Drive, 2 miles inside of I-285 off of Exit 40 (E. Ponce De Leon). The Decatur E7 Marta Station is also located nearby. Open: 9am to 9pm (Business Services: 8am - 5pm), Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit, EBT. A very large market, with 140,000 sq. ft. true world market serving up to 100,000 people per week.
    A visitor says on September 06, 2009: "They do not accept credit cards. Checks must be pre approved at customer service desk. "

Fulton County

  • Green Market at Piedmont Park
    Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta
    Open: Saturday mornings, from May through December, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. (UPDATED: January 02, 2010)
  • Green Door Market - A visitor tells me: "Just did an internet search for this market to find more info. I ran across a small internet publication announcing to its readers an apology to anyone who may have gone to the Green Door Market, as they had received an e-mail soon after stating that the Green Door was closing indefinitely. Just thought I'd pass this along. (UPDATED: August 26, 2009)
  • Morningside Farmers Market
    1393 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. Phone: 404-444-9902.
    Open Saturday Mornings; 8:00 am to 11:30 a.m. during April 24 through December
    Accepts WIC Coupons
  • Sweet Auburn Curb Market - fresh meats, produce, and prepared food
    209 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone: 404-659-1665. Open: Monday - Saturday, 8am-6pm, year 'round.. The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is one of the few remaining public markets operating in the country! Merchants selling fresh meats, produce, and prepared foods are open for business six days a week, year-round, including the Green City Market which features locally grown produce, eggs, cheeses, and other artisan goods. The Market hosts additional merchants and farmers on Saturday afternoons, featuring gourmet foods crafted and/or grown by Atlanta\'s talented and often-undiscovered food artisans. Monthly special events add to the fun. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: April 12, 2010)

Outside the perimeter, north of I-20

Clarke County

  • Athens Farmers Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, all produce is certified organically grown, all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Crafts, artistic products, etc, asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, herbs/spices, melons, onions, pears, peas, pecans , peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting
    705 Sunset Dr. 223 W. Hancock St., Athens, GA 30601. Phone: 832 482 5916. Email: marketmanager@athensfarmersmarket.net. Open: Bishop Park on Saturdays, Little Kings parking lot on Tuesdays Tues: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Athens Farmers Market is an organization of local farmers, craftspeople and volunteers working to make local naturally grown food, crafts and works of art available for the good of all. Celebrate treasures that are uniquely Athens. Our food grown in our soil by our farmers. Our crafts made in our homes by our artists. Our music, our merriment, and our memories shared on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons May - November. (UPDATED: July 25, 2010)

Cobb County

  • Kennesaw Farmers Market - Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 770-794-7075. Alternate Phone: 770-499-0874. Fax: 770-429-4548. Open: Every Tuesday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.  The Kennesaw Farmers Market features a variety of fresh produce grown by local farmers, as well as other locally produced items. (UPDATED: May 24, 2010)
  • Marietta Square Farmers Market
    First Baptist Church parking lot on the corner of Church Street and Hansell. Phone: 770-499-9393. Email: jlfulmer@verizon.net. Open every Saturday from 8am-12noon from May to October.

Forsyth County

  • Brookwood Farmers' Market - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, snacks and refreshment stand
    Brookwood Elementary School 2980 Vaughan Drive, Cumming, GA 30041. Phone: 678 455-9435. Fax: 678 455-9435. Email: kellywalczak@mac.com. Open: Friday Nights from 4 to 8 beginning May 21st, 2010. Directions: From 400: Take exit 13 and go south on 141. Turn right onto Brookwood Road. Make a right onto Vaughan Drive. Market is located at Brookwood Elementary School on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Brand new market. Georgia grown and organic produce available. (ADDED: March 06, 2010) (UPDATED: March 07, 2010)
  • Christina's Organic Vegetable - all produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    6180 Campground Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Phone: 678-230-9091. Email: ThreeBayMares@aol.com. Open: Saturday from 7 am to 10 am at the Cumming Fairground Farmer's Market and Wednesdays at the farm for call in orders only. Directions: Take highway 9 North from McFarland Road 2-3 miles up to Campground Road on your left. Turn Left and go 1 mile down Campground Road to our farm on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a family farm growing only organic vegetables. We will have seven varieties of tomatoes this season -most heirloom. Call us to find out what the garden is producing that week if you'd like. 678-230-9091. (ADDED: June 09, 2010) (UPDATED: June 19, 2010)
  • Deep River Farm - Follows organic practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    3085 Buford Hwy, Cumming, GA 30041. Phone: 770-335-0526. Email: ben@deepriverfarm.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5pm. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Harvest ranges from June till October. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Okra, Red and Yellow peppers, Watermelon, butternut squash, sweet and white potatoes, carrots many more. (ADDED: May 19, 2010)
  • Tillis Farm - beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes,
    100 Tidwell Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Phone: 678-575-0373. Alternate Phone: 770-751-1517. Email: ronandgailtillis@yahoo.com. Open: Sunday to Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Directions: Corner of Union Hill Road and Tidwell Drive, South Forsyth county, house with a green tin roof. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. If no one is available produce is sold on the Honor system (weigh produce and make your own change). silver queen corn, hot and sweet peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, patty pan squash, okra, peas, cantaloupe, yellow watermelon.  (ADDED: June 22, 2010)(UPDATED: June 25, 2010)

Fulton County

  • Alpharetta Farmer's Market - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables,
    Old Roswell Street Off Milton Avenue And Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Phone: 404-402-5389. Email: candawood@bellsouth.net. Open: (Market): Every Saturday, rain or shine; April 18, 2009, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm; and runs through October 24, 2009. Directions: The Alpharetta Farmer’s Market has taken root under an old oak tree in the Historic Downtown Alpharetta City Parking Lot behind Smoke Jack, A Southern Grill. The parking lot is located on Old Roswell Street off Milton Avenue and Main Street. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. The Alpharetta Farmer’s Market is open to farmers, gardeners, and makers of edible home goods. Many downtown merchants will compliment the Farmer’s Market by running sales and specials during market weekends. The market is open to farmers, gardeners, and makers of edible home goods. Many downtown merchants will compliment the Farmer’s Market by running sales and specials during market weekends. (UPDATED: April 17, 2009)
  • Dunwoody Green Market (formerly called the Farmers Market at Spruill Gallery)
    1551 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Phone: 770-214-8531. Open: April thru December; Every Wednesday from 8am to 12pm. Spruill Green Market is a 5th year Producer only Market that is open May - November . Our hours are Wednesdays from 8am-12:00 Noon. A Producer Only Market means that only vendors who make or grow what they sell can participate. Directions: We are located in the parking lot next to the Dunwoody Village Post Office. Our Vendors offer a wide range of seasonal vegetables, fruits (including hard to find heirloom varieties, meats (beef, pork, poultry, including heritage breeds), locally produce honey, and free-range eggs (chicken and duck). Meats are sold on an order basis and are not brought to market each week.  (UPDATED: January 28, 2010) 
  • Peachtree Road Farmer's Market -
    2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.  Email: jbartholomew@stphilipscathedral.org. Open: Saturdays 8:30-Noon, April through December at Cathedral of St. Philip.
    A visitor writes on September 03, 2009: "35-45 vendors cheeses, veggies, fresh pasta and wonderful wonderful fresh veggies!!" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 03, 2009)
  • Riverside Farmers Market - Follows organic practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, restrooms, picnic area, events at your location (call for info)
    Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA. Phone: 404-613-7670. Fax: 770-7672. Email: laesta@uga.edu. Open: Saturdays, 8am to 12 noon, rain or shine May 15 to October 30, 2010. Directions: Head south on N Atlanta St into Historic Roswell. Turn left at Oak St. Take the 2nd left onto Ellis St. Take the 1st left onto Hill St. City Hall will be on the right. When we went on Saturday, there was someone on the main road holding a sign to help people find it. Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Certified Georgia-Grown Market, all local, some certified organic growers organic compost, plants, fresh and dried flowers, honey, herbal soaps, dog treats, wooden bowls live music, chef demonstrations and special events weekly. (ADDED: June 12, 2009) (UPDATED: May 26, 2010)

Gwinnett County

  • Lawrenceville Farmers Market
    185 W. Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA. Open: 8 am to noon Saturdays through September 30th. Phone: 678-226-2639.
  • Lilburn Farmers' Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc,
    Railroad Avenue, Lilburn, GA 30047. Phone: 770-921-2210. Alternate Phone: 678-380-4095. Email: lilburnfarmersmarket@hotmail.com. Open: Friday evening June 4th to August 27th 4 pm to 8 pm. Directions: From Lawrenceville Highway (Hwy 29), turn south on Main Street toward Old Town Lilburn. Railroad Avenue is the first street on the left after the downtown area before reaching City Hall and Lilburn Park. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 19, 2010)
  • Norcross Whistle Stop Farmers Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, restrooms, picnic area
    By Thrasher Park In Downtown Historic Norcross, Norcross, GA 30071. Phone: 770.842.2551. Alternate Phone: 770.448.7545. Email: whistlestopfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Open: Every Tuesday, June 1 through the end of October 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From 285 - Take 285 to Peachtree Industrial Blvd (PIB) North. Stay on PIB to first intersection which is Holcomb Bridge Road. Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge. At first stop sign, turn left onto Thrasher Street. Thrasher Park is straight ahead 1 block. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards. EBT cards accepted. Market offers great variety of food and produce, plus live music, and activities for the kids, demonstrations for the adults. After all, this market is "where getting fresh is FUN!. (UPDATED: May 01, 2010) (ADDED: July 18, 2009)
  • Suwanee-Duluth Farmers Market
    Town Center Park, Suwanee, GA.  Open: every other Saturday, starting May 20, from from 8 am to noon  through September. The market will be in downtown Duluth on the alternating weekends. Among the spring crops anticipated to be available at the May and June markets are: applewood chips, aruguala, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, English peas, green beans, herbs, hostas, Japanese maple trees, kale, lettuce, mustard, potatoes, radishes, spinach, spring onions, turnips, water lilies, and yellow squash.  In July and August, the summer crops will begin coming in. Expect to find: beans, blueberries, corn, crowder peas, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, herbs, hostas, kohlrabi, okra, peppers, squashes, tomatoes, watermelon, and zucchini. Other dates on which the farmers market will be in Suwanee are June 3 and 17; July 1, 15, and 29; August 12 and 26; and September 9 and 23.

Hall County

  • Hall County Farmer's Market -
    E. Crescent Drive, Gainesville, GA, 30506. Phone: 770-531-6988. Hours: May - October Tuesday: 6am-sell out Saturday: 7am to sell out. Restrooms, Covered seller area, Seasonal crops in addition to fresh bread, potted plants, cut flowers, handmade soap, honey, limited crafts.. Directions: It is on the corner of E. Crescent Drive and Jesse Jewel Parkway, near I-985 Exit 24., just west of Exit 24.Haralson County
  • Dogwood Farmers Market
    Georgia On Robertson Avenue, Tallapoosa, GA. Phone: 770-574-9688. Open: Saturday mornings, Spring to late September, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Directions: Located on Georgia On Robertson Avenue, between the Veterans Memorial and Tallapoosa Primary School.
  • Little River Organics - Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), all produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market,
    2341 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. Phone: 706-499-8186. Alternate Phone: 678-617-5568. Email: littleriverorganics@gmail.com. Open: Every Thursday from 4pm to 7pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have fresh boxes of organic produce available every Thursday for local pickup. Check our website for a complete listing. (ADDED: July 05, 2010)

Walton County

  • Midland Avenue Produce Jam -
    Monroe, GA. Contact: Wallace Beall. Phone:  770-780-0084. Email: michelle@dwo-law.com. Directions: downtown Monroe, on the corner of Midland Avenue and Highland Avenue. Open: 9 am to 12 pm and begin April 18 and continue through the summer. (ADDED: April 7, 2009)
  • Produce Jam - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
    Church Street In Front Of Cotton Depot Antiques, Monroe, GA 30655. Phone: 770-667-9589. Open: Saturday mornings from 9 am until Noon, although some vendors stay later during peak season. Directions: Hwy 11 traveling south turn left on Church Street just past the court house. Market will be on right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Locally grown produce, handmade foods, and friendly folk earned our market " The Best Place to buy Produce in Walton County 2010," award. Come join us for our Grand opening May 15th, 2010. (UPDATED: May 11, 2010)

Outside the perimeter, south of I-20

Carroll County

Fulton County

  • Atlanta State Farmers Market
    16 Forest Pkwy, Forest Park, GA 30297. Phone: (404) 675-1782. Email: cneilse@agr.state.ga.us (Craig Neilsen). Directions: Map and directions. This is THE big one in Georgia; a REAL farmer's market, with acres of stalls, to which the farmers bring truckloads of produce every morning.  At 150 acres, the Atlanta Market is considered one of the largest of its kind in the world. It has a garden center, wholesale and retail sales, and is a major distribution point for fresh produce in the Southeast and throughout the country. The Forest Park Farmer's Market also has a restaurant, welcome center and USDA Federal-State office. 

    On the weekends, they're only open Saturday till noon, so get there early!  Sundays are closed.

    Their prices are good but shop around and haggle; don't buy from the first stand you see, as prices vary greatly. I can usually get apples there for about $14 to $18 a bushel in October (although I suspect the high price of gas my drive up the prices this year, as they arrive by truck from as far away as Washington State!). Click here for a listing of the vendors farm stands, produce companies, etc.: with their phone numbers and a photo of their stall.  As far as I know, this is the only such listing of the vendors at the Atlanta/Forest Park Farmer's Market available anywhere!
    Directions: Map  It is right next to the Forest park exit off of I-075, just outside the Perimeter (I-285) on the south side of Atlanta.  You can't miss (well, if you can, you shouldn't have a driver's license, their sign is about 75 ft tall)
  • Douglasville WIC Market
    Douglasville GA Health Center, 6770 Selman Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134. Phone: 678-504-1056. Open: Thursday mornings 9am until noon ."
  • Woodstock Farmers Market -
    Fowler Street, Woodstock, GA 30188. Phone: 770-592-6056. Open: . Every Saturday, June 13 to August 29 8a.m. to Noon. Email: farmersmarket@oldetownewoodstock.com. The Woodstock Farmers Market includes naturally grown and organically grown produce as well as traditionally grown produce, plants and flowers. There is musical entertainment, cooking and planting demonstrations and workshops, and samples every week.  (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 16, 2009)

Newton County

Rockdale County

  • Conyers / Rockdale County Farmer's Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
    1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA 30094. Phone: 770-785-5952. Open: June 4th to October 30th Tuesday and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: March 24, 2010)
  • Rainbow Magical Gardens  - farm stand with vegetables, eggs, chicken, garden supplies
    3080 Highway 212, Conyers, GA 30094. Phone: 404-399-6758. Email: rmgardens323@aol.com. Open: call for more info. Vegetable are organic, Organic chickens, organic eggs, humulus top soil, season mulch, Bob cat service, plants, tree service and much much more. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: February 24, 2010)
    A visitor writes on February 24, 2010: "I loved it the products are quality and they take pride in what they do and the service they provide"

Spalding County

  • Farmer Jeff's Produce - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, broccoli, carrots, eggplant, figs, flowers, herbs/spices, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
    P.o. Box 213, Orchard Hill, GA 30266. Phone: 404-895-6422. Email: farmerjeff@mindspring.com. Open: Please call for more info 404 pm to 895 pm to 6422. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Farmer Jeff''s CSA Each week during our harvest season, from mid May to the end October ( 20weeks) members receive a box (5-7 items) of the best and freshest produce available from Farmer Jeff. Please see our website for more information. (ADDED: April 25, 2010)

Upson County

  • Bluebird Market - Organic, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Indoor market, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, onions, oranges, other berries, other citrus, pears, peas, peaches, pecans , peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    215 Barnesville Street Former RC Cola Building, corner of Cotton Ave., Thomaston, GA 30286. Phone: 404-300-9519. Email: bluebrdmarket@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays 8 am to noon. Directions: I-75 take Barnesville Exit, Highway 36 toward Barnesville/Thomaston. When entering Thomaston on Highway 36 the Market will be on the right at 215 Barnesville Street, in the former RC Cola Building. Bluebird Market is next door to the Montessori School and across the street from Big Chic. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, only. "This Bluebird is so Green." Weekly Kitchen Show 11 am with Free Farmers Market Lunch after the show. Weekly holiday Bluebird Market events: Sleighbell Arts Market, storytelling, Make a gingerbread cottage, Gift Baskets, Breakfast with St. Nick..handmade toys, Hurrah for the Pumpkin Pie...Cottage Baked Goods Sale, and more. Local muscadines, muscadine syrup, sweet basil pesto, sweet onion relish, Blue Ribbon winning Apple Butter, Pepper sauces, fresh local Eucalyptus, and much more. (ADDED: November 10, 2009)

Elsewhere in Georgia

Northwest Georgia

Bartow County

  • Heirloom Tomato Plants and Tomatoes - Covered outdoor market, tomatoes,
    36 Miltons Walk, Cartersville, GA 30120. Phone: 770-606-0459. Email: mensplace@bellsouth.net. Open: daily, from  9 am 8 pm, by appointment only; email or call in advance. Directions: I-75 exit to Cartersville Main Street. Call or send email for full directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 100 varieties of tomato plants and tomatoes after mid-June. 1000 plants now available (March 24) for 2.50 each for small plants and 3.50 for large. Grown using the tastiest authentic heirloom varieties only. Deeply rooted in the finest potting soil available, inoculated with beneficial microorganisms, grown with slow release organic fertilizers blends, pre-hardened. Ready NOW. Tomatoes and some garden fresh vegetables in season only. (ADDED: March 24, 2010)

Athens area

Clarke County

  • Athens Farmers Market -
    Bishop Park picnic pavilion, 705 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA 30606. Directions: click here for map. Open:  Saturdays through November 15, 2008, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Athens Farmers Market is a not--for-profit organization of local farmers, craftspeople and volunteers working to make local naturally grown food, crafts and works or art available for the good of all. Read article about AFM in the Athens Banner Herald.  And click here to download the Athens Farmers Market flyer.  The growers will be required to use sustainable farming methods to be affirmed by signing an affidavit and agreeing to allow a farm inspection. The guidelines for the market’s requirements for sustainable farming are as described by “Certified Naturally Grown”, an alternative certification program that follows the rules set forth by the National Organics Program.
    A visitor writes (May 22, 2008) "This market has been around for a while but just moved and did a lot of media work. Last Sat. was the first day and there were over 2600 people who passed through in about 2 hours. I was all excited about it and got there about 9 and everything was GONE! It was amazing. The public really turned out and supported. The farmers were stunned I think. Hopefully it will be just as exciting this coming Saturday."
  • Athens Green Market
    Athens, GA. Phone: 706-546-4398. Big City Bread Patio
    Open Saturdays, Year-round, 9 am to 1 pm.

Oconee County

  • Oconee Farmers' Market
    26 North Main St, Watkinsville, GA 30677.  Open: Saturday mornings from May 13 until October. Our vendors offer fresh certified naturally grown and locally grown produce and flowers, free range eggs, herbal body and home keeping products, wool, and much more. Directions: The market is located in front of the Eagle Tavern Museum in Watkinsville, GA.

OglethorpeCounty

  • Rocky Ridge Farm Market - Indoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    525 Lexington-Carlton Road, Lexington, GA 30648. Phone: 706-540-7196. Alternate Phone: 706-207-5098. Open: Monday Through Saturday 10:00 to 6:00 See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Farm market is in Athens, GA area. Fresh picked daily on our farm. Our specialty: Supersweet White Sweet Corn. Tomatoes, peppers(jalapeno and bell), squash, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, cantaloupe, and seedless watermelons (red and yellow). Call ahead to have requested amount available. Pumpkin patch, hay ride, pumpkin slingshot, hay maze, petting zoo, and Halloween activities in fall. (ADDED: June 04, 2009) (UPDATED: June 08, 2010) (UPDATED: June 28, 2010)

Augusta Area

Richmond County

  • Augusta State Farmers Market
    1150 5th Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Phone: 706-721-3004. Email: tnevill@agr.state.ga.us. Open daily all year; Office hours are Monday-Friday 5:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 7:00 am- 3:30pm;  Please note: the farmers market shopping hours change with the seasons. For information call during office hours.  Accepts WIC coupons. Tom Neville is the manager. (UPDATED: September 08, 2009)
  • Augusta: Saturday Farmers Market on Broad
    Macartan Street, beside Health Central, Augusta, GA 30901. Phone: 706-722-7245. Email: natalieherrington@hotmail.com. Open 8:00 am to 2:00 p.m. May to September

Washington County

  • Downtown Sandersville Farmers Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, events at your location (call for info)
    Public Square (corner Of Haynes And Harris Streets P O Box 71, Sandersville, GA 31082. Phone: 478-552-2525. Email: recycle@sandersville.net. Open: Mornings Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm June 1 thru September 15. Directions: Public Courthouse Square (The intersection of Haynes and Harris Streets in the middle of downtown. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Festival Atmosphere with Large Umbrellas provided to local vendors, Friendly Tomato Mascot that provides customers with recyclable reusable bags. "Get Fresh With Us!". (ADDED: July 09, 2010)

Macon Area

Crawford County

  • Dickey Farms - peaches
    3440 Old Highway 341, Musella, GA 31066. Phone: 478-836-4362. Email: peaches@dickeyfarms.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm. They have restrooms, benches, peach merchandise, take credit cards (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May 07, 2010)
    A visitor writes on May 07, 2010: "I LOVE Dickey Farms. They have to best HOMEMADE PEACH ICE CREAM(SOOOO GOOD - you can find."

Bibb County

Northern Georgia

Jackson County

  • Braselton: Home Grown Farm Market - figs, grapes, pecans , pumpkins, prepicked produce, farm market
    4316 Benefield Road, Braselton, GA 30517. Phone: 678-828-9416. Email: homegrownproduce@live.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in May, December. Open: 6 days a week, from 8am to 8pm; closed Thursday; please call or email for seasonal crop availability. Payment: Cash, only. We are a small farm dedicated to providing locally grown quality produce. Please call or email for availability. (UPDATED: February 28, 2009)

Lumpkin County

  • Dahlonega Farmers Market
    Hawkins Street at Grove Street, Dahlonega, GA. Open: 6 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays through October 31. Phone: 706-864-6133. Located in Hancock Park, one block off the Historic Square in Dahlonega. Hancock Park is located at the intersection of North Park and Warwick Streets.

Pickens County

  • Jasper Farmers Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, restrooms
    Park & Ride Lot By Lee Newton Park, Jasper, GA 30143. Phone: 706 253-8840. Open: April 18, 2009 thru October 31, 2009 Saturdays from 7:30 am until Noon, with the exception of July 4 and October 3, 2009. Directions: Take Highway 515 north turning east on Highway 53 heading towards downtown Jasper. Go 1 1/2 Miles and the park is on the Left just past Burger King. Payment: Cash, Check. Jasper's Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 7:30 to Noon. Dates are from April 18-October 31, 2009, with the exception of July 4 and October 3. Homegrown products, handmade arts and crafts, livestock, baked goods, plants, trees, shrubs, birdhouses, painted old windows, soaps, fabric arts, handmade lawn furniture. Free parking and admission. Sponsored by the Pickens County Extension Office and organized by the Master Gardeners of Pickens County and the Pickens County Extension Service. (ADDED: April 13, 2009)

Rabun County

  • Clayton: Simply Homegrown
    Corner of Savannah Street (76 West) and Main Street in historic downtown Clayton, GA. Phone: 706-782-9944. Open Saturday mornings, 9 am to Noon, starting May 29 through mid September.

Walker County

  • Rock Spring: Battlefield Farmers Market
    10052 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA - at the Walker County Civic Center, 1.7 miles north of Rock Spring or 3.3 miles south of the Chickamauga Battlefield Market times: Saturday, morn. 8-12 & Wednesday aft. 4-7, Mid-June thru October. Phone: 706-638-7739.

Whitfield County

  • North Georgia Farmers & Flea Market
    310 Legion Drive, Dalton, GA 30721. Phone: 706-278-6369.

Savannah Area

Bulloch County

  • The Mainstreet Statesboro Farmers Market- Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, restrooms, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
    2 East Main St., Statesboro, GA 30458. Phone: (912) 764-7227. Email: mainstreet@statesborodowntown.com. Open: Every Saturday from April through November, 9 am to 1 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, WIC Vouchers . The Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market is an assembly of local growers, craftsmen and chefs coming together to provide fresh and locally produced products. Looking for the best quality and freshest food sold by the hard-working farmers in the region? How about locally produced cheeses, jams and preserves? What about unique crafts for the home? You'll find it all here. Our mission is to provide both residents and visitors alike with the finest and freshest locally-grown and produced products in the region. The Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market is a non-profit event and depends solely on the participation of volunteers for support. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 13, 2010)

Tattnall County

  • Glennville Farmers Market - open seasonally
    U. S. Highway 301, Glennville, Georgia 30427. Phone: 404-656-3680. 
  • Savannah State Farmers Market
    701 U.S. Highway 80, West, Savannah, GA 31408. Phone: 912-966-7801. Email: khamilt@agr.state.ga.us . Open all year. (UPDATED: June 15, 2009)
  • Savannah Forsyth Farmers Market -
    South end of Forsyth Park, Savannah, GA. Open: 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Parking: If you can, walk or ride your bike. Parking is available along side streets near the park. Items for sale: Fresh produce by several area organic farmers, herbs and plants.

Wayne County

Columbus Area

Harris County

  • Orchard Road Farm - blueberries,
    Orchard Road, Pine Mountain Valley, GA 31826. Phone: 706-326-0400. Email: jhcountryboy@yahoo.com. Open: June 20th - August 10th. Directions: Click here

Muscogee County

  • Columbus State Farmers Market -
    318 10th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901. Phone: 706-649-7448. Email: awhite@agr.state.ga.us. Open daily all year. Accepts WIC coupons.
    Note from a visitor: "The Farmers Market on 10th Ave. is 'barely' operational. My family went there the past two Saturdays looking for 'local grown' and found flea market vendors. NO VEGGIES! We're still looking!" (UPDATED: June 25, 2008)

Southern Georgia

Colquitt County

Crisp County

Grady County

  • re for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Due to liability issues we no longer allow you to pick your own. If you would like to place an order we do accept them. Thank you for your interest in Orchard Road Farm. (UPDATED: June 21, 2009)

Lowndes County

  • City of Hahira's Farmer's Market - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management),
    Main Street By The Caboose, Hahira, GA 31635. Phone: 229.794.2567. Email: joyoung@valdosta.edu. Open: Every Saturday June - July. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. The City of Hahira, GA will be hosting a farmers' market Saturdays in June & July 8:00am-12:00pm. Fresh produce and other edibles will be sold. No cost to participate! Contact 229.794.2567 or joyoung@valdosta.edu. (ADDED: May 12, 2010)

Madison County

  • Moon Farms Country Market - Covered outdoor market, strawberries, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
    3498 Georgia Highway 72 East, Colbert , GA 30628. Phone: 706-338-0065. Email: strawberries@moon-farms.com. Open: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Athens: Take United States Highway 29 North toward Danielsville. Turn right onto GA Highway 72 East. Go approximately 10 miles. When you are approaching the farm, you will go past the junction for Georgia Highway 172 on your left. Right before the four lane highway turns into two lanes, you will see the strawberry field and market entrance on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: April through June. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: April 18, 2010)

Mitchell County

Thomas County

Tift County

  • Brad and Mollees Rt 5 Produce - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Preserves, jams, jellies, eggplant, melons, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg,
    3804 Hall Whitley Rd, Tifton, GA 31794. Phone: 229 740-1986. Email: rshoupe1000@yahoo.com. Open: Starting in mid-May, Wednesday thru Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; melons only on Sunday afternoon after church (1pm- ish to 5:00). Directions: We're located at highway 82 and Central Avenue across from Bobs Flowers. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. THESE ARE Farm fresh most grown on our own farm you will be helping two great kids with there college fund and getting some of the best tasting Georgia-grown vegetables what you get will be picked normally the morning of the day its offered as we said farm fresh the squash and zucchini are ready now feel free to call we will get them to you we planted it tended it picked it and brought it to you come by even if you don't pick some up these two will make you have a better day !!!!!!!!!!!. potatoes okra sweet corn specializing in heirloom tomatoes (Brandywine,  Cherokee purple, Rutgers) and a wide variety if hot peppers and world famous watermelons and cantaloupes including many heirlooms you rarely see old timey like grandpa grew you wont fit these in the fridge !!!!. (ADDED: May 11, 2010)
  • Tifton Farmers Market - open seasonally
    U. S. Highway 41, Tifton, GA  31794. Phone: 229-386-3143. 

Brooks County

  • Valdosta Farmers Market - open seasonally
    1500 South Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA  31601. Phone: 404-656-3680. 

Southwest Georgia

Dougherty County

Seminole County

Others

 

Grocery Stores Claiming to be "Farmer's Markets"

I'm not knocking them; I shop at them, too.  They have lots of organic, healthy and upscale foods and produce (at premium prices, too). But in my opinion, they are NOT a true farmer's market! Just spreading out bulk produce, usually trucked from other states or even countries, on tables doesn't make a grocery store into a farmer's market. I only include them here because some naive' city folk just don't know any better. Let's put it this way: have you EVER seen a farmer in Harry's or Whole Foods? I didn't think so...

  • Harry's Farmer's Markets
    • Harry's Farmers Market in Alpharetta
      1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076. Phone: 770-664-6300. 
      Open 9 am to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 am to 8 p.m. Sunday.
    • Harry's Farmers Market in Cobb County
      70 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30067. Phone: 770-578-4400. 
      Open 9 am to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 am to 8 p.m. Sunday. They have a Sunday Farm Market from 12-4pm in their parking lot.
    • Harry's Farmers Market in Gwinnett County
      2025 Satellite Pt., Duluth, GA 30136. This location is now closed!
    • Harry's In A Hurry
      2939 Cobb Parkway, Marietta, GA 30339. Phone: 770-541-9316. 
    • Harry's In A Hurry
      1418 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Phone: 770-238-1400. 
    • Harry's In A Hurry
      1875 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone: 404-352-7800. 
    • Harry's In A Hurry
      3804 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342. Phone: 404-266-0800. 
    • Harry's In A Hurry - CLOSED
      1061 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306. Phone: 404-439-1100. 
  • Whole Foods
    • Whole Foods Market
      2111 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329. Phone: 404-634-7800.
      Open 8 am to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 9 p.m. Sunday.
    • Whole Foods Market
      650 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1833. Phone: 404-853-1681.
      Open 8 am to 10 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 8 am to 10 p.m. Sunday
    • Whole Foods Market
      5930 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30328. Phone: 404-236-0810.
      Open 8 am to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 am to 9 p.m. Sunday.
    • Whole Foods Market
      5945 State Bridge Road, Duluth, GA.  - Most people would refer to this as "at the intersection of Pleasant Hill at Medlock Bridge Road, across from Home Depot (as Pleasant Hill becomes State Bridge Road right about there.)
      Open 8 am to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 am to 9 p.m. Sunday.

 

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