Farmers Markets

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ATL Farmers Markets

Get ready to fill your basket with colorful berries, juicy peaches, crisp okra and handmade pumpkin pies. Atlanta’s farmers markets are packed with the season’s best every single week. Being the City in the Forest and offering seasonalities, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of farms near and within the city.  Atlanta’s commitment to local agriculture and sustainable food continues to grow stronger every year, making it easier than ever to support regional farmers and artisan makers. From organic produce to specialty goods, Atlanta’s markets offer a feast for the senses and a way to connect with the local community. Here’s where to find the freshest produce, knick-knacks and gifts year-round.

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

Started in 2006 East Atlanta Village Farmers Market is one of Atlanta’s longest-standing markets, offering fresh, seasonal produce, organic meats, dairy, eggs, artisan breads and handmade goods like soaps and jewelry. Enjoy chef-led cooking demos that highlight local ingredients and flavors. Open Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., March through November. (rain or shine), the market is located across from Midway Pub. Parking is available behind the pub or along Stokeswood Avenue. MARTA bus lines No. 9, No. 34, No. 4 and No. 107 provide easy access. 

Where: 572 Stokeswood Ave.

Emory Farmers Market

Emory Farmers Market brings fresh, locally sourced produce and artisan goods to the university community, offering an opportunity for students, faculty and visitors to connect with local vendors. Held regularly on McDonough Plaza, the market features a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods and sustainable products.

Where: Cox Hall Pedestrian Bridge, 569 Asbury Circle

Freedom Farmers Market

Freedom Farmers Market, located outside the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library near Freedom Park for more than a decade, brings sustainably grown, local foods to intown Atlanta. Year-round on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, you’ll find fresh produce, dairy, grass-fed meats, handmade pasta, preserves and baked goods. Enjoy coffee and pastries while browsing or listening to live music. The market is accessible via walking or biking trails from Downtown to Little Five Points, Candler Park, and nearby MARTA bus lines No. 6 and No. 16, or by car.

Where: 453 Freedom Parkway NE

Grant Park Farmers Market

Grant Park Farmers Market, located across from the Beacon in Grant Park, is a popular spot for fresh, locally grown produce, meats, artisanal foods, jams, pickled treats and Latin bites like pupusas. With plenty of seating and picnic areas, it’s perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning. The market is open year-round on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, but will usually close the last week of the year. Free street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Where: Beacon Atlanta, 1039 Grant St. SE

MARTA Markets

MARTA Farmers Markets are a convenient way to access fresh, local produce and goods across Atlanta. Located at various MARTA stations —  including Five Points, West End and Decatur — MARTA Markets are easily accessible for commuters and residents alike. Each market features a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisan cheeses, honey and locally sourced meats. The markets operate on various weekdays in the afternoon, providing a perfect post-work shopping opportunity. 

• West End (Tuesdays and Fridays)
• HE Holmes (Wednesdays)
• Bankhead (Wednesdays)
• College Park (Thursdays)
• Kensington (Thursdays)
• Doraville (Fridays)

Check the Community Farmers Markets website for specific locations and schedules. 

Morningside Farmers Market

Morningside Farmers Market, Atlanta’s first market requiring all produce to be certified organic and sold directly by farmers, offers an exceptional selection year-round. Shop organic-only stands for fresh soups, cookies, pastries, heirloom garlic, wild plums, cold-pressed juices, seasonal flowers and artisan crafts. Find local vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and meats raised on 100% organic, GMO-free feed. Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the market is located across from Alon’s Bakery, beside Morningside Kitchen in Virginia Highland. Free parking is available in the Morningside Village Plaza lot across the street.

Where: 1393 North Highland Ave. NE

Oakhurst Farmers Market

The Oakhurst Farmers Market, located in Decatur’s Oakhurst neighborhood at the corner of East Lake Drive and Oakhurst Boulevard at Sceptre Brewing Arts, is a vibrant weekly gathering spot for fresh, local goods. Operating every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round (usually closed the last week of the year), this community-focused market offers organic fruits and vegetables, artisan bread, locally sourced meats, honey, homemade jams and fresh-cut flowers. Visitors can also enjoy live music and participate in family-friendly activities.

Where: 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur

Peachtree Center Green Market

The Green Market at Peachtree Center offers a lunchtime shopping experience Downtown. Peachtree Center, a bustling hub with more than 50 restaurants, shops and hotels, is linked by unique skywalks. Every Thursday around lunchtime, April through September, the Green Market features dozens of vendors selling local produce, eggs, honey, bread, cookies and more. Shoppers can take home jams, salsa and other treats. There is live music. Free parking is available in the 161 Peachtree Center Avenue Garage and the International Garage. 

Where: 225 Peachtree St. NE

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

Peachtree Road Farmers Market, Atlanta’s largest producer-only market, offers certified naturally grown and organic produce, dairy and meats straight from the farmers themselves, supporting fair prices for all. Open Saturdays at the Cathedral of St. Philip, hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon from March through December. Shop fresh vegetables, meats, dairy and prepared foods. Limited on-site parking is available, so give yourself enough time to find a spot. Visit between late November and mid-December for a Holiday Artists Market that features more than 25 additional vendors selling arts, crafts and holiday gifts. 

Where: 2744 Peachtree Road NW

Piedmont Park Green Market

The Green Market at Piedmont Park offers regionally grown produce, farm-fresh meats, artisan cheeses, baked goods, coffee, tea and fresh-cut flowers. Visitors enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, local food and a kid-friendly activity area. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March through December, the market is currently set up behind Park Tavern in the parking lot at 10th Street and Monroe Drive. 

Where: 500 Tenth St. NE

The Municipal Market

Known locally as the Curb Market, The Municipal Market in Sweet Auburn was established in 1918 and features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, fish and baked goods. Home to 30 local vendors, it also houses a cooking school and popular eateries. Located in downtown Atlanta, the market is open Monday–Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors enjoy one hour of free parking with validation, and the market is a short walk from the GSU MARTA station along Jesse Hill Jr. Drive toward Grady Hospital.

Where: 209 Edgewood Ave. SE

Nearby Metro Atlanta Farmers Markets

Avondale Estates Farmers Market

The Avondale Estates Farmers Market is a community market. It is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers can find fresh organic fruits and vegetables, artisan bread, homemade jams, locally roasted coffee and handcrafted goods here. The market also features live music at the Town Green and seasonal events. 

Where: 22 North. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates

Brookhaven Farmers Market

The Brookhaven Farmers Market offers a variety of local fruits, vegetables, gourmet soups, freshly baked bread, humanely raised meats, dairy and specialty items like local honey. Shoppers can enjoy live music while browsing fresh produce and artisanal goods to take home. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, April through November (rain or shine). Located in Brookhaven, the market is just 11 miles north of downtown Atlanta.

Where: 1375 Fernwood Circle NE, Brookhaven

Buford Highway Farmers Market

Buford Highway serves as Atlanta’s unofficial hub for global cuisine, offering a wide range of Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican, South American, Caribbean, West African and European foods. The Buford Highway Farmers Market is stocked with an extensive selection of diverse ingredients, spices, fruits and vegetables. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the market is located about 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. Free parking is available.

Where: 5600 Buford Highway NE

Decatur Farmers Market

The Decatur Farmers Market is a vital part of the local independent movement in this connected community, where residents proudly embrace the “Indie-Catur” spirit. Visitors can select from a variety of locally grown organic and sustainable produce, flowers, bread and cage-free dairy products, as well as fresh-cut and cured meats, homemade sauces, jams, preserves and pickles. The market operates Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Decatur on Clairemont Avenue, from March through November. After 4:30 p.m., visitors can park in the upper parking deck next to the church at Commerce Drive for free. The lower parking deck is always free. 

Where: 308 Clairemont Ave,, Decatur

Your Dekalb Farmers Market

The indoor DeKalb Farmers Market celebrates global cuisine, showcasing the flags of nearly 200 countries represented by its vendors. With more than 450 varieties of fruits and vegetables available, the market also features an extensive selection of natural herbs, spices and quality cuts of meat. If you’re looking for unique ingredients, this market is unmatched. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., it is located at the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Laredo Drive, just two miles inside I-285 off Exit 40 (East Ponce de Leon).

Where: 3000 East Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur

East Point Farmers Market

The East Point Farmers Market is a community-based, volunteer-run market located in downtown East Point. Open year-round, it offers local and sustainable produce, artisan edibles and unique finds. Each week, shoppers can discover a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, locally roasted coffee, baked goods, organic granola, nut mixes and hot prepared meals. The market, which also hosts live music, operates Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown Commons area, across from City Hall and a short walk to MARTA.

Where: 2757 East Point St., East Point

Marietta Square Farmers Market

The Marietta Square Farmers Market features more than 60 vendors each week, offering produce often unavailable in grocery stores. In addition to heirloom tomatoes, shoppers can find staples like potatoes, onions, squash and beans. Other offerings include heirloom salad mix, cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole-grain bread, dog biscuits, and assorted jellies, jams and preserves. Garden herb plants are also available. Open year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, the market is one block north of Marietta Square.

Where: 41 Mill St., Marietta

Sandy Springs Farmers Market

The Sandy Springs Farmers Market is a producer-only market featuring locally grown produce, eggs, meats, artisan cheeses, breads, jams and prepared foods. Open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, April through November, the market offers live entertainment. Parking is available on the surface street, or in the parking deck (the first two hours are free). 

Where: 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

Serenbe Farmers Market

The Serenbe Farmers and Artists Market is a certified organic market located in the wellness community of Serenbe. If you live in the area or are staying at Serenbe, support local businesses while shopping for fresh, locally grown organic produce, baked goods, infused olive oils and more at this intimate market held in the community’s Grange neighborhood. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through October, Serenbe is situated in Chattahoochee Hills, about 35 miles south of Atlanta. Parking is available along Serenbe Lane.

Where: 9110 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills

Stone Mountain Farmers Market

The Stone Mountain Farmers Market, which takes place at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, happens weekly on Wednesdays from 4. to 7 p.m. This market features a diverse selection of locally grown produce, teas, salsas, pickled products, baked goods and lemonade, allowing shoppers to support local farmers and artisans.

Where: 5135 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain

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