Kick off your weekend with a visit to one of Atlanta’s many farmers markets, where you can find a variety of fresh and healthy produce, homemade baked goods, sauces, preserves, crafts, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or just love a leisurely stroll, these spots are buzzing with all the good stuff. Luckily, several of Atlanta’s best farmers markets are accessible year-round and each one offers a unique opportunity to connect with local purveyors. Here are some of our favorites.
Freedom Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8:30am-12pm, year-round
Where: 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE at the Carter Center Library
The Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center is a must-visit if you’re looking for fresh and locally sourced produce. You’ll get to explore the season’s latest harvest with a wide variety of prepared foods and pop-up meals cooked by local chefs. Don’t forget to check out the seasonal flowers and garden seedlings in the spring. Bring a cart so you can stock up on all your favorites. This market is a great family-friendly and pet-friendly environment, making it the perfect place to spend your morning, followed by a relaxing picnic at Freedom Park down the street.
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
When: Thursdays, 4pm-8pm, March-November
Where: 572 Stokeswood Ave SE across from Midway Pub
A smaller yet beloved neighborhood market, the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market is one of the city’s oldest farmers markets. After opening day in March, the market runs on Thursdays in the late afternoon, making it a perfect mid-week stop. It offers a variety of fresh produce, artisanal bread, and locally-made goods. You can purchase organic fruits and vegetables, farm-raised meats, dairy products, and eggs, plus homemade soaps, art, and jewelry created by local artists.
Grant Park Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 9am-1pm, year-round
Where: 1040 Grant St SE across from Eventide Brewing
The Grant Park Farmers Market occurs every Sunday near Zoo Atlanta. This popular farmers’ market offers various locally-grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, bread, meats, artisanal foods, homemade jams, and pickled produce. One of the market’s highlights is the weekly celebrity chef demonstrations featuring renowned chefs from the south. Grab your goodies and picnic at Grant Park just down the street.
Sandy Springs Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8:30am-noon, April-November
Where: 1 Galambos Way at City Springs
The Sandy Springs Farmers Market opens in April this year and runs through November. It is conveniently situated off of Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, just outside the Perimeter, in the beautiful City Springs complex. You’ll find new vendors weekly with fresh produce, specialty prepared foods, flowers, local art, and so much more at the market. Bring the whole family, as there’s usually live entertainment and lots of green space for running around.
Avondale Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 10am-1pm, year-round
Where: 64 North Avondale Road
Check out the Avondale Estates Farmers Market for fresh, locally-grown produce that supports local farmers and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. You’ll find baked goods from Gallette, plants from Garlands Gardens, curry spice kits from Jar Masala, popsicles from King of Pops, and so many other goodies.
Peachtree Road Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8:30am-12pm, March-December
Where: 2744 Peachtree Road NW at the Cathedral of St. Philip
The Peachtree Road Farmers Market is the largest producer-only farmers market in Atlanta, where you can find fresh, locally grown, and ethically sourced produce and food products. Each item sold at the market has been grown, raised, or made by the seller to ensure fair prices for everyone. The market has over 60 weekly vendors selling unique and delicious jams, sauces, pestos, and more. You can also enjoy seasonal chef demonstrations, monthly kids’ programs, and various weekly events.
MARTA Farmers Markets
When: Tuesdays-Thursdays
Where: Select MARTA stations – find the schedule here
The MARTA Market is a farm stand that operates on a pop-up basis at seven different MARTA stations. The market aims to serve areas that have limited access to fresh produce. Each stand operates one day per week, providing fresh produce to MARTA customers from Tuesday to Friday at a different station. The markets are in the West End, Five Points, West Bankhead, College Park, H.E. Holmes, Doraville, and Kensington MARTA stations. Check the schedule for each station’s day.
By placing these farm stands inside transit stations, MARTA patrons have convenient food access options. They can purchase food on their way to or from the train or bus.
East Point Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays, 4pm-7pm, March-December
Where: 2757 East Point St.
The East Point Farmers Market, located near the Atlanta airport area, takes place every Wednesday. This volunteer-run market offers many vendors and fresh produce grown locally in the close-knit community of East Point. You can also find a food truck court here to grab a snack after shopping. The market is constantly adding new vendors, so be sure to check back weekly. You can even contact vendors individually to pre-order meats, breads, seasonal produce, cheese, coffee, and more.
