Buy local, eat well
Urban Cookhouse Farmer’s Market
214 Summit Blvd., Suite 102
Opens May 15
Thursdays, 2-6 p.m.
urbancookhouse.com/farmers-markets
Urban Cookhouse practices its “buy local, eat urban” motto not just in its restaurant but also in its farmers market held at The Summit.
“We want to show support for local farmers,” Market Manager Victoria Underwood said. “Urban Cookhouse even buys from them for the restaurant.”
Underwood said that while the market does get some competition from Saturday farmers markets, it is good for guests and farmers because it is in the evening. The market usually averages 20-25 vendors a week.
Mt Laurel Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair
38 Manning Place
Opens June 1
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
Sponsored by EBSCO Industries, the Mt Laurel Farmers Market and Craft Fair invites vendors and farmers from around the community to gather on Manning Place every Saturday morning from June to October.
The market not only offers locally grown, fresh produce, but also craftsmen of multiple trades presenting their works to the community. The market brings more than 20 farmers and 35 crafts vendors each weekend. Visitors will find pottery, woodcarving, knife and blade sharpening, frames, tin art, reclaimed furniture, honey, eggs, goat cheese, bread, succulents and fresh flowers.
Valleydale Farmers Market
4601 Valleydale Road
Opens May 17
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
Six years ago, members of Faith Presbyterian Church decided the Oak Mountain community needed a closer farmers market. Since they launched the Valleydale Farmers Market, local farmers have joined others from Chilton and Blount Counties to sell their produce and goods to the community from the church parking lot.
At the market, customers can find a great line up of growers selling fresh produce, honey and jams/jellies. Homemade goods including handmade soaps, handmade art, artisan pasta, woodworks, metalworks, jewelry, clothing and accessories. Pet supplies are also featured.