Farmer’s Markets back in swing this season

Urban Cookhouse Farmer’s Market

214 Summit Blvd., Suite 102

Opens May 28

Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.  

Urban Cookhouse practices the motto of buying local in all aspects of their business, including their annual Farmer’s Market.

“We want to show support for local farmers,” Market Manager Victoria Underwood said. “Urban Cookhouse even buys from them for the restaurant.” 

The market usually hosts 20-25 local vendors each Thursday. Although the market faces competition from some Saturday markets, Underwood believes that it is more convenient for visitors and farmers to be on a weekday evening.

Mt Laurel Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair 

5 Mt Laurel Avenue

Opens June 6

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 23

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon

Seven 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, metal works, jewelry, clothing and accessories. Pet supplies are also featured.