Photos by Madison Miller and Madoline Markham.
0712 Farmers Market
Farmers at the Summit Farmers Market.
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 Farmer's Market and Craft Fair
The Mt. Laurel Farmer's Market is held on Saturdays at 38 Manning Place.
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 Farmer's Market
The Valleydale Farmer's Market is held on Saturdays at 4601 Valleydale Road.
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.
