Farmers markets bring green into the metro area, inviting residents can fill their kitchens with locally-grown, organic fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, whole-grain breads and pastries, organic honey and handmade jams and jellies. Flowers, herbs, coffees, teas and juices can be found at more than a few.
Some also feature area artisans and musicians, as well as renowned chefs who offer demonstrations. Many of the markets have evolved into regular social events for local folks.
Cherokee County
Canton Farmers Market
Cannon Park, 130 East Main St., Canton 30114
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., early May to October
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market
Downtown Market St. at Fowler St., Woodstock 30188
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., early May to late October
Cobb County
Acworth Farmers Market
First Baptist Church of Acworth, 4583 Church St., Acworth 30101
Fridays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., early April to late October
Farmers Atlanta Road Market
St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 2160 Cooper Lake Rd., Smyrna 30080
Tuesdays, 4:30-7 p.m., April to September
Kennesaw Farmers Market
Depot Park, 2820 Cherokee St., Kennesaw 30144
Mondays, 3:30-7:30 p.m., early May to late October
Marietta Square Farmers Market
Marietta Square, 65 Church St., Marietta 30060
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., year-round
Sundays, 12noon-3 p.m., May to October
Smyrna Fresh Produce Market
Smyrna Market Village parking lot, 1275 Church St., Smyrna 30080
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., May to September
DeKalb County
Brookhaven Farmers Market
Brookhaven Baptist Church, 1294 N. Druid Hills Rd., Brookhaven 30319
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., late April to mid-November
Decatur Farmers Market
First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur 30030
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., mid-April through season
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
561 Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta 30316
Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., mid-April to mid-December
Emory Farmers Market
Cox Hall Bridge, 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta 30322
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., year-round (except summer & school breaks)
Stone Mountain Farmers Market
Municipal parking lot, 922 Main St., Stone Mountain 30083
Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m., mid-April to late November
Tucker Farmers Market
2333 Main St., Tucker 30084
Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., early April to mid-December
Fulton County
Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market
Milton Ave. at Old Canton St., Alpharetta 30009
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., mid-April to late October
Freedom Farmers Market
Carter Center Library, 453 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta 30306
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., year-round
Grant Park Farmers Market
600 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta 30312
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., early April to mid-December
Green Market at Piedmont Park
12th Street gate, 1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta 30309
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., early March to mid-December
Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market
6100 Lake Forrest Dr., Sandy Springs 30328
Saturdays, 8:30-12 p.m., mid-April to December
Johns Creek Farmers Market
Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newton Park, 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek 30022
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., early May to late August
Morningside Farmers Market
1393 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta 30306
Saturdays, 8-11:30 a.m., year-round
Peachtree Center Green Market
Peachtree Center Courtyard, 225 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30303
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., early April to October
Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Cathedral of St. Phillip parking lot, 2744 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30305
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12p.m., early April to mid-December
Wednesdays, 4:30-8 p.m., mid-April to late October
Ponce City Farmers Market
The Shed at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta 30308
Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m., mid-April through season
Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market
City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell 30075
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12p.m., mid-April to late October
Gwinnett County
Lilburn Farmers Market
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 1400 Killian Hill Rd., Lilburn 30047
Fridays, 4-8 p.m., early June to late August
Norcross Community Market
Webb Park, 5 College St., Norcross 30071
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., early June to late August
Snellville Farmers Market
Snellville City Hall Town Green, 2342 Oak Rd., Snellville 30078
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., early June to September
Suwanee Farmers Market
Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee 30024
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., early May to early October
Second Saturdays of the month, 9-11 a.m., November to April