Now more than ever, Atlantans love their local farmers markets. Purchasing from local farmers, artisans and vendors has become even more important to many of us lately as we strive to support small businesses and our local economies in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
As part as their annual Best of Atlanta series, the AJC has released this year’s winners for favorite farmers markets across the city. From regionally sourced meat to homegrown produce, local honey to specialty skincare products, these are the places Atlantans love to go to buy local. We’ve listed the top four here, but you can check out the full list in the AJC article here!
Coming in at fourth place is the Marietta Farmers Market, held year-round on Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm, on the historic square in downtown Marietta. On average around 65 vendors set up shop at the market each week, and many have set up online ordering so that customers can reserve products for pick up in order to maintain social distancing.
Second place saw a tie between the East Point Farmers Market and the Decatur Farmers Market. The East Point Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm and is located on the City Hall Green in front of the East Point City Hall. Weekly items include fresh produce, locally roasted coffee, baked goods, organic granola, hot prepared meals, honey and more.
Established in 2013, the Decatur Farmers Market is also held on Wednesdays from 4pm to 7pm at the First Baptist Church Decatur. You’d find everything from organically grown produce, fresh baked goods, local honey, eggs and much more.
The overall winner, and most loved farmers market in Atlanta with over one-third of the total votes, is the Buford Highway Farmers Market. Open daily from 8am to 10pm, the market has been in business for 25 years, specializing in Asian products, but also branching out into imports from all over the world. According to the Buford Highway Farmers Market’s Facebook page, “You’ll find more ethnic food varieties under one roof than any other single-location grocery store in Atlanta.”