The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Famers markets opening
Many local farmers markets arrive with warm spring weather. See what’s new and near your neighborhood.
Clayton Farmers Market
Opens April 28; Saturdays: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 108 Plaza Way, Clayton
What’s new? This market has been in place since 2002. Visit and you’ll find locally grown produce, jams and jellies, baked goods, local honey and crafts. The market continues its chefled “Grow-Cook-Eat Farm & Food” tours. There will be five this year, visiting several local farms, distilleries, vineyards and other agritourism sites and gathering for a cooking demonstration at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. For more information on the tours: explorerabun.com/farm-food-tours/.
Coweta County Farmers Market
Opens June 2; Wednesdays and Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday market is at the Asa M. Powell Senior Expo Center, 197 Temple Ave., Newnan.
Wednesday market is on the courthouse square in downtown Newnan.
What’s new? The market will have vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, freshcut flowers and baked bread. There’ll be folks selling goat milk lotion and soap and naturally raised pork.
East Point Farmers Market
Open year-round; Wednesdays: 4-7 p.m. March-November, 2-6 p.m. December-February
2757 East Point St., East Point, in the commons area of do w ntown East Point, EastPointFarmersMarket.com
What’s new? You’ll find fresh ravioli, pimento cheese makers, beef, chicken and eggs. There are activities for everyone to enjoy and live music to entertain shoppers. The market is just a block away from the East Point MARTA train station. The market doubles EBT dollars, the electronic version of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
Fairburn Farmers Market
Opens June 1; Fridays: 5-8 p.m.; Stage and Courtyard, 15 W. Broad St.
Jonesboro Farmers Market
Opens May 12; Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturdays: 8 a.m.noon
155 Lee St., Jonesboro, jonesboroga.com
What’s new? The Jonesboro Farmers Market is attracting more vendors and urban farmers to the market this year. There is no charge for farmers/vendors to participate at the market, which makes the market unique.
Peachtree City Farmers Market
Open year-round; Wednesdays and Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 215 Northlake Drive, Peachtree City
Serenbe Farmers and Artists Market
Opened April 14; Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, serenbefarms.com/market
What’s new? The market offers organic produce, fresh pasta, granola, goat milk soaps, textiles and original artwork. There are children’s activities and live music and monthly chef demos. The Art Farm at Serenbe will also offer kids crafts and art activities.