Thursday, July 11, 2024 / by Maria Sims
Visit these North Georgia Farmers Markets for Local Produce
Produce from Old Dial Road Farm at the Ellijay Farmers Market
In Georgia, as Summer begins to heat up, the local farmers markets and produce stands will be full of fresh produce from local farms and gardens. Living in North Georgia offers residents the opportunity to own property where they can grow fresh produce, and local markets are available to those who would like to purchase locally sourced items.
Blue Ridge
Downtown Market Blue Ridge
Every Saturday June - November 9:00am - 1:00pm
Located in the Downtown City Park across from the courthouse in Downtown Blue Ridge
This market located in Downtown Blue Ridge is a community maker's market for artists, crafters, and hobby farmers. Produce varies by week. For current vendors, weather related updates and other information, visit their Facebook page.
North Georgia Farmers Market
Every Saturday April - December 9:00am - 12:00pm
Located at 83 Dunbarton Farm Rd in Blue Ridge
This market located in Blue Ridge offers locally grown mushrooms and other fresh produce, eggs, hand crafted gifts, and more. For more information on this market, visit their Facebook page.
Ellijay
Ellijay Farmers & Artisans Market
Every Saturday May - September 8:30am - 12:30pm rain or shine
located in Downtown Ellijay behind the Welcome Center
This farmers market in Downtown Ellijay offers local produce, meat, flowers, honey, hand crafted gifts, live music and so much more. For more information on this market, visit their Facebook page.
Jasper Farmers Market
Jasper
Jasper Farmers Market
Open Every Saturday from April - September 7:30am - 12:00pm
Open Wednesdays Jun -August 11:00am - 1:00pm
No Market the weekend of the Georgia Marble Festival (first weekend in October)
After the Marble Festival, every Saturday October - December (last day of 2024 is Dec 7) 9:00am - 1:00pm
Located in Lee Newton Park next to the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
This farmers market in Jasper offers fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items, baked goods, even sometimes animals. For more information on this market, visit their Facebook page.
Waleska
Waleska Farmers Market
Every Thursday May - September 9:00am - 1:00pm
Located at 8891 Fincher Rd at Waleska City Hall
This farmers market in Jasper offers fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items, and baked goods. For more information on this market, visit their Facebook page.
Ball Ground
Ball Ground Farmers Market
Every Other Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Located in the parking lot near the Community Building
This farmers market in Ball Ground offers fresh fruits and vegetables, fiber arts, handmade gifts, fresh eggs, and baked goods. They also organize other special events. For more information on this market, visit their Facebook page.
Shopping at the Canton Farmers Market
Canton
Canton Farmers Market
Every Saturday June - August 9:00am - 12:30pm
Located in Brown Park in Downtown Canton
We are proud sponsors of this farmers market in Downtown Canton. Vendors at this market offer fresh produce, locally sourced meat, handmade items, baked goods, and more. They even offer free yoga in the park on certain Saturdays. For more information on this market, visit their Facebook page.
Woodstock Farmers Market
Woodstock
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market
Every Saturday April through December 8:30am - 12:00pm
Located on Market Street and Reformation Brewery's backyard in Downtown Woodstock
This market in Downtown Woodstock offers a great variety of locally grown produce, jams & jellies, honey, locally raised meats, seafood from the Georgia coast, fresh baked goods, bath & beauty products and more. For more information on this market, visit their website.
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