A guide to Atlanta’s winter farmers markets

Grab your favorite goods before they’re gone
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With approximately 40 farmers markets planted across metro Atlanta, farmers are doing whatever they can to win over customers, including extending their operating season beyond October. So before you start digging for cans in your pantry, here are a few alternatives.

1114_winterfarmersmarket_brookhaven_zoferrall_oneuseonlyBrookhaven Farmers Market
1294 North Druid Hills Road; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon
Last day: Dec. 13
Look for: Butternut squash soup from Mad Mama Gourmet

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_decatur_zoferrall_oneuseonlyDecatur Farmers Market
308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur; Wed. 3 to 6 p.m.
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Sprouted whole-wheat bread from La Calavera Bakery

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_decaturjennifer_zoferrall_oneuseonlyDecatur Farmers Market
498 North McDonough Street, Decatur; Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Roasted red pepper and basil pesto from Jennifer’s Pesto

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_douglasville_zoferrall_oneuseonlyDouglasville Farmers and Artisans Market
8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville; Wed. 4 to 7 p.m.
Last day: Nov. 19
Look for: Turkeys and holiday hams from Heritage Farm

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_dunwoody_zoferrall_oneuseonlyDunwoody Green Market
1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody; Wed. 8 a.m. to noon
Last day: Nov. 19
Look for: Holiday table decor from Heirloom Gardens

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_eastatlanta_zoferrall_oneuseonlyEast Atlanta Village Farmers Market
561 Flat Shoals Avenue; Thurs. 4 to 8 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 18
Look for: Atomic Ice Cream Sandwich

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_emory_zoferrall_oneuseonlyEmory Farmers Market
569 Asbury Circle, Cox Hall Bridge; Tues. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 16
Look for: Sweet potatoes from Emory’s Oxford College Farm

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_freedom_zoferrall_oneuseonlyFreedom Farmers Market
453 Freedom Parkway; Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 20
Look for: Spinach from Rise ’N Shine Organic Farm

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_georgiatech_zoferrall_oneuseonlyGeorgia Tech Farmers Market
350 Ferst Drive; Thurs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Last day: Nov. 20
Look for: Honey from GT Urban Honeybee Project

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_grantpark_zoferrall_oneuseonlyGrant Park Farmers Market
600 Cherokee Avenue; Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 21
Look for: Goat cheese from Decimal Place Farm

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_greenmarket_zoferrall_oneuseonlyGreen Market at Piedmont Park
Twelfth Street Gate; Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 13
Look for: Fresh lettuce from PodPonics

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_hertiagesandysprings_zoferrall_oneuseonlyHeritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market
235 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs; Sat. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Last day: Dec. 13
Look for: Country sausage from Pine Street Market

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_mariettasquare_zoferrall_oneuseonlyMarietta Square Farmers Market
65 Church Street; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Handmade herbal soaps from the Herb Garden

1114_winterfarmersmarket_morningside_zoferrall_oneuseonlyMorningside Farmers Market
1393 North Highland Avenue; Sat. 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Ginger from D & A Farm

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_peachtreecity_zoferrall_oneuseonlyPeachtree City Farmers Market
215 Northlake Drive, Peachtree City; Wed. and Sat. 9 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Cranberry jam from Georgia Jams

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_peachtreeroad_zoferrall_oneuseonlyPeachtree Road Farmers Market
2744 Peachtree Road; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon
Last day: Dec. 13
Look for: Roasted garlic compound butter from Banner Butter

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_trulylivingwell_zoferrall_oneuseonlyTruly Living Well
75 Hilliard Street NE; Fri. 2 p.m. to dusk
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Fresh and dried herbs

1114_winterfarmersmarkets_tucker_zoferrall_oneuseonlyTucker Farmers Market
2333 Main Street, Tucker; Thurs. 4 to 8 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 18
Look for: Hakurei turnips from Dillwood Farms

More: Check out our Farmers Market Guide for a complete roundup of the city’s markets, including maps

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