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.
Brookhaven 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
Decatur 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
Decatur 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
Douglasville 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
Dunwoody 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
East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
561 Flat Shoals Avenue; Thurs. 4 to 8 p.m.
Last day: Dec. 18
Look for: Atomic Ice Cream Sandwich
Emory 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
Freedom 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
Georgia 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
Grant 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
Green 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
Heritage 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
Marietta 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
Morningside 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
Peachtree 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
Peachtree 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
Truly Living Well
75 Hilliard Street NE; Fri. 2 p.m. to dusk
Last day: Year-round
Look for: Fresh and dried herbs
Tucker 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
