Very few joys compare to that of waking up on the weekend excited for a trip to the farmers’ market. Especially in these troublesome times, the need for access to fresh and nutritious foods is essential for health and wellbeing. Apart from that, with economic growth stifled since 2020, supporting local economies is more important than ever.
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With these essentials in mind, we’re covering the best farmers’ markets across the US in 2021.
1. West Palm Beach Greenmarket
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Ex-West Palm Beach Mayor Nancy Graham decided to introduce a farmer’s market to her home town having been inspired by the public markets of Europe. In 1995, she established Palm Beach’s first weekly public farmer’s market. Nowadays, with over 90 participating vendors spread-eagled across the Intracoastal waterfront, the West Palm Beach Greenmarket welcomes shoppers from October through May, every Saturday.
2. Green Dragon’s Farmer’s Market
Location: Ephrata, Pennsylvania
A local tradition since 1932, locals will find the Green Dragon’s Farmer’s Market & Auction in full hustle-bustle every Friday throughout the year. Sitting in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this indoor/outdoor market spreads across seven buildings filled with vendors offering more fresh produce than you could imagine, as well as furniture, crafts, and even baked goods!
3. Collinswood Farmers’ Market
Location: Collingswood, New Jersey
Founded in 2000, the Collingswood Farmer's Market was established to connect the local community with the food they consume and the people responsible for growing it. Every Saturday, locals can indulge themselves in some fresh Jersey-grown vegetables, fruits, poultry, and meat from May through November. Other items available at this farmer’s market include honey and bee products, plants, Pennsylvania cheeses, natural soaps, eggs, and other handcrafted goods.
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4. Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Since its establishment in 2007, the Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market in Atlanta has held the record of being Georgia’s largest producer-only farmers’ market. Rain or shine, from March to mid-December, every Saturday, local farmers will be up and at your service. Between the 50 weekly vendors, you’ll find an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits. Cooking demonstrations, local artists, and artisanal foods like tamales, salsas, and coffee are a few of the additional joys of this farmers’ market.
5. Pearl Farmers Market
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Another farmers' market that promises fresh products, whether rain or shine is San Antonio's Pearl Farmers Market. Held twice a week (Saturday and Sunday), locals can have their pick of fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats. Other joys this farmers' market offers are free cooking demos for ideas on using fresh produce, live music to keep you entertained, and some of the city's finest cheese.
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Conclusion
Other amazing farmers' markets across the US include Santa Fe Farmers' Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Santa Monica Farmers Market in Santa Monica, California; Ballard Farmers Market in Seattle, Washington; Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermen's Market in Foley, Alabama; and Chattanooga Market in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If you live near any of these beautiful markets, be sure to check them out this week!
