Eat Fresh Intown farmer’s markets reopen for the season

By Jacob Nguyen

If you’re looking for fresh food, Intown’s famer’s markets are reopening for the season with fruits, vegetables, and other goods. Here is a guide to the local markets and what you’ll find there.

Freedom Farmers’ Market

The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (noon in the winter months) year round at the Carter Center in Poncey-Highland. You will find resh produce, grass fed meats, dairy including cheeses, yogurt, butter, milk, farm fresh eggs, handmade pasta and preserves, baked goods, coffee and more. Information: freedomfarmersmkt.com.

Green Market at Piedmont Park

The annual Green Market at Piedmont Market continues every Saturday through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue gate. Dozens of vendors offer fresh produce, tasty prepared foods, chef demonstrations, and live music. Information: piedmontpark.org/green-market.

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

The market reopens April 16 on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. at 572 Stokeswood Ave., across from Midway Pub. There will be fresh produce, locally-made food and products, chef demonstrations and more throughout the season. Information: cfmatl.org/eav.

Morningside Farmers’ Market

Open year-round, this neighborhood market at 1393 N. Highland Ave. has been a Saturday morning tradition since the 1990s. All produce sold at the market is certified organic and you’ll also find freshly prepared foods, baked goods, artisan crafts, flowers and more. Market hours are 8 to 11:30 a.m. Information: morningsidemarket.com.

Grant Park Farmers Market

The market will be open on Sundays beginning April 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Cherokee and Milledge avenues (600 Cherokee Ave.). There will be locally grown fruits, vegetables, artisan produced breads, cheeses, and chef demonstrations. Information: grantparkmarket.org.

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

Located in the parking lot at Cathedral of St. Phillip, 2744 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, the market is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through mid-December. Fresh produce, artisan crafts and more are on offer. Information: peachtreeroadfarmersmarket. com.

Decatur Farmers Market

Held on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church of Decatur at the corner of Commerce and Clairemont (308 Clairemont Ave.) the market reopens on April 15 and will be held every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Information: cfmatl.org/Decatur.

Oakhurst Farmers Market

This new market makes its debut on April 18 and will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Drive. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, live music, chef demonstrations, seasonal beer collaborations and more. Information: cfmatl.org/Oakhurst.

Ponce City Farmers Market

Opening day is April 14 for the market located directly on the Beltline’s Eastside Trail at The Shed at PCM. The market is held on Tuesday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. hosting urban farmers, artisanal food makers and guest chefs. Information: cfmatl.org/ poncecity.