New farmers market to open in Mountain Brook, plus more in Birmingham

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West Homewood Farmers Market. Photo via West Homewood Farmers Market.

A new farmers market is set to open in Mountain Brook, June 2. Check it out plus others around Birmingham all summer long.

Mountain Brook Farmers Market

Get excited Mountain Brook and other surrounding areas! The Mountain Brook City Commission officially granted permission to Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church to host a farmers market. 

Set to open June 2, the Mountain Brook Farmers Market is currently seeking vendors. Alabama-based growers/producers only.

If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, email dave-kaiser@hotmail.com.

Address: 3405 Brookwood Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
When: Open June 2
Hours: Saturdays – 8am-12pm
Phone: 205.967.5037

Continue reading for more local farmers markets around Birmingham!

Andy’s Farm Market and Nursery

Andy’s features a huge selection of home-grown fruit and veggies, which are known as some of the freshest and most flavorful around.

Address: 124 Mars Hill Rd., Hoover, AL 35244
When: All year
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-6pm; Sun. 11am-3pm
Phone: 205.402.2639

There is also an Andy’s Farm Market located in Vestavia. Here are the details:

Address: 2489 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216
When: 
All year
When: All year
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-6pm
Phone: 205.824.0300

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Photo via Andy’s Garden Center.
Alabama Farmers Market

The Alabama Farmers Market has served counties across Alabama with fresh, state-grown produce since 1956. Between 2,000 and 2,500 farmers – large and small – use the Market annually.

Click here to find out what delicious produce is in season at the Alabama Farmers Market.

Address: 344 Finley Ave W., Birmingham, AL 35204
When: All year
Hours: Every day – 5am-8pm
Phone: 205.251.8737

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Photo via Alabama Farmer’s Market.
East Lake Market

The East Lake Market has everything you want in a farmers market – locally-grown produce, sweet treats, music and children’s activities. There are even weekly cooking demonstrations and other special events lined up, so don’t miss out on the fun!

Address: East Lake United Methodist Church. 753 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35206
When: May-October
Hours: Mon.-Fri. – 8am-12pm
Phone: 205.836.3201

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Photo via East Lake Market. 
Murphree’s Market and Garden Center

Shop an original farmers market at Murphree’s Market and Garden Center, located in the heart of Cahaba Heights. Find a mighty list of produce and more, including:

  • Seasonal fruits and vegetables
  • Over 20 varieties of jams, jellies and preserves
  • Salad dressings and BBQ sauces
  • Packaged nuts – pecans, walnuts, cashews and almonds (sliced and whole)
  • Pressure-treated outdoor furniture

For a full list of items sold, click here.

Address: 4212 Dolly Ridge Rd., Birmingham, AL 35243
When: All year
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-6pm
Phone: 205.967.8590

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Photo via Murphree’s Market and Garden Center.
Ross Bridge Farmers Market

Never been to the Ross Bridge Farmers Market? Then now is the time to check it out. With fresh produce, live music, children’s activities, food trucks and more, a good time will be had by all.

Address: 2101 Grand Ave, Hoover, AL 35226
When: May-August
Hours: Fridays 3pm-7pm

The Market at Pepper Place

The Market at Pepper Place has been a local favorite since it first hit the farmers market scene in 2000. With peak growing season in Alabama fast approaching, there’s no doubt that the Market will fill fast with love, laughter and good times.

With over 100 vendors, you’ll find everything from strawberries, asparagus, veggies and farm eggs and meats to locally-made soaps, candles, jewelry and more.

Click here for a current vendor list.

Address: 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: Saturdays – 7am-12pm
Phone: 205.705.6886

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Photo via The Market at Pepper Place.
Trussville Fresh Farmers Market
Some of the freshest, most delicious home-grown produce can be found at the Trussville Fresh Farmers Market. There’s also live music and a whole lot of family fun.
Address: Parkway Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173
When: All year
Hours:  
Tuesdays – 1pm-5pm; Saturdays – 8am-12pm
Phone: 205.283.4558
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Jimmy McDuffie, vendor at the Trussville Fresh Farmers Market. Photo via Trussville Fresh Farmers Market.
West Homewood Farmers Market

The West Homewood Farmers Market is the perfect place to be during those warm summer evenings. It features 10+ local farms with amazing produce, live music and a variety of arts and crafts vendors. Plus, you’ll also find some of Alabama’s favorite food trucks, like Cantina on Wheels, SAWs Street Kitchen and Heavenly Donuts.

Address: 160 Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham 35209
When: June-August
Hours: Tuesdays – 5pm-8pm
Phone: 205.427.5665

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Where is your favorite farmers market in town? Let us know!

 

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