5 Birmingham farmers markets to visit before summer ends

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Birmingham, Alabama Farmers Market
It’s veggie time. Photo via Alabama Farmers Market’s Facebook page

Want to support your local farmers? This might be your time to catch local produce at pop up farmers markets around town. With summer winding down and schools starting, don’t forget to check out our favorite Birmingham farmers markets.

1. Ross Bridge Farmers Market, last two chances

fresh produce at pepper place
Last chance for locAL produce. Photo via Ross Bridge Farmers Market’s Facebook

Find this market at the Ross Bridge Welcome Center to shop for all local produce needs. You can also enjoy live local artists, kids’ activities, food trucks and more.

  • Hours: Fridays, 4-8PM on August 6th and 13th
  • Location: 2080 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
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2. Vestavia Hills Farmers Market

Beautiful peaches at farmers market
We got our peaches out in Bama! Photo via Bham Now

Located right off of Highway 31, you can find all your produce faves. Have time to sit and relax? You can rest at the handy picnic tables and enjoy the live music.

  • Hours: Wednesdays, 10AM-1PM on August 11, 18 and 25
  • Location: 741 Montgomery Highway, Scout Square, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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3. Montevallo Farmers’ Market

These are your last two chances to visit this fresh and local market. Sponsored by Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, you don’t want to miss the vendors homemade treats like honey, baked goods, and jewelry.

  • Hours: Mondays, 3-6PM on August 9 and 16
  • Location: 620 Main St, Montevallo, AL 35115
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4. The Market at Pepper Place

Birmingham, Alabama, Market at Pepper Place
Wake up early to enjoy all the happenings at the Pepper Place Market. Photo via Market at Pepper Place, Instagram

Offering curbside and outdoor vendors, Pepper Place has in season fruits and veggies. They also have wonderful canned foods, honey and baked goods.

  • Hours: Saturdays, 7AM-12PM from mid-April to mid-December
  • Location: 2829 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama 35233
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5. Woodlawn Street Market

Francie's Bakery
Is there anything better than a day at the market? Photo via REV Birmingham

Find local flowers and sweet treats at the Woodlawn Market. Birmingham’s newest farmers market invites you to continue to support local biz.

Check out these markets that stay open

  • Birdsong Farmers market stays open all year, but their hours change for winter. Check out what this grassroots farmers market has to offer.
  • Check out what specials Burnette Farms Market in Pelham has on their produce. Our fave is the Cherokee Heirloom tomatoes.

Did we miss your favorite market? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!

Summer Guffey
Summer Guffey

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