Local Farmers Markets: A guide to the Auburn-Opelika area’s best farmers markets
Location: 1103 Glenn Street, Opelika AL
The Opelika Grows Farmers Market is located across the street from the
Cultural Arts Center on Glenn Street, near the
community garden in Opelika. Come walk around the square each Tuesday this summer from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. to find fresh, local produce ranging from heirloom tomatoes
to collard greens. You may even find some fresh bread, homemade ice cream or
local honey. Depending on the year's crop, the market may continue through
September or until produce is depleted. Look for further updates about the end
date. For more info, visit the Opelika Grows Farmers Market Facebook page.
Location: 210 East Glenn Ave, Auburn AL
The Acre Farmers Market occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6
p.m. until the end of summer. Come enjoy complimentary cocktail tastings and
pimento cheese while supporting local farmers. Located at the Acre restaurant, the Market often
features berries, cucumbers, corn, clover, grits, honey, jam & jellies,
kombucha, onions, peppers, peaches, squash, taters and tomatoes. Don’t miss out
on this unique, urban garden experience. For more info, visit Acre's Facebook page.
Location: 925 Camp Auburn Road, Auburn AL
The Market at Ag Heritage Park is an open-air, growers-only farmers
market that operates each Thursday, May-August, at Ag Heritage Park on the
Auburn University campus. Hosted by the College of Agriculture, The Market
features area vendors offering fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
herbs, ornamental plants and cut flowers as well as locally produced jams and
jellies, baked goods, soaps, honey, goat cheese and more. Now in its 12th
season, The Market at Ag Heritage Park gives Auburn University employees and
students and all area residents the opportunity to Buy Fresh, Buy Local,
directly from the growers. The weekly farmers market is open to the public, and
everyone is welcome. It is held rain or shine, unless severe weather poses a
danger to vendors and customers. For more info, visit The Market at Ag Heritage Park's website.