Farmers Markets
Athens Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. all year long at Bishop Park pavillion and Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. March through November at the Creature Comforts patio downtown. SNAP is accepted and doubled. Locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, flowers, artisan crafts and prepared foods. There is live music, kids activities and food trucks on site.
Comer Community Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Farmer's Market Building. Locally grown produce, eggs, prepared foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. There is live music and kids activities.
Danielsville Farmers Market
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Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. June through October at the Danielsville City Hall. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, homemade baked goods, honey, pet treats, plants, beauty products.
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Thursdays, 4–6 p.m. at Athentic Brewing Co. Primarily servicing its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pick-up orders, Diamond Hill Farm also has extra produce and flowers for sale to the public.
Marigold Market
Mondays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Historic Pittard Bank building and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Pittard Park. SNAP is accepted and doubled. On Mondays shop market goods or hit the cafe for soups made from fresh produce, snacks, juices and prepared food. Local produce, cheese, eggs, meat, honey, home goods, plants and more.
Oconee Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. April through October at Harris Shoals Park. Fresh produce, prepared foods, and arts and crafts vendors. There is a kids craft center and market-related education presentations.
West Broad Farmers Market
Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. April through December at Rocksprings Park. SNAP is accepted and doubled. Fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, flowers and artisan goods. There is entertainment, kids activities, educational programs and more. Special themed markets take place around holidays.
Food Truck Parks
Food Truck Station
211 Tallassee Road
Three food trucks run by the on-site restaurant will feature different food options: Latin American staples like arepas, pepitos, cachapas and empanadas; American-style burgers, hot dogs and fried chicken; and a grill-based menu of meats and vegetables. Customers can choose from one or all three food trucks, then take their food to go or eat at one of the tables under the building’s overhang. Coming soon in the fall of 2024.
Union Fare
169 W. Washington St. • unionfareathens.com
The street lot next to the Morton Theatre is undergoing a transformation into a more permanent home downtown for a rotating selection of food trucks. It will be open weekdays and weekends, and the lot is being remodeled into a fenced-in and well-lit park dedicated to on-the-go eats. Coming soon in the fall of 2024.
