Alabama coastal market ranked as second best farmers market in the country

The second best farmers market in the country is located in Foley, Alabama, according to Newsweek’s annual reader’s choice awards.

Open every Saturday, the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market is one of the premier spots for both residents and tourists to find locally sourced food, art + more.

That’s why Newsweek readers named it among the best farmers markets in the U.S.

“If you want the freshest shrimp, oysters and snapper from the Gulf, then head to Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market. Covered and open year-round, the market has more than just the catch of the day; you’ll also find locally grown fruits and veggies, organic beef and handcrafted decor that’ll turn your townhouse into a beach house. Seasonal events are popular, from June’s Corn Festival to December’s Christmas Night Market.”

Newsweek

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market

Looking to visit the market for yourself? Here’s what you need to know:

• Where: 781 Farmers Market Ln, Foley, AL 36535
• When: 9AM-2PM | Saturdays
• Vendor application
• Facebook | Website

“Our goal at the Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market is to provide local fruits, vegetables, seafood, and non-certifiable agricultural products through direct marketing for the general public and commercial establishments in an enjoyable place.”

Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market

The market also hosts a handful of special weekends + events throughout the year including:

• Coastal Garden Festival
• Corn Festival
• Harvest Festival
• Christmas Night Market

Newsweek’s Best Farmers Markets

“There’s no better place to buy your daily servings of fruits and greens—plus a few homemade sweet treats and a wheel of artisan cheese. Our fresh picks for the top farmers markets across the U.S. will have you hungry for a day of sampling salsas, picking the prettiest bouquets and discovering a tasty recipe for that bunch of beets you couldn’t resist.”

Newsweek

While Foley’s market is the lone Alabama one on the list, it’s also the only representative from the Southeast. The top 10 includes:

1. Ithaca Farmers Market | Ithaca, NY
2. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market | Foley, AL
3. Dallas Farmers Market | Dallas, TX
4. Santa Fe Farmers’ Market | Santa Fe, NM
5. Dane Coun­ty Farm­ers’ Mar­ket | Madison, WI
6. Lancaster Central Market | Lancaster, PA
7. Burlington Farmers Market | Burlington, VT
8. Pike Place Market | Seattle, WA
9. Ann Arbor Farmers Market | Ann Arbor, MI
10. Boston Public Market | Boston, MA

Earlier this year, Birmingham’s Pepper Place Market was named among the top 10 in the country by USA Today’s readers.

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