Everything you need to know now about farmers market openings in Huntsville + surrounding cities

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Assortment of fresh produce and flowers from Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas one of several anticipated farmers market openings in Huntsville.
Already dreaming of your farmer’s market hauls? We certainly are. (Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas / Facebook)

Who’s ready for farmers market season? We are already thinking about piling our plates with locally sourced, fresh veggies that need nothing more than a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of salt.

Nothing like warmer weather and a bit of sunshine to put us all in a spring state of mind!

On that note, we’ve gathered all the details about 2025 farmers market openings in Huntsville and surrounding cities.

A map of Huntsville area farmers markets

First, here’s a map of farmers markets around Huntsville, Meridianville, Athens and Decatur:

March farmers markets openings

Ayers Farm Farmers Market

Spring flowers for sale at Ayers Farm Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
A young man hugs a huge pumpkin atop a pile of other massive pumpkins at Ayers Farm Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Christmas trees for sale at Ayers Farm Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
A young man and two young women enjoy summer fruits of peaches and watermelon at Ayers Farm Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Ayers Farm Farmers Market is here for you in all seasons, open almost year-round. (Ayers Farm Farmers Market / Facebook)

Pick the prettiest flowers in spring, the perfect peaches in summer, a prized pumpkin in fall and a traditional tree for Christmas at Ayers Farm Farmers Market, open throughout the year except January and February.

The Market at MidCity

Aerial view above The Market at MidCity, always highly anticipated among farmers market openings in Huntsville, Alabama every year.
The Market at MidCity adds to the already vibrant entertainment destination, The Camp. (Photo courtesy of The Market at MidCity)

Sunday Funday at The Camp gets even better with the mid-March arrival of The Market at MidCity, which marks its seventh season this year. Socialize and shop among more than 50 “farmers, bakers and makers” to the sounds of live music.

April farmers markets openings

Madison City Farmers Market

A variety of mushrooms for sale at the Madison City Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
A young man shows peaches to a woman shopper at the Madison City Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Pure local honey on display for sale at the Madison City Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
A woman looks on as her dog props up on a flower vendor table to meet the women working there at Madison City Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Many mushroom varieties, juicy fruits, local honey, fresh flowers and more are in store at the Madison City Farmers Market. (Madison City Farmers Market / Facebook)

Raise your gourmet game with unique, locally sourced ingredients from the Madison City Farmers Market, where everything available is grown or made in the Tennessee Valley.

The Providence Market

A man shows a baby chicken to a child at The Providence Market in Huntsville, Alabama.
Baked treats on display and for sale at The Providence Market in Huntsville, Alabama.
A young child pets a baby pig at The Providence Market in Huntsville, Alabama.
An aerial view of The Providence Market in the Village of Providence in Huntsville, Alabama.
People gather to shop, socialize and play games on The Providence Market’s grassy lawn. (Courtesy of The Providence Market)

It’s all about connecting with the community in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere at The Providence Market. Besides shopping with market vendors selling produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, you can play lawn games, visit with farm friends and more.

Madison County Farmers Market

Lush plants for sale inside the Madison County Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Tomatoes and squash for sale at the Madison County Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Collard greens lettuce and sweet potatoes for sale at the Madison County Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
A women walks through the main aisle of vendors inside the Madison County Farmers Market in Madison, Alabama.
Find fresh, in-season produce from early spring through November at the Madison County Farmers Market. (Madison County Farmers Market / Facebook)

Experience an original with the oldest farmers market in the state. This market originated in the basement of the Madison County Courthouse in 1814! Now in a spacious building constructed in 1984, this market co-anchors the same space as Ayers Farms Farmers Market noted above.

May farmers markets openings

The Greene Street Market at Nativity

Fresh melons, peaches and plums for sale at The Greene Street Market at Nativity in Huntsville, Alabama.
A many plays the harp at The Greene Street Market at Nativity in Huntsville, Alabama.
People relax on the grass at The Greene Street Market at Nativity in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Greene Street Market at Nativity gets its name from its location at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity. (The Greene Street Market at Nativity / Facebook)

Kids love the weekly children’s activity at this late-afternoon market, which also features live music for every event. It’s a great pick for connecting with local farmers and enjoying the fruits of their labor—and veggies, too.

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment Outdoor Market

A visual artist sells her work at the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill, one of several anticipated farmers market openings in Huntsville every year.
A vendor sells handmade candles in vintage teacups at the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill, one of several anticipated farmers market openings in Huntsville every year.
Lady A's Hobby, a jewelry vendor at the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill, one of several anticipated farmers market openings in Huntsville every year.
Besides plants, produce and prepared foods, vendors offer everything from visual arts to handmade candles to jewelry at the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

Expect the unexpected at Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. Much more than a farmers market with produce, plants and prepared foods, the event showcases vendors selling items including artwork, handmade candles, jewelry and more.

Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas

Assortment of fresh produce and flowers from Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas one of several anticipated farmers market openings in Huntsville.
Gather a bounty of fruits, vegetables, flowers and more at the Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas. (Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas / Facebook)

Among the many cool things about this market is it matches the Alabama Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program with market bucks. If you’ve not heard of the ASFMNP, it gives eligible seniors a $50 benefit card to buy fresh fruits and veggies at certified markets.

While many markets honor the benefit, it doubles at this one!

Tip: You can apply for ASFMNP benefits here.

  • When: May 3-Aug. 30, 2025 | Saturday, 8AM-Noon
  • Where: 12200 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL
  • More: Facebook

Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park

Athens Farmers Market 2023
Athens Farmers Market (Facebook)
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The Athens community celebrated a dedication for the refurbished and renamed Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park on Oct. 25, 2024. (Veggie detail: Athens Farmers Market / Facebook; Exterior – Athens Main Street)

This Alabama Certified Farmers Market underwent more than $800,000 in upgrades last year, and the community can’t wait to welcome folks to enjoy it all this season. Take in the fresh surroundings and listen to music while you shop produce, prepared foods and artisanal goods, all from an 80-mile radius.

June farmers markets openings

Tuesday Farmers Market at Meridianville

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People sell a variety of fresh, homemade salsas as part of a fundraiser at the Tuesday Farmers Market at Meridianville in Meridianville, Alabama.
A man milks a goat as part of a demonstration at the Tuesday Farmers Market at Meridianville in Meridianville, Alabama.

This market opening is likely to bump up to May when Spring Market Saturday dates are announced. For now, we know the regular season for sure!

Mark your calendars for June to head up to Meridianville for a farmers market experience that beautifully balances farm-fresh produce, artisanal treats and family fun.

Coming soon … stay tuned

Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market

West side view of construction on a new facility for the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market in downtown Decatur, Alabama, as of early February 2025.
East side view of construction on a new facility for the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market in downtown Decatur, Alabama, as of early February 2025.
North end view of construction on a new facility for the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market in downtown Decatur, Alabama, as of early February 2025.
The new facility for the Decatur-Morgan County Farmers Market appears almost complete. (Lisa Battles / Hville Blast)

While it’s not yet confirmed the new Decatur-Morgan County Farmers Market will open in April, that hopeful timeframe is the last word we’ve heard from the Morgan County Commission. Meanwhile, folks have been watching the progress as the impressive, all-new market takes shape on the site of the former one.

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Roots & Shoots Farmers’ Market @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville Botanical Garden
Shop produce, flowers and artisanal goods from local growers and makers at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Roots & Shoots Farmers’ Market. (Huntsville Botanical Garden / Facebook)

You probably already know to make a beeline to Huntsville Botanical Garden as soon as the blooms burst forth each spring. Adding an extra dash of delight in the warmer months? The garden’s popular Roots & Shoots Farmers’ Market.

While we know it’s happening on Wednesdays this season, we don’t have dates and times just yet. We will be sure them as soon as we do!

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