Farmers markets in Huntsville open now + soon

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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)

Ready for farmers markets in Huntsville to open? We are SO ready to stroll market rows and load our baskets and bags. And of course it gets even better back at home, piling plates high with locally sourced, fresh veggies that need nothing more than a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of salt.

On that note, we’ve gathered all the details about farmers markets in Huntsville and surrounding areas that are already open for 2026, plus dates for others opening throughout the spring.

A map of Huntsville area farmers markets

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

Farmers markets open now

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, now open throughout the year. Hot tip: CSA subscriptions opened Feb. 16.

The Grid

A vendor from Short Creek Homestead sells products to a person holding a child at The Grid Farmers Market in Owens Crossroads, Alabama.
People dine outdoors in a seating area adjacent to The Grid Farmers Market in Owens Crossroads, Alabama.
A rainbow extends across the sky and down to the barn of The Grid Farmers Market in Owens Crossroads, Alabama.
The Grid Farmers Market is open year round on Saturdays and features all-local farmers, growers, crafters and more. (The Grid)

Goods at The Grid just off U.S. Route 431 in Owens Cross Roads include a variety of produce; fresh eggs and farm-raised animal meats; many bakery items from breads to cakes and turnover pies; snacks and sauces like ceviche, salsa and guacamole; and locally produced soaps, skin-care products and wool yarn. Onsite coffee roasting is coming soon.

Hot top: Bring cash for lunch at Nacho’s Food Truck or breakfast from The Biscuit Express.

March farmers markets openings

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 moves this year to a space adjacent to Tupelo Honey. (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 eighth season this year. Socialize and shop among more than 50 “farmers, bakers and makers” to the sounds of live music.

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)

The season kicks off with an Easter party this year at The Providence Market on Saturday, March 28. It’s all about connecting with the community in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere at this market. Besides shopping with vendors selling produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, you can play lawn games, visit with farm friends 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 that 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!

April farmers markets openings

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.
In addition to 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.

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.

NEW this year: Homemade ice cream just as soon as the weather warms up. Piper and Leaf Tea Co. will also return for 2026.

  • When: Saturdays, April 11-Sept. 26, 2026, 8AM-Noon | Saturdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 21, 9AM-Noon
    • Special dates: Strawberry Festival, May 2; Peach Jam, July 11; Watermelon Crawl, Aug. 22; Pumpkin Fest, Oct. 17; Holiday Market, Nov. 21
  • Where: 1088 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama
  • More: Facebook | Website

Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market

A tile mural on the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market in downtown Decatur, Alabama, as of late March 2025.
The Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market in downtown Decatur, Alabama, as of late March 2025.
The new Decatur-Morgan County Farmers Market opened last April. (Lisa Battles / Hville Blast)

The new Decatur-Morgan County Farmers Market opened last April in a sparkling building with plenty of parking, level surfaces and a lush lawn space. Shop a variety of vendors selling fresh produce, plants, baked goods, meats, and some arts and craft items.

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 it’s comfortably located in a spacious building constructed in 1984.

Roots & Shoots Farmers’ Market @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville Botanical Garden
Shop produce, flowers and artisanal goods from local growers and makers every other Wednesday 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 in the Grisham Pavilion.

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.

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 in 2024, and the community loved the improved space throughout the 2025 season.

This season, take in the fresh surroundings and listen to music while you shop for produce, prepared foods and artisanal goods, all from an 80-mile radius.

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