Athens Farmers Market Downtown
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Farmers Market
Location
Athens, Georgia
Vendors
15
familieslive musicSNAP/EBT shopperslocal produceprepared foodshandmade craftsseasonal flowers
The Athens Farmers Market Downtown experience centers on weekly community connection, with local farmers and makers selling naturally grown produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and seasonal flowers. Saturdays at Bishop Park run through March–December (8am–12pm) and shift to a winter schedule in January–February (9am–1pm), while Wednesdays offer a downtown evening market from 5pm–8pm (March–November) at Creature Comforts. Live music is a staple at both markets, and the market also features a free Kids Booth with rotating hands-on activities. Food access is a key focus: the market doubles SNAP/EBT dollars via wooden tokens and also runs a produce prescription program (FARMRx) to support local families. Visitors can also enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with community events and seasonal highlights throughout the year.
At a Glance
ParkingParkingSaturday market at Bishop Park has ample parking; overflow parking is available in the gravel lot by the tennis courts accessible via Sunset Drive. Dogs are welcome outside of the pavilion but not allowed on the tennis courts themselves.
Dog FriendlyDog Friendly
MusicLive Music
KidsKids Activities
Products
ProducePrepared FoodBaked GoodsMeatEggsHoneyCraftsFlowersOrganic
Payment Methods
SNAP/EBTCredit CardsDouble Up Food Bucks
Schedule
- Year-Round
- Season: January – December
- Market Days: Saturday, Wednesday
Live music is provided at each market (weather permitting). Kids Booth offers a free, family-friendly activity each week. SNAP/EBT purchases are doubled into wooden tokens at the main market booth.
About This Market
Athens Farmers Market Downtown is a community-rooted market in Athens, Georgia that brings local farmers, artists, and makers together weekly to share produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and seasonal flowers. It offers live music, kids activities, and programs that increase access to local food, including SNAP doubling and a produce prescription program.
Market Hours
- saturday
- 8am-12pm (march-december) and 9am-1pm (january-february)
- wednesday
- 5pm-8pm (march-november)
Hours
- saturday
- 8am-12pm (march-december) and 9am-1pm (january-february)
- wednesday
- 5pm-8pm (march-november)
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