9am-12pm. Saturdays Year Round. In the parking lot of the market on state and inside the mall starting December 6, 2014. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers. Today the market has blossomed into -one of the nations best markets according to Audubon magazine-. What began as a handful of farmers selling their produce is now a community event showcasing farmers, orchardists, specialty food producers, bakers, horticulturalists, cheese makers and many other food-based entrepreneurs. For more information http//athensfarmersmarket.org.
