Tuscaloosa Farmers Market named best in Alabama for 2024

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The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is building a winning tradition.

For the third consecutive year, the Tuscaloosa Market has been voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama in the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards.

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The market is open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to noon at the Tuscaloosa River Market, at 1900 Jack Warner Parkway.

“The River Market staff works hard to cultivate a thriving market for the citizens of Tuscaloosa with a focus on shopping local and supporting local farms," Alexis Clark, the Tuscaloosa River Market's operations manager said in a news release.

April 20, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Patrons peruse the produce and other products at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Saturday at Tuscaloosa River Market. Alka Wells talks with Martin Blair, the Mushroom Man, as he sells freshly grown mushrooms.

"During peak season, we have nearly 3,000 residents who visit our markets each week and we are proud to offer them a wide variety of vendors, fresh local produce, live entertainment and more," Clark said. "We're honored to be chosen as the best market in the state of Alabama for the third year in a row.”

The America’s Farmers Market Celebration is a national contest held annually by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmer’s Market Coalition. Each year between June and September, shoppers and supporters can vote online for their favorite market.

Here are some of the vendors that shoppers can expect to see at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market:

Arts and crafts Sew Cute by Londa, Wrist It with Felicia, Cahaba Soap and Candle Co., Forest Lake Collection, Abi Brewer Fine Art, Ron's Creations, Local Clay Works, Lar-Rens Farm, Elephantine Mink Soap Co. , Earth Works Jewelry and Farm, Blue Ridge Clay Co., ArayaSunshine Candle Co. And All About Decor and More.

Farms and more Washington’s Vegetables, Magic City Mushrooms, JK Farms, Havenridge Microgreens, Harvest Time, Fat Squirrel Peppers Co-op, D&M Farm, Gregory’s Blueberries and Maya Bakery, Penton Farms, Alabama Lifeline, Libby Farm Goods, Underground Forest, Milligan Family Farms, F&D Farm Berries, Snow's Bend Farms, Pearson Farm, Norris Farm, Morris Family Farm, Wallace Homestead, Lar-Rens Farm, JJ's Produce, Harbin Farm, Hale Farms, Fields Farm, E.P. McKinley Farm, Elizabeth’s Real Foods, Udderly Joyful Soapworks, Cedar Stump Farm in Boligee, B&S Farms, Black Angus Beef, Belle Meadow Farm, Barry's Bees and Bannerman Farm.

<img class="caas-img caas-lazy has-preview" alt="April 20, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Patrons peruse the produce and other products at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Saturday at Tuscaloosa River Market. Isabella Garrison gives change to a patron who made a purchase from her booth." src="https://theamericannews.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1723548471_353_Tuscaloosa-Farmers-Market-named-best-in-Alabama-for-2024.jpeg"/> April 20, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Patrons peruse the produce and other products at the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Saturday at Tuscaloosa River Market. Isabella Garrison gives change to a patron who made a purchase from her booth.

Food and drink A Tasty Treat Baked Goods, Fresh Lemonade, Cole’s Vintage Vinegar Barbecue and Soppin’ Sauce, the Shrimp Lady, Sweet Secret by Yuriko, Meraki Baklava, Celestial Treats Bakery, Las Pinas Food Truck, Beck's Blissful Bites, So Brunchable, T's Great Salsa, Tony's Gourmet Pork Skins, Poppin' Sisters Popcorn and Treats, HipPies, That Cheesecake by Tammy Smith, Delightful Treats Cookies, Blessed Bites, Ben's Bread and Aisha's Hands.

To learn more, go to tuscaloosafarmersmarket.com.

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Tuscaloosa Farmers Market voted Alabama's best for third year in a row

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