Athens Farmers Market
in Ohio is one of the best places in the region to get fresh produce straight from the ground. You won’t believe how good this stuff is until you try it!
There is only one rule for the Athens Farmers Market. Any produce featured there must have been grown within 150 miles of Athens, or use produce grown within that limit. That’s a bold rule, but one that works. It concentrates the mind on selecting high quality, local produce and supporting local farmers and businesses. In this world of the corporation, we cannot forget the little guy.
The market is so popular that there is a waiting list of local producers who want to sell their wares. There aren’t many markets in the world that can say that!
Athens Farmers Market is open every Saturday all year round and every Wednesday from April through December. Located in the University Mall parking lot, it’s always busy and there is always something going on. If you’re staying in the area and want to see what food really looks like, you simply have to visit.
It is an opportunity for local families and visitors to sample the delights of our local produce and to sample meals, local dishes and processed foods made with real, local ingredients. We would defy anyone to try a supermarket vegetable next to a locally sourced one and say honestly that they prefer the supermarket version.
Athens Farmers Market currently has 100 vendors, all offering their own, or locally sourced products. The market regularly attracts 3000 visitors every Saturday and is a buzzing place to be if you like your food. As well as fruit, vegetables and meat, you can enjoy cooked food such as BBQ, pita sandwiches, chutney, jams, pastries, drinks, baked goods and the freshest eggs you could ever get without having your own chickens.
Athens Farmers Market is quaint, friendly and in touch with the earth. It’s a local staple and a very popular place to source food. It’s also a great way to spend a couple of hours. Not only do you get to try and buy local produce, the vendors can also tell you how to cook it, store it and offer huge amounts of useful information. If you’re in the area, why not try it?
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