We all love fresh food and by now most of us know that the very best way to feed our families fresh food is to shop local. So River City Mom has made that even easier with this list of local Farmers Markets and U-Picks, PLUS a map to make it even easier!
Morgan County Farmers’ Markets
Decatur/Morgan County Farmers Market
211 1st Ave. SE, Decatur, AL 35601 | 2023 Season Starts June
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday June – August, 7 AM-1 PM
Tuesdays June – August, 2 PM – 5 PM
(256) 476-5595
Best selections available before noon, so arrive early! The mission of the Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market is to enhance sustainability of our region’s farms by providing a venue for the exchange of quality locally grown goods while creating a vibrant community- gathering place. Visit to purchase locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts.
Hartselle Farmers Market
208 Sparkman Street SW Hartselle, AL 35640 | 2023 Season Starts April 15
Saturdays April – October | 7 AM – Noon
256-773-2581
Arrive early for best selections! The Hartselle Farmers Market features local growers and makers. The market includes fresh produce, local beef, honey, canned goods & preserves, homemade soaps, and more.
Reeves’ Peach Farm
346 Highway 36 E Hartselle, AL 35640
Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 12 PM – 6 PM | Open Year Round
+1 256-502-9760
Although not technically a formal farmers market, Reeves’ Peach Farm is a local favorite with something special to enjoy year-round. This family-owned farm has been a passion for generations and includes a country market and restaurant with quality homegrown produce and smoked meat.
Madison Farmers’ Markets
Madison City Farmers Market
1088 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758, at Trinity Baptist Church | 2023 Season Starts April 8
Saturdays April 8 – September, 8 AM – Noon
Saturdays October – November, 9 AM – Noon
256-656-7841
Come early for the best selection of the freshest local veggies, fruits, cheese, eggs, meats, milk, herbs, honey, jams, relishes, home-baked goods, plants and flowers. There are also creations from local artisans including handmade cards, soaps, lotions, candles, wood crafts, sewn items and other handmade products.
Madison County Farmers Market
1022 Cook Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35804 | 2023 Season Starts April 12
Wednesdays – Saturdays April 12 – November 18, 8 AM – 4 PM
256-532-1661
The Madison County Farmer’s Market is one of the oldest institutions still in business. With commercial vendors at each and selling a variety of produce, the middle portion is set aside for produce farmers to sell their fresh fruits and vegetables.
Old Thyme Market in Downtown Madison
97 Garner Street, Madison, AL 35758 in the Alley | Season Opens June
Fridays June – August, 3 PM – 6 PM
205-285-4894
Enjoy live music while you browse fresh produce, cheeses, meats, baked goods, and preserves from local farmers as well as art and handcrafted goods from local artisans. Old Thyme Market is located in the middle of historic downtown Madison’s unique shops and restaurants. There will be plenty of parking in the city parking lots on Martin Street. Dogs on leashes are welcome!
Orchards, U-Picks, & Roadside Stands
Note: Please call ahead before visiting, as some places only offer U-Pick at certain times of the year.
Bill’s Honey Farm
8714 Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL 35759
256-828-4836
Bill’s Honey Farm is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about bees and would like to get a close up look at a beehive without getting stung. Friendly owner Bill sells fresh local honey, blueberries, blackberries, and beeswax candles as well as pollen by the bag.
Boyd Family Farm
916 State Line Road Ardmore, AL 35739
929-525-6111
One of the largest pick-your-own blueberry patches in North Alabama, the berry patch at Boyd Family Farm is open on weekends in mid-June through late August. The farm is located less than an hour away from downtown Huntsville and aims to reconnect people and the outdoors. There are also over many animals living on the farm, with some located in habitats that are available to view by the public. Cash only.
Brown Farms
384 Walnut Grove Road, New Market, AL 35761
256-828-0710
A u-pick staple for many years, Brown Farms’ sweet strawberries are local and legendary. Strawberry season typically runs mid-April through the end of May, and strawberries are available for picking or pre-picked by the bucket. Also available for sale are ferns, flowers, arrangements, sweet treats, and farmhouse decor items. Children can enjoy the massive bounce pad while parents relax under the shaded pavilion. Read our River City Mom Parent Pro Tips for strawberry picking!
Crow Mountain Orchard
6236 County Road 39 Fackler, AL 35746
256-437-9254
This orchard is bit of a drive, but totally worth it. Fruit is grown on 150 acres of apples, peaches, nectarines, pears, berries, and cherries, and they press their own fresh cider starting in September. Orchard is open 7 days a week, typically June through December. Cash, checks, or FNP coupons only.
Dennison’s Farm & Strawberry Stands
98 Milner Switch Road Elora, TN 37328
Strawberry stands:
230 Hughes Road in Madison (Riddle Plaza Shopping Center)
1202 Huntsville Highway in Fayetteville, TN (River Oaks Shopping Center)
2285 Decherd Blvd. in Decherd, TN
931- 937-8162
This Tennessee family-owned farm has been operating in our area for over 50 years and provides other fruits & veggies year-round. Starting in late April-June, they have 3 strawberry stands open to the public. Cash or credit accepted.
Isom’s Orchard & Roadside Stand
24012 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35613
256-232-0808
Isom’s Orchard is another area favorite, famous for their apple cider and apple slushies! This 4th generation farm is open daily May – November, where they offer fresh peaches, apples, gourds, pumpkins, and fresh produce.
Gin House Branch Farm
1579 Bethel Road S., Decatur, AL 35603
256-785-2536
For nearly 20 years, Gin House Branch Farm has grown various berry crops. Since 2004, the farm has been exclusively a U-pick enterprise and welcomes visitors to pick their fresh blueberries and muscadine grapes.
Rolling Rock Muscadine Vinyard
2461 Buffington Road, Boaz, AL 35956
256-505-9797
Possibly the largest u-pick vineyards in North Alabama, where you can pick several varieties of muscadine grapes. The vineyard also sometimes offers muscadine jelly. Open on weekends 9AM – 5PM, Labor Day weekend through October.
Scott’s Orchard
2163 Scott Road, Hazel Green, AL 35750
256-828-4563
Specializing in apples & peaches and goodies like cider, fruit butters, honey, jams, and jellies, this long-standing orchard in Madison County is very popular in the fall & summer. They grow 18 different varieties of apples and 20 different varieties of peaches, and the farm makes a beautiful location for photography sessions and weddings (appointments required).
S&J Produce & Farm Fresh Vegetables
8154 Hwy 72, Madison, AL 35758 across from Target
256-890-5999
S&J Produce Farm offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, local honey, Amish jellies, free range eggs and fruit slushies at prices that will make your visit a pleasure! Open Monday – Saturday from 8:30AM – 6PM and Sunday 9AM – 4PM.
Steele Apple Orchard
1695 County Road 1141 Cullman, AL 35057
256-734-5249
Visit the gift shop and bakery located in the orchard surrounded by apple, peach, and plum trees to buy your fresh hand picked fruit from over 20 different varieties of apples and 6 different varieties of peaches. The bakery, home of Steele’s famous Southern fried pies, also offers homemade jam & jelly, apple butter, cakes and pies, fresh cider, candied & caramel apples, homemade ice cream, apple wood chips for BBQing, and more.
Zooks Orchard
848 Mint Springs Road, New Market, AL 35761
256-541-7013
Zook’s Orchard offers seasonal pure raw honey, u-pick blueberries, and u-pick wild blackberries in a safe, family-friendly, and wildlife-compatible environment. Open for harvest season June through September on Saturdays 8AM – 1PM and weeknight evenings from 6:30 PM until dark; cash and credit cards accepted.
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