Shelby County’s list of farmers markets continues to expand

Farmers markets continue to sprout up around Shelby County. This year, residents can enjoy some old favorites, along with a few new ones like the Indian Springs Farmers Market.

People will find fresh produce, handmade items, baked goods, sauces, honey and much more at these events. The markets are the perfect places to find locally grown and made products that are unique to this area.

Plus, people can help support local farmers and businesses by shopping at these markets.

Here’s a list of the Shelby County farmers markets residents can enjoy this summer and fall.

 

Alabaster Farmers Market

127 1^st St. SW, Alabaster (behind the Alabaster Senior Center)

Open June 11-Aug. 6

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon

Cityofalabaster.com/residents/farmers-market-2016

 

Calera Farmers Market

Oliver Park, 9758 Highway 25

Open June-August

Tuesdays 3-6 p.m.

Facebook.com/calerafarmersmarket

 

Columbiana Farmers Market

West College Street

Open April-November

Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Crosscreek Community Market

600 Crosscreek Trail, Pelham

Open May-August

Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Facebook.com/crosscreekcommunitymarket

* Details were still being decided by print date

 

Helena Market Days

4151 Helena Road (Amphitheater Park)

Open June 4-Aug. 27

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon

Helenamarketdays.com

 

Indian Springs Farmers Market

3375 Cahaba Valley Road, Indian Springs Village

Open May 28-Sept. 24

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon

Facebook.com/indianspringsmarket

 

Montevallo Farmers Market

660 Main Street

Open June 6-Aug. 22

Mondays 3-6 p.m.

Facebook.com/montevallofarmersmarket

 

Mt Laurel Farmers Market

Manning Place, Mt Laurel (near Favorite Laundry)

Open June 4-Oct. 8

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon

Mtlaurel.com

 

Riverchase UMC Market

1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Hoover

Open May 26-Aug. 25

Thursdays noon-5 p.m.

Riverchaseumc.org

 

Sowers of Seed Farmers Market

1097 7^th St. SW (Behind Alabaster Senior Community Center)

Open Jun 11-Aug. 6

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon

Cityofalabaster.com/residents/farmers-market-2016/

 

Valleydale Farmers Market

4601 Valleydale Road, Birmingham (Faith Presbyterian Church)

Open May 28-Sept. 3

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon

Valleydalefarmersmarket.com