Alabama's best: Tuscaloosa Farmers Market voted best in state for second straight year
The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is being recognized statewide for its wide selection of fresh produce from local vendors.
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The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market has been voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama in the 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the City of Tuscaloosa’s weekly market has won the majority of votes for best market in the state.
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.
"The River Market staff works hard each week to cultivate a thriving market for the citizens of Tuscaloosa," Alexis Clark, Tuscaloosa River Market's operations manager, said in a news release.
"Our wide variety of vendors, fresh local produce and beautiful location make the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market a point of pride for our city. We're thrilled to be honored as the best market in the state of Alabama for a second year,” she said.
The Tuscaloosa Famers Market is free and open to the public. It features fresh, locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, unique artisan crafts and more.
The market is open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to noon at the Tuscaloosa River Market, at 1900 Jack Warner Parkway.
Here are some of the vendors that shoppers can expect to see at the farmers market:
Arts and crafts: Wrist It with Felicia, University of Alabama Press, Abi Brewer Fine Art, Ron's Creations: Cutting Board and More, Local Clay Work, Elephantine Mink Soap Co. Blue Ridge Clay Co., Asili by Lois, ArayaSunshine Candle Co., All About Decor and More, Buttnaked Candles and Earth Works Jewelry and Farm.
Farms and more: Harvest Time, Fat Squirrel Peppers Co-op, D&M Farm, Gregory's Blueberries, Penton Farms, Alabama Lifeline, Libby Farm Goods, Underground Forest, Milligan Family Farms, F&D Farms' Jams and Jellies, 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, Udderly Joyful Soapworks, Cedar Stump Farm in Boligee, B&S Farms, Black Sheep Farm in Coker, Oak Hill Black Angus Bee, Belle Meadow Farm, Barry's Bees and Bannerman Farm.
Food and drink: Black Warrior Coffee, Las Pinas Food Truck, Beck's Blissful Bites, T's Great Salsa, Tony's Gourmet Pork Skins, Poppin' Sisters Popcorn and Treats, HipPies, Sweat Dreams Delivered, That Cheesecake by Tammy Smith, Emily's Heirloom Pound Cakes, Elizabeth's Whole Grain Breads, Delightful Treats, Blessed Bites, Ben's Bread, A Tasty Treat and Aisha's Hands.
To learn more, visit tuscaloosafarmersmarket.com.
Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Online voters pick Tuscaloosa Farmers Market as best in Alabama
