Habersham County’s chemical-free farmers market has changed its name to North Georgia Farmers Market. Organizers announced the name change in a press release. They say the change was made to overcome confusion between the farmer’s market and Clarkesville Marketplace which was launched in 2017.
There’s been another change as well. The North Georgia Farmer’s Market has returned to its former location in front of the historic Old Clarkesville Mill on Grant Street-Hwy 385 for the 2019 season.
While the name and location have changed, other things remain the same, explains farmer’s market president Michelle Taylor of Taylor Creek Farm. “Still the same great chemical–free food and products, still the same family of friendly vendors you’ve come to know and trust, still the same recognized logo wearing a new name.”
The North Georgia Farmer’s Market is now open Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – 12 noon through September.
Special summer events
The farmer’s market is sponsoring several fun events this summer that people of all ages throughout the community can participate in. They include:
- Recipe Roundup – Post your recipe with a photo of the creative, tasty dishes you created with our produce (please include the vendor’s name), tag our Facebook page, and you’ll be entered into our raffle. Drawings will be held the 4th Saturday in June, July, August.
- Great Rock Hunt – Ten (10) rocks have been hidden in Habersham and adjacent counties. One is a winner. Find it, bring it to the market and you’ll get $10 worth of Market Bonus Bucks. We’ll hide them throughout the summer.
- Coloring Contest – Coloring pages depicting farm and garden themes will be available beginning last Saturday in June. Entries must be submitted by 3rd Saturday in July. Winners will be announced 4th Saturday in July.
For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit the market’s Facebook page.
To become a vendor, contact North Georgia Farmer’s Market Manager Joanne London at 706-865-4383.
