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You can buy straight from the farmer, without paying the middle man, at the Market at Ag Heritage Park.
The Farmer’s Market at Ag Heritage Park reopens in May, held every Thursday, 3-6 p.m. until August. The market has a variety of vendors and a fun friendly atmosphere for everyone. The 15 vendors range from fruits and vegetables to fresh-cut flowers and goat cheese, so there is something for everybody. It often also features the work of local artisans, educational booths, and musical entertainment.
The market is easily accessible. It’s located at the corner of Lem Morrison and Donahue drives, only about a mile south of the football stadium. Anyone can show up and buy fresh produce straight from the vendor without paying extra to the middle man. The vendors look forward to seeing you in the beautiful outdoors and enjoying the products they have worked so hard to provide for you!
History of the Market
The Market at Ag Heritage Park first opened in 2005. It is hosted by Auburn’s College of Agriculture in partnership with the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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Market Facts
- The market will last from May through August.
- It will be open every Thursday from 3-6 p.m.
- The market has an average of 15 regular vendors.
- The few of the vendors provide; fruits, vegetables, goat cheese, baked goods, honey, granola, pickled items, jams, herbs and fresh-cut flowers.
- It also frequently features the work of local artisans, educational booths, and musical entertainment.
- Located on the Auburn University campus at the corner of Lem Morrison and Donahue drive
Quotes
“I love coming to the farmer’s market every year because of the great variety of fresh produce and the friendly atmosphere.” -Kim Vaughn
“I enjoy bringing my kids to the farmer’s market and getting to meet the farmers that are providing our food. They love it too.” -Carmen Bragg
Directions
From Downtown Auburn:
- Drive ½ mile south on College Street away from Auburn’s city center (Toomer’s Corner at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and College Street)
- Turn right (west) on Samford Avenue
- Proceed west on Samford for four blocks to the intersection of Samford and Donahue Drive
- Turn left on Donahue Drive. The Market’s entrance is located on the right just before the intersection of Donahue Drive and Lem Morison Drive near the Alfa Farmers Pavilion
From I-85:
- Take Exit #51
- Proceed north on Highway 29/College Street for 2 miles to the intersection of Donahue Drive and College/29
- Turn left onto Donahue Drive
- The Market is located on the left just past the intersection of Donahue Drive and Lem Morrison Drive near the Alfa Farmers Pavilion
Social Media
- Visit the College of Agriculture’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AuburnAg
- Visit The Market’s Twitter https://twitter.com/AUTheMarket
- Watch more videos on The Market at Ag Heritage Park http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B1CDC564C80979F2
Contact Information
Hannah Vaughn
256-869-2458