Sweet Grown Alabama is a non-profit that promotes Alabama farmers by connecting consumers and retailers to foods and agricultural products produced within the state.
Each year, the organization hosts Sweet Grown Alabama Day, dedicated to promoting the amazing work farmers are doing in our state. Locals are encouraged to celebrate all things locally grown alongside Sweet Grown Alabama on Saturday.
The goal of Sweet Grown Alabama Day is for every participant to do at least one activity that supports an Alabama farmer. This can be as simple as cooking with locally sourced ingredients, buying from a favorite local farmer, picking locally grown flowers, and more.
Sweet Grown Alabama encourages those participating to share on their social media (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) and tag Sweet Grown Alabama to be entered to win a gift bag full of Sweet Grown Alabama products.
If you want to participate but will not be in town on Sweet Grown Alabama Day, don’t worry. Sweet Grown Alabama has adatabase that allows consumers to easily connect with local farmers in their area and find the specific Alabama-grown products they are shopping for. Simply input your ZIP Code to find products nearest you. Click here to use the database and be sure to bookmark the page for future shopping.
“When you buy products grown in Alabama, not only do you receive the best products around but you also support our state’s economy,” said Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson. “Participating in Sweet Grown Alabama Day is a simple, fun way to show our support for the hardworking men and women who grow our food and other agricultural products.”
One of the easiest ways to participate in Sweet Grown Alabama Day is by visiting and supporting a farmers market. There will be a number of farmers markets throughout Alabama offering events in honor of Sweet Grown Alabama Day. Visitors can speak with farmers, support the local economy, and have an amazing time with friends and family.
See below for the events happening in North Alabama for Sweet Grown Alabama Day.
(Sweet Grown Alabama/Contributed)
- City of Albertville Farmers Market – Albertville
Address: 314 Sand Mountain Drive E
Join the Albertville Farmers Market for a day of fun in the sun. With several great vendors, attendees can expect to go home with a variety of delicious products. Come ready to talk with farmers in your area and taste yummy food made in Alabama.
Open from 9 a.m. to noon. - City of Gadsden Parks and Rec 5th Street Market – Gadsden
Address: 439 Locust Street
The City of Gadsden Parks and Rec 5th Street Market will be having their festivities today to coincide with their regular market hours. Market attendees can expect a watermelon seed spitting contest (with a fun trophy as the top prize), Sweet Grown Alabama bags with purchases, and recipe cards featuring produce from farmers.
Open from 7 a.m. to noon - Fort Payne Main Street Farmers Market – Fort Payne
Address: 509 Gault Avenue N
You’re not going to want to miss out on all of the Fort Payne Main Street Market’s fun. This special event will be loaded with high-quality local products and treats to enjoy all morning long.
Open from 8 a.m. to noon - Town of Berlin Farmers Market – Cullman
Address: 50 Mount Carmel Drive
The Town of Berlin Farmers Market always gets the whole family involved. Using the Power of Produce program, kids are given vouchers to spend at the market with local farmers. After they stock up on goodies, there are still activities and a bounce house to be enjoyed.
Open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Village of Providence Farmers Market – Huntsville
Address: 7 Town Center
Calling all North Alabamians! This farmers market in Huntsville is sure to be a fun time. With all different vendors, farmers and artisans you can find almost everything you are looking for.
Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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