Foley’s Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market earns spot in Newsweek’s Top 10 Best Farmers Markets

Sherri Blevins

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July 9, 2025

The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market in Foley has once again drawn national recognition, this time being named one of the Top 10 Best Farmers Markets in the U.S. in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The year-round market, located at 781 Farmers Market Lane in Foley, has previously been honored as a USA Today Top 10 Readers’ Choice winner in both 2021 and 2022, solidifying its reputation as one of the premier farmers’ markets in the country.

With a mission to provide locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, organic beef, and handcrafted goods directly from area farmers and fishermen, the market supports Baldwin County agriculture and promotes healthy, sustainable living across the Gulf Coast. Managed by Alescia Forland under the City of Foley, the market prides itself on fostering community and making fresh, high-quality products available to families and businesses alike.

The market is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., rain or shine, in a spacious, covered venue.

Annual special events at the market

Coastal Garden Festival (last Saturday in February) — Celebrates spring planting with vendors, Master Gardeners, kids’ activities, and the City of Foley’s Arbor Day tree giveaway.

Corn Festival (the day before Father’s Day in June) — Features summer produce, a corn-eating contest, kids’ activities, and the popular “Corny Dad Cookoff” judged by patrons.

Harvest Festival (Saturday before Thanksgiving) — A pre-Thanksgiving celebration that includes the annual Little Miss Harvest Queen Pageant for Baldwin County 3rd–5th graders.

Christmas Night Market (midweek in early December) — An evening holiday market complete with unique artisan gifts, Christmas treats, a visit from Santa, and a wishing tree for anonymous holiday wishes.