The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen Market in Foley has earned a spot as one of the top 10 farmers markets in the U.S., according to Newsweek’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards. This isn’t the first time it’s been recognized, as it also made the top 10 in the USA Today Leader’s Choice Awards in 2021 and 2022, cementing its reputation in the community.
The market, located at 781 Farmers Market Lane in Foley, is committed to supporting local agriculture by offering a variety of produce, seafood, organic beef, and handmade goods sourced directly from regional farmers and fishermen. Managed by Alesia Forland, the market aims to foster community development and promote sustainable living throughout the Gulf Coast.
You can find the market open every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM, operating rain or shine under a spacious covered area.
Annual Events at the Market
Coastal Garden Festival (Last Saturday in February) – This event marks the arrival of spring with vendors, master gardening demonstrations, activities for kids, and tree prizes as part of Foley’s Arbor Day celebrations.
Corn Festival (Day before Father’s Day in June) – A lively event showcasing summer produce, contests for corn meal, children’s activities, and the popular customer-judged “Corne Papa Cook-Off.”
Harvest Festival (Saturday before Thanksgiving) – A pre-Thanksgiving celebration featuring the Little Miss Harvest Queen Pageant for Baldwin County students in grades 3 to 5.
Christmas Night Market (First week of December) – This holiday night market includes a tree of hope for unique artisan gifts, festive treats, and special visits from Santa.
Top 10 Farmers Markets in Newsweek’s 2025 List:
- Ithaca Farmers Market – Ithaca, New York
- Alabama Coastal Farmers and Fishermen’s Market – Foley, Alabama
- Dallas Farmers Market – Dallas, Texas
- Santa Fe Farmers Market – Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Dane County Farmers Market – Madison, Wisconsin
- Lancaster Central Market – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Burlington Farmers Market – Burlington, Vermont
- Pike Place Market – Seattle, Washington
- Ann Arbor Farmers Market – Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Boston Public Market – Boston, Massachusetts
