Even though Canton lies within easy reach of downtown Atlanta, and a whole series of cities in the metropolitan region, it is also close to rural farmland producing many of the foods enjoyed by families right across the country.
Independent grocery stores stock some of the larger Georgia brands, but to connect with the farmers and their land there can be no better place to head than Canton Farmers Market.
The vendors that pitch up here sell everything from fruits and vegetables to chocolates and baked goods. But you’ll also find locally-made chocolates, artisan soaps, live music and cooking...
   Read moreIt's honestly great for the customers, but to be a vendor it's disappointing. The staff can be a little rude and it's really far out there to say that they favorite certain types of people, but it feels that way. We love coming to this farmers market for the people it's fun, but sometimes it can be disheartening how the staff treats you if you don't follow exactly what they want or say. It's really sad it use to not be this way when micky was in charge of the market, but all that's...
   Read moreI usually love our local market, but miss the various makers, which was primarily why I would go. There is a monthly artist market but it is located off-site. I think folks can only eat so much food on a Saturday morning! And I used to be there longer while browsing the artists. I hope that changes for 2022.
I still love shopping local and the growers are AWESOME. I love Buice Farms and Whim Wham and definitely some papusas and...
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