Going on 16 years of fresh, local produce and artisan goods, the Statesboro Mainstreet Farmer's Market is known in our community as one of the best in our region. You can help the market take home the $5,000 top prize in the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration, presented by American Farmland Trust.
Becky Sanders, President of Visit Statesboro says, "Voting in this competition will show our local farmers that we support them and their mission to keep fresh, locally-grown produce available to everyone. There are substantial cash prizes that can help the Market and vendors, and winning would give our amazing Market even more exposure."
Market shoppers and supporters can vote for their favorite market now through July 31st, 2024. Visit the website here to cast your vote!
The 16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC) showcases essential markets across the nation making a difference for farmers and communities. Their intention is to lift up the vital role farmers markets play across the country.
America’s Farmers Market Celebration states that it "is the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the United States as voted on by the public. Since 2008, the AFMC has highlighted the important role farmers markets play in communities across the nation while celebrating the farmers, staff, and volunteers that make markets happen."
According to the AFMC, “We believe that every farmers market in America is special in its own way. Big or small, in cities or rural towns, farmers markets nourish their communities while helping local farmers, food makers, and artisans thrive.”
The top five markets in the United States that finish in the “People’s Choice” category will receive an award. The breakdown of prize money is as follows: $5,000 for first, $2,500 for second, $1,500 for third, $750 for fourth, $250 for fifth, and $100 for 1st in each state.
These funds will be awarded to markets to go towards marketing, communications, and other needs that help expand the market’s reach and impact.
For more information about the American Farmer's Market Celebration, visit their website here.
The Statesboro Farmer's market is located downtown, at 222 South Main Street, every Saturday from 9am-12:30pm until Thanksgiving. Stay updated on market happenings by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
If you can't make it to the Saturday market, Statesboro Market2Go pickup is available in Statesboro, Sylvania, and now Pembroke! Check out their pick up selection here.