On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the beautiful springtime season was felt throughout the air in Bulloch County as the beloved Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market returned, bringing talented artisans, farmers, bakers, chefs, and various gift vendors together for a massive opening day.
This beloved tradition began in 2005, led by Debra and the late Steve Chester, and has flourished into a hometown favorite.
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Opening day at the market has since grown into something that many locals and visitors mark on their calendars as a must-see special event.
Marketgoers come together on this special opening day to connect, gearing up for a full market season that fosters a strong sense of community as the market provides an opportunity for people to gather in one setting each weekend, seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones while supporting small businesses in the process.
The market's opening day was flooded with people. Over 60 vendors were spread throughout the area, showcasing to each marketgoer their merchandise while they continued to put smiles on the faces of everyone in attendance.
Many small business staples in the community had lines wrapped throughout the venue as people waited patiently for their favorite handmade art and artisanal designs, farm-fresh produce, beautiful flowers, locally cultivated meats, or their favorite sweet treats.
The new Main Street Farmers Market Manager Kelsie Cobb played a massive role in orchestrating this day in efforts of not only creating memories for visitors but to also showcase all of the talented vendors in attendance.
“I love to hear that people have, leading up to this event, say, 'Oh, you're the Farmer's Market Manager! We can't wait for the market to come back. We are so excited for the market to come back'," Cobb shared. "So I'm really glad we had this great turnout. I think everybody's really excited to have this back for Saturdays. It's a great way to meet people. It's a great way to find things to do and find new treats to have. I'm excited. I think it's great for the community. I'm so happy that it started back.”
The Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market will continue to run throughout the spring and summer, all the way into the fall of November, giving marketgoers plenty of time to stop by throughout the three seasons to enjoy what each vendor has to offer.
The opening day of the Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market was a success, but it looks to continue fueling the flames of success every Saturday of the week to ensure an unforgettable time for the whole family.
For more information, visit Farmers Market - Visit Statesboro.
The Market at Visit Statesboro is located at 222 S. Main Street on the Blue Mile.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Download an application online or stop by Visit Statesboro to pick one up in person. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at Visit Statesboro.
