The farmers market season is in full gear. In the last few years, numerous farmers markets have sprung up in communities throughout greater Atlanta . Now, the city of Norcross in Gwinnett County is joining in the movement to support local farmers and increase its residents' access to fresh, nutritious food.
On June 4, Norcross will see the debut of the Norcross Community Market. The farmers market will make its home at Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St., in historic downtown Norcross. It will operate Saturdays through August 13 (excluding July 2) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Marketgoers can expect nearly two dozen local growers to peddle their fresh produce. Thanks to a partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, vendors will accept payment via Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program), with those shoppers seeing double the value of their SNAP benefits on purchase of the fruits and vegetables.
Shoppers can also peruse the stalls while munching on fare from a rotation of food trucks and sipping beverages, including mimosas and local craft beer, available at the Peachtree Growler Co. stand.
Other programming for the market includes cooking demonstrations by chefs from restaurants in Norcross and Peachtree Corners, live entertainment and activities for children.
The market is hosted by area nonprofit group Sustainable Norcross, and made possible in partnership with the City of Norcross, Norcross Downtown Development Authority and the Georgia Farmers Market Association.
Norcross Community Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays from June 4 - Aug. 13 (excluding July 2). Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St., Norcross. 678-667-0015, norcrosscommunitymarket.com.
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