The return of the Stone Mountain Farmers Market


Amari Reed, 4, got out her umbrella during a brief rain shower on opening day for the 2021 season of the Stone Mountain Farmers Market on Tuesday, May 8, 2021. Photo by Dean Hesse.

By Dean Hesse

The Stone Mountain Farmers Market is back. The first market of the 2021 season and the first since 2019 was held on Tuesday, June 8. Market manager Kim Cumbie said visitors can expect to see the return of familiar favorites along with some new vendors. There will be giveaways and live music as well.

Also back are the Georgia Fresh for Less SNAP/EBT Double Your Dollars Program and the Loyalty Shopper Program

Stone Mountain Farmers Market is held every Tuesday 4-7 p.m., rain or shine, through Aug. 31 in the municipal parking lot at 922 Main Street in Stone Mountain Village.

The market recommends mask wearing and social distancing.

For information visit: https://www.facebook.com/stonemountainfarmersmarket


Jean Pierre Kaboyi from B & C Farms offers samples of jalapeño jelly on opening day for the 2021 season of the Stone Mountain Farmers Market on Tuesday, June 8. Photo by Dean Hesse.


Joshua Wilkinson, a summer intern at B & C Farms waits on a customer during the Stone Mountain Farmers Market on June 8, 2021. Photo by Dean Hesse.


Gracelyn Payne, 3, peers out from her parents’ Finkles Bake Shop vendor stand as they wait on customers during the Stone Mountain Farmers Market on June 8, 2021. Photo by Dean Hesse.

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