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Sample A Taste Of Alabama At Farmer's Markets and Festivals In AlabamaAs the growing season takes root so do the number of Farm's and Markets offering fresh produce and treats for every taste. It is also a wonderful time to visit local festivals and fairs that include entertainment, music, crafts, and delicious foods to sample, so here are some ideas to get you on your way as you travel about Alabama.

The Pepper Place Saturday Market runs through October in Birmingham. This event includes a local farm tour to the residents and restaurateurs of the community - providing access to the freshest vegetables and homemade goods from the hands of those who produce them. Local musicians will provide a variety of entertainment on two separate venues and there is a weekly local Chef's Demonstration featuring the day's fresh vegetables in their recipes.

Refreshments will be available from local vendors - serving the best coffees, teas, pastries and sandwiches. While choosing your fresh vegetables and fruits, stroll through the tents of local artisans and pick up a few homemade soaps, lotions or hand-turned bowls or art for your walls at home or for the garden.

Fresh produce and FREE entertainment can be found at the Spring Park Market that takes place every Thursday through Mid September at the Spring Park in Tuscumbia, from 4 – 7 p.m. The open-air market is Free and features fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, local processed foods as well as free entertainment and food demonstrations each week. Park downtown and ride the trolleys down to the park. Pick ups are available in front of the Palace and the ColdWater Bookstore, Tuscumbia, which are both located on Main Street.

 

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Enjoy More Festivities In AlabamaIn Cullman you can join festivities at the Strawberry Days at the Market, and enjoy a family friendly "Homecoming" with lots of things to do! A tractor show, 5K or 10K run, Volksmarch, walking tour of historic downtown, "and a strawberry festival reminiscent of yesteryear with fresh produce featuring Cullman County strawberries.

The Cullman County Museum, Weiss cottage (Cullman's oldest residence), and Dr. Luther Hayes' house will be open, and "Postcard Pictures of the Past," and newly restored signs of historic businesses will be available for viewing throughout the downtown area. The Cullman County Historical Society will unveil murals featuring historic buildings from the 1880s and vintage signs throughout downtown.

Jack-O-Lantern Farms on the TVA Reservation in Muscle Shoals offers hydroponically grown and local “Naturally Certified” fruits and vegetables. Open Thursdays from 4 – 7p.m, and again each Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., year round, the Jack-O-Lantern Farms is a good place to find local produce. Among the homemade selection are sourdough bread, baked goods, jellies, jams and other locally produced food products from the Shoals Culinary Center.

Travel throughout Alabama, and you'll discover something tasty to sample wherever you're travel take you!

By Melody Schubert

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