Classes & Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year.

Learn more about some of our main events, our recent classes, and explore our full event calendar below.

Event Calendar

Sep
23
Sat
The West Broad Farmers Market
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, special events, and more!

We are pleased to announce that our new website for online orders is now live!  You can pre-order online weekly from Monday mornings through Thursday afternoons for pick-up at the market on Saturdays! We have some great offerings so far, and new vendors will be joining us online every week! Be sure to check it out online at wbfm.farmfreshnetwork.net!

Sep
26
Tue
The West Broad Farmers Market at Athentic Brewing
Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm


The West Broad Farmers Market and Athentic Brewing Company are teaming up for a weekly farmers market! Every Tuesday, starting in July, at Athentic, 5-8 pm! Kickoff Party is July 4th. There will be music, there will be beer, and your fave WBFM vendors will be on-site with fresh produce, delicious local fare, rare plants, artisan goods, and more.

If you’re wondering about the Saturday market, not to worry! This will be in addition to WBFM’s weekly markets at 300 S. Rocksprings on Saturdays from 11 to 2. We’re looking forward to double the market fun!

Morris Brown College Financial Navigator Program: Financial Literacy Workshops
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We’ve teamed up with Morris Brown College to offer a free financial literacy series that is perfect for high school students and college-aged people who are preparing to live on their own and make major financial decisions for the first time. You do not have to be an ACC student or MBC student to attend.

Pre-registration is required. Click here to register online. You will be registered for all of the classes listed below.

Day: Tuesdays Workshop Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm.
September 12: The Art of Budgeting
September 19: Living on Your Own
September 26: Credit Scores

The financial literacy programming is facilitated by the Morris Brown Financial Navigators and supported by Athens Land Trust’s Director of Education, Alumna Dr. Tawana Smith Mattox ’91 (Dr. T).

Your course facilitators, the MBC Financial Navigators: Ashley Davis, Jaye Meggs, Melvin Pitts and Shetila Platt

If you have any questions, please contact: Dr. T Phone: 706-613-0122
Email: education@athenslandtrust.org

Click here to register online.

Sep
27
Wed
Affordable Housing Info Session (in-person)
Sep 27 @ 5:30 pm

Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122.

Starting in February of 2023, info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will take place online and sessions on the 4th Wednesday on the month will be moved to in-person at the Athens Land Trust office.

Sep
30
Sat
The West Broad Farmers Market
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, special events, and more!

We are pleased to announce that our new website for online orders is now live!  You can pre-order online weekly from Monday mornings through Thursday afternoons for pick-up at the market on Saturdays! We have some great offerings so far, and new vendors will be joining us online every week! Be sure to check it out online at wbfm.farmfreshnetwork.net!

Youth Day at the West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Oct
3
Tue
Application Assistance: Athens Energy Opportunity Program
Oct 3 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

In 2023, Athens Land Trust partnered with ACTION, Inc., and the ACC Sustainability Office to create the Athens Energy Opportunity Program. With support from the West Broad and North Athens Advisory Boards, the goal of this program is to educate community members on Weatherization, Energy, Home Repairs, and other services.

The Athens Energy Opportunity Program is supported by Drawdown Georgia and the Department of Energy.

Join Dr. Tawana Mattox, Director of Education and Empowerment, for assistance in applying for the program. To RSVP, please email tawana@athenslandtrust.org or call 706-613-0122.

Required Documents ( you can bring to the Application Assistance session and we can make copies):
For all people 18 and older in the household, we need the following:
Driver’s License
Social Security Card
Copy of Most recent water bill, electric bill, gas bill
Property Tax Statement showing the homeowner’s name
The West Broad Farmers Market at Athentic Brewing
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm


The West Broad Farmers Market and Athentic Brewing Company are teaming up for a weekly farmers market! Every Tuesday, starting in July, at Athentic, 5-8 pm! Kickoff Party is July 4th. There will be music, there will be beer, and your fave WBFM vendors will be on-site with fresh produce, delicious local fare, rare plants, artisan goods, and more.

If you’re wondering about the Saturday market, not to worry! This will be in addition to WBFM’s weekly markets at 300 S. Rocksprings on Saturdays from 11 to 2. We’re looking forward to double the market fun!

Oct
7
Sat
The West Broad Farmers Market
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM.

We are proud to be a SNAP/EBT eligible location, and thanks to our partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the Fresh for Less program matches each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.

Market-goers can look forward to seeing their favorite WBFM vendors, kids’ activities, music, special events, and more!

We are pleased to announce that our new website for online orders is now live!  You can pre-order online weekly from Monday mornings through Thursday afternoons for pick-up at the market on Saturdays! We have some great offerings so far, and new vendors will be joining us online every week! Be sure to check it out online at wbfm.farmfreshnetwork.net!

Oct
10
Tue
Affordable Housing Info Session (online)
Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm

Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions, and complete an application. Register online or call 706-613-0122.

Starting in February of 2023, info sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of the month will take place online and sessions on the 4th Wednesday of the month will be moved to in-person at the Athens Land Trust office.

West Broad Farmers Market

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Ready for flavor, family, and fun? Visit the West Broad Farmers Market every Saturday. Learn more about the market here.

Upcoming Markets
Sep
23
Sat
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
The West Broad Farmers Market
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM. We are proud to be a ... Read more
Sep
26
Tue
5:00 pm The West Broad Farmers Market at...
The West Broad Farmers Market at...
Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The West Broad Farmers Market at Athentic Brewing @ Athentic Brewing Company
The West Broad Farmers Market and Athentic Brewing Company are teaming up for a weekly farmers market! Every Tuesday, starting in July, at Athentic, 5-8 pm! Kickoff Party is July 4th. There will be music, there will be beer, and your fave WBFM vendors will be on-site with fresh produce, delicious local fare, rare plants, ... Read more
Sep
30
Sat
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
The West Broad Farmers Market
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
This year, the West Broad Farmers Market is excited to announce its return to a full season of in-person markets, with Opening Day on Saturday, April 1st. Weekly markets will be held every Saturday through December 16th, excluding Thanksgiving weekend. Hours will be from 11 AM to 2 PM. We are proud to be a ... Read more
Oct
3
Tue
5:00 pm The West Broad Farmers Market at...
The West Broad Farmers Market at...
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The West Broad Farmers Market at Athentic Brewing @ Athentic Brewing Company
The West Broad Farmers Market and Athentic Brewing Company are teaming up for a weekly farmers market! Every Tuesday, starting in July, at Athentic, 5-8 pm! Kickoff Party is July 4th. There will be music, there will be beer, and your fave WBFM vendors will be on-site with fresh produce, delicious local fare, rare plants, ... Read more