Market Activities & Events

Our Activities

We have a host of programs and events to celebrate our community and the flavor, family, and fun atmosphere every week.

Entertainment / Performances

Friendly Competitions

Kids Activities

Cooking Demos

Our Events

Every market is a unique day, but we have some special events throughout the year to celebrate holidays, the community, and its history.

Opening Day - April 1st

To mark Opening Day – April 1st – the Market will host a friendly competition for the neighborhood and greater Athens – the Athens Baked Cookie Contest. Amateur bakers are encouraged to bring their best-baked cookies to the market and be judged by a panel of local experts. The grand prize will be a market tote filled with market goodies from participating vendors that day. Judging and presentation will happen from 12:30 - 2 PM.

May Day (May 6, 2023)​

Every year on the first Saturday in May, we host our May Day Celebration. May Day marks the changing of the seasons, and we invite you to celebrate with us through music, festivities, and of course, the maypole dedication in the garden!

We will also be hosting the first annual Athens Berry Pie Contest. Stay tuned for details on how you can enter!

Juneteenth (June 17, 2023)

Juneteenth (“June” plus “nineteenth”) is the oldest national celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. With our roots in an African-American community, our Juneteenth Festival is a day to celebrate African-American freedom and achievement.

Youth Day (September 30, 2023)

A celebration of Athens' youth!

Fall Festival (October 28, 2023)

Celebrate all things fall with us! Featuring trick or treating, costumes, seasonal crafts, live music, a haunted house, and more!

African American Heritage & Urban Agriculture Festival (November 18, 2023)

Partnering with the Athens Area Black History Committee, we host our annual Athens Heritage and Urban Agriculture Festival, celebrating African - American history and traditions, particularly those surrounding the West Broad School and urban agriculture.

Holiday Market (December 16, 2023)

As the final market of the year, we go out in trademark holiday style. With holiday-themed kids' activities, a variety of live music, seasonal crafts, cook-offs, and more, we celebrate the December holidays in a fun, heartwarming style.

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
Oct
7
Sat
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
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 ... Read more
Oct
10
Tue
5:00 pm The West Broad Farmers Market at...
The West Broad Farmers Market at...
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct
14
Sat
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
The West Broad Farmers Market
Oct 14 @ 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
17
Tue
5:00 pm The West Broad Farmers Market at...
The West Broad Farmers Market at...
Oct 17 @ 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
Oct
21
Sat
11:00 am The West Broad Farmers Market
The West Broad Farmers Market
Oct 21 @ 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