One of the best parts of Southern summers is the epic farmers’ markets. Juicy peaches, ruby-hued tomatoes, fresh okra, crisp sweet corn—what’s not to love? These community markets spanning the South are made possible by hardworking farmers, growers, producers, and makers, and there’s never been a better time to visit and taste the season’s and region’s bounty.
THE MARKET AT PEPPER PLACE
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Birminghamians know there’s no better place to be on a Saturday morning than Pepper Place. During warm months, dozens of vendors set up outdoors to sell the region’s tastiest produce like sweet Chilton County peaches that grow south of the city and heirloom tomatoes in a kaleidoscope of