and tender squashes to sweet Southern melons and peaches, summer produce makes this one of the best seasons to visit your closest farmers’ market. Teeming with the freshest locally grown goods you can get your hands on, farmers’ markets allow you to meet the hard-working growers of your favorite fruits and vegetables, learn more about what you’re buying, and of course, snag a. Now in its 28th year, this vibrant, award-winning market is a treat for the senses. In Birmingham, Alabama, Saturday mornings are spent at , where regional vendors come fully stocked with treats like sweet Chilton County peaches that grow south of the city and fresh-baked Danishes and sourdough loaves from the always bustling Hinkel’s Bakery tent. Don’t worry, their line is totally worth it (and moves quickly)! South Carolina’s is another on our must-attend list. From May to October, charming Main Street transforms into a sprawling two-block market with more than 70 vendors. It’s been taking place for 20 years now and only gets better each week.
