Tuscaloosa Farmers Market Voted Best in Alabama for Fifth Consecutive Year
October 6, 2026
The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market has been voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama in the 2026 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards. This is the fifth consecutive year the City’s market has won the majority of votes for best market in the state.
The America’s Farmers Market Celebration is a national contest held by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition. Each year, market shoppers and supporters can vote online for their favorite market.
"I'm incredibly proud of our vendors and River Market staff, who work tirelessly to keep our market thriving throughout the year," said Alexis Clark, Tuscaloosa River Market Operations Manager. "The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market welcomes nearly three thousand residents each week during peak season, and it's an honor to provide our community with a wide array of products from local vendors. Thank you to our community for choosing us as the best market in Alabama for the past five years, your support means everything."
The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to noon at the Tuscaloosa River Market, located at 1900 Jack Warner Parkway. The market is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit tuscaloosafarmersmarket.com.
To learn more about the America’s Farmers Market Celebration, visit markets.farmland.org.