Tuscaloosa's Tuesday Farmers Markets Returning For June, July

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday announced its Farmers Market will bring back its Tuesday markets this summer, with events planned throughout June and July at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

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The Tuesday Markets will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Tuesday from June 2 through July 28.

City officials said the Tuesday markets will be held in addition to the regular Saturday morning farmers markets.

Each Tuesday market will feature up to 12 farmers and as many as 25 total vendors each week.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Here’s the weekly schedule:

• June 2: Tuesday Market Kick-Off with live music from Ethan Gardiner
• June 9: Tomato Sandwich Day, with make-your-own sandwiches while supplies last
• June 16: Honeybee Tuesday with Vince Wallace of Wallace Homestead
• June 23: Corn & Cornhole
• June 30: Peach Party, billed as “a beach party with peaches”
• July 7: Blueberry Bingo, featuring free hourly games with blueberry-themed prizes beginning at 3:30 p.m.
• July 14: Watermelon Slice Giveaway, while supplies last
• July 21: Christmas in July, featuring appearances from The Grinch and Olaf
• July 28: Micro Greens with Martin Blair of Underground Forest

For more information, visit the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market website or call (205) 248-5295.

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