Alpharetta Farmers Market draws crowds to downtown

By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After a two-week postponement due to inclement weather, thousands of visitors flocked downtown for the opening day of the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market April 15.

Throngs of attendees stopped by the beloved event at City Center for a taste of fresh food, handmade jewelry, pastries, live music and play on the Town Green. its 17th year with more than 100 vendors lining the streets of City Center.

The market will feature 140 vendors during its April-November run. Now in its 17th year, the event has grown from 25 vendors on Old Roswell Street to an annual highlight that draws crowds of 2,000-3,000 each Saturday.

Crowds visit the opening day of the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market April 15. The event launched Saturday after two weeks of postponements due to inclement weather.

Visitors stop by booths selling fresh produce, churros, sausages, pastries and other offerings at the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market April 15. Hundreds of guests visited the market for its first 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. day this year.