West Homewood Farmer’s Market to start in June

160 Oxmoor Road 

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon

June 7-July 26*

The West Homewood Farmer’s Market is returning to Shades Valley Community Church starting in June. 

“We want to wholeheartedly do something for the community,” said market manager Kenyon Ross. “The community benefits from the market.”

The market will only have up to 14 booths, and the goal is to keep it small.

“It’s more intimate,” Ross said. “We want people to come and connect.”

With a smaller market, Ross said, customers get to know their farmers and how they grow their produce.

Like last year, each market will feature a theme, such as bees or Alabama tomatoes, and there will be live entertainment and activities for kids. Organizers are also planning the second annual Fresh Start 5K for the fall. Last year the event welcomed more than 150 runners.

For more, visit westhomewood.com.

*Following summer market season, West Homewood will hold a night market the third Thursday of August, September and October from 6-9 p.m.