Forsyth Farmers’ Market, Savannah

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Forsyth Farmers Market booth in Savannah with a banner reading 'Information and Token Exchange.' Several people are engaging with the booth, and various items are displayed on the tables. It shows a vibrant outdoor market setting.

Every Saturday (from 9AM-1PM) year round, the South End of Forsyth Park is the place to be in Savannah. According to their website, the Forsyth Farmers’ Market “…was founded in 2009 by six women who came together with the intention of supporting their common vision of a local food system that is good for the health of all people and the environment.  They merged with the existing Starland market and sought permission from the city to allow a farmers’ market in historic Forsyth Park. The first market was on 9 May 2009…From the very beginning, the market has focused on food and food issues which is why it is a producer-only market (meaning all vendors have to be producing at least 75% of the products they sell)  and allows only food and plant vendors.“

A variety of fresh vegetables at Forsyth Farmers' Market including green beans, carrots, and red peppers displayed in wooden baskets at a market.

Organic vendors from all over the Low Country bring a wide variety of wholesome vegetables.

A wooden table displaying an assortment of fresh vegetables at the Savannah Forsyth Farmers Market, including yellow and red onions, various types of potatoes, and cabbages in purple and green. There are wooden boxes for sorting the vegetables, along with a roll of produce bags labeled 'Garden Fresh Fruits & Vegetables'.

Fresh cut flowers, like these zinnias and sunflowers, are available in the spring and summer.

A bucket filled with vibrant multi-colored flowers, primarily zinnias, alongside another bucket containing sunflowers and green leaves. Purple boxes are visible in the background.

Products made from local crops are also on offer, like Vegetable Kingdom’s popular Hot Chow Chow.

Jars of 'Vegetable Kingdom Hot Chow Chow' displayed on a table at Savannah's Forsyth Farmers Market, alongside various small jars of jams and preserves.

Bell peppers, blackberries, and okra were in abundance when I was there.

A collection of fresh green bell peppers with one red bell pepper mixed in.

Many who come to the market are already fans of organically grown foods. Growers are glad to educate those new to the market about their methods and its benefits.

Fresh blackberries in small teal baskets at Forsyth Farmers Market in Savannah.

All the vendors at the market accept cash, but if you’re bringing plastic, you have to buy tokens which are used like cash. They eliminate the “middle man”, i.e. the bank and its transaction fees. This way, vendors can concentrate on what’s most important: their wonderful produce and food items.

A close-up view of a pile of fresh green okra pods at Forsyth Farmers' Market, showcasing their long, slender shape and vibrant color.

Visit them online for particulars, or better yet, make a point to visit them on any given Saturday. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget, and if you live near Savannah, you’ll likely return.

A woman in a green tank top browses fresh peaches at the Forsyth Farmers' market, surrounded by various fruits and vegetables, with several other shoppers visible in the background.

 

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