Shoppers looking for fresh, local flavor along the Gulf Coast can find it every Saturday at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (CAFFM), a nationally recognized market that runs year-round in Foley. The market operates weekly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., including upcoming market days on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29, giving residents and visitors a regular chance to stock up on produce, seafood and handmade goods.
What Shoppers Can Find
The market is billed as a place to experience “the bounty of the Gulf Coast,” with vendors offering just-picked produce, fresh-caught seafood and baked goods straight from the oven. Because the market runs every Saturday throughout the year, organizers say shoppers can count on finding in-season flavors no matter when they visit.
Beyond food, the market also features artisan vendors selling handcrafted items, making it a popular stop for shoppers hunting for a unique gift or a memento of a Gulf Coast trip. Organizers describe the offerings as having “something for everyone,” from kitchen staples to one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
A Year-Round Gulf Coast Tradition
Unlike seasonal markets that operate only part of the year, the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market keeps its Saturday schedule going 52 weeks a year, giving local farmers, fishermen and artisans a consistent outlet to sell directly to the community. That steady presence has helped the market earn national recognition as a destination market along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
The market’s emphasis on local sourcing, from produce grown nearby to seafood pulled straight from Gulf waters, reflects a broader push among coastal Alabama communities to connect residents directly with the people who grow and catch their food. For visitors to the Foley area, a Saturday stop at the market offers a way to sample the region’s agricultural and seafood traditions in one place.
Market Details
The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market is located at 781 Farmers Market Ln., Foley, AL 36535, and is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection of seasonal produce and seafood.