The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market runs every Saturday, year-round, 7 a.m. to noon at the River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway. SNAP accepted. 205-248-5295.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Tuscaloosa’s Tuscaloosa Farmers Market site, its plan your visit and payment assistance pages, and city news releases.

The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway, on the bank of the Black Warrior River. It is free and open to the public, and it draws more than 70 local farmers and artisans. In October 2026 it was voted the best farmers market in Alabama for the fifth year in a row in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration, the city announced.

Who to call

  • Tuscaloosa River Market and Farmers Market: 205-248-5295, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway
  • Cancellations and city questions: Tuscaloosa 311, dial 311 or 205-248-5311
  • Vendor list each week: posted on the market’s social media every Friday by noon

Market days at a glance

Market Day and time Season Where
Saturday market Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon Year-round Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway
Tuesday market Tuesdays, 3 to 7 p.m. June and July Tuscaloosa River Market

The city cancels the market for severe weather and says so on its news page and the market site. The Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, market was canceled for forecast high winds and heavy rain, and the city said the market would resume Saturday, Oct. 17.

What you will find

Booths of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and one-of-a-kind crafts, the market says, with local coffee to sip while you browse. The vendor page introduces the regulars, and the market map shows where each one is assigned for the year. Vendors move indoors when space opens up.

POP Kid’s Club: on the third Saturday of every month the market runs its free “Power of Produce” club, with a kids’ craft and a two-bite tasting challenge of a fruit or vegetable in season.

Tuesday markets return each summer with up to 12 farmers and 25 vendors and a theme each week. In 2026 they ran from June 2 to July 28, with a tomato sandwich day, a peach party and a watermelon giveaway, according to the city’s May 20 announcement.

Paying: cash, cards and SNAP

Payment varies by vendor. All take cash and most take credit cards; some take checks, Apple Pay or Venmo.

  • SNAP/EBT: go to the market manager’s information table to swipe your EBT card. You get tokens to spend with vendors on SNAP-eligible food: fruits and vegetables, food-producing plants such as tomato plants, bread, eggs, meat, dairy, syrup and honey, whole baked goods, canned goods and packaged coffee beans. Tokens cannot buy hot or ready-to-eat food, pastries, cookies, flowers or non-food items.
  • Double Up Food Bucks: SNAP shoppers get matching tokens to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, and they do not expire.
  • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: low-income seniors with an SFMNP card can use it with produce vendors who display the card’s sign. Apply through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Getting there and parking

The main parking lot is entered from Jack Warner Parkway at 21st Avenue (the market’s recommended entrance) or at Queen City Avenue, which is closest to the accessible parking. Only vehicles with a disabled parking decal may use the lot nearest the building. When the market is busy, use one of four nearby public lots: at the Tuscaloosa Public Library and the Mildred Warner Westervelt Transportation Museum across Jack Warner Parkway, at the Visitor Center, or just east of the Riverwalk pedestrian bridge.

Note that Jack Warner Parkway is closed west of Nick’s Kids Avenue for the railroad trestle project; see road construction and closures.

Make a morning of it

The River Market sits on the Riverwalk, so a market trip pairs with a walk along the Black Warrior River. See parks and trails in Tuscaloosa.

What this means for you

  • Saturday mornings, every week of the year, 7 a.m. to noon.
  • Bring your EBT card: SNAP tokens and Double Up Food Bucks stretch your budget.
  • Park off 21st Avenue, or across Jack Warner Parkway at the library on busy days.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market open?

Every Saturday, year-round, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway, unless the city posts a cancellation. Extra Tuesday markets run 3 to 7 p.m. in June and July.

Does the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market take SNAP?

Yes. Swipe your EBT card at the market manager’s table for tokens to spend with vendors on SNAP-eligible food. The market also takes Double Up Food Bucks and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program cards.

Where do you park for the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market?

The main lot is entered from Jack Warner Parkway at 21st Avenue or at Queen City Avenue. On busy days use the lots at the Tuscaloosa Public Library, the Mildred Warner Westervelt Transportation Museum, the Visitor Center or past the Riverwalk pedestrian bridge.

Is the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market free?

Yes. The market is free and open to the public. Vendors set their own payment rules; all take cash and most take cards.