Bessemer, Alabama
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Located in the Rear of the Kenneth E. Gulley Recreational Center
The Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center located at 100 14th Street South Bessemer, Al 35020 is home to the Bessemer Farmers Market. You can find our market located in the rear of the main building, at the edge of the parking lot next to the tennis courts, behind the concession stand and directly behind the indoor pool. Each vendor will have a white tent set up for easy identification.
2026 Market Schedule
Every Saturday · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Bessemer Rec Center
Event Highlights
- •Strawberry Recipe Demonstrations
- •Strawberry Lemonade Station
- •Strawberry Dessert Contest
- •Kids Strawberry Art Activities
- •Fresh Berry Produce Specials
Event Highlights
- •SNAP/EBT Education Booths
- •Double Up Food Bucks Information
- •Produce Tastings & Healthy Meal Demos
- •Market Bucks Giveaways
- •"$10 Healthy Meal Challenge"
Featured Partners: Auburn University · Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Event Highlights
- •Decorated Bike & Wagon Parade
- •Face Painting
- •Bubble Stations
- •Produce Scavenger Hunt
- •Kids Dance Party
- •Youth Performances
Event Highlights
- •Watermelon Slices
- •Lawn Games
- •Family Picnic Seating Area
- •Patriotic Music
- •Community Fellowship Activities
Event Highlights
- •Ornament Painting
- •Handmade Vendor Showcase
- •Kids Craft Stations
- •Holiday Treats
- •Community Toy Drive Kickoff
Event Highlights
- •Homemade Ice Cream
- •Peach Cobbler Contest
- •Peach Smoothie Samples
- •Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest
- •Peach Produce Specials
Event Highlights
- •Canned Food Collection
- •Popcorn Giveaway
- •Community Partner Booths
- •Donation Challenge
- •Volunteer Recognition
Event Highlights
- •School Supply Giveaway
- •Backpack Drive
- •Parent Resource Booths
- •Youth Performances
- •Community Wellness Resources
Event Highlights
- •Vegetable Races
- •Ugly Vegetable Contest
- •Produce Sculptures
- •Kids STEM Activities
- •Farmer Fun Competitions
Event Highlights
- •Birthday Cake Celebration
- •Vendor Appreciation
- •Market History Display
- •Community Recognition Awards
- •Market Bucks Giveaways
Event Highlights
- •Bicycle Rodeo
- •Helmet Giveaway
- •Youth Fitness Challenges
- •Community Warm-Up Session
- •Health & Wellness Booths
Event Highlights
- •Customer Appreciation Day
- •Vendor Awards
- •Produce Basket Giveaways
- •Live Entertainment
- •"What the Market Means to Me" Community Wall
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