Greg sends along this press release…

The Decatur Farmers Market is pleased to start its second year of offering a gathering space that supports organic, local, and sustainable foods in Georgia on Saturday mornings. On Saturday, June 11 from 9am-1pm, the Market will celebrate with live music by the always popular Decatur Ukulele Society, face painting, and other activities. Residents can comfortably enjoy the two new picnic tables under the shaded magnolia. For those who travel on two wheels, a bike rack has been recently installed for your convenience. Four wheelers have plenty of free parking in the Calloway Building lot at the corner of Trinity Place and Commerce Dr.

This Market provides the Decatur community with the opportunity to buy from and speak directly with the local farmers and food producers who offer goods produced by sustainable methods. Maria and Joel from Café Campesino Atlanta will have their organic coffee, iced tea and famous scones and muffins. Cool off with a frozen delight from the King of Pops and The Pop Shop. Be prepared to go home with fresh nutritious local produce from our awesome farmers. Sample the Market delights prepared by LEONs sous chef Robert Lupo. The Market will have recyclable bags to purchase if you forget your own, new t-shirts and insulated reusable tumblers.

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Very exciting news!  Check this out!  Nicole sends along this press release…

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET LAUNCHING IN DOWNTOWN DECATUR

The City of Decatur, GA will soon have a Farmers Market on Saturday, in addition to the existing Wednesday Market. The Saturday Farmers Market will start on May 15, 2010 with a grand opening event featuring live music, a children’s area and breakfast goodies from 9-12noon in its second location at the corner of Trinity and McDonough, centrally located in downtown Decatur.

It will run every Saturday morning year-round, with plenty of free parking and a short walk from the Marta and Decatur Square.

Every Saturday – Summer 9a.m – – 12 p.m.

Location: 500 block at North McDonough Street and Trinity Street

I’m trying to determine whether by “Trinity and McDonough” they mean the Maloof parking lot or the grounds of the new DeKalb Courthouse. Streetview of the intersection after the jump.

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