Oconee Farmers Market
Farmers market in Watkinsville, Georgia
Visiting Oconee Farmers Market
- Address
- Wire Park - 1725 Electric Ave, Watkinsville, GA 30677
- Hours
- Saturday: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM will be closed November 8
- Saturday: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM Part of Wire Park's Christmas event on the 13th & 20th
Markets are seasonal — always confirm before a long drive.
- Seasons
- 10/01/2025 to 11/29/2025 · 12/13/2025 to 12/20/2025As last published by the market for 2025 — this season's dates may differ.
- From the market
- Due to the wet spring and summer produce has been limited. We are hoping our fall produce will be amazing and plentiful We will only be open on December 13 & 20 as part of Wire Parks Christmas event. We hope to have produce and fruits but will mainly consist of crafts for the holidays
- Vendors
- 35 reported by the market
- Finding it
- From Athens: Take Hwy 441/Hwy 15 South toward Watkinsville. Turn left onto Barnett Shoals Road, then left onto Wire Park Drive. From Madison/Greensboro: Take Hwy 441 North toward Watkinsville. Turn right onto Barnett Shoals Road, then left onto Wire Park Drive. Look for the vendor tents and signs as you enter—parking is free and easy!
- Set-up
- Wire Park - is Watkinsville’s newest gathering place—a lively mix of restaurants, shops, breweries, green spaces, art, and events. It’s designed as a walkable, family-friendly destination where the community comes together to eat, shop, relax, and ce
- Website
- oconeefarmersmarket.net
Paying at this market
Payment accepted
- Cash
- Personal Checks
- Commerical Checks/Accounts
- Debit card/Credit card
Payment and benefit details come from the market's own USDA listing and can change season to season.
How the food here is grown
Growing practices reported by vendors at Oconee Farmers Market:
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Certified "Naturally Grown"
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified
- No antibiotics
- Non-GMO
- No hormones
- No pesticides
- Grass Fed
- Pasture-raised/free-range animals
- hydroponics
"Organic (USDA Certified)" means at least one vendor holds certification — it does not certify the market itself.
What's sold at Oconee Farmers Market
Product categories the market reported to the USDA across its 35 vendors. Individual stalls vary week to week with what is in season.
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Wild harvested forest products
About this market
The Oconee Farmers Market is more than shopping—it’s community. Stroll through Wire Park to meet local farmers, bakers, and artisans who grow, craft, and create with care. From fresh, chemical-free produce to handmade goods, every purchase supports small businesses and sustainable farming. Enjoy live music, family fun, and the warm, welcoming spirit that makes Watkinsville shine. Come taste, connect, and celebrate local!
Questions about Oconee Farmers Market
- Where is Oconee Farmers Market?
- Oconee Farmers Market is at Wire Park - 1725 Electric Ave, Watkinsville, GA 30677. From Athens: Take Hwy 441/Hwy 15 South toward Watkinsville. Turn left onto Barnett Shoals Road, then left onto Wire Park Drive. From Madison/Greensboro: Take Hwy 441 North toward Watkinsville. Turn right onto Barnett Shoals Road, then left onto Wire Park Drive. Look for the vendor tents and signs as you enter—parking is free and easy!
- Does Oconee Farmers Market accept SNAP or EBT?
- The USDA listing for Oconee Farmers Market does not record SNAP/EBT acceptance. That is not the same as a "no" — many markets accept EBT without updating their listing. Ask the market manager directly.
- When is Oconee Farmers Market open?
- Saturday: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM will be closed November 8; Saturday: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM Part of Wire Park's Christmas event on the 13th & 20th. The market runs 10/01/2025 to 11/29/2025 and 12/13/2025 to 12/20/2025. Farmers markets are seasonal, so check before travelling.
- What can you buy at Oconee Farmers Market?
- Oconee Farmers Market reports 15 product categories to the USDA: Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Crafts/woodworking items, Cut flowers, Eggs, Fresh/dried herbs, Honey, Maple products, Mushrooms, Red/other non-poultry meat and products, Soap/body care products, Wild harvested forest products. It lists 35 vendors.
- Does Oconee Farmers Market have organic produce?
- Vendors at Oconee Farmers Market report: Organic (USDA Certified), Certified "Naturally Grown", Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, hydroponics. Certification applies to individual vendors, not to the market as a whole.
Farmers Market Atlas lists Oconee Farmers Market from the market's own entry in the public USDA directory. We are not affiliated with the market. Details change — confirm hours and payment options with the market itself.