For Lakiesha, jewelry is about more than adding one more accessory to an outfit. It is about those little moments when you put on a pair of earrings and suddenly feel a little more put together, a little more confident, or simply more like yourself. That idea is at the heart of Charming Lobes, Lakiesha's creative side business where she gets to slow down, work with her hands, and create pieces that bring a little joy to everyday life. Earrings are the star of her collection.

At Second Chance Snacks, every treat has a story, and it all begins with rescue dogs. Owner Ashley created Second Chance Snacks after seeing firsthand how rescue dogs can completely change a person's life. What began as making healthy homemade treats for her own dogs quickly grew into a business built on love, quality, and the belief that every dog deserves the very best. Today, every treat is handcrafted in small batches right here in Georgia using simple, wholesome ingredie

Creativity has a way of finding its path, and for Joe and Michelle Walker, that path has led to handcrafted woodwork, fresh sourdough, and a community that has become part of their family. WalkerWorks began when Joe returned to woodworking after years away from the craft. He first learned woodworking in high school, but life, military service in the Marines, and raising a family left little room for time in the shop. Following a knee injury that kept him at home, Michelle sur

For Shelie and Bob Hedrick, food has always been about more than feeding people. It is about creating moments that make someone stop after the first bite and think, I need another one. After 37 years of marriage, raising two children, welcoming four grandchildren, and spending decades supporting military life while Bob served as a career Army Warrant Officer, the couple finally took a leap toward a dream they had carried for years. Shelie had long imagined owning a business i

There's something joyful about walking through the market with a colorful drink in hand. At the Saela Tea Co. booth, that feeling is part of the experience. Owner Erica Smith is often busy shaking teas, blending matcha, or chatting with customers about what flavors they should try next. Before long, familiar faces begin to gather. Some arrive for their weekly Winder Peach Tea. Others are eager to see what's new. And every so often, a child points toward the booth and happily

Some of Bill's earliest memories of baking begin with his Opa, his German grandfather, who was always the one making desserts for the family. Those moments in the kitchen sparked a lifelong love of baking that stayed with him for decades. For more than 20 years, Bill baked for family and friends simply because he enjoyed sharing homemade sweets with the people around him. In 2023, he and his wife, Kasey, began talking about opening a cottage bakery. After Bill retired in 2024

Sometimes the best farms begin with a simple love of growing food. For John and Joan of Bounty & Wood Farm, gardening started as a way to provide fresh, healthy produce for their own table. For the past three years, they have been cultivating a thriving urban garden on their half-acre property in Auburn, Georgia, growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for family and friends. As their garden continued to flourish, John and Joan realized they were producing more than e

Selena Youngblood | Owner of Youngblood Crafted Founded in 2018, Youngblood Crafted grew from a deeply personal journey rooted in health, healing, and intentional living. After being diagnosed with melanoma in 2016, Selena became even more mindful about what she was putting on her skin. Her desire to avoid toxins, harsh chemicals, and unnecessary additives inspired her to begin creating natural skincare products made with simple, carefully selected ingredients. That passion e

Belly Acres Homestead is a family farm built on faith, hard work, and a shared dream for the future. When Tracie and Jonathan purchased their six-acre property in 2016, they were not experienced farmers searching for a business venture. They were parents raising six children, looking ahead toward retirement and wondering what life would look like once the house grew quiet. After a conversation with a woman from their church about the challenges of becoming empty nesters,

Big Red Farm feels like stepping into the kind of place people dream about when they picture local farming: a peaceful farmhouse, animals grazing nearby, gardens growing in neat rows, and the unmistakable feeling that everything is being cared for with love. When I visited the farm, Caroline welcomed me like an old friend with homemade lemonade and freshly baked sourdough muffins. Before we even walked the property, I could already tell this wasn’t just a business. It was a p

There are some gardens that grow more than flowers. Rory’s Garden is one of them. In 2021, after the unimaginable loss of her daughter Rory during the 27th week of pregnancy, Lindsay Drummond turned to the soil in search of something healing. What began with six small pots of ranunculus corms became a quiet act of hope. When those first blooms appeared the following spring, they carried with them a kind of beauty that felt bigger than the garden itself. Something so simple, p

Makers Stand is a family-owned and operated business proudly serving the greater Atlanta area and beyond. Led by Melissa and Luis, this creative duo brings together innovation, craftsmanship, and a genuine love for connecting with their community. Founded in 2015, Makers Stand has grown into a multi-craft business offering a wide variety of products, including 3D-printed creations, candles, wax tarts, macramé, crochet goods, vinyl work, and handmade jewelry. Their booth is fu

If you’ve ever wandered through the market and been drawn to a vibrant display of herbs, flowers, and other thriving plants, chances are you’ve visited Herbs by Deb. Deb and her husband got their start in 2002 by selling Japanese Maples grown from a tree in their own yard at their local farmers market. They added vegetable plants along the way, and before long, Deb was diving into growing herbs and learning how to propagate plants from cuttings. They have been part of the Bar

At the Barrow County Farmers Market, we are proud to feature vendors who bring not only incredible products to our community but also a powerful purpose. Sweet Abilities Bakeshop is a shining example of both. Founded in 2023, Sweet Abilities Bakeshop is a family-operated cottage bakery rooted in love, passion, and purpose. As their two sons approached adulthood, Dixie and her family recognized a gap in opportunities for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, particu

The Barrow County Farmers Market is proud to welcome Bowen Family Farm, a truly inspiring family-run operation based in Bowman, Georgia. Their journey began in 2016 with what they describe as “one 4x4x6 fence post” and a simple goal: raise a couple of pigs for their own family. With little farming experience but plenty of determination, they built their first small hog pen, learned as they went, and even chased down a pair of escaped pigs on butcher day! A chaotic but unforge

Charlene and Miles Patrick Patrick Farms is the kind of place where history is woven right into the soil. Owned by Miles and Charlene Patrick, the farm has been in the Patrick family for generations. In the 1970s, the farm opened its fields for the first time, offering you-pick collard greens to the community. That simple beginning quickly grew into a beloved local tradition, filling family tables from October through early January. Today, the Patricks are growing more than 6

Beverly and John at the Barrow County Farmers Market When Beverly and John Hemphill started Dirt Road Farm in Winder in 2019, their goal was simple but powerful: to grow sustainable, healthy food for their family and their community. What began as a personal mission to live closer to the land has blossomed into a thriving farm that has been a staple at the Barrow County Farmers Market since day one. Beverly and John didn’t come from farming backgrounds, but their curiosity an

When Farmer Cass first had a well dug on his property back in 2011, he wasn’t just investing in the land, he was planting the first seed of what would become Finch Creek Farm. Two years later, in 2013, Cass officially took the leap into full-time farming, and he’s been growing good food and even better soil ever since. Today, Finch Creek Farm cultivates just over five acres, including three 100-foot no-till high tunnels where Cass experiments with methods that prioritize soil

Since 2014, Seven Springs Homestead has been a labor of love for Amy and Larry Lammers . As founding vendors of the Barrow County...

This month marks my one-year anniversary as the Manager of the Barrow County Farmers Market, and what a year it has been! While it has...