Fresh Fall Pickin’s: Farmers Markets, U-Pick & Local Produce Near Kingsland, Ga.
Fall may arrive a little differently in Coastal Georgia. While much of the country is reaching for sweaters and cider, our corner of Southeast Georgia is still harvesting, picking and making the most of a long growing season.
For food-loving travelers, that means there are plenty of ways to add fresh, local flavor to a Kingsland getaway. Pick muscadines straight from the vine, browse a weekend farmers market, discover locally grown microgreens or bring home small-batch goods made right here in the region.
And who says vacation food has to mean eating out for every meal? Whether you’re stocking the hotel fridge, staying somewhere with a kitchen or simply looking for a locally made treat to take home, shopping where area farmers and makers sell their goods can be an experience all its own.
Pick Muscadines at Blackwater Vineyard
One of late summer and early fall’s most distinctly Southern treats is the muscadine — and you can pick your own just a short drive from Kingsland.
Blackwater Vineyard in nearby Folkston opens its 2026 U-pick muscadine season on August 15. These native Southern grapes are known for their rich flavor and thick skins and can be enjoyed fresh or transformed into jams, jellies, juices and other treats.
Want to do more than pick them? Blackwater Vineyard is also planning a muscadine jelly-making class in September, offering visitors another way to turn the season’s harvest into an experience — and perhaps bring a little taste of Georgia home.
Because picking conditions and availability depend on the harvest, check with the vineyard before making the trip.
Browse Local Produce at Farm To Family
You don’t have to track down individual farms to find locally grown food.
In downtown St. Marys, Farm To Family is a woman- and veteran-owned neighborhood farmers market specializing in fresh produce and locally sourced goods. The store works with independently owned farms and carries a changing selection of fruits and vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, lettuces and locally grown microgreens.
But don’t stop at the produce section. You’ll also find an assortment of cheeses, pastas, casseroles, jams, sauces, breads and other small-batch goods.
That makes Farm To Family an easy stop for travelers who want to put together a simple meal, stock up on snacks for a day of exploring or take home something produced a little closer to where they found it.
Take Home a Taste of Georgia
You can start your local-food search at the Kingsland Welcome Center to browse a selection of Georgia-grown and Georgia-made foods that make tasty souvenirs — or road-trip snacks that may never make it home.
Depending on seasonal availability, you’ll find Georgia peaches, local honey, muscadine cider, seasonal jellies and preserves, plus peach cobbler dry mix and waffle mix made with Georgia-grown and milled ingredients.
It’s an easy way to take a little Coastal Georgia flavor with you while also picking up travel information, local recommendations and ideas for the rest of your Kingsland stay.
Discover a Self-Serve Farm Fridge
How’s this for local?
The Harmstead LLC, a small local grower specializing in microgreens, offers its freshly harvested greens in a self-serve Farm Fridge located inside From the Ground Up Therapy and Wellness located at 2322 Osborne Rd. in St. Marys.
Selections change with each harvest but can include microgreen varieties such as broccoli, radish, arugula, kale mixes and fresh basil. The Harmstead also supplies Farm To Family and pops up at area farmers markets, giving visitors several opportunities to discover what’s being grown locally right now.
It’s a fun reminder that shopping from a local farm doesn’t necessarily require driving down a dirt road or planning an entire day around farm hours.
Make It a Farmers Market Morning
Few activities offer a better snapshot of a community than wandering through a local market.
St. Marys Community Market at Orange Hall
Spend a Saturday morning in downtown St. Marys at the St. Marys Community Market, held on the grounds of the Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center.
Vendors vary throughout the year, so each visit can be a little different. Shoppers may find baked goods, fresh local honey, seasonal produce, handmade crafts, art, jewelry and other locally made finds.
The market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be no market September 19 during the Southeast Blues & BBQ Festival or October 3 during the St. Marys Seafood Festival.
Pair your market visit with breakfast or coffee downtown and a stroll along the St. Marys waterfront for an easy Saturday morning outing.
Farmers Market at Everybody Rents Home Furnishings
You can also shop farmers and makers right here in Kingsland at the Farmers Market at Everybody Rents Home Furnishings, 107 Kingsbay Road.
Held on the first and third Saturdays of each month from March to October, the growing market brings together area farmers, bakers, food vendors, makers and other small businesses with fresh produce, plants, baked goods, specialty foods, drinks and handmade items among the offerings.
Vendor lineups change from market to market, which is part of the fun. Local and regional farms such as Start Fresh Farm, Rooted Deeply Family Farm, and B & F Creek Farm are among those participating in area markets.
Look Beyond Fruits and Veggies
Located in nearby St. George, B & F Creek Farm offers fresh chicken and quail eggs along with whole chickens, quail and rabbit. The farm also participates in farmers markets in the Camden County area, making those markets an opportunity to connect with producers whose farms may be a little farther off your sightseeing route.
And keep watching for fall announcements from other area growers. Rooted Deeply Family Farm wrapped up its summer tomato season in June and plans to announce its fall plant and produce selection as the next growing season gets underway.
That’s one of the pleasures of shopping seasonally: what’s available changes.
Build Your Own Fall Foodie Field Trip
There’s no single way to experience local food around Kingsland.
Start your morning browsing a farmers market. Pick up locally grown produce or microgreens for later. Make the short drive to pick muscadines straight from the vine. Stop by the Kingsland Welcome Center for Georgia peaches, local honey or something sweet to take home. Discover a jar of jam, a bottle of muscadine cider, or other small-batch find along the way.
The experience isn’t just about what’s for dinner. It’s a chance to discover what’s growing here, meet some of the people producing it and get a literal taste of the place you’re visiting.
So bring an appetite—and maybe an extra tote bag.
Fresh fall pickin’s are waiting.
Know Before You Go
Farming follows its own calendar.
Before heading out, check the farm, market or business’s website or social media for current hours, harvest conditions, product availability and event updates.
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