The Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market (CAFFM) will hold its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving, the festival offers shoppers the opportunity to pick up everything needed for their holiday feast. Vendors will provide a variety of seasonal items, including pies in multiple flavors, sweet potatoes for casseroles, new potatoes for mashed dishes and fresh vegetables for a healthy touch. 

CAFFM, located in Foley, is a year-round market offering locally grown produce, seafood, baked goods, honey, jams, jellies and handmade crafts. With a mission to support local farmers and fishermen, the market connects the community to fresh, seasonal food while promoting sustainable practices. Shoppers can browse the selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products and unique artisan creations. 

Alongside the market, CAFFM will host the Annual Little Miss Harvest Queen Pageant. The pageant is open to Baldwin County residents in grades three through five, who will be judged on their outfits and a brief interview. Questions will cover topics ranging from hobbies to agriculture. The winner will represent CAFFM at events throughout the next year, including the Foley Christmas Parade, Foley Mardi Gras Parade and the CAFFM Corn Festival. CAFFM Market Manager Alescia Forland encourages the community to come out and enjoy the fall festival celebration. After the Harvest Festival is wrapped up, 

CAFFM will be jumping into preparations for the Christmas Night Market December 5, 2024, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shoppers can check off their lists all in one place with unique artisan crafts, delicious seasonal baked goods and a visit from Santa! “Whether you’re stocking up for your Thanksgiving feast, cheering on a Little Miss Harvest Queen contestant or getting a jump on your Christ[1]mas shopping with unique gifts from our artisans, there is something for everyone at the CAFFM Harvest Festival,” Forland said.