Don’t miss these farmers markets

There are few summertime activities more fun and relaxing than browsing at a farmers market. 

After all, what’s not to like about fresh, home-grown fruits and vegetables? 

The Hoover area has its share of markets open this summer, including the following:

► Riverchase United Methodist Church: The farmers market at RUMC, featuring produce from local growers, will be held on Thursdays beginning May 26, from 1-5 p.m., in the church’s upper parking lot. 

RUMC is located at 1953 Old Montgomery Highway between Riverchase Parkway and Highway 150, just off of U.S. 31. For more information, call 987-4030 or go to facebook.com/riverchasemethodist.

► Valleydale Farmers Market: The Valleydale market opens May 28 and will continue each Saturday through Sept. 3 from 8 a.m-12 noon. A wide variety of vendors offer food and other products. They include Akem Pottery, Bare Naked Noodles, Carmack Honey, Hooks Farms, Kemp Preserves and Mud Pie Home Bakery. 

The market is located at 4601 Valleydale Road. For more information, go to valleydalefarmersmarket.com or email valleydalefarmersmarket@gmail.com.