Discover Local Flavors at the 5 Best Jacksonville Farmers Markets

For passionate foodies, Jacksonville, FL is the place to be. With its wide range of restaurants and cafes, along with its unique local cuisine, there’s something to suit all palates. If you’re a fan of fresh, locally grown ingredients, you can find that too, with a huge variety of amazing farmers markets throughout the city.

Discover Local Flavors at the 5 Best Jacksonville Farmers Markets

1. Valdes

This independent, family-run market offers a great range of fruits, vegetables, meat, beer (please drink responsibly), and more. Prices are super-low, and the range of veggies is particularly impressive. You’ll likely come across herbs and spices you’ve never even heard of! The owners pride themselves on offering quality customer service and will go above and beyond to help you.

This indoor market is open 7 days a week. Monday, through Saturday. It’s open from 8 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.

2. Hemming Plaza

Held on Fridays throughout the year, this buzzing market features a range of fresh produce and other yummy food items. Located in James Weldon Johnson Park, there are vendors selling everything you could possibly want. Hot and thirsty? Try some of the juicy watermelon or grapes available at the many produce stores. Hungry? Try a burrito from a food truck made with fresh, local ingredients.

While you’re here, you can also enjoy live entertainment, and a range of craft stores, as well as the beautiful surrounds of this sprawling, urban park.

3. Jacksonville

With over one million visitors each year, this vast market offers locally grown produce from dozens of different vendors. As well as its wide selection of fruits and veggies, you’ll find treats like honey, cheese, seafood, and more. Whatever you choose, you can be sure it’ll be delicious!

Open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays from 9 AM to 4 PM, this popular market has been around since 1932 and can be found on West Beaver Street.

4. Riverside Arts Market

Located on the banks of St. Johns River, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, this thriving community market welcomes thousands of visitors each Saturday. There’s a farmers section, with fantastic local vendors. One of the most popular new vendors is Down to Earth Farm, with their organic produce grown just outside city limits.

There’s plenty of parking nearby, and entry to the market is free.

5. Orange Park

This popular outdoor market runs September through June and features over 100 vendors selling delicious fresh produce, baked goods, honey, and other delicious food. There are also craft stores run by local artisans and live music. Whether you’re looking to pick up okra for a pot of gumbo, cupcakes for a birthday party, or just enjoy a day out with the family, this is the place for you.

The market was voted as the best in Northeast Florida, and a quick visit will soon show you why it’s so highly rated.

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