The Best Central Florida Farmers Markets

Award-winning Winter Garden Farmers Market (Mount Dora Buzz photo)

It’s a form of retail therapy unlike any other.  Whether in Central Florida’s larger cities or quaint small towns, the area’s farmers markets are always hopping with activity and attracting residents with their bounty of fresh, locally-grown produce and their unique sense of community.
From early morning to mid-afternoon, shoppers meander through rows of colorful tents offering fresh artisan breads, meats, ethnic foods, fresh smoothies, local honey, spice blends, rare plants and handcrafted goods.  Many of the markets also feature live entertainment and fun activities for kids. 
Here’s a list of the top Central Florida weekly Farmers Markets with the best vendors and vibes:

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wednesdays:

Volusia County Farmers Market
3090 E. New York Avenue, DeLand
7 a.m. - noon
Market size: large

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thursdays:

Lake County Farmers Market (Eustis)
Lake County Fairgrounds
2101 N. State Road 452, Eustis
8 a.m. - noon
Market size: large, significant produce vendors. a lot of resellers.

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fridays:

DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market
Spread along Artisan Alley, downtown
6 p.m.-9 p.m. (night market)
Market size:  moderate with creative vibe and no resellers.  Limited produce.

Apopka Farmers Market (Market on 5th)
40 E. 5th Street, downtown
5 p.m.-10 p.m. (night market)
Market size:  small with limited produce, but great vibe.

ABOVE: Early at the Friday Night Market in Apopka.

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saturdays:

Winter Garden Farmers Market
Downtown Pavilion
104 S. Lakeview Avenue
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Market size: large and award-winning with significant produce vendors and family vibe.  

Winter Park Farmers Market
Central Park West Meadow
(New York Avenue. & Morse Boulevard)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Market size:  large

Sanford Farmers Market
Magnolia Square, downtown
150 E. First Street
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Market size: moderate with limited produce vendors

Renningers Flea Market & Farmers Market
20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays)
Market size: large with resellers, and limited produce vendors

ABOVE: Winter Garden Farmers Market on Saturdays.

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SUNDAYS:

Orlando Farmers Market
Lake Eola Park
Corner of E. Central Blvd and N. Eola Drive
10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 
Market size: large and a foodie favorite. 

Mount Dora Village Market
Sunset Park
Alexander Street & 4th Avenue
 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Market size: moderate with resellers, and limited produce vendors 

Clermont Farmers Market
691 W. Montrose Street
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Market size: moderate with limited produce vendors

Maitland Farmers Market
Independent Lane
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Market size: moderate

Renningers Flea Market & Farmers Market
20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays)
Market size: large with resellers, and limited produce vendors
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If you know of another great weekly farmers market in Central Florida, email Mount Dora Buzz with details.

ABOVE: Mount Dora Village Market on Sundays.

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