Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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The Punta Gorda Downtown Farmers Market, open 8 a.m.-1 p.m Saturdays, has been voted the best small market in Florida and 15th in the United States. COURTESY PHOTO
Farmers market season is in full swing in Southwest Florida. The seasonal markets offer a wide selection of produce, seafood, plants, crafts, jewelry, tasty fare and more.
FRIDAY
Happy Hour Marketplace 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 361 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. (Bailey Brothers Park) in Punta Gorda. Live music, crafts, art, fresh produce and fruits, soul food, ice treats, books, housewares, professional services, poetry readings and open mic. 941-258-4920 or m.facebook.com/HappyHourMarketplace.
The Burnt Store Marina Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Cass Cay parking lot, 3200 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda. Fresh produce, seafood, jams and jellies, whole-grain mustards, fresh salsa and guacamole, empanadas, local citrus and more. www.facebook.com/BurntStoreMarinaFarmersMarket.
SATURDAY
The Punta Gorda Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m, Taylor Street and Herald Court, next to the historic courthouse, Punta Gorda. Voted the best small market in Florida and 15th in the United States. Fruits, vegetables, pickles, jams, German bakery goods, fresh pasta, kitchenware, cupcakes, beef, fresh seafood, jewelry, candles, soaps, dip mixes, cheese, olives, orchids, kettle corn, coffee beans, exotic plants, natural facial products, smoothies and much more, plus live entertainment. EBT/SNAP accepted and the market gives $2 for $1 on purchase of Florida-grown produce, citrus or honey.
www.puntagordachamber.com/punta-gorda-farmers-market, www.facebook.com/PuntaGordaFarmersMarket or call Jerry Presseller, manager, at 941-391-4856.
The Venice Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., outside Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. Prepared foods, health food, fresh food, local produce, organic products. 941-445-9209 or www.thevenicefarmersmarket.org.
The McGregor Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays at St. Hilary’s Church. 5011 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-450-6060, Tigertoesherbsandteas@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/TheMcGregorLocalFarmersMarket.
The Vanderbilt Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt. 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. www.vanderbiltfarmersmarket.com.
The St. Paul’s Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays through April 8 at 3901 David Blvd., Naples. www.saintpaulsnaples.org/markets/index.
A Farmers Market & Craft Show runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays year round near Ford’s Garage at Miromar Outlets. 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. www.facebook.com/localladiessouthflorida.
The Bonita Springs Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the Promenade at Bonita Bay. 26795 S. Bay Dr., Bonita Springs. 239-691-9249 or www.facebook.com/BonitaSpringsFarmersMarketPromenade.
The Third Street Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Third Street in downtown Naples. www.thirdstreetsouth.com.
The Cape Coral Downtown Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at Club Square, Southeast 47th Terrace and Southeast 10th Place, Cape Coral. www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com.
The Sarasota Farmers Market is open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday rain or shine in downtown Sarasota, centered at the intersection of Main Street and Lemon Avenues. www.Sarasotafarmersmarket.org.
SUNDAY
The Babcock Ranch Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays through May in Founders Square. 42850 Crescent Loop, Babcock Ranch. www.buylocallee.com.
TUESDAY
The Surfside Sunset Market runs from 1-6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Shops at Surfside, 2354 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral. www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com.
WEDNESDAY
The Lakes Park Farmers Market has temporarily relocated to Harbour Plaza from 9 a.m.1 p.m. on Wednesdays at 17660 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers. ¦
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