Spend a Day at Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Farmers’ Markets

28 miles north of Miami is located the principal city of the Miami Metropolitan Area, Fort Lauderdale. An important city in the U.S. state of Florida, Fort Lauderdale has something for everyone. It has stunning boating canals and gorgeous beaches. The Strip is a famous promenade along oceanside highway A1A. If you are looking for some out of the box vacation ideas, why not check out Fort Lauderdale’s farmers’ markets.

Fort Lauderdale’s Farmers’ Markets That Open Year-round or Seasonally

One of the country’s top growers, South Florida’s Fort Lauderdale has an amazing winter growing season that assists the local farm-to-table movement thrive. Some of the Fort Lauderdale farmers’ markets are open year-round, while others are seasonally open.

10 Famous Fort Lauderdale’s Farmers’ Markets

1. Boca Raton Green Market: Boca Raton Green Market is known for offering locally-grown produce, such as fresh seafood, baked goods, pet foods, gifts, and prepared gourmet foods from over 40 vendors. Residents of Boca and foreign visitors come to this market to buy fresh produce. Families with kids also witness arts and crafts displayed on selected days. The seasonal market opens in early October to mid-May, only on Saturdays between 8 am and 1 pm.

Venue: S. Federal Highway & S. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton

Season: Early October to Mid-May

Day: Only on Saturdays

Hours: 8 am to 1 pm

2. Brothers Farmers Markets: Open for 24/ 7, Brothers Farmers Markets support farming in the Sunshine state by offering a bounty of fresh and organic as well as conventional produce at the most pocket-friendly rates. Established in 2003, the market has two venues and has earned immense reputation.

Venue: Davie Location, 6807 Stirling Rd and Hollywood Location, 419 N. State Rd. 7

Season: Open year-round

Day: Monday – Friday and Saturday – Sunday

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm and 8 am to 3 pm

3. Delray Beach Green Market: Held in downtown Delray Beach, this beautiful outdoor Delray Beach Green Market attracts residents who are health conscious and who love to cook great. The green market entices people to shop for local produce, all-natural chicken and grass-fed meats, dairy products, and herbs.

Venue: SE 4^th Ave, south of Atlantic Blvd

Season: Mid-October through May

Day: Only Saturdays

Hours: 9 am to 2 pm

4. Flamingo Road Nursery and Farmers Market: Gourmet foods, local produce like ruby red, vine-ripened hydroponic tomatoes, and a Boar’s Head Deli and sandwich counter, Flamingo Road Nursery and Farmers Market is another important farmer’s market in Fort Lauderdale.

Venue: 1655 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie

Season: Year-round

Day: Monday to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Hour: 8 am to 6 pm, 8 am to 7 pm, and 9 am and 6 pm

5. Josh’s Organic Garden and Juice Bar: Looking for high-quality, organic produce? Josh’s Organic Garden and Juice Bar is known for offering a hundred percent fresh local produce.

Venue: Ocean Walk, 101 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood

Season: Year-around

Day: Only Sundays

Hours: 9 am to 5:30 pm

6. Parkland Farmers Market: Come to Parkland Farmers Market to carry bags full of not just local organic produce but homemade pastries, flowers, and crafts. The market also features live performances.

Venue: 8350 Ranch Rd., Parkland

Season: November through April

Day: First and third Sundays

Hours: 9 am to 1 pm

7. Criswell Farm and Market: One resident says, “Plenty of variety of vegetables, herbs, fresh honey.” Another local said, “I love this place and the people, who work the market!”
8. Pompano Beach Green Market: Pompano Beach Green Market is an outdoor market located in downtown Pompano Beach. One of the most occupied markets by locals, Pompano Beach Green Market sells vegetables, packaged gourmet foods, coffee, seafood, and fruits. You will also come across plants, orchids, historical photos, and books for sale. Every week, live entertainment is also provided.

Venue: 100 N.E. First St., Pompano Beach

Season: Late October to April

Day: Only Saturdays

Hours: 8 am to 1 pm

9. SunFresh Farmers Market: The well-organized SunFresh Farmers Market has a wide gamut of produce, nuts, and eggs.

Venue: 1305 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Season: Year-round

Day: Monday through Saturday and Sunday

Hours: 8 am to 7 pm and 8 am to 6 pm

10. Yellow Green Farmers Market: Yellow Green Farmers Market was established not just to support local farming but to educate people about healthy seasonal eating. The market features dozens of vendors selling organic (conventional) produce, grains, herbs, pastries, dairy and eggs, fresh fish, bottled foods, and packaged foods.

Venue: 1940 N. 30^th Rd., Hollywood

Season: Year-around

Day: Friday and Saturday and Sunday

Hours: 7 am to 10 pm and 8 am to 4 pm