Yearly Green and Farmer's Markets in Palm Beach County, Florida

It's that time of year again. The local farmer's markets have started up again. Most of the seasonal markets in south Florida run from October through the end of April which is the prime growing season in our hot and steamy state.

But if you are new to the area or new to frequenting farmer's and green markets you may just be wondering where the heck are they located? Here is a listing of the markets I currently know about that are located in Palm Beach County.

I love this time of year as it signals the reopening of our farmer's markets throughout Florida. Standard fare such as fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods can be found at most of the markets. Specialty items such as green and black teas, herb plants, arts and crafts, fresh fish and seafood, and pickles can be acquired at certain markets too. A variety of entertainment, such as face painting and live music, is also available at some locations.

Most of the markets listed occur on Saturday morning. Last year my husband, daughter, and I were happy to discover the Taste of the Gardens Green Market in Palm Beach Gardens. It is the only market in the area that I know of that is open on Sundays instead of Saturdays. This market is well attended, has ample free parking and has over 70 vendors selling a variety of merchandise including my favorite, Teas Etc., who also has booths set up at the Delray Beach and West Palm Beach markets.

I haven't visited the Abacoa market yet so you may want to call first to verify their location. If I could choose only one market I would say go to the West Palm Beach market - it is HUGE!! My second choice is the Delray market only because it just a few miles from my house. I wish the Palm Beach Gardens market wasn't quite so far away from me but if you live nearby I highly recommend it.

The Markets

This listing was updated on October 17, 2007. If you know of other green markets in Palm Beach County that aren't listed here please let me know the details and I will list it as a comment at the end of the article. I am not including year round markets in this article such as the Boys Farmer's Market in Delray Beach and the Woolbright Farmer's Market in Boynton Beach.

Boca Raton Green market
150 Crawford Road
Boca Raton, FL

The Boca Raton Green Marekt is held in the Royal Palm Place south parking lot at the intersection of Federal Highway and S. Mizner Blvd.
November 2007 through April 2008
Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM
Contact Emily Lily at 561-393-7827 or by sending an email to elily@ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

Delray Green Market in the Park
150 E. Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

The Delray Green Market takes place in Worthing Park on the NW corner of E. Atlantic Ave. and SE 2^nd Ave.
October 28^th, 2007 through May 2008
Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM
Contact: Lori Nolan by calling 561-276-7511 or sending email to greenmarket@delraycra.org or visit the market's website at www.delraycra.org.

Oceanside Farmer's Market
Corner of A1A & Lake Ave.
Lake Worth Beach, Lake Worth, FL

October 2007 through April 2008.
Saturday 7 AM to NOON
Contact: Peter Robinson by calling 561-547-3100 or email oceansidemarket@aol.com.

Taste of the Gardens Green Market
Palm Beach Gardens
This market is held at the City Hall complex which is located at 10500 N. Military Trail south of PGA Blvd.

October 2007 through April 2008
Sundays 8 AM through 1 PM
Contact: T. A. Wyner at 561-722-6435 or email tawyner@ispwest.com.

Village of Abacoa Green Market
1200 Town Center Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458

This market is held at Abacoa Town Center amphitheater
November 2007 through April 2008
Wednesdays 11 AM through 4 PM
Contact: T. A. Wyner at 561-736-3600 or email tawyner@ispwest.com.

West Palm Beach Green Market
200 2^nd Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

This market is located at 200 2^nd Street and Narcissus Avenue.
October 20^th, 2007 through April 21^st, 2008.
Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM
Contact: Joe Piazza by calling 561-822-4623 or email jpiazza@wpb.org. This market also has a website which is located at www.wpb.org/greenmarket.

In Conclusion

A comprehensive listing of a variety of Florida agriculture programs including seasonal availability of Florida crops, U-pick farms, and youth programs can be found on The Florida Agriculture website. The official website of the Division of Marketing and Development, which is part of the Florida Department of Agriculture, is located at www.Florida-Agriculture.com. For an up-to-date, county-by-county listing of Florida's Farmer's Markets point your web browser to http://www.florida-agriculture.com/consumers/farmers_markets.htm.

State Farmers Market Representative
Carl Penn
Florida Department of Agriculture
Bureau of State markets
407 South Calhoun Street, Suite 209
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-487-4322
Email: pennc@doacs.state.fl.us