If you live in Orlando and you haven't folded a farmers market into your week, you're leaving one of the best parts of the city on the table. Here's what to expect, when to go, and how to spot the good ones.
The good news: markets here run nearly year-round. Winter just means citrus and greens instead of peaches and tomatoes.
Bring a tote and a little cash. Most vendors take cards these days, but the odd cash-only stall still turns up — usually the one with the best honey.
Beyond the fruit and veg, the regulars are local honey, farm eggs, cut flowers, sourdough and baked goods, preserves, and prepared-food stalls that make a strong case for skipping breakfast at home.
Year-round growing means the stalls change month to month rather than disappearing — follow the citrus in winter, the stone fruit in summer.
Saturday morning is the main event at most markets — typically 8 or 9am to early afternoon. A lot of cities now run a smaller Wednesday or Thursday evening market too, which is great if weekends are chaos. The USDA runs a national farmers market directory with thousands of listings — worth checking if you want the full roster near you.
Market days and hours change with the season — the Dayfari app keeps track of what's actually on around Orlando this weekend, plus other local events worth the trip.