The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market will soon take its annual August hiatus, leaving a tote bag-sized hole in our hearts. You don’t have to wait for fall to shop from your favorite small businesses. Here’s how you can support them via their storefronts, pop-up events, or online shops.
Storefronts
Krazy Kombucha, 1030 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland
Taproom with 15+ flavors of probiotic teas
Little Bus Books, 1047 E. Main St., Lakeland
New and used bookstore located inside The Nectary plant nursery
Take Heart, 248 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland
Fair trade goods supporting artisans in Africa
Honeycomb Bread Bakers, 140 6th St. SW, Winter Haven
Baked goods, coffee, and breakfast + lunch options
Make an appointment to meet adoptable kittens at Botany Cats.
Photo by @botany_cats
Pop-ups and events
Botany Cats
Mobile cat lounge and plant nursery
Find this business: Popping up at The Joinery and in Dixieland at Quick Print Express (950 S. Florida Ave.)
Four Brothers Popcorn Co.
Gourmet popcorn with sweet + savory flavors
Find this business: Back to School Mini Market on Friday, Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m. at The Back Nine
Meraki Bakehouse
Fresh-baked croissants, pastries, and bread
Find this business: Available at Hillcrest Coffee and Concord Coffee
Shop online
Dugout Mugs
Mugs made from the barrels of baseball bats
East of These
Handmade turbans, headwraps, and scrunchies
Ethos Roasters
Ethically sourced and locally roasted coffee
KyLo & Co
Fine art pieces handmade with plaster
The Pickle Patch
Pickles and pickled vegetables in a variety of flavors
The Red Swan
Pop culture-inspired magnets, stickers, and stationery
Did we miss your favorite vendor? Let us know how you’ll be supporting another local business next month, and mark your calendars for the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market’s return on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
