Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Lakelanders. In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up farmers markets and farm stands in the Polk County area (plus a few in Hillsborough) where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Farmers markets
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Saturdays, September-July
- Features: Plants, produce, locally handcrafted art and textiles, live music, and ready-to-eat foods
- Parking: Street and garage parking are available downtown.
- Space: Outdoors
Note: This market is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your leashed pup.
Lakeland Mi Pueblo Flea Market, 2701 Swindell Rd., Lakeland | Saturday-Sunday, year-round
- Features: ~500 vendors selling produce, livestock, clothing, and gardening tools
- Parking: $2 on-site parking
- Space: Indoors and outdoors
Heritage Harvest Farmers Market, 8950 N. Campbell Rd., Lakeland | Select Saturdays
- Features: Handmade handicrafts, ready-to-eat snacks, seasonal produce, and plenty of shade under oak trees
- Parking: On-site parking
- Space: Outdoors at Heritage Park
Note: Keep an eye on the market’s Facebook page to learn each month’s theme.
Farmers markets are the perfect place to find locally grown plants.
Photo by @winterhavenfarmersmarket
Winter Haven Farmers Market, corner of 3rd St. SW and Ave. C SW, Winter Haven | Saturday, year-round
- Features: Rotating vendors offering specialty foods, jewelry, art, and crafts
- Parking: Street and garage parking are available downtown.
- Space: Outdoors
International Market World, 1052 US-92, Auburndale | Friday-Sunday, year-round
- Features: 1,200+ vendor spaces, farm-fresh produce brought in daily, circus performances, and alligator shows
- Parking: Outdoor parking on-site
- Space: Mostly indoors
Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market, 20 N. Market St., Lake Wales | Second and fourth Saturday of every month, year-round
- Features: Fresh eggs, handmade goods, citrus trees, and produce grown locally without pesticides
- Parking: Downtown street parking
- Space: Outdoors
The Plant City Farm & Flea Market is a great place for wholesale produce.
Photo by @cfproduceinc
Plant City Farm & Flea Market, 708 W. Sam Allen Rd., Plant City | Daily, year-round
- Features: Wholesale vendors selling large quantities of fresh produce like watermelon, citrus, and tomatoes
- Parking: $1-2 on-site parking
- Space: Mostly outdoors
Note: Arrive early in the day, as most vendors will leave by 12 p.m.
A Land of Delight Natural Farm, 2514 Leaning Pine Ln., Plant City | Monday-Saturday, year-round
- Features: Organic produce grown on-site, raw honey, meats, and a tropical and fruiting tree nursery
- Parking: Outdoor parking on-site
- Space: Indoors and outdoors
Note: Learn about self-sustainability and growing techniques in free classes on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Stop by these farm stands early in the day for your best chance at getting products before they sell out.
Photo by Logan’s Animal Ranch
Farm stands
The Sunny Side at Logan’s Animal Ranch, 1401 Parker Rd., Lakeland | Friday-Saturday
This colorful booth offers farm-raised eggs and seasonal goodies from the kitchen. Pay for what you take using the honor system.
Cardinal Ranch, 3920 Timberwood Dr., Lakeland | Daily
Find this farm in southwest Lakeland for local honey, fresh eggs, and a few pets of the friendly farm animals over the fence.
Little Crumbs, 8702 Pine Tree Dr., Lakeland | Saturday-Sunday
It’s all about sourdough at this sweet treat stand in north Lakeland. Visit for flavored loaves and cookies for every craving.
Honey Girls Goodie Barn, 7502 Burnt Barn Ave., Plant City | Friday-Sunday
Readers tell us it’s worth the trip to Plant City for the fresh produce, local honeycomb, tallow, and baked goods here. Pro tip: You can set an appointment for produce pickups outside the barn’s regular hours.
With farm stands popping up all the time, this is by no means an exhaustive list. If you know of one not listed here, we’re egging you on to send it to our inbox.
