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 seven farmers markets in the Polk County area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Saturdays, September-July | September-May from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., June-July from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 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 | Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday from 5:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Features: ~500 vendors selling produce, livestock, clothing, and gardening tools
- Parking: $2 on-site parking
- Space: Indoors and outdoors
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 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 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 | Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Features: 1,200+ vendor spaces, farm-fresh produce brought in daily, circus performances, and alligator shows
- Parking: Outdoor parking on-site
- Space: Mostly indoors
- Special events: Stomp your feet at the Clogging Festival on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market, 20 N. Market St., Lake Wales | Second and fourth Saturday of every month, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 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 | Sunday-Saturday, year-round | 6 a.m.-12 p.m.
- 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 | Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 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
- Special events: Learn about self-sustainability and growing techniques in free classes on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
