Farmers markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing. In recent years, Farmers’ Markets have become a favorite way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, especially in South Florida. A weekly ritual for many shoppers, you will find plenty of locally grown fruits and vegetables, beautiful flowers, crafts and some with live entertainment.
In the Miami neighborhoods that host Farmers’ Markets, you can really get a feel for the locals’ culture and economy. Farmers sell their products once or twice a week at a designated public place, like a park or parking lot. Their size ranges from a few stalls to several blocks. We have created a list of some of our favorite neighborhood Farmers’ Markets in South Miami. Organic really isn’t a dirty word…
Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market
Founded 1979 - 15 Vendors
When: Open year-round. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Address:
3300 Grand Avenue and Margaret Street
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Phone: (305) 238-7747
Website: www.glaserorganicfarms.com
Coral Gables Farmers’ Market
Founded 1991 - 60 Vendors
When: Runs January through March. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address:
405 Biltmore Way (in front of City Hall)
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 460-5607
Website: www.coralgables.com/CGWeb/dep_dev_farmersmarket.aspx
Coral Gables Well ‘Canes Farmers’ Market
When: Open September to May. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:
University of Miami Campus
Foote University Green
1300 Memorial Drive
Miami, Florida 33124
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Pinecrest Gardens Green Market
When: Open Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:
11000 Red road
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Website: www.themarketcompany.org
Southwest Community Farmers’ Market
Founded 2012 - 12 Vendors
When: Open year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, Florida 33143
Phone: (305) 663-0917
FIU Maidique Campus Farmers’ Market
When: Open Fall and Spring Semesters. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33174
South Miami Farmers’ Market
When: Open year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address:
6130 Sunset Drive, in front of South Miami City Hall
Miami, Florida 33143
Website: http://southmiamifarmersmarket.com
Brickell: Flatiron Park Green Market
When: Open year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address:
1001 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Website: www.themarketcompany.org
Mary Brickell Village Farmers Market
When: Year-round. Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address:
Mary Brickell Village, 901 South Miami Avenue (In the 900 Block of South Miami Avenue)
Miami, Florida 33130
Phone: (305) 775-2166
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Founded 2013 - 25 Vendors
When: Open year-round. Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:
200 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33131
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Website: www.themarketcompany.org
Lincoln Road Farmers’ Market
When: Open year-round. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Address:
Lincoln Road, between Washington and Meridian Avenues,
400 – 700 Blocks of Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Website: http://www.themarketcompany.org
Miami Beach Botanical Garden Farmers’ Market
Founded 2013 - 15 Vendors
When: Open October to April. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address:
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Website: www.themarketcompany.org
Miami Beach Normandy Village Marketplace
When: Open year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address:
900 71st Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Phone: (305) 531-0038
Website: www.themarketcompany.org
Upper Eastside Farmers’ Market
Founded 2011 - 10 Vendors
When: Open year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address:
Legion Park
6001 Biscayne Boulevard
Maimi, Florida 33138
Phone: (786) 427-4698
Website: www.urbanoasisproject.org
What do you think makes a farmer’s market a great place to get to know the local area?
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